Componet Storage


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jaybrown
July 28, 2006, 02:07 PM
I've started purchasing Powder and primers. Where do you guys keep them stored. I know that temperature can degrade them. I have a refrigerator in my garage or is that too cold. The house doesnt get above 80degrees. Thanks guys.

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PaulTX
July 28, 2006, 02:39 PM
I store primers and powder in a cabinet in my closet for temperature control. The bullets and brass are stored in the garage.

Paul

tbeb
July 28, 2006, 03:02 PM
I keep everything in my basement (which is a cool, dry place).

USSR
July 28, 2006, 03:33 PM
What tbeb said. Store them away from direct sunlight, and in a cool, dry place.

Don

EddieCoyle
July 28, 2006, 03:36 PM
Basement here.

warrior23
July 28, 2006, 06:33 PM
You can use the fridge but dont plug it in.You want a Dry/Cool place and away from sunlight.An old fridge will keep moisture/sunlight out and keep the temp fairly stable,I have one in mt basement that I use.

BluesBear
July 29, 2006, 07:44 AM
Cool/temperate, dry place.
Away from flame, solvents and static electricity.

I keep primers in .30 cal GI ammo cans and my powder in .50 cal and "Fat .50" GI ammo cans.

PaulTX
July 29, 2006, 09:28 AM
I'm not sure you should keep primers or powder sealed in ammo cans. What if there was a fire, these cans heated up and the contents ignited, there would be no expansion room? Wouldn't there be a larger explosion? Just thinking . . .

Paul

ClarkEMyers
July 29, 2006, 11:24 AM
See the local/national firecode - I've seen model firecodes included with Hodgdon loading data - cool dry and with a blow off panel - some like an easy to move carrier to provide at least the possibility of pulling things away from a fire - a decent sized picnic style ice chest with an unlocked lid but a blow off panel is always a good idea.

BsChoy
July 29, 2006, 01:12 PM
Power, primers. and dies(rust control) kept in the house in a closet on a shelf where it is dark and cool. Other tools and bullets kept on the bench i the garage.

countertop
July 29, 2006, 01:23 PM
All are in my basement utility/reloading room. Powders on a shelf in their plastic bottles. Primers stacked on a shelf in their original packaging. Bullets are in assorted coffee cans.

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