Cardboard Ammo Boxes and trays

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Does anyone have any good resources for ammo boxes, qty of 50 and 20?

What do you guys typically do when you reload larger quantities? I feel like a dufus bringing a 50 cal ammo can of loose 9MM to the range. I'd feel even dumber bringing 5 gallon buckets of 9MM.

I'm looking for cardboard just to keep it affordable.
 
PADoubleX said:
Does anyone have any good resources for ammo boxes, qty of 50 and 20?

What do you guys typically do when you reload larger quantities? I feel like a dufus bringing a 50 cal ammo can of loose 9MM to the range. I'd feel even dumber bringing 5 gallon buckets of 9MM.

I'm looking for cardboard just to keep it affordable.
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The Zip Lock bag is the lightest and cheapest method
 
The repackbox cardboard boxes are a really nice, compact way to store and organize your ammo.

I just use the plastic 100 round ammo boxes from Cabelas or MTM. I have a dozen of them and typically only take a few with me to the range.
I don't reload in large lot sizes and don't keep a ton of loaded ammo on hand, so a few of the plastic boxes work great for me. When I shoot through a few boxes, I reload and refill them at my leisure.
 
I pick my reloadable boxes out of the trash can at the gun range when no one is looking.
Most of the boxes are in good condition but you will always get a few shooters that open the box by ripping the top off of it.
They are probably the same ones that sweep up their good reloadable brass & dump it in the trash cans too. LOL
 
AK Hunter said:
I pick my reloadable boxes out of the trash can at the gun range when no one is looking.
Most of the boxes are in good condition but you will always get a few shooters that open the box by ripping the top off of it.
They are probably the same ones that sweep up their good reloadable brass & dump it in the trash cans too. LOL
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I hate seeing that! my range has fogers coffee jugs to put your brass in
 
I got into the styrofoam tray and white box habit a while back in 2017 when I decided to start making my own "boxed shelf ammo" as opposed to loads for a particular gun for a particular purpose. I use the hard plastic reusable 50- and 20-round flip-top boxes - I really like the ones that clip on a belt for hunting rifle rounds - the open "shotgun shell" style boxes for plinking ammo, and the "factory-style" foam and cardboard boxes for special loads. The advantage to the open-top cardboard boxes is, you can pack them without a lot of fuss and label them for what they are and how many are in the box. They're pretty cheap so, when they get ratty, just tape them up or toss them. I like using 12ga. boxes for big revolver rounds down to .410 boxes for small semi-auto rounds. Never really cared what other people thought of my method of transporting ammo to the range but I have had a few people tell me the shotshell boxes stuffed with loose bullets was kind of slick.

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AK Hunter said:
They are probably the same ones that sweep up their good reloadable brass & dump it in the trash cans too.
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I REALLY hate that! It's not ignorance. There are signs all over the range - indoor and outdoor where I shoot - to sweep your brass FORWARD! - and NOT to put it in trash cans. Making a special effort to be obnoxious and wasteful is just plain irritating. Such people need to have some good sense horsewhipped into them.
 
kerreckt said:
Try this: www.repackbox.com
I have used a bunch of their boxes. They hold up well and can be reused. Best wishes!
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GeoDudeFlorida said:
I got into the styrofoam tray and white box habit a while back in 2017 when I decided to start making my own "boxed shelf ammo" as opposed to loads for a particular gun for a particular purpose. I use the hard plastic reusable 50- and 20-round flip-top boxes - I really like the ones that clip on a belt for hunting rifle rounds - the open "shotgun shell" style boxes for plinking ammo, and the "factory-style" foam and cardboard boxes for special loads. The advantage to the open-top cardboard boxes is, you can pack them without a lot of fuss and label them for what they are and how many are in the box. They're pretty cheap so, when they get ratty, just tape them up or toss them. I like using 12ga. boxes for big revolver rounds down to .410 boxes for small semi-auto rounds. Never really cared what other people thought of my method of transporting ammo to the range but I have had a few people tell me the shotshell boxes stuffed with loose bullets was kind of slick.

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GeoDudeFlorida said:
I got into the styrofoam tray and white box habit a while back in 2017 when I decided to start making my own "boxed shelf ammo" as opposed to loads for a particular gun for a particular purpose. I use the hard plastic reusable 50- and 20-round flip-top boxes - I really like the ones that clip on a belt for hunting rifle rounds - the open "shotgun shell" style boxes for plinking ammo, and the "factory-style" foam and cardboard boxes for special loads. The advantage to the open-top cardboard boxes is, you can pack them without a lot of fuss and label them for what they are and how many are in the box. They're pretty cheap so, when they get ratty, just tape them up or toss them. I like using 12ga. boxes for big revolver rounds down to .410 boxes for small semi-auto rounds. Never really cared what other people thought of my method of transporting ammo to the range but I have had a few people tell me the shotshell boxes stuffed with loose bullets was kind of slick.

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Thanks! That’s exactly what I was looking for.
 
GeoDudeFlorida said:
I got into the styrofoam tray and white box habit a while back in 2017 when I decided to start making my own "boxed shelf ammo" as opposed to loads for a particular gun for a particular purpose. I use the hard plastic reusable 50- and 20-round flip-top boxes - I really like the ones that clip on a belt for hunting rifle rounds - the open "shotgun shell" style boxes for plinking ammo, and the "factory-style" foam and cardboard boxes for special loads. The advantage to the open-top cardboard boxes is, you can pack them without a lot of fuss and label them for what they are and how many are in the box. They're pretty cheap so, when they get ratty, just tape them up or toss them. I like using 12ga. boxes for big revolver rounds down to .410 boxes for small semi-auto rounds. Never really cared what other people thought of my method of transporting ammo to the range but I have had a few people tell me the shotshell boxes stuffed with loose bullets was kind of slick.

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I just plastic 100 round open top. They last a lifetime and stack neatly

Range brass guy here! I have ZERO issues in going into the trash can and picking out brass
 
PADoubleX said:
Thanks! That’s exactly what I was looking for.
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The nice thing about Repack is, once you get their loading tray and figure out the origami box folding method, you can make your own using plain construction cardboard (found at craft stores). I highly recommend getting a dedicated label printer, too.
 
I am a bit more low key. After years of getting range ammo in bulk boxes, I realized putting the rounds back into 50 round boxes was, well, not a good use of my time.

The large percentage of what I load is 9MM, .40 cal. and .223/5.56, so I went on Amazon and bought 8x8 cardboard boxes and a box of 3 gallon baggies. I cut the top off the baggie and put it in the box with 4 desiccant packs, load 1K rounds in there, twist and zip tie it shut, and seal the box. Once labeled it takes up much less space and they are easy to stack, and because they are stored in a climate controlled environment they should stay viable for 15-25 years (but I burn thru them faster then that).

Now, for match .308 and .223 I use the commercially available plastic storage boxes.
 
Akula69 said:
I am a bit more low key. After years of getting range ammo in bulk boxes, I realized putting the rounds back into 50 round boxes was, well, not a good use of my time.

The large percentage of what I load is 9MM, .40 cal. and .223/5.56, so I went on Amazon and bought 8x8 cardboard boxes and a box of 3 gallon baggies. I cut the top off the baggie and put it in the box with 4 desiccant packs, load 1K rounds in there, twist and zip tie it shut, and seal the box. Once labeled it takes up much less space and they are easy to stack, and because they are stored in a climate controlled environment they should stay viable for 15-25 years (but I burn thru them faster then that).

Now, for match .308 and .223 I use the commercially available plastic storage boxes.
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Ziplock and Cardboard! nice combo
 
I have used the repack boxes in the past and still ha e some that I use. I’m mostly shooting 9mm and 233 so I just fill up a few harbor freight ammo cans with each and take them with me. The 38 & 357 I either use the mtm 100 round boxes or the repack boxes for special loads. I find it easier to just grab an ammo can for each caliber I shoot lots of and a couple boxes of the rest and head on out.
 
Don’t forget Avery labels can be gotten in sizes to fit the boxes, or get a larger size and cut it down to fit. I have used hundreds over the years and just stack the labels on top of each other as you go. I always have Avery labels and a fine tip black sharpie in my bags.
 
I have some, e-mail him, explain what you want to do, explain your calibers.

When I did this, about 6 weeks an a surgery ago, very impressed with his boxes.
 
Even though I shoot a lot, I don't load often but when I do I load many thousands of rounds. I use the limited number of 100 round mtm ammo boxes but use the large bag in a cardboard box for bulk ammo. The boxes are free via the post office. You can order a ton of boxes free and they will even deliver free to your porch


Akula69 said:
I am a bit more low key. After years of getting range ammo in bulk boxes, I realized putting the rounds back into 50 round boxes was, well, not a good use of my time.

The large percentage of what I load is 9MM, .40 cal. and .223/5.56, so I went on Amazon and bought 8x8 cardboard boxes and a box of 3 gallon baggies. I cut the top off the baggie and put it in the box with 4 desiccant packs, load 1K rounds in there, twist and zip tie it shut, and seal the box. Once labeled it takes up much less space and they are easy to stack, and because they are stored in a climate controlled environment they should stay viable for 15-25 years (but I burn thru them faster then that).

Now, for match .308 and .223 I use the commercially available plastic storage boxes.
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Constrictor said:
Even though I shoot a lot, I don't load often but when I do I load many thousands of rounds. I use the limited number of 100 round mtm ammo boxes but use the large bag in a cardboard box for bulk ammo. The boxes are free via the post office. You can order a ton of boxes free and they will even deliver free to your porch
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Federal offense to use boxes for other that official usage .... but who cares! lol
 
I like the cardboard boxes with styrofoam insert because it’ll keep the cases from rattling.

I use the plastic flip top containers. I also vacuum seal 50 rounds of pistol rounds and 30 rounds of rifle rounds. If you vacuum all the air out, it becomes stiff and quiet. Cannot hurt storage life.
 
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