Price Check, Ammo cans

[Coronach]

I need some. There's a gunshow in town this weekend. 2 + 2 = ___

What is the going rate for your standard 50 cal can in OK shape? Any ideas? The army/navy places are always spendy, compared to what you cna get online (but then...shipping). Any idea what a 'good deal' would be at a show?

Thanks,
Mike

 

[Mr. Chitlin]

The local shop here sell good condition ones for $5 each.

 

[Ringer]

There is one guy at monthly local gun show that has them for around $3.00. I have bought a few, they were in very good shape and it seemed like a pretty good price. Other than him it seems most are in the $5.00 range.

 

[Darkmind]

Dont pay more than $5 for a really good/clean one. Anything more than that and their really riping you off.



Better yet, befriend a Marine. We were allways comeing home with trunk loads of ammo cans from different ranges. Thats why i got um stacked about 10 feet high and 2 feet deep.

 

[Coronach]

yeah, $5/can for .50 cal is what I found...but if you buy 20 they'll drop it to $4/can. $80 for 20 cans seemed ok to me...and these were in VERY good shape. Dusty, but otherise clean, no major dings, VERY little rust and good seals.

Thanks!

Mike

 

[Darkmind]

Sounds like ya did ok at the show then.

 

[Gifted]

Struck me as funny. Cheaper than Dirt listed them as .50 cans, but the picture clearly showed 5.56mm stenciled on the side.

 

[stealthmode]

i like the aluminum navy powder kegs for 21-23 dollars through cheaperthandirt.com or sportsmansguide.com. wont rust and you can bury stuff with them.