Saran Rap

[deputy bruce]

Just made a notion to rap my test loads that are in the reloading block with Saran rap it keeps the all together whenI transport them to the range

 

[tightgroup tiger]

Pointed bullets would be awfully hard on the saran wrap and finding the end to unwrap it may be a major pain also. If I got to the range and couldn't get them opened back up, it would cause me a great amount of annoyance and displeasure. If you took a razor knife you would be good. And I'm a maintenance supervisor who works for a company that makes ziplock food bags where I can get Saran for free.
It's the last thing I would bring home from work.
If you can make it work for you, go for it.

 

[LiveLife]

And I was going, "Huh? What's rapping about Saran wrap has to do with reloading ... "

OP, good idea though ... And tiger, use the force ... of your fingers to tear through the plastic wrap at the range.

 

[George P]

Why not just put them in a plastic cartridge box or a Zip-Loc bag?

 

[shootbrownelk]

MTM boxes for all my ammo. Forget the Saran wrap, that's for the kitchen.

 

[tightgroup tiger]

OP, good idea though ... And tiger, use the force ... of your fingers to tear through the plastic wrap at the range.

I can't stand the stuff, I end up with it wrapped around my arms, my face and everything else, trying to use it. And let's not forget the cheezy cutter that's only half glued on the box.

 

[LiveLife]

I can't stand the stuff, I end up with it wrapped around my arms, my face and everything else, trying to use it. And let's not forget the cheezy cutter that's only half glued on the box.

You really need to move up to commercial grade Costco plastic wrap. Nice to dispense, great ease to use cutter and sticks to plate, not your face - https://www.costco.com/kirkland-signature-stretch-tite-plastic-food-wrap,-12-in-x-3,000-ft.product.100300513.html

I wrap my car parts, especially those that are prone to rusting, after spraying with WD40/oil/CLP/grease with plastic wrap and they remain pristine year after year (Learned this from an old mechanic)

 

[eyeshot]

It is all in the music. Some like rap and some like saran wrap. Rap while you wrap . . .

If you don't have another viable method off transport, it works.

 

[mdi]

Normal gentleman's wear includes a pen knife. Normal shooter wearing semi-dirty jeans and a old flannel or t-shirt is a pocket knife (Barlow or a Trapper) . Normal wear for an old mechanic is a folding razor knife and perhaps a Swiss Army Knife. My "dress knife" is a single blade, thin stainless steel folder w/about 3" blade. Rarely without one and saran wrap would pose no problems...

 

[LiveLife]

Normal gentleman's wear includes a pen knife. Normal shooter wearing semi-dirty jeans and a old flannel or t-shirt is a pocket knife (Barlow or a Trapper) . Normal wear for an old mechanic is a folding razor knife and perhaps a Swiss Army Knife.

My nephews ended up liking my various multi-tools I had over the years (Gerber, Leatherman, etc.) and wife kept stealing my S&W folder (She says it's hers now) that I finally bought some cheap Walmart folders on $1 clearance and no issues since. And of course, obligatory Harbor Freight disposable razor knife so invaluable around the bench ...

 

[Howland937]

Typically if I'm working up several different loads with different powders, bullets, etc I just use the quart size Ziploc bags that have a white area to write on. Sharpie marker, toss the bags with loads I didn't like.
As for the Saran or shrinkwrap, Ive had a complex ever since some co-workers used a whole roll to wrap my Jeep in. Took an hour to get it driveable and I didn't even care about the paint.

 

[spitballer]

My luck it would probably weep inside without some kind of desiccant. You'll be able to see them though.

 

[SQLGeek]

I've invested in a bunch of these.

http://www.mtmcase-gard.com/products/handgun/ammo-boxes-handgun-p-100.php

I mark the respective loads with blue painter's tape and a sharpie and also put an index card with the info inside.

 

[SQLGeek]

You really need to move up to commercial grade Costco plastic wrap. Nice to dispense, great ease to use cutter and sticks to plate, not your face - https://www.costco.com/kirkland-signature-stretch-tite-plastic-food-wrap,-12-in-x-3,000-ft.product.100300513.html

I wrap my car parts, especially those that are prone to rusting, after spraying with WD40/oil/CLP/grease with plastic wrap and they remain pristine year after year (Learned this from an old mechanic)

I hate plastic wrap, even the Costco brand. I'm convinced it was created in a laboratory in hades to Tee me off.

 

[FROGO207]

I am a cheapskate. I use and reuse quart sized Zip Loc freezer bags. I put the ammo in them with a label of what it is. Shoot the loads and drop the empties back in and bring home. Inspect brass and shake bag to remove dirt and such before returning it to the origional box I have in the reloading room. Oh did I mention that I was reallly cheap!

 

[Howland937]

Oh did I mention that I was reallly cheap!

I am too. Technically I lied since I buy the cheapie ones from Dollar Tree and not authentic Ziploc brand...

 

[Hondo 60]

MTM boxes for all my ammo. Forget the Saran wrap, that's for the kitchen.

Ya, my OCD wouldn't allow just a baggie or Saran Wrap

 

[Ironicaintit]

If I’m testing loads, I’ll write on each case the powder weight, and drop them in a bag. like a ziplock bag, but at work I scrounge the heavier duty ones that small parts come in.

Or the Tupperware that my wife has retired, so I save for the garage

 

[doubleh]

I use saran wrap for some things not associated with food and like it but wrapping ammo ain't one of them. If you won't spring for some MTM ammo boxes that will last almost forever just use zip lock bags which would be much simpler and easier.

 

[jmorris]

This reminds me of a joke that’s gong to be deleted but here it goes... a guy walks into a psychiatrist office wearing noting but Saran Wrap, the Doctor instantly declared, “I can clearly see your nuts.”...

 

[FROGO207]

And your not carrying today!

Fixed it for you.

 

[whughett]

I am a cheapskate. I use and reuse quart sized Zip Loc freezer bags. I put the ammo in them with a label of what it is. Shoot the loads and drop the empties back in and bring home. Inspect brass and shake bag to remove dirt and such before returning it to the origional box I have in the reloading room. Oh did I mention that I was reallly cheap!

If there’s a prize for invention of the modern era it would go to ZIP lock bags especially quart size with the slide. A million uses and I even wash and reuse them.

 

[JFrank]

Put um in your coat pocket

 

[JFrank]

Just made a notion to rap my test loads that are in the reloading block with Saran rap it keeps the all together whenI transport them to the range

Mine look something like this.

 

[berettaprofessor]

Why not just put them in a plastic cartridge box or a Zip-Loc bag?

Sure, there's always someone practical in the group.

But I agree. I would expect that a plastic cartridge box (or for those trying to conserve, a used commercial ammo box) is always less cumbersome than a saran wrapped loading block.