Storing ammunition for a long time

[jakemccoy]

Get a big container of unscented 100% silica kitty litter, (read the labels, much of is is nothing more than silica beads). Get some cheap anklet-style nylons. Put 1/2 cup of litter in each nylon, tie a knot and toss into each ammo can.

Thanks, I never thought of this.

 

[Jaybird78]

Jaybird raises his goblet of freedom towards "fearless leader's" post.


The pussification of America makes me want to puke.:banghead:

 

[.cheese.]

Stocking up = $1,000 or more worth of ammo.

 

[jakemccoy]

Jeff, you should have kept your original post focused to your question of ammo longevity...lol

 

[CWL]

Stop the political chatter before this gets locked.

The Original poster has a viable question. Don't compare your economic means to other people here. We are bigger than that on THR.

Back to the OP's question. Ammunition from WWII often still gets found and fired without any hitches. Even crappy Japanese WWII ammo in the wet & humid environment of the Phillipines can still be fired.

So the bottom line is that you should be able to store your ammo for decades without any hitches. If you are really concerned about corrosion over the long term, look for bullet casings made from nickle (not brass) and also for bullets and primers that have been moisture sealed (this is generally a red ring).

 

[TEDDY]

ammo

CWL:there are no nickle cases they are brass plated with nickle.
all gun owners should get set of loading tools and molds,powder and primers.
that way if the ammo companies knuckel to the antis we will be independent of them.

 

[BeltfedMG]

For most folks now days, spending $100 on something like ammo is alot and unheard of. People around my area (Most are lower income) think im in some illegal activities of some sort to be able to buy the things i do and think nothing of it. Im not rich, just know how to wheel and deal and bought alot of good stuff back when it was cheap. But anyway, to ride the guy because $100 on ammo is alot to him and is "Stocking up" is just wrong. Gotta start some where. I would hate to just get into guns at todays economy and prices. I used to till 2 yrs ago get my ammo delivered by the tractor trailor...not UPS. Get it by the pallots and its alot cheaper. If it werent for that id be in a world of hurt right now.

Just store it inside, in ammo cans, desicant if available and it will outlive you!

 

[jeff_d_148]

I should have chosen my words more carefully. I was refering specifically to premium JHP bullets for self defense and not for bullets that I would use for practice. I already have 1,500 rounds of FMJ. So stocking up was not the right word. But I figure 200 rounds of JHP are enough for self defense (I own 3 9mms so that's 45 rounds per handgun plus some left over).

My question was simply about the shelf life of ammunition. I though that the gunpowder would oxidize and degrade after a long enough time causing squib loads and dangerous misfires.

As for the political discussion that this thread has generated I will leave that for another thread. The only thing that I will say is that the anti gun lobby has realized that they can not confiscate guns so they have adjusted their tactics to bankrupting the firearms industry. And I already have a tin foil hat. It's really nice and it only cost me three dollars.

 

[BruceRDucer]

I'm sorry Fearless Leader and Jeff _D but this falls under the unreasonable paranoia category. In the software world we call this the FUD principle, Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt and is used by vendors and special interests to convince you the world will end tomorrow unless you buy their BS product.---Everallm

Therefore, per your conclusion in the last line, firearms and ammunition are a "BS product"?

This idea presupposes that you, personally, care, what people buy or do not buy with discretionary income. Frankly, that just doesn't make any sense. /

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[moooose102]

i agree, $100.00 worth of ammo isnt very much at all. but, no matter how much or little you have, a GOOD army surplus ammo can with a GOOD seal is a very good dea. if you want to store for a LONG time, you could vacuum pack them in a seal-a-meal, then put it in an ammo can. it should be good for 100 years like that.

 

[rfurtkamp]

I was refering specifically to premium JHP bullets for self defense and not for bullets that I would use for practice. I already have 1,500 rounds of FMJ. So stocking up was not the right word. But I figure 200 rounds of JHP are enough for self defense (I own 3 9mms so that's 45 rounds per handgun plus some left over).

I'm more curious as to what rubric 200 rounds is enough, or isn't enough.

Is this 45 rounds per handgun in a Katrina-like situation or Mad Max or something in between?

 

[jeff_d_148]

rfurtkamp "I'm more curious as to what rubric 200 rounds is enough, or isn't enough." I'm not sure what your question is. I was referring to the fact that I have 3 15 round magazines per handgun.

 

[everallm]

BruceRDucer

My comments, if you had read them, were with regard to the statement about a 500% tax on ammunition, not purchasing and storing ammunition.

 

[Pure Kustom]

And where did you get this 500% tax from?

I think he got that from the Obamanator. if he gets elected. But it looks like inflation might be that high. So it is time to stock up!!!

 

[Big45]

I plan on spending around 100 dollars and getting 4 or 5 boxes of premium 9mm JHP.

That's a solid stockpile ha.

 

[Ben Shepherd]

Jeff_d_148:

A sugestion-

Try like hell to squeeze another 50 bucks into this. Buy all the ammo with the same lot number. Shoot the 50 bucks worth through the 3 different guns. No hitches? Good to go.

As for storage-

As posted above, and like it says on the boxes. "cool, dry place"

As far as the taxation thing-
We've been paying excise taxes on guns, ammo, etc., since 1934. The Pitman-Robertson act.

As far as trying to tax them out of existence? Not yet. Not until his obamaness gets elected and they see how the mid-term congressionals go I'm thinking. The rabid anti-gunners are squalking now, but most Democrats have had thier survival instinct kick in on this issue already.

 

[Pure Kustom]

As far as trying to tax them out of existence? Not yet. Not until his obamaness gets elected and they see how the mid-term congressionals go I'm thinking. The rabid anti-gunners are squalking now, but most Democrats have had thier survival instinct kick in on this issue already.

You know before today. I would have thought we wouldn't have a chance against his Obamaness. But after what congress did today. That shows me that the people still have some power. But.......Most of the dem's voted for the bailout. The Rep. couldn't because they are up for election in 4 months.

Will see what happens thursday.......round 2

 

[NavajoNPaleFace]

For those who haven't considered the option a new paint can is a cheap and excellent way of storing ammo.

The new paint cans can be purchased at nearly all hardware or home improvement centers.

The last few cans I bought were around $2.00 each.

 

[Pure Kustom]

Stocking up = $1,000 or more worth of ammo.

That's all.....Opps nevermind