Where to get Ammo cans reasonable

[Aceoky]

I've been reloading for years; but now with prices going up so fast ( I usually just buy those plastic 100 count ammo holders) I'm thinking more "long term storage".....IOW I may make a few thousand rounds for .380, .40 S&W and .45 ACP and wish to keep for a decade or longer (before I can't afford to even buy components by then)

Where would one look for good ones at "reasonable prices"??? (sorry never looked at "long term storage" before) just make them and shoot them within a year or so once a "great load " was developed" and do it again and again......

 

[Seafarer12]

I get mine local at army navy stores.

 

[JGAreddog]

Gun shows can be good as long as you buy a pallet (93)or so at a time. Unless you don't mind paying the normal 4 to 6 bucks a piece

 

[Aceoky]

Thank you both for your replies!

I'll admit I was hoping for some net "links" with good prices though....(not many gun shows in my area and NO army/navy stores)

 

[rbernie]

MidwayUSA prices on ammo cans are decent, but shipping can cost a bit.

 

[evan price]

My advice- don't just dump loose rounds into an ammo can. I've seen thenm get dents from handling, setback projectiles, etc.
I use ammo cans for storage, but I scrounge factory ammo boxes from the range to pack my reloads in, and put those in ammo cans. The factory boxes have the foam/plastic liners that hold each round separated and safe.

 

[Jacka L Ope]

CheaperThanDirt has them for what one may call a "reasonable". However, I found the best priced ones at a local gun shop. Might try surplus outlets as well.

 

[evan price]

Believe it or not- if you look carefully- eBay. There's guys on there selling them to your door for about $5 each in lots of six or ten or so. You just have to be patient and keep looking.

 

[strat81]

I've gotten about a half dozen from Midway over the past few months and all have been excellent. Steel wool and brake cleaner take the beige "de-mil" paint right off. All have had good seals and little to no rust.

Also check here: http://www.jobrelatedstuff.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=16&t=335997

 

[kycajun]

Try the flea markets, you can find them around 3.00 to 5.00 no shipping

 

[IronSightRot671]

I agree, Check flea markets. also, give your local PD armory a try. they might have a couple hundred or so cans laying around.

 

[GK]

My local Atwoods store sells 5.56 cans for $3.99 a piece.. They always have a pallet of them sitting around.

 

[rundm]

AIM on the ar15 forum had them for 2.50/ can last week. RG

 

[dmftoy1]

Around here the cheapest cans are at the local gunshow from the bulk ammo vendors. They bring them in and stack the empties as they sell the surplus ammo. They don't want to carry them back out to the truck so they'll be $3 - $5. Cheapest I've found them at Midway is $4.99 on sale . .but the s/h makes them much higher.

 

[Schleprok62]

Several of the gun shops here have them 1/3 for $6/15. Try your local gun shops...

 

[Roccobro]

AIM on the ar15 forum had them for 2.50/ can last week. RG

Could we get a link to this? My searches their are limited to 7 days old, and my Google-fu isn't finding it either.

Justin

 

[disneyd]

Here's where I bought my last batch:

http://www.wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=6940&dir=

http://www.wideners.com/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=6494&dir=

 

[billy_the_kid43]

What about the platic ones?

Does anybody know where I can get the plastic ammo cans for cheap? I have several of the 30cal and 50 cal ammo cans but am tired of the added weight. I also don't want to spend $10-12 for a plastic one though.

Billy_the_kid43

 

[Aceoky]

Thanks to all for the valuable information, greatly appreciated!

 

[Bullet]

I like these -


http://www.galleria-e.com/cgi-bin/Colemans.storefront/en/product/220301


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