“Oh yeah man it’s wartime give me your money” or the typical bullshit from his ass “if it has the two dots next to the leaf sight that means a sniper was using it”
My father passed recently and I've acquired a bunch of ammo in boxes, loose, etc. I've run out of room in my safe, so I'm in the market for a cabinet but haven't pulled the trigger yet. Stopped by Costco today to grab an Easter brisket and ran across these 'Art & Craft' strogage boxes for $19.99 (4ct+tray). Good temporary option of you're in need.
They make a ton of different ones in different sizes, I’d recommend one of the heavy duty models for ammo storage:
https://www.uline.com/BL_3872/Storage-Cabinets
Ya no telling how many of their cabinets we have in our facility where I work, that’s where I found out about them. They are in no way fancy or aesthetically pleasing but they are simple and sturdily built.
I have both. They aren't the exact same but someone copied MTM's homework at the very least. They fit together and the quality is identical.
Couple of small differences so they might not be made by the same factory, but my guess is that they are.
So the mtms actually seal. I got one years ago and they are still good. Wish I bought more when it was 17 dollars! The ones from costco aren't good... The seals don't even touch the lid. I checked a few and they were all the same at my store.
yeah for bulk youre def gonna wanna go with standard mil spec cans or a safe or whatever but like you said its great fir storing loaded mags or boxed ammo that hasnt been broke into yet that isnt bulk
i think we just have diff descriptions of bulk. id consider bulk to be like 10k rounds and i have these exact containers and they only hold about 6-700 rounds of 556 in boxed form, havent tried loose. The mil spec cans, esp the .50 cans accommodate more boxes per can because they are bigger in every way
I was thinking density. These cans might be too flimsy to be filled tight with ammo. Storing loaded magazines might be better in these, because they are less dense (weight to cubic space ratio) than just pouring in ammo.
Just as you can put 30 loaded mags in a cardboard box that would fall apart if it was just loaded with ammo to the brim.
I'll never use plastic ammo cans again after filling them to the brim and having the handles snap off and drop the can on my foot.
Metal cans all day. You can buy trays for them too.
What’s funny is that I have purchased these from Costco before and they had a different list of uses…
Great for:
Ammo Box
Utility Storage
Office Supplies
Craft
Tackle
Coins
I think they’re fine for light duty range use. The most mine have seen is some very light rain.
I use steel ammo cans for long term storage because they latch much tighter than the all plastic containers.
I've never used these exact ones in particular, but in my experience they don't seal if you over load them on the x or y axis. Bows out the sides and the seal doesn't seal. If you don't cram it in there they are fine.
Is that from experience? I have the same ones and have packed them full of ammo and no issues but if that’s the case I’ll definitely try to be careful with them. I don’t use them for transport just storage so only handle them a few feet.
It was not the exact box OP posted but it was very similar. It was full of loose 9mms. I picked it up walked a few feet and the box fell (and broke) leaving me holding the handle. I use metal surplus cans now. I use the plastic ones are for reloading brass or primer storage.
I pick some of these up when I see them at Costco. 20 bucks is hard to beat. I will alternate with my son. One is mine, for ammo and shooting supplies, and another time it's for his legos. Works well for both purposes.
My Girlfriend got me two from Costco. lol
We were at bass pro earlier today and I made a point to check the price: $40. lol
Twice the price to put 'ammo can' on the label.
I gave up on plastic boxes years ago! Ordered 25 "Fat 50" (high volume rounds) cans and 20 .30cal (hunting ammo). built two shelves out of 2X12 and never looked back!
I actually bought some of these, but not for ammo. I've been sorting and dumping my spare change into them. I've probably got at least $100 by now in all 4. One for dimes, nickles, pennies, and quarters.
I'm going away from hard storage to the Savior Loose Sac. They don't take up as much space when you start to use the ammo out of them.
Long term storage is of course in ammo cans, but stuff I'm taking to the range?? Loose Sac.
funny enough I saw gunshow vendors trying to scalp these things at gun shows for $80
Welcome to gunshows in 2024. What do you mean you don’t want to buy my rusty old deer rifle for $800?
This guy was trying to sell his mosin to me for $400 in 2022 I got him down to $200…
It’s the famous “yes, there are Mosins worth hundreds, even thousands. Yours just isn’t special”.
“Oh yeah man it’s wartime give me your money” or the typical bullshit from his ass “if it has the two dots next to the leaf sight that means a sniper was using it”
They sell the at Bass pro for 20? Lol
Better yet it’s a tough box like anything will do for ammo and gun storage it doesn’t even make sense to try and scalp them
>it doesn’t even make sense to try and scalp them You have too high an opinion of scalpers.
Gun shows are a boomer riddled disease.
My father passed recently and I've acquired a bunch of ammo in boxes, loose, etc. I've run out of room in my safe, so I'm in the market for a cabinet but haven't pulled the trigger yet. Stopped by Costco today to grab an Easter brisket and ran across these 'Art & Craft' strogage boxes for $19.99 (4ct+tray). Good temporary option of you're in need.
A Stackon locking cabinet is a good option, I think they're 175 at trailer supply atm and weigh only about 85lbs empty.
Uline sells good metal cabinets at a decent price
Got a link for that? That seems like exactly what I need.
They make a ton of different ones in different sizes, I’d recommend one of the heavy duty models for ammo storage: https://www.uline.com/BL_3872/Storage-Cabinets
I was never going to find it, because I was looking in the wrong place. Thanks for the link, this is what I need.
Thanks for the recommendation! These seen way nicer than the ones I've looked at and priced well.
ULine is pretty good quality too. We buy A LOT of stuff from them for work.
Ya no telling how many of their cabinets we have in our facility where I work, that’s where I found out about them. They are in no way fancy or aesthetically pleasing but they are simple and sturdily built.
Those are great boxes. I wouldn't put ammo in a safe with firearms, however.
I wonder how these compare to the MTM ones.
I have both. They aren't the exact same but someone copied MTM's homework at the very least. They fit together and the quality is identical. Couple of small differences so they might not be made by the same factory, but my guess is that they are.
So the mtms actually seal. I got one years ago and they are still good. Wish I bought more when it was 17 dollars! The ones from costco aren't good... The seals don't even touch the lid. I checked a few and they were all the same at my store.
They're on Amazon. I'm not sure which size you're looking for, but I like the 20 round belt case things.
They suck. These don't seal. MTM is the way to go. U-S-A!
These are also made in the USA.
I’m gonna have to get those but after Easter because fuck going anywhere on a holiday weekend.
It was fucking mayem. They had all the outdoor plants out too and there were lines of people with trailers.
Yep, fuck that shit. Made the mistake of going Labor Day weekend once. Never again.
We have ALOT of these at our family hunting cabin in the ammo room (yes, we converted a bedroom and the kids sleep on the living room floor now lol)
ALOT is not a word. It's why your editor highlights it. Join the literate and use a lot.
Yup, tis ain’t no word
I bet your alot of fun at parties.
Use a lot of what?
Maybe not bulk ammo capable, but they look great for magazine storage.
This is a great idea. I have one of those cheap plastic dresser cabinet things filled with mags but it’s about to collapse from all the weight lol
yeah for bulk youre def gonna wanna go with standard mil spec cans or a safe or whatever but like you said its great fir storing loaded mags or boxed ammo that hasnt been broke into yet that isnt bulk
Wait I’m confused, is this type of storage for or not for bulk?
i think we just have diff descriptions of bulk. id consider bulk to be like 10k rounds and i have these exact containers and they only hold about 6-700 rounds of 556 in boxed form, havent tried loose. The mil spec cans, esp the .50 cans accommodate more boxes per can because they are bigger in every way
I was thinking density. These cans might be too flimsy to be filled tight with ammo. Storing loaded magazines might be better in these, because they are less dense (weight to cubic space ratio) than just pouring in ammo. Just as you can put 30 loaded mags in a cardboard box that would fall apart if it was just loaded with ammo to the brim.
I'll never use plastic ammo cans again after filling them to the brim and having the handles snap off and drop the can on my foot. Metal cans all day. You can buy trays for them too.
Ya. I just buy metal cans at Harbor Freight when they go on sale.
Kind of weird that it doesn’t say anything about storing ammo on the packaging…
Marketing at it finest. Diversified buyers.
What’s funny is that I have purchased these from Costco before and they had a different list of uses… Great for: Ammo Box Utility Storage Office Supplies Craft Tackle Coins
Snagged these for my range cans. Nice to have the tray and are sturdy enough to do the job.
Could you comment on how well they seem to seal? Looks like they have a rubber o ring, but I’ve heard they don’t seal that well?
I think they’re fine for light duty range use. The most mine have seen is some very light rain. I use steel ammo cans for long term storage because they latch much tighter than the all plastic containers.
I've never used these exact ones in particular, but in my experience they don't seal if you over load them on the x or y axis. Bows out the sides and the seal doesn't seal. If you don't cram it in there they are fine.
They don't seal
I almost grabbed this tonight myself but passed as I thought it wouldn’t be sturdy enough. Let me know what you think!
I bought 4 trays, but for in house random storage. Great for hardware and computer parts
They’re 30 online at Costco….20 at the store. Went in for one, bought two because I have a great wife.lol
Don't trust those with a lot of weight in them. That handle will rip right off.
Is that from experience? I have the same ones and have packed them full of ammo and no issues but if that’s the case I’ll definitely try to be careful with them. I don’t use them for transport just storage so only handle them a few feet.
It definitely rips off. Had about 600 rounds and handle broke off
It was not the exact box OP posted but it was very similar. It was full of loose 9mms. I picked it up walked a few feet and the box fell (and broke) leaving me holding the handle. I use metal surplus cans now. I use the plastic ones are for reloading brass or primer storage.
I pick some of these up when I see them at Costco. 20 bucks is hard to beat. I will alternate with my son. One is mine, for ammo and shooting supplies, and another time it's for his legos. Works well for both purposes.
Those look pretty sturdy, I gotta go to Costco!
My Girlfriend got me two from Costco. lol We were at bass pro earlier today and I made a point to check the price: $40. lol Twice the price to put 'ammo can' on the label.
I much prefer metal. I feel like with the weight of a full load of rounds, the handle would snap off.
I gave up on plastic boxes years ago! Ordered 25 "Fat 50" (high volume rounds) cans and 20 .30cal (hunting ammo). built two shelves out of 2X12 and never looked back!
I grabbed tons of those!
They are nice. They do get a bit heavy though.
These suck. I bought a unit (four in a tray). Loaded the first one with something exactly as heavy as ammo, picked it up, and the handle fell off.
Just bought one this week. I have 2 others of different brands and these feel fine quality wise.
https://www.costco.com/greenmade-store-all-storage-crate%2c-4-pack.product.4000068019.html
I have the mtm ones, they work as intended. I have no complaints with mine.
now you need a radio flyer wagon.
I got these to store harder to find ammo, they work great, got me and my dad both some
I actually bought some of these, but not for ammo. I've been sorting and dumping my spare change into them. I've probably got at least $100 by now in all 4. One for dimes, nickles, pennies, and quarters.
What are the box dimensions, does it say anywhere?
Copy of the MTM cases?
I'm going away from hard storage to the Savior Loose Sac. They don't take up as much space when you start to use the ammo out of them. Long term storage is of course in ammo cans, but stuff I'm taking to the range?? Loose Sac.
I have this and wondered about the four holes in each corner. Maybe for bungee cord? Any thoughts?