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XD-TJ · 11-08-2006, 11:56 AM

This might be a silly question, but I thought I'd ask anyway:

Any issues with storing 9mm ammo loose in an ammo can? (Rem. UMC 115 gr. FMJ, to be exact)

I did a search for "loose ammo," "storing ammunition," etc, and didn't turn up much, so forgive me if it has been beaten to death before. I'm asking because I feel like there's a lot of wasted space in the boxes that I currently have stacked up in the basement, and figure it would be easier to store and easier to use if I could just grab rounds as necessary, instead of grabbing a box, opening it, pulling out the keeper tray, then grabbing a round.

Thoughts? Thanks

tj

**XDAndMe** · 11-08-2006, 12:07 PM

No problems that I know of. Milsurp comes this way, as does Winchester White-Box. As always, inspect your ammo before using it. If you see any noticeable defects or bullets that are set-back too far in the casing, discard them.

oden131 · 11-08-2006, 12:26 PM

yes it makes it a bugger to estimate rounds fired cause your just grabbing handfuls and loading, if they are boxed you can keep better track

rwilson452 · 11-08-2006, 12:39 PM

I load my own and usually start storeing the stuff up during the winter. I store my pistol ammo in 3 lb coffee cans.

**jonny4523** · 11-08-2006, 12:44 PM

We (our school's gun club) reload a majority of our ammo supply, all of which is loosely thrown into the large, green ammo cans. We have cardboard taped to the inside of the lid with the number of rounds in the can. If you want to shoot a hundred rounds, then you just update the amount on the cardboard. You should be perfectly fine.

XD-TJ · 11-08-2006, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oden131

yes it makes it a bugger to estimate rounds fired cause your just grabbing handfuls and loading, if they are boxed you can keep better track

Good point, but I was planning on keeping a logbook of rounds fired anyway. I would just have to adjust my record keeping a little bit, and make sure I know how much is in each mass lot (currently just one box of 1000 rds). That way I'll know if my wife is plundering my ammo stash.

**XDAndMe** · 11-08-2006, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XD-TJ

That way I'll know if my wife is plundering my ammo stash.

Since when is that a problem?

XD-TJ · 11-08-2006, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XDAndMe

Since when is that a problem?

Thankfully, it isn't (yet!). This is actually our first firearm, so we're both still learning the ropes. I was only kidding around about the ammo-pilfering. To be honest, she's still a little bit wary of the thing, which I think is relatively healthy. But (to stem the inevitable "take a safety class.." responses), we're signing her up for an introductory pistol course, I had 2 weeks of range training in school (Beretta M9 in those days), and we plan on spending quite a bit of time at the range over the next few weeks.

Deacon Dave · 11-08-2006, 02:34 PM

Georgia Arms sells pistol ammo loose in an ammo can. Makes it real handy when you need to load magazines in a hurry.

Bidah · 11-08-2006, 05:30 PM

I put them loose in 30 cal cans. I get about 900 rounds or so of 9mm and 600 or so of 45 in there. Knowing that, I can roughly guess how many rounds I have in each can. I know that after 4 cans it is getting time for new springs..

I also keep a log of the rounds fired for each weapon..

I used to keep them all counted in boxes loose (100/box), or in those plastic containers, in ammo cans. It became a pain, so I stopped doing it. If a can starts getting low, I just bring an additional can..

-Bidah

11-08-2006, 11:56 AM	#1
XD-TJ XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 17	Storing ammo loose This might be a silly question, but I thought I'd ask anyway: Any issues with storing 9mm ammo loose in an ammo can? (Rem. UMC 115 gr. FMJ, to be exact) I did a search for "loose ammo," "storing ammunition," etc, and didn't turn up much, so forgive me if it has been beaten to death before. I'm asking because I feel like there's a lot of wasted space in the boxes that I currently have stacked up in the basement, and figure it would be easier to store and easier to use if I could just grab rounds as necessary, instead of grabbing a box, opening it, pulling out the keeper tray, then grabbing a round. Thoughts? Thanks tj

11-08-2006, 12:26 PM	#3
oden131 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: little rock, arkansas Posts: 120	yes it makes it a bugger to estimate rounds fired cause your just grabbing handfuls and loading, if they are boxed you can keep better track __________________ ___________________________________ XD 45 Tac, TLR-1, Tru Glo TFO's XD 9mm Service

11-08-2006, 12:39 PM	#4
rwilson452 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 370	ammo storage I load my own and usually start storeing the stuff up during the winter. I store my pistol ammo in 3 lb coffee cans. __________________ "The question is not, Am I paranoid? It is, am I paranoid enough? USN Jan '62-Dec '81

11-08-2006, 12:44 PM	#5
jonny4523 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 2,022	We (our school's gun club) reload a majority of our ammo supply, all of which is loosely thrown into the large, green ammo cans. We have cardboard taped to the inside of the lid with the number of rounds in the can. If you want to shoot a hundred rounds, then you just update the amount on the cardboard. You should be perfectly fine. __________________ -XD40 Service (Feb 2002) Springer Precision Carry Trigger -XD9 Tactical (June 2007) Springer Competition Trigger, USPSA Production -Remington 870 Mag, 12g, my hunting companion -Thompson/Center Triumph (June 2007) -Ruger Mark II (Oct 2004) Gvt Comp Model -AR build (Sept 07 - May 08 ) Mostly RR NRA, USPSA #TY60062 -If guns kill people, then spoons made Rosie O'Donnel fat! -When seconds count, the police are only minutes away

11-08-2006, 02:34 PM	#9
Deacon Dave XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Athens, Alabama Posts: 130	Georgia Arms sells pistol ammo loose in an ammo can. Makes it real handy when you need to load magazines in a hurry. __________________ Nehemiah 4:14b "...Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, which is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses."

11-08-2006, 12:07 PM	#2
XDAndMe XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PA, USA Posts: 3,402	No problems that I know of. Milsurp comes this way, as does Winchester White-Box. As always, inspect your ammo before using it. If you see any noticeable defects or bullets that are set-back too far in the casing, discard them.

11-08-2006, 05:30 PM	#10
Bidah XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Isolated, Montana Posts: 683	I put them loose in 30 cal cans. I get about 900 rounds or so of 9mm and 600 or so of 45 in there. Knowing that, I can roughly guess how many rounds I have in each can. I know that after 4 cans it is getting time for new springs.. I also keep a log of the rounds fired for each weapon.. I used to keep them all counted in boxes loose (100/box), or in those plastic containers, in ammo cans. It became a pain, so I stopped doing it. If a can starts getting low, I just bring an additional can.. -Bidah

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