ammo cans

[45calibre]

im looking to buy some ammo cans and would like to know which ones are the best ones. i have seen 30 cal and 50 cal ammo cans and metal and plastic. which ones are best? do they all have an o ring to seal out moisture?

 

[karl77]

All the mil-surp cans I've seen have the seal. would be a good idea to inspect each can before buying to make sure the o-ring is intact and the lid closes tight.

would take steel over plastic, but that's my preference.

 

[micheljns]

THe steel is better and like Karl77 stated make sure rubber seal is in good order but you can always buy a new seal also

 

[Colt556]

Steel 50 cal cans with good gaskets are my preference. The 30s are ok but 50s hold more and stack well.

 

[Electronrider]

I find that having a couple of both works well. Different ammo goes best with different cans. Also nice to have a dedicated range can, that way you dont have to lug 4 cans to the range, just go shoppin in your ammo stash for what you need that day.

I prefer metal cans. I always buy em in the absolute newest condition I can find them in. Keep an eye out at gunshows, even the small shows. Seems like theres always someone selling a couple good quality cans. I buy em 1 or 2 at a time, uness I can get a real deal on em.

You can stack the medium ammocans on top the big ones, they center nicely, and give you a little space for getting them in and out.

Always check the gasket, there should be a nice steady line imprinted in that gasket, all the way around. If I don't like the look of the asket, I simply dont buy it. But I am both picky and patient.

 

[Steve B]

I always buy metal. However, I prefer the 30 cal cans. I'm getting older and the 50 cal cans full of ammo are a bit much to lug around.

 

[hillnc01]

Where is a decent place online to pick some up? I saw that Palmetto State had them around black friday for around 14 bucks but shipping was almost $5 per can

 

[the1kidd03]

Best bet for mil-surplus is Indy 1500 and don't have to pay shipping.

I found that the MTM plastic ammo cans will PERFECTLY fit exactly 24 AR15 mags without rattling around. I like them for that, but otherwise still go with the 50 cal surplus

 

[lapoozyfan]

I have all 3 types but buy the plastic now due to price, get 2 plastics for the price of 1 steel, but it is all personal preference.

 

[45calibre]

do the plastics hold up pretty well?

 

[Jackson]

I recently bought a case of these new, unissued 50cal cans from AIM Surplus.

New Mil. Spec. M2A1 .50cal Ammo Cans

They are clean, new, no rust, no markings. They appear to be the same as my surplus cans. The only problems I have seen with them are paint issues. Some runs, poor coverage, and some flecks/globs inside the can. Just generally a sloppy paint job. They are $184 ($15 each) shipped to Indy, for a case of 12. Its a little more than I would pay for surplus cans but they are clean, no rust and have good seals. So I think they are better for long term storage.

 

[daspurlock]

I have both, and like the plastic the best. Plano are very strong with good latches and handle. They stack very nice. I put some 22's in a metel can and they got very sticky haven't had that problem with plastic cans. they do have gaskets and got some on sell for 4$ each. When there not they are only 6$ per can.

 

[lon]

Widener's is running a special on 50 cal cans now. 9/$99 + shipping.

Widener's Reloading and Shooting Supply INC

 

[mdemetz]

$14 at MidSouth Shooter's Supply. Big Rs look like these but @$19.99.
30 cal $1 less at MidSouth.

 

[Icarry2]

I have been trying to get in touch with these folks but no luck as of yet. Was thinking about a group buy..

NEW AMMO CANS & USED AMMO CANS - 30 CAL. AMMO CAN, 50 CAL. AMMO CAN, SAW AMMO CANS, BIG 50 AMMO CANS, FAT 50 AMMO CANS, 20MM AMMO CANS, 30MM AMMO CANS, 40MM AMMO CANS, 120MM AMMO CANS

 

[bmyers]

I have both, and like the plastic the best. Plano are very strong with good latches and handle. They stack very nice. I put some 22's in a metel can and they got very sticky haven't had that problem with plastic cans. they do have gaskets and got some on sell for 4$ each. When there not they are only 6$ per can.

Where do you get these? I've seen the cabelas plastic ones for close to $20. They look to be made by Plano. I also like the plastic ones but would like to know where to get them cheap.

Thanks!