best ammo can size for bulk .223 storage?

[ryan3326]

loading up on .223 these days and wanted to know if anyone has uncovered a "perfect fit" ammo can for bulk .223 storage. Assuming I am keeping the ammo in the 20rnd boxes - is there a can (50 cal for example) whose dimensions allow you to perfectly fill the box with no wasted space with boxed ammo?

Just a thought?

 

[GetA2J]

Trial and error???
You let us know.... OK?

 

[builder_one]

Unsure of the 20 round boxes but, I was able to fit 960 out of 990 rounds that came packed in 30 round boxes of the ATI SS109 ammo into a 50 caliber can. It was a pretty snug fit and had just enough room to toss in a few dessicant packs.

 

[45fan]

I have had pretty good luck with .50 cal cans and federal 200 rd boxes.

Not to be Mr Obvious, but the 5.56 boxes that the military uses would also be a pretty good bet that .223 would fit pretty evenly too.

 

[bstewrat3]

It all depends on what cardboard box you store your ammo in. They are not all the same size.

 

[jason867]

I have had pretty good luck with .50 cal cans and federal 200 rd boxes.

Not to be Mr Obvious, but the 5.56 boxes that the military uses would also be a pretty good bet that .223 would fit pretty evenly too.

That's what I was thinking..

I'm glad you mentioned it instead of me

 

[djl02]

You can easily fit 1200 rds in a 50 cal can

 

[blue2golf]

Custom make your own if want perfection.


.50 cal cans work fine for most folks.

 

[ghitch75]

i have 1100 on strippers in a 50cal can...