Moisture is enemy number one when it comes to your ammunition. Damage from exposure to too much moisture can take form in a number of ways. Storing it your ammo in places like an attic or the trunk of your car makes it susceptible to rapid changes in temperature. Storing it in a cool and dry place will give you the best chance at maintaining the lifespan of your ammunition. The generally accepted range is between 55 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Next up in our best ammo storage containers and cans review is a very compact ammo box. It is ideal for storage within a gun safe or for transporting your ammo conveniently. The Plano Ammo Box has interior dimensions of 9.5 x 4.25 x 6 inches. This makes it ideal for your .30 caliber rifle and can fit between six to eight boxes of ammo.

Along the entire length of the lid, there is a rubber seal that ensures that this case is airtight. This prevents any moisture and other irritants from entering the container, which is critical to maintaining the functionality of your ammunition. The MAGNUM 53540 is a bundle of three different sized ammunition containers. If you are going on a hunting trip with a few types of firearms and you need to bring along different sizes of ammunition to match, then separating them into these MAGNUM containers is a great idea.The MTM Ammo Can is made from rugged polypropylene plastic that can handle whatever you throw at it. It measures 15 x 9 x 9 inches at length, which holds a decent amount of ammo and stores nicely in a closet or the car. Inside the box, you will find a foam padding that features pre-cut slots for your magazines. This material and the spacing prevents them from bumping into one another in transit and causing damage to either the magazine or the ammunition. Also, never store your ammo with your firearms. It is always safer to store them in two separate secure locations for obvious reasons. Next up is a minimalistic ammo case that is an excellent choice for medium to large storage needs. It’s also a great dry storage box for any other valuable items.

The MTM Flip-Top Ammo Box is designed to house up to 100 rounds of 9mm or .380 caliber ammunition. Specifically, this is made for your 9mm Luger, .380 ACP, .30 Luger, .32 Smith & Wesson, and 9mm Makarov handguns. This kind of approach is also a responsible thing to do if you have kids in the house. The last thing you want to happen is an unattended minor getting hold of your gun accessories. Ammo Advice The 5-Can Crate and 4-Can Crate come with O-ring sealed Ammo Can Mini's and 30 Caliber ammo cans, respectively, for multi-caliber ammo storage. The Deep Interior Utility Box and Standard Utility Box are designed for ammo storage but can also store shooting, hunting, or survival gear. The Utility Box W/Dividers has three removable partitions for many storage options. It uses plastic that is similar to MTM’s ammo containers. While not as strong as steel, this material is more than capable of taking a beating. It’s also not as susceptible to corrosion as metal can be. Firstly, moisture can cause corrosion on the casings and bullets, which limits the efficacy of the ammo. It can also foul up the primers and make the powders inside the casings useless. That’s why it’s important to store your ammo away from any water sources when it’s being stored long-term.

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This combines heavy-duty materials and high levels of protection to create an impressive ammo box that is made to handle it all. Heavy-gauge steel and airtight construction ensure your ammunition stays safe and functional, even if you are storing it for long periods. MTM strives to be innovative in our approach to the shooting sports. All of our products were either designed by one of us, as a solution to a problem we encountered, or because you, the Case-Gard user, suggested it. The results are innovative quality products that last! We know because we use them.