I picked up a cheap camera and wireless lapel mic to try and figure out something for when I hit the range. Let me know what y'all think about it. I think the camera is gonna work out ok once I bump it up to 4k outdoors especially to get target angles but I'm not completely happy with the mic just yet. I think I have the mic clipped a little too close to my face so when my voice volume goes up, its distorting a little. I also noticed when I went to edit this that there are a couple times when I was getting interference, but I realized afterwards that I can change the frequency. After I did that, I didn't have the issue in a few test videos. Hopefully I can get it tweaked to where I'm happy enough with it because this wireless mic will come in handy on the range for sure. Let me know what y'all think and any tips you have. 👍

I did a long term expirament, put silica gel packs with moisture indicators on them like what you have, in a few metal and plastic ammo cans, and let them sit for a year. When i opened them, all the gel packs in the metal cans still showed blue like they had just been opened. The ones in the plastic cans had all turned pink. The cans sat in my closet, didn't get tossed around at all. Good info in this video, have to protect those long term investments!

I was a security inspector at an Army depot. We had earth covered magazine/bunkers full of ordnance that had no electricity installed. There were a number with pre-positioned pack out loads for deployments. These were small arms in original crates in original cans with the lead and wire seals in place. The data on the inventory documentation showed most of the ammunition was more than 10 years in the igloo. No heating, no a/c, no humidity control. I believe in “MIL-STANDARD” ammo cans.

Great video brother. We've been listening in the car like a Podcast and my son loves the way you say, "Dunham's." Great content

New gun owner and glad I came across your channel. Starting to get into bulk ammo storage and this really helped me. Camera & Mike quality is good. Liked & Subbed! 👊🏾

Thanks for the video. Appreciate the advice especially for the non petroleum silicon grease.

You are absolutely right. I had only these 50 cal plastic ones and one time I put something like 17 or 18 boxes of 44 Mag in them. I had it on a high shelf. I went to lift it off by the handle and then handle broke off, the plastic ammo tin fell on the ground about 5 feet drop and the lid broke open on one side and a couple of boxes of ammo fell out. I would never trust these plastic ones again with any significant amount of weight. The only reason why I would prefer plastic is because they are lockable whereas the metal ones are not

Nice video! You're 100% correct about the silicone on the rubber seals. I use Hornadys Unique case lube on all my ammo cans. It also works on leather! My vote is more .223/5.56 & 10mm videos- keep'em comin.

Cameron pictures great!! Seems like a great buy awesome pitcher awesome sound👍

Thanks to this video I just ordered 3 of these 50cal metal cans out the door for $40 shipped to my door in 2 days 3-17-22 wish I could've ordered more. Thank you for the advice. I'm new and trying to learn everything on my own(not by choice) so I appreciate any help I can get. I'm about to buy more ammo and just ask for forgiveness from the wife.

I have 2 steel ammo cans that I have had for 50 years, dad got them for me to store my G.I. Joe stuff in back in the late 60's and they still seal tight. and used for ammo now

I like how the metal 50 cal cans stack on each other. Ive got some stacked four high in my basement. Those things are heavy as hell but theres no worry about them warping and falling over .

I just happen to have a few ammo boxes from bulk purchases and found they are nice for carrying my ammo on range day but thank you for the info.

Thank you for the knowledge 👍

Great content, really enjoyed this!

I'm making this comment about 4 minutes into the video and my experience has been 100% in agreement. I started out using some plastic ammo cans, but eventually replaced them all with metal. Good advice.

Interesting topic. I only have plastic and they are stored in an extremely dry basement in Colorado. Been considering adding metal to the mix. The plastic ones’ handles struggle with high round count weight. Time to diversify. !!!

The only "Plastic" ammo cans I would really trust with anything substantial are those big, beefy Pelican ones made of high-impact polymer. But considering they're expensive as hell and not efficient space-wise (they're weirdly-shaped), they're only really good for specific things. Durable as hell though, and they come with little pressure equalization valves. They do seal very well at least.

I agree that the metal cans are better than the plastic cans. I do think the plastic ones have a use though. I just picked up a set of the plastic ones for my reloading components. One holds my brass, one holds my primers, one holds my projectiles. My 4000 primers are in those vacuum seal bags with a pack of desiccant pack.

A suggestion. If you see oil field service companies going out of business or auctioning/selling assets, we use the hell out of surplus 30 and 50 cal cans for parts and fittings. WV would be the closest place for oil field service companies around you.

Im glad saw ur video before buying a plastic ammo box. Im just a beginner !

Good info. Excellent video. 👍

I would occasionally pick up the small plastic ones for 3 bucks a piece the large ones for 6 bucks. At the time the metal ones were A) hard to find, and B) fifteen to twenty five bucks each depending on condition. I know, the metal ones can be put underwater, so it is a proven better seal, but for what I've done with 16 ammo cans it would have cost me three to four times as much, and I haven't had problems with the plastic ones. Been doing it for years. No problems with corrosion on shotshells, rust on reloading dies, of issues with primers.

I agree metal over plastic, the militaries around the world use metal for a reason. I've been useing some for some of my ammo, but slowly adding more cans to keep my stuff safe. I've got a lot of loose ammo in various calibers, and I reload alot. I figure I should load more of it vs keeping components.

I rarely buy the same ammo because my supplier has different manufacturers. So I like to keep my ammo in it's original boxes. Also to remind me of the ballistics. I also use a dymo label maker to indicate what ammo I have in each magazine. I also inventory my ammo by manufacturer, grain, bullet type, whether or not it's +P, and the amount. I'd like to have 1000 rds of each caliber, but I have a long way to go to achieve that goal.

Camera works good. Thank for the video. Audio was good too.

Another great informational video from Tools! Have you ever used one of the tall 81mm metal ammo cans? Probably come both new and military surplus. They hold about 6X more than the 50cal cans but I see them for $5-$10 more than the 50cal. Of course the benefit is alot more storage for the money and the downside being you might not be able to lift it....lol.

thanks for the review!

late to the party on this one, but I use plastic ammo cans for things like first aid supplies that are also sealed in their own containers inside the ammo can. they're great for keeping things together and organized. not so great at long term ammo storage. Like you I also store used brass in them, sealed black powder supplies etc. I ended up getting several of the plastic cans years ago from someone who didn't want them. I think of them like knock off tupperware. lol

Great video! Have you done any waterproof testing? I was thinking maybe put some rocks in them and sink them in water to see if they hold a seal. Might be a opinion for a video. Thx William

Sportsman's Guide has all different kinds of metal ammo cans instock I just ordered 4

Sound and video is MUCH better!!!

Also add a date to the label on the can and I add a couple labels inside with details and a date it was purchased. A full 50 cal box will weigh 50-70 lbs.

Picture great and sound is great also.

Where did you find the stickers you labeled your cans with?

Great video

Very informative.

Harbor freight has just started selling 30 cal metal cans. They also have 50 cal metal cans to.

Hey tools since you've had wallmart ammo cans. I used to get them last summer but recently I've noticed my store switched suppliers. The new cans have a different label and the finish is way worse it seems to be paint and not as durable as the other ones. All the cans I saw had rust at all of the contact points on the hinges and latches.

What are you considering short/long time storage? Plastic cases I use for parts and time on the range.

Wally world sells mil spec metal ammo cans for under $13. Bucks. Thats all I use. They also have brand new rubber seals.

Great advice

I have a fairly large collection of metal military cans (close to 50 of them!) in which I store ammo. I even have a huge one that is about half full of primers. Some of the older ones the seals are old and hard as rocks and don't seal all that well but they are definitely strong. However, I'm going to be looking into some plastic cans with intention of changing over to them instead of the metal cans for just one specific reason: fear if fire. If the plastic cans are exposed to fire they melt then allow the ammo to cook off relatively harmlessly. On the other hand, if the metal cans are exposed to fire, they become a bomb - especially if filled with primers! Of course, any replacement plastic cans would have to be moisture proof and at this point, I have yet to actually look into it, so I'm not even sure if it's possible (or if I can afford it!). One possibility would be storing the ammo in plastic zip lock freezer bags, which can be "burped" to remove all the air. They will remain perfectly sealed until the bag is punctured. Anyway, time will tell! As for storage, when it comes to rifle ammo, instead of storing ammo by caliber, I mark the cans by specific rifle, especially my .308, since I have 2 and the ammo is not interchangeable at all! One is a standard chamber and the other is a custom rifle with a tight chamber so the average .308 cartridge will simply not chamber! Others, I do by caliber. I store my powder in a relatively new sears reefer because the compressor died right at 30 days over the warranty period and sears wouldn't cover it! Last sears appliance I'll ever buy! Anyway, I ripped all the guts out, sealed every thing up and now it's a powder magazine! And won't be a bomb in a fire! Like you, I like the little dessicant cans that can be recharged when necessary. Very convenient and works well! Cheers, jc

I bought a combo pack from ammo can man and I could not be more happy! Quality cans at a reasonable price not that cheap Chinese junk they sell at the discount stores!!

While I have metal 50 cal ammo cans. I also have quite a few MTM 50 cal Zombie cans. They are not flimsy plastic. I like how they stack. I was also getting them on clearance every year from a hardware store. I have a couple cheap flimsy plastic cans I use as range cans. I even have four 25mm ammo cans for the Bushmaster cannon on the Bradley. They are plastic, but we'll engineered plastic. I think nothing about standing on them as a step if needed. I wish I had gotten more of these when I had the chance.

What do you use to lube the rubber seal on your metal ammo cans?

I have an orange ammo can used for riot teargas grenades if your interested. It’s very unique

I get metal cans at Harbor Freight decent cheap boxes.

Hay Tools&Targets, do you think storing ammo in plastic boxes is better than ziplock bags? I’m thinking the bags would have moisture stick to the insides after being opened so I’m wondering if the plastic boxes are better to use for separating ammo.

One maybe better than the other but in reality it’s not that big of a deal. I’ve reloaded shotgun ammo for 30 plus years. Boxes sat in my garage(not temp controlled)in drawers that I built for storage. Some of those shotgun boxes sat for 15 years and never had one swell, misfire, or completely just fall apart. Temps varied from minus zero to over 100 every year. Gunpowder, primers, shells(paper and plastic) all in the same environment and zero issues. I’m not saying this is the best choice but it’s not that crucial. Now, for metal cartridges I’ve only kept .22’s out there and some of the brass has discolored but still no issues. They haven’t sat as long as some of the shotgun shells have

Last year i picked up a few 30 cal cans for 10 dollars each. I havent found anything but 50 cal cans in michigan lately

If you look it up online there’s a way to stack 1000 rnds of 7.62x39 in those Ammo cans. If you stack the boxes a certain way 1000 fits right in perfect

I have American plastic boxes and steal ammo cans both great

Theses metal cans are also good to put bolts in them, the plastic is good for small screws are lighter stuff in them.

I agree 100%. I just ordered 36 M1A2 cans. Steel cans are the best.

I'm so paranoid when I throw out ammo store boxes they go in a separate plastic Walmart bag with no name and address anywhere near that bag... and least I'm not the only one that buys Walmart cans... Tractor Supply had great 50 cal cans at $10 too!

Plastic Box I use for ammo transportation from home to range. Metal boxes for long term storage and stockpiling ammo.

One .50 cal can will store 300 .308 in 20 round box or 1000 5.56 in 50 round box or 1000 9mm in 50 round box or 2500 .22 LR in 100 round containers (CCI plastic) I built a wooden shelving unit that houses 35 cans (5 shelves of 7 cans) for my shtf ammo which i started gathering quite a few years ago. 1500 or 5 cans .308 (900 168 gr hpbt/600 147 gr ball) 15000 or 15 cans 5.56 62 gr ball. 5000 or 5 cans of 9mm (3000 124 gr XTP/2000 124 gr ball). 25000 or 10 cans of .22 lr (5000 CCI 32 gr HP Stingers/20000 CCI 36 gr HP). ((46500 for those that count)) Each can also has a desicant pack in it. My training/hunting/range/practice ammo and ammo in other calibers is also stored on shelves but not in ammo cans. Some is stored in mags others in original box and some in mtm 100 count boxes. Enjoyed your video.

If I'm going to shoot the ammo within a year, I just throw the factory boxes in a plastic can for easy carrying to the range. For long term storage, I vacuum seal them with desiccant packs in the bag and place them in a large plastic box with some additional 'free floating' desiccant packs in the bottom of it. They been perfectly fine for years now.

Name of brand for the plumbers silicone grease?

Where do you get your sticker/ decals ?

I store my long-term ammo in the 5-gallon buckets from Home Depot. They seal really well and they stack well.

So, if I want to put the ammo in the garage after I did all this, my ammo will survive for at least 20 years?

Where did you get the caliber stickers?

Plastic get very brittle in the cold also. That goes with plastic magazines too.

Those smaller boxes of 7.62x39 (your ammo can on the right) you can stack them to hold 1000 rounds in one .50 cal can.

I love the plastic ones myself...i have steel ones too but for storing boxes of ammo they work just fine. Throw in a moisture pack and put em in the closet. Done

I had ammo in the original boxes stored in a non-climate controlled garage for 15 years and it all worked fine.

Steel ammo boxes are the best in my opinion Not just for ammo either First aid supplies Tools Optics Documents and currency's I even use a 16 inch tall 50 can for my scopes and rings along with a tool kit The one thing I would not store in a ammo can is food Thanks for the videos And the great info You have a good one brother Just saying

3 minutes into it and I'm convinced. Switching to metal.

Good info

In your opinion how long will ammo last if you just leave them in the box and store in a plastic Rubbermaid tub?

I store all my ammo in the ammo boxes mostly metal but i leave in cardboard ammo packaging and put silica packs in there. Put the ammo boxes in a gun safe with Hornady humidifier bags.but 9 out of ten of my boxes are metal

my opinion on cans is that they conserve space overr keeping the ammo in original boxes.

I had plastic at first until the handles started popping off on both the little plastic cans and the big mtm cans. Now it’s just metal all the way. No handles popping g off and boolits everywhere.

Metal box's for storage and plastic for the range or hunting. The plastic boxes does not have sharp corners to cut up your truck seats.

Personally for my 5.56 and 7.62 x 39 I use stripper clips instead of loose rounds in cans

Vaseline works great on them seals, good video on the ammo boxes!, and why would anyone buy them cheap boxes made in China is beyond me!. Your video was clear w/good sound!, camera works just fine!.

looks and sounds good to me

Brian is my idol!

Gotta respect the honest opinion 👍🏽👍🏽 361TX 💯

Love the .50 cal cans, no better storage for ammo! I do have a problem though, more of a sickness I believe...I'm up to about 45 cans now, not including my .30 cal boxes... 🙄

How did you make the labels??

For the algorithm. 💯 on metal vs plastic cans--Love your videos! Especially the ones on Sig V Crown! That said, I'd love to see your take on 147gr. V-Crown (found the 115 & 124 gr videos). I basically work out of a car, so I have a concern about "good windshield penetration" should the car ever be attacked by an ANTIFA member trying to hitch a ride... Lol! 😂

nice quality

good video

Ammo will definitely corrode if not stored properly. Ask me how I know. 😂

I put 500 rounds in a 1 gallon zip lock bag! You can still put a 1000 rounds in the same can! Doubles your protection! Put a bag full in the sink over night and had no water intrusion! Then you can still use the plastic cans!

I have alot of plastic cans and yea their not the best but for a couple bucks it's better than nothing. I've also made the mistake of buying cheap Walmart 50 cal cans and had the handles bend apart so now I primarily only run USA 30 cal or 50 cal. I still keep my cheap ones just for organizing things but anything I feel I might need to move more then once and it goes in higher quality can. But 3 to 5 dollars is much more cost effective than 20 to 30 a can for the metal so they do have a place

i like the .30cal metal ammo cans the best. the .50 cal ammo cans get a little heavy when they are full. i have metal cans for the ammo, and plastic ones for accessories just like you have going on. lol

Take this with a grain of salt. I avoid those "Walmart 50 cal metal cans". These Walmart ammo cans are made in china. I bought 3 in the past. I tested all 3 by loading them up with rocks or whatever weight and submerged them in water. 10mins. I pull them out after 10mins and let them dry off for 1 hour. The cans leaked. The local Harbor Freight in my area sell mix mash of 50 cal metal cans. It has Made in Vietnam and Made in China cans. I bought some of the Chinese made in china from the local Haber Freight in my area. Same thing. They all leaked. The Made in Vietnam seems to be okay.

I store my ammo in an unusual way I leave my ammo in the box it comes in but I seal it in a 5 gallon bucket with a snap on lid and I put a medicine with sodium cilicate powder in it with some tiny holes punched in the bottle lid to absorb moisture works very well and is very affordable

'Preciate it bub!

I bought a plastic cam for my first one, accidentally dropped it off of the tailgate of my stock, not jacked up, F150 pick up truck a week after I got it with maybe 100 rounds in in the thing and the top busted right off. The hinges we just absolute junk. Threw it away and have bought metal cans since. I rest well knowing that if we start getting rained on, my can will keep my ammo dry…as long as I remember to close the damn things.

I agree on those Plano-style knockoff plastic boxes, but what about the MTM Ammo boxes? I think they are much better than other plastic boxes and much lighter than the metal cans.

Use 303 rubber restorer softener and restore the gasket

Plastic cans are for organization, not for long term storage. I have plenty of both! I've found the 30 cal cans are more practical, the 50s don't fit right in my cabinets or my safe.

Moisture absorber inside, Vaseline around the lids seat, candle wax around all points of potential failure. Ammunition secure...

My biggest problem is during the winter my basement can see down to about 30-40 degrees.

Areo space 303 for rubber seals!