I have a small safe for my pistol. This thread is NOT about a gun safe. I am looking for a small safe for ammunition. First of all, I probably don't really need it. I would just like to have it. I don't need a gun safe quality safe. Just some kind of small (but not too small) lock box that is not too expensive. Since ammo is so expensive I won't have too much of it. Just a few boxes of 50 rounds or so. 5 to 10 boxes? Does anyone have any suggestions?
Ammo Safe
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Carne Frio
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Get a 50 caliber ammo box and affix a hasp onto it, then paddle lock it.
Cheap, easy and portable, just like my last girl friend !
Cheap, easy and portable, just like my last girl friend !
oneounceload
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If all you have are 5-10 boxes, why not use a decent sized tool box? That can be lockable.....
Deaf Smith
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May I suggest a Sentry fire safe?
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3922135
$50 bucks and not only is it fire resistant, but water proof!
I use a larger version as my ammo safe. Got it at Wal-mart to.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3922135
$50 bucks and not only is it fire resistant, but water proof!
I use a larger version as my ammo safe. Got it at Wal-mart to.
cloudcroft
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That'd be good for being "safe" from fire for 30 minutes, but I wouldn't think it "safe" from anyone with a common screwdriver (i.e., safe from burglary). In other words, it isn't really a "fire safe" but a "fire chest" if you will. But if all he wants is fire protection, it's a viable choice.
Some of these have places on the bottom you can drill holes through to bolt it down, but still, the locks are easily pried open.
But for simple fire protection of things, they would be good. In fact, I have a "fire safe" myself but it is inside a Class B safe that has no fire rating (it's just a burglary safe) and the "fire safe" contains important documents, checkbook/checks, etc.
That's one thing you can do: Buy a Class B rated safe -- since most "fire safes" I've seen (talking about the bigger ones with the metal shells and the "plastic" interiors and usually electronic locks, 1-3 cubic feet in capacity) aren't that burglar-resistant -- and get some of these "fire safes" (chests) to put in it...you definitely get more serious burglar resistance and at least SOME fire protection and come out cheaper than getting a more expensive Class BF rated safe.
My Liberty Presidential floor "safe" (RSC) is in another state -- didn't want it down here as it's a pain to move at almost 1000 pounds -- but I got a small Cobalt (S852C) Class-B safe AND a small Sentry 2300 "fire safe" to go in it.
That'll do for now...
-- John D.
Some of these have places on the bottom you can drill holes through to bolt it down, but still, the locks are easily pried open.
But for simple fire protection of things, they would be good. In fact, I have a "fire safe" myself but it is inside a Class B safe that has no fire rating (it's just a burglary safe) and the "fire safe" contains important documents, checkbook/checks, etc.
That's one thing you can do: Buy a Class B rated safe -- since most "fire safes" I've seen (talking about the bigger ones with the metal shells and the "plastic" interiors and usually electronic locks, 1-3 cubic feet in capacity) aren't that burglar-resistant -- and get some of these "fire safes" (chests) to put in it...you definitely get more serious burglar resistance and at least SOME fire protection and come out cheaper than getting a more expensive Class BF rated safe.
My Liberty Presidential floor "safe" (RSC) is in another state -- didn't want it down here as it's a pain to move at almost 1000 pounds -- but I got a small Cobalt (S852C) Class-B safe AND a small Sentry 2300 "fire safe" to go in it.
That'll do for now...
-- John D.
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