Then what about moisture buildup in your ammo stash?

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Onslaught

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All this GREAT info on dry guns has sparked an interest. I KNOW that I'm not the only one who has a couple thousand rounds stashed handily away. I can only speak for myself as to how I store mine, but I left my 5.56 holocaust supply in their 20 rnd cardboard containers, and put them in military ammo boxes with the rubber gasket lids. I noticed though, last time I got a box out, that it felt a little less stiff than I remembered. Did the cardboard experience mild condensation that made it softer?

Any thoughts, experiences?

thanks!

P.S. I'm so EXCITED that I now have an excuse to buy another gun! "Honey, I have to go buy a Glock for the bathroom!" :D
 
I've got about two thousand rounds between two ammo cans in my closet with no problem. No special measures taken.

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I've purchased a number of cans of 30-06 from the CMP in ammo cans, some of it has been around for at least 30 years. I've yet to have a FTF with any of it. If you keep the temperature moderate, and don't store your ammo in a shower, it should last your lifetime. Extremes of temperature and humidity are what will do your ammo in.
 
The surplus ammo cans are great. I do use dessicant in mine. Initially, there was residual moisture that the dessicant soaked up when I checked the cans. Afterwards, the indicators have remained solid blue(no moisture).

One thing to remember with these cans is to check the gaskets for cracks. I keep some silicone lube handy to keep the gaskets in good shape.

I started using these suckers 20 years ago and they work great! AND they are still pretty inexpensive.
 
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