I may be forced to put ammo and reloading powder into a storage unit for about 4 months...no primers...I worry about heat in the unit as it is not climate controlled ...it is bone dry for sure...humidity around here is always high...Thoughts on storing these items...dont do it...its ok...??? Thoughts Please....Thanks
Ammo and Powder storage
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If drastically changing Temps is something ur trying to avoid, you could always store it in an old deep freeze, refrigerator, or even ice chest. Yes the stuff maybe exposed to high and low Temps but I think storing them in something well insulated will prevent quick changing Temps from effecting them
Good point sir. High and dry Neil , keep your powder dry still prevails after all these years. Seal it up for long storage and cool as possible.
Shynloco
You can lead a horse to water, but ........
+1. Consider the POTENTIAL ramifications of the negatives effectives on your reloading components, not to mention the potential dangers to storing them in an uncontrolled temperature environment. And worse, if something you may not have caused occurs in that storage facility (heaven forbid a fire), guess whose gonna foot the bill (or part of it) for "contributing to the damage through negligence", probably more civil than criminal? Not even worth going down that road in my book so find an alternative. Save yourself headaches, worry and possible money.
Alex
Alex
Sorry hangfire not misfire
I am for call a friend. Just my two cents.. Tommy Mc..
Read the contract before you sign. Combustible's, hazardous materials, flammables and toxic materials are on the forbidden list.
Sometimes you cant do whats right or what you want to. Did a major long term DIY house/home rebuild and stuff wound up in an out building for a long time. about 3 years. Brought some back in, but then resumed education at out of state. So some powder and primers were stored in out building(insulated) for more than 5 years. ES of MD summers run to high 90s and winters to "0"at times. Outside of 7 0f 8 pound canisters of GI H322 that went brown and smokey all of it has been fine. H380 in a 375R gives <1" 100M groups. AA2520 in AR10 gives phenomenal groups at 300M. Now using some Scott/brigadier 3032 in 223 C/55gr and consistency is more than acceptable.
in view of this experience I try to store any amounts of powders in garage or outbuildings now just for peace of mind incase of fire. I have discovered that I am no longer immortal or even very fast on my feet any longer.
in view of this experience I try to store any amounts of powders in garage or outbuildings now just for peace of mind incase of fire. I have discovered that I am no longer immortal or even very fast on my feet any longer.
My primers are stored in a plastic see-through box on a wooden shelf in a locked room.
Powder is stored in their original containers on a wooden shelf in a locked room.
Powder will burn if ignited. No ignition source is present unless the whole house is burned down around it. So it's as safe as is reasonably possible. I bring powder out, load the powder measure and return the powder container to the locked room.
Same with primers.
Primers? They'll burn if exposed to a heat source high enough, and it you strike them.
So unless someone goes into the locked room with a torch or a sledgehammer, I should be safe.
Now for all of you who worry about things, understand that a gallon of gasoline can explode with the same force as a stick of dynamite. You park one or two vehicles with anywhere from 30-50 gallons combined in your garage. Ever wonder why attached garages add to insurance costs? There ya go.
Nobody can guard against ALL possibilities, but we can all be vigilent and guard against all reasonable possibilities.
Powder is stored in their original containers on a wooden shelf in a locked room.
Powder will burn if ignited. No ignition source is present unless the whole house is burned down around it. So it's as safe as is reasonably possible. I bring powder out, load the powder measure and return the powder container to the locked room.
Same with primers.
Primers? They'll burn if exposed to a heat source high enough, and it you strike them.
So unless someone goes into the locked room with a torch or a sledgehammer, I should be safe.
Now for all of you who worry about things, understand that a gallon of gasoline can explode with the same force as a stick of dynamite. You park one or two vehicles with anywhere from 30-50 gallons combined in your garage. Ever wonder why attached garages add to insurance costs? There ya go.
Nobody can guard against ALL possibilities, but we can all be vigilent and guard against all reasonable possibilities.
When in doubt about storing ammo and powder and primers, give me a call. I'll take care of it for you and I'll give you a complete report after.
pirate ammo
Guaranteed to take the wind out of their sails
we know what kind of report,,this one did great that one lost,still working on the others,,MAN,,what a friend,,
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