Ammo storage, small boxes help

[lazarus]

Hey, anyone have suggestions on something for storing small quantities of ammo? I am looking for something that could store between 300 and 600 rounds of 9mm. A regular .30 cal can is too big. Just looking to break up my reloads some more as I tend to keep on hand a few hundred rounds of each caliber. I can use heavy duty bags (what I do now) in .30, .50 cal cans or bigger ammo crates. But it is nice having something small and range ready. The perfect size to me is the 6# screw box from the backer on screws I have my 9mm in. It holds close to 500 rounds. Is on the heavy side with that in there, but not so heavy to be a serious burden. Nice sturdy handle that is NOT part of the lid is nice too. I can't find anything remotely like it anywhere and I don't really want to buy $36 of screws, just for the $2 box they came in. Lots of bonus points if they stack in something bigger easily. Doesn't need to perfectly preserve the space. But if I could fit, for example, 6 of them in an MTM ammo crate, than fantastic.

This is an example of what is perfect. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Backer-...-Cement-Board-Screws-750-Pack-23505/314498727

Done a ton of searching, and I got nada. Thoughts?

 

[Old-School Mark]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07B1RHPL4?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

[rseymorejr]

No handle but the lid screws on so it's pretty secure. I use a smaller version of these for taking 22 LR ammo to the range.

Twist and Store Large Round Food Storage Container - 2ct/32 fl oz - up & up™

Read reviews and buy Twist and Store Large Round Food Storage Container - 2ct/32 fl oz - up & up™ at Target. Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more.

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[Bullfrog]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07B1RHPL4?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Walmart sells the same thing for cheaper. Check the handle and latch, same item in a different color for 40% less.

They come in black plastic or clear, located near the tool boxes. I have about 5-6. Slightly smaller than a 30 cal can and much lighter.


Black

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-To...acking-Utility-Box-Organization-box/552980647

Clear/semitransparent

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-To...-Durable-plastic-11-5-x-5-06-x-7-25/675298497

 

[newmuzzleloader]

I used these coin boxes from the bank for years, no handles but compact storage. And free.

 

[lazarus]

Just as an FYI I grabbed a three pack of these. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B074B9ZY7D

48oz should hold about a third an ammo can. An ammo can is about a gallon volume. So maybe about 400 rounds of 9mm or maybe 250 of .45acp. Seems like a good amount for range trips. More than I’d shoot at the range in a session. Without being so much more that it is too heavy and big to want to take to the range. An ammo can full and I’d want to scoop out a bunch to take to the range. I am lazy. Grab the container off the shelf and throw it in my trunk with my range bag and cases. Or throw it in a .50 cal can with some other boxes of ammo. 2-3 of them should fit in a .50 cal can fine, along with other ammo.

 

[Overboost44]

I use these and as a bonus you get gelato. They are great for spare nuts, bolts, nails etc.

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[Del_Elec]

0.30 Caliber Ammo Box

Amazing deals on this .30 Cal Ammo Box at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[davsco]

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/mtm-ammo-crate

the mini's work good

 

[dink]

20 Cal Ammo Can | Large Ammo Can | Plastic Ammo Cans

The 20 cal ammo can is injection molded out of a tough polymer, has a gasket-sealed lid, and a cam-lock latch to protect your ammunition.

www.berrysmfg.com

Holds 500rds of 380, 450'ish? rounds of 9. ~10-12lbs loaded. Works for everything, can use the handle or thin enough to just grab it. Easily stackable, easily transportable. You can find them cheaper...

 

[SouthCo]

This place offers different size ammo cans/containers. I've bought a few and happy with them...

Ammo Storage

Pistol Ammo Boxes 10 MM 17 & 22 LR WMR Rimfire 357 SIG 357 MAGNUM 380 AUTO 38 SPECIAL 9 MM 40 S&W 41 MAGNUM 44 SPECIAL 45 ACP 45 COLT 5.7X28 FN Rifle Ammo Boxes 17 & 22 LR WMR Rimfire 22 ARC 22-250 28 Nosler REMINGTON 223 / 5.56X45 243 WINCHESTER 270 280 Ackley Improved 30-06 30-30 WINCHESTER...

mtmcase-gard.com

edit: didn't see you mentioned MTM so maybe you've already seen the small containers they offer...

 

[6-Pack]

I use the MTM cases. They’re more durable than you’d think. I accidentally dropped one filled with some 45 hand loads (loose, not in boxes) and nothing spilled out or cracked. They also stack nicely.

 

[Seagrave1963]

I use the MTM cases. They’re more durable than you’d think. I accidentally dropped one filled with some 45 hand loads (loose, not in boxes) and nothing spilled out or cracked. They also stack nicely.

+1 - When Midway has them on sale with free shipping, it's a good deal for a quality, long lasting product.

 

[XCheckR]

I scored a handful of pelican knock off small cases about the size that could hold two pistols laying flat oriented the right way. Don't think it holds as much as you want 2-300 rounds I believe. One has 9, one has 556, and one has *cough*40*cough*.