Preparation Of Firearms & Ammunition

Purchasing guns & ammo NOW is very important. Proper long life ammo storage tips. Prices are expected to rise dramtically, and have been already. People are already reporting ammo can be hard to find in some states. If a crisis happens it is very important to be prepared. Now is the time, not when it happens. You may wake up one morning, and not be able to buy firearms or ammo. Or you may not be able to afford them. A gun I recently purchased has increased in price a great deal. Other gun owners have reported this also.

What is the best way to properly store ammo for the long term?

What is the best way to properly store ammo so that it doesn't degrade over a period of time? And how do you keep it in proper condition so that when you finally put it to use, it functions as it was designed to? Perhaps we can take some tips from the military and the way that they treat their munitions.

Military cartridges are designed to be stored at temperatures ranging from minus 65 degrees Fahrenheit to 122 degrees Fahrenheit. They were created for soldiers to use under the worst conditions imaginable. These same cartridges also have an indefinite shelf life. The term shelf life refers to how long an item can remain in storage and still be functional.

The companies that manufacture military ammo are well aware of their requirements and specifications. They are also well aware that if they do not meet the criteria, they will lose a rather large contract with the US Government. The interesting thing to note is that the same companies that create and sell ammunition to the government are the same folks that make most of the stuff we civilians use. The same guys that create the 5.56mm for the military change the label, call it a 223, and sell it to civilians! When it comes right down to it, there is little to no difference in the ammunition common to civilians and to military. Therefore, it is generally safe to use similar procedures in storage methods and practices.

Most ammo comes in a wooden outer container with metal inner packs that actually hold the ammo. The military stores theirs at least two inches off the ground and makes sure that it is inspected every five years. Standard procedure is to actually look at just ten percent of all the ammunition to see if any defects have developed. They are then placed back in storage for another five years. If any corrosion has developed on the ammo, copper or steel wool is used to scrub and scrape it off.

The number one adversary of ammunition is moisture. As long as your container is waterproof, you should not expect any problems. Another common military tactic is to include dehumidifier packages in the ammo containers to suck up any surplus moister that may have gathered.

Our basic conclusion is this: before you store your ammunition, make sure it is clean and dry. That's all! There is no need to store at a specific temperature, there is no need to vacuum seal anything. Just keep ammunition protected and dry and then let it be.
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[AbuQalam]

I love this guy!! Makes me feel like I'm not crazy!

[scrhamblin]

"obama is expected to put a tax on ammo"  stop spreading nonsense

[nepalihercules]

@scrhamblin that was in 2008. we didn't know what was gonna happen. 

[zipyote]

Hmmmm, well .223 ammo is not the same as military which is 5.56. They have diffrent seating depths which can cause over pressure in your rifle. You need to check with a go or no go gauge. Most will be ok. Same with a .308 and the military 7.62 they are the same caliber but can have different throats in them.

[twin1010101010]

@222buckley you can use them for barter....... ammo is the money of the future..

[twin1010101010]

@scrhamblin you never know.... he signed the NDAA into law....

[twin1010101010]

@Kingofprinces85 according to NDAA signed by Obummer, you are now considered a "terrorist"....

[222buckley]

Bad advice saying go buy ammo for guns you don't have. People that have guns are going to protect them your not going to stumble upon guns.

[sigmaoverglocks]

Im going to stock up on gun parts.

[low72]

Bill passed lastnight; S. 1867

Now with NDAA S. 1867 passed Under Section 1031 of the bill The U.S. military can

(1) arrest U.S. Citizens without any charges (or evidence)

(2) Can do it secretly (Just disappear you)

(3) Can hold you indefinitely,

(4) With No Right to a Trial.

(5) Can torture.

(6) Can assassinate U.S. Citizens.

Look it up yourself! Martial Law is coming soon!

[Cleric775]

I want your guns....