Vacuum Packing?

13 August 2007, 06:49

steve4102

Vacuum Packing?

I loaded a bunch of my favorite loads for several different rifles and calibers. My plan was to pack them 10 in a bag, vacuum pack them and bring them to the hunting shack just in case.
My 13 year old son asked me if it was a good idea to vacuum pack loaded rounds. I couldn't answer his question as I had never done this before. So, I'll ask you guys, Is there any reason that I should not vacuum pack my rounds for long time storage?

13 August 2007, 07:04

vapodog

quote:
Is there any reason that I should not vacuum pack my rounds for long time storage?

None.....but ammo has been stored for very long times without such packaging.....long like more than forty years!!!

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17 August 2007, 01:04

Arminius

I canÂ´t see anything wrong with vacuum packing ammo.

There will be no ( few ) moisture in it to do harm, there wonÂ´t be an atmosphere too dry, to dry the powder.

And as long as the vacuum holds, there wonÂ´t get any water into the package ( = ammo ).

I donÂ´t know if its worth the struggle, but it surely will improve, or better: PRESERVE, storage life, IMO.

H

17 August 2007, 11:21

N E 450 No2

Vacuum pack them, then put them in either a Pelican case or one of the military metal boxes, like the "30cal" "50cal", or if you have a lot of ammo the "20mm".

You have the right idea... ie, you got to keep your "powder" dry.

17 August 2007, 22:15

tsturm

quote:
Originally posted by steve4102:
I loaded a bunch of my favorite loads for several different rifles and calibers. My plan was to pack them 10 in a bag, vacuum pack them and bring them to the hunting shack just in case.
My 13 year old son asked me if it was a good idea to vacuum pack loaded rounds. I couldn't answer his question as I had never done this before. So, I'll ask you guys, Is there any reason that I should not vacuum pack my rounds for long time storage?

I have been doing it for years, they dont rattle in my pack that way

17 August 2007, 23:34

Woodrow S

I have shot hundreds and hundreds of Turkisk 8mm military ammo loaded in the 1920's in my Mitchell Mauser....and guess what....not a single misfire or hangfire. Good ammo does not need a high level of protection from the elements...but if you have the time, why not. It sure won't hurt it.