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09 June 2013, 06:04
sam184
primer--?
what are the best ways to store for later use ? My wife has a food saver that has not been used for some time. I have been thinking could I use that to remove the air from the plastic bag without setting off primers therefore protecting the primers for a longer period of time?
09 June 2013, 07:23
ted thorn
Just as long as they are dry and indoors there really is no special storage needed


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09 June 2013, 07:43
Doubless
Not a thing wrong with vacuum packing them. It might be a bit overboard, but that will eliminate any chance of a problem if you have a humidity change. Although Ted is right, I have vacuum packed primers before. It isn't a bad practice, imho...
09 June 2013, 15:50
p dog shooter
What ever I have primers that are decades old nothing done to them except keep them dry.

I use them they go bang.

I guess if one wants to go to the extra trouble have at it.
09 June 2013, 16:19
Bren7X64
Also keep them cool - don't let the heat get to them.


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09 June 2013, 18:09
snowman
I store mine in Tupperware containers. Keeps things dry and it is easy to get some out. Like 7x64 said "keep them cool" Heat is not good.
10 June 2013, 23:09
Reloader270
I store my primers in a tupperware type bucket with a small cup of rice in it to keep them dry.
I have primers from the 1980's and never had any misfire.
11 June 2013, 18:27
vines
i keep mine inside the house in a plactis bowl with a lid.
11 June 2013, 20:58
Blacktailer
My primers and powder are kept in an old refrigerator. I you have the room they make good storage cabinets. Fireproof, heat insulated, sealed to the atmosphere, with a few bags of desiccant your stuff is well protected.
The one I have is a big old side by side. With a hasp, lock and a few chains it was once my "poor man's" gun safe. Big Grin


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