09 June 2013, 06:04
sam184primer--?
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 thornJust as long as they are dry and indoors there really is no special storage needed
09 June 2013, 07:43
DoublessNot 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 shooterWhat 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
Bren7X64Also keep them cool - don't let the heat get to them.
09 June 2013, 18:09
snowmanI 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
Reloader270I 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.
i keep mine inside the house in a plactis bowl with a lid.
11 June 2013, 20:58
BlacktailerMy 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.
