Sarge Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I have been using factory ammo boxes but it is obvious they are not going to hold up. I have seen plastic ammo boxes, tupperware, ziplock bags, small buckets, even 3"pvc with screw on caps. What are you all using to carry ammo in inside the stage bag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get'em Duck Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I use the clear smoke gray ammo boxes sold at Cabelas holds 100 rounds throw three or four into my shooting bag and go plus they are stackable when on the shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Zip-locks. I go through 'em too fast to use a box. Just thrown 'em in a bag and go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Dillon ammo box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Deegan Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 We use a locking lid (tupper ware type thingy) that holds (5.5 cup) 250 rounds of 45. They work great. Gasketed locking really work well. Probably hold 350 40 and close to 500 9mm The link below has packages, but you can find the 5.5 cup by itself. http://www.shopwiki.com/search/Lock+and+Lo...e+Container+Set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrawandDuck Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I use the mtm cases (I pick them up at the local Academy Sports)....holds 100 rounds and allows me to check primers....I carry all my ammo in these boxes local and major matches...keeps everything organized..got around 25 of them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I use the Dillon ammo boxes, but actually transfer the ammo from them to a Dillon Border Shift bag at the match. I'll dump two in the bag for the morning stages of a big match and then another one or two for the afternoon stages. I still case gauge and check primers after I load the ammo, but it's a nice final check and makes it easy to track the # of rounds through the gun by counting how many rounds I have left after the match and compare that with what I started off with. R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pittbug Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Folgers plastic coffee can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I'm picky about ammo. After it's been boxed and all the primers checked, I chamber check all rounds. I then put them a small tupperware container that comes with luncheon meat my wife buys. These containers hold about 250-260 rounds of 9 major. One container for a local match, two for a major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 Folgers plastic coffee can That is something like what I was thinking! Boxes just seem tedious when reloading between stages etc. Like Chris K said sometimes there are just too many in the mix to use boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 I was also looking at the dillon large accessory box. Wonder how many 9mm it would hold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimInFL Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I recycle the Zero bullet boxes. Will just hold 250 9mm. Grab a box and off to the match. The extras combine in to another box, or used in practice. JimInFl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2osport Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 For practice I use 30cal ammo cans. For matches I use Dillon 100rd boxes. My CED backpack takes 2 of the 100 round boxes in the bottom ammo compartment. I alos like the ammo boxe for matches as it allows me a second look at the primers after they were case gauged. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasOPM Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I got a 2 sided ammo bag that I got a bunch of years ago off a prize table. The Dillon "Border Shift" bag is what I'll buy when this one wears out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I've been using Dillon 50-rd blue boxes and some misc 100-rd boxes (sorta soft plastic but not as squishy as tupperware). Their stackability is part of the reason I use 'em. The other part is they just don't seem to wear out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03k64 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I've used tupperware but the top would sometimes pop off in my bag (I use a backpack, not a regular range bag). I now use drawstring bags that I made with some cloth and 550 cord that had laying around. It will hold 300 rds of 9 major and since I can tie the bag shut, I don't have to worry about it spilling in my bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRider Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Dillon 100rd boxes. As others have said, it allows for a last inspection of primers and OAL, even though everything I take to a major match has been case guaged. Although I am not really a round counter, they also help you keep up with how many you burned at a match/practice session. They also seem to last forever. Hurley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pittbug Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Folgers plastic coffee can That is something like what I was thinking! Boxes just seem tedious when reloading between stages etc. Like Chris K said sometimes there are just too many in the mix to use boxes. The nice thing about the ammo boxes are that you can pop all the rounds in there, run your finger over the top and check for high primers. After that I used to draw across the primers and headstamps with a sharpie to mark my brass. Eventually I ran out of the nice 100rnd boxes, so I just started using a folgers can I happened to have lying around. I have more confidence in my reloading, so I check the first few completed rounds for high primers, then crank out a few hundred, spot checking every 100 or so rounds, when I have to refill the primer tube. Now when I reload, I fill up the blue bin on the 650, dump them into the folgers can, then prop the can up to the ramp and continue filling straight into the can. There aren't many people shooting 45 ACP in USPSA so marking brass is not such a big deal, as they're usually easy to spot. I have a 308 surplus ammo can, which weights 65lbs when full, but is just a bit too heavy to haul around. It's also very noisy which is a problem when I'm getting up early and preparing for matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snertley Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I've been using zippered bags I found at Home Depot. Something like these but mine are a bit different. But you get the idea. http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores...03+90401+527194 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 You guys that don't know where to find Hornady One Shot or just bolted your bench together for your press... It a good idea to get and use some plastic ammo boxes. It allows you another time or two (loading and unloading the boxes) to handle and inspect your ammo. Once the box is full, you can look up and down each row...checking primers for depth and deformity, and ammo for general OAL. Once you've made 30k of the exact same load and haven't had any bad ammo for the last 20k...then you can feel a little better about dumping it in an old sock, or whatever. I still box my ammo (after case gauging) for any match that I care about my placement. (I might still have some new Dillon 45 boxes for cheap...had a bunch land in my lap a while back.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLM Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Three cans of One Shot here (I know where to find more if need be) and a couple big bottles of Gorilla Glue on the reloading bench along with several pounds of screws, LOL! For carrying the ammo to the match I use Cottage Cheese containers, the 24oz size. I can get 250 rounds of 9's in one, they're quite durable and work well in my bag. So far, knock wood, I haven't had one fall over or anything like that. That's AFTER the ammo has been through the rigorous inspection process. I tried the MTM plastic boxes and yes they stack nice on the shelf for storage and grabbing a couple is easy but I find I rather just reach in the bag, grab a handful of ammo and load my mags. Shucking ammo back into them is also easy. If I need to, I'll box it back up for shelving later but if it hits the bag I know it's good match quality ammo. Every round I take to a match goes through the same inspection process. I still box my ammo (after case gauging) for any match that I care about my placement. To be honest, that statement kinda caught me off guard there Flex. There aren't matches I do care and matches I don't care where I place in due to gear problems. Maybe I'm misunderstanding what you are saying but I take the best stuff to every match. Any round that I'm not 100% confident in due to any problem doesn't go to any match. If I wouldn't take it to Nationals I wouldn't bring it down to Circleville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcarter Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 100rd MTM and Frankford Arsenal in blue, red, and smoke. I don't care about the name as long as they hold the ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vluc Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I still box my ammo (after case gauging) for any match that I care about my placement. To be honest, that statement kinda caught me off guard there Flex. There aren't matches I do care and matches I don't care where I place in due to gear problems. Maybe I'm misunderstanding what you are saying but I take the best stuff to every match. Any round that I'm not 100% confident in due to any problem doesn't go to any match. If I wouldn't take it to Nationals I wouldn't bring it down to Circleville. I think this is like the hygienist at the dentist telling you to only floss between the teeth you want to keep.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waxman Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I have always used the mtm, or Berry 100 rnd plastic boxes. I recently tried the Dillon boxes, and I now prefer them. They are alot tougher then the others. I have noticed alot of the older competitors using odd containers, like cardboard boxes, and coffee cans. I always thought I was just too fussy and anal about my ammo. Nice to know I am not the only one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Dillon ammo boxes after: Roll sizing Tumbling Spraying with One Shot Loading Tumbling Case Gauging Yeah...I'm anal, but you ought to see kevinc's ammo boxes. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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