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Vermin · 01-01-2008, 09:42 PM

Any ideas on a good ammo storage container? I really don't want it in my safe - and have been brainstorming for a few hours trying to figure out a good solution. Old school gym lockers - foot lockers - cheap safes .. gotta be something out there that I can dump a shit-ton of ammo into, put a lock on it and feel semi-secure it's not going anywhere and at the same time not compromise the goodies inside my safe in case of a fire.

Thoughts?

Edit: Just for an idea of where I'm sitting right now - I have about 4000 rounds of 7.62x39 - 1200 7.62x51 - 4500 7.62x54R - 1500 .225/5.56 - 1000+ .45ACP - probably 4 cases of 12 gauge (nothing special) and maybe another 1000 rounds of misc. 9mm and .38 special - .357.

Aces'n'8s · 01-01-2008, 10:06 PM

A pawn shop construction site box works well.

The newer, $$$er, job site boxes have dual cubby holes to help protect those locks. Just be sure to anchor it to your garage/shed/whatever floor. Or, you can be crafty and glue some hardwood veneer onto it and stain/paint it to match whatever is in your man room.

Look on Craigslist for JoBox, Knack, JobSite, GreenLee, Kobalt, etc. construction/tool/boxes.

Vermin · 01-01-2008, 10:20 PM

Thanks man - didn't even think of those - this is looking pretty damn pimp --

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...5679_200335679

Aces'n'8s · 01-01-2008, 10:48 PM

Lowes has their Kobalt boxes (look exactly like Northerns) for less. And the one near my house has them for $268+tax.

LOWES $288 Box

But, like I said, your pawn shops and Craigslist might have better deals and the $$ saved can be used for more ammo.

Loveday · 01-01-2008, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Vermin

Thanks man - didn't even think of those - this is looking pretty damn pimp --

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...5679_200335679

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aces'n'8s

Lowes has their Kobalt boxes (look exactly like Northerns) for less. And the one near my house has them for $268+tax.

LOWES $288 Box

But, like I said, your pawn shops and Craigslist might have better deals and the $$ saved can be used for more ammo.

Lowe's didn't have theirs for me to look at. The one at Northern looked pretty cheap. Booger welds. Flimsy hinges, etc. I realize this is not supposed to be gun safe quality, but they really didn't look very stout at all. Are the more expensive brands proportionately better built?

Daveyclimber · 01-02-2008, 08:22 AM

Home Depot will have Greenlee which is top of the line in these job boxes. $259 + tax where I am from

Aces'n'8s · 01-02-2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Loveday

Lowe's didn't have theirs for me to look at. The one at Northern looked pretty cheap. Booger welds. Flimsy hinges, etc. I realize this is not supposed to be gun safe quality, but they really didn't look very stout at all. Are the more expensive brands proportionately better built?

The selection at my Lowes isn't too bad.....mainly just overly aggressive grinding.

I'm familiar with JoBox and Knaack quality, but if their QC has transformed to resemble everyone else's...then who knows? Those are "premium" monikers, so they're likely in the $400+ range. Also, IIRC, those didn't have cubby holes for the locks.

GQtim · 01-03-2008, 01:03 AM

For storage of ammo at our joint, our garage is under the house which is double brick construction. Dad and I are making a small cage in the corner with 1/4 sqaure posts and 1/4 reinforcing and a thickish wire mesh welded into place, in the corner of the garage. the plan being that ammo is safe and locked in a seperate area in a locked gararge.

usmcdoc14 · 01-03-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Aces'n'8s

A pawn shop construction site box works well. .

seems people are catching on to this

I also have an old school locker. you can get those off craigslist for $20 all day long.

mark_w · 01-03-2008, 01:03 PM

I have a couple of old school lockers we got rid of at work.

Vermin · 01-03-2008, 01:11 PM

Gonna run by Home Depot on the way home and see if they have the Greenlee stuff - if so, I'll check to see if they are weatherproof - would assume they are since job sites see weather and stuff.. might pick one up and bolt it to the concrete in my garage.

Vermin · 01-03-2008, 02:25 PM

Home Depot by my house had Rigid and Greenlee - the Greenlee looked nicer - as well as bigger. Just gotta figure out where the hell I'm gonna put that damn thing now.

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Vermin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6524 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 2,077	Ammo Storage - Any ideas on a good ammo storage container? I really don't want it in my safe - and have been brainstorming for a few hours trying to figure out a good solution. Old school gym lockers - foot lockers - cheap safes .. gotta be something out there that I can dump a shit-ton of ammo into, put a lock on it and feel semi-secure it's not going anywhere and at the same time not compromise the goodies inside my safe in case of a fire. Thoughts? Edit: Just for an idea of where I'm sitting right now - I have about 4000 rounds of 7.62x39 - 1200 7.62x51 - 4500 7.62x54R - 1500 .225/5.56 - 1000+ .45ACP - probably 4 cases of 12 gauge (nothing special) and maybe another 1000 rounds of misc. 9mm and .38 special - .357. Last edited by Vermin; 01-01-2008 at 09:45 PM.

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GQtim Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Member # 71599 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 259	For storage of ammo at our joint, our garage is under the house which is double brick construction. Dad and I are making a small cage in the corner with 1/4 sqaure posts and 1/4 reinforcing and a thickish wire mesh welded into place, in the corner of the garage. the plan being that ammo is safe and locked in a seperate area in a locked gararge. __________________ 89 GQ patrol. 4.2 diesel. gone 2003 GU Patrol 4.2 turbo intercooled diesel

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01-01-2008, 10:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Aces'n'8s Axes of E-ville Join Date: May 2005 Member # 48097 Location: West TN Posts: 3,457	A pawn shop construction site box works well. The newer, $$$er, job site boxes have dual cubby holes to help protect those locks. Just be sure to anchor it to your garage/shed/whatever floor. Or, you can be crafty and glue some hardwood veneer onto it and stain/paint it to match whatever is in your man room. Look on Craigslist for JoBox, Knack, JobSite, GreenLee, Kobalt, etc. construction/tool/boxes.

01-01-2008, 10:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Vermin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6524 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 2,077	Thanks man - didn't even think of those - this is looking pretty damn pimp -- http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...5679_200335679

01-01-2008, 10:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Aces'n'8s Axes of E-ville Join Date: May 2005 Member # 48097 Location: West TN Posts: 3,457	Lowes has their Kobalt boxes (look exactly like Northerns) for less. And the one near my house has them for $268+tax. LOWES $288 Box But, like I said, your pawn shops and Craigslist might have better deals and the $$ saved can be used for more ammo.

01-03-2008, 01:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
mark_w Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6602 Location: tucson, az Posts: 245	I have a couple of old school lockers we got rid of at work.

01-03-2008, 01:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
Vermin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6524 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 2,077	Gonna run by Home Depot on the way home and see if they have the Greenlee stuff - if so, I'll check to see if they are weatherproof - would assume they are since job sites see weather and stuff.. might pick one up and bolt it to the concrete in my garage.

01-03-2008, 02:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
Vermin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6524 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 2,077	Home Depot by my house had Rigid and Greenlee - the Greenlee looked nicer - as well as bigger. Just gotta figure out where the hell I'm gonna put that damn thing now.