Surplus Military Ammo Cans : Sizes for Survival
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- Опубликовано: 29 июл 2024
- Surplus Military Ammo Cans are tough, waterproof and great for a lot of reasons. Sportsman's Guide has them in a lot of different sizes and I appreciate them sending these to show you guys. #Sportsmansguide #AmmoTins #Surplus
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Tupperware for men
And military families!
there are also Partys?
Ha! You got that right!
Lol
A little piece of advice. When loading ammunition into these steel U.S. Military ammo cans, don’t go bigger than the .50 caliber cans. Years ago, I bought 2 .50 caliber cans full of Norinco 7.62 X 39 mm ammunition. It was difficult to get them just a few hundred feet to my vehicle because they were so heavy. The bigger cans should be used for medical supplies or food or other lighter items. But definitely not for ammunition. Anything much larger than the .50 caliber cans will require 2 people to carry them.
Good advice
You missed the Fat Fifty /SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon)... And the REALLY awesome big brothers , the 20mm and 30mm! Those are my two faves. Guys, all your tools can go in these. If you have a pneumatic nailer.... It goes in, with oil, all the various nails you need and a AirCel hose. You can make boxes out of 3/8 ply to fit and stack for smaller goods. I am in love with ammo cans.
Been watching you for years now since I was in my early twenties. You really opened my eyes to a lot of things re survival. Thanks Sootch
The ammo cans for 120mm artillery shells are the perfect size for making a hard case for an ar15 pistol. Get a can of glue and a cheap yoga mat to pad the inside.
I think the "rod holders" on the sides of the can are in place as stiffeners to make sides of the can more ridged so the sides don't buckle from the weight of being stacked so when fully loaded with ammo the bottom can isn't crushed when at the bottom of a stack of cans 5 or 10 cans high ....... and don't have anything to do with carrying options
bingo! Im still laughing at the thought of this guy putting tiny rods through there and asking a fellow idiot to port it like a stretcher.
Surplus cans are excellent for so much more than most folks realize. I use more of the larger cans than the smaller .30s and .50s.
I use the PA 156 81 mm Mortar Cans for Cache boxes. You can store an AR 15 (in 2 pieces, 16 magazines ready to go.
I sandblast the used boxes after checking the O-Ring, and the 3 coats inside and out of Epoxy Enamel. One box, has been in the ground now for 15 years. It still is completely intact, no rust and no moisture.
I use the 20mm, 40mm, and 60mm Mortar Size Cans to. One 60 mm can has been converted for a complete Comms Base Station including 2 12 VDC Deep Cell Computer Batteries so I can run it without AC power through an inverter for 48 hours on the batteries alone. The ladder antenna is kept in a tall .50 can PA 19.
I'd use that 30 cal can as a lunch box. It would be pretty fun and a good way to get people talking.
We’lol see in the news...
Entire company goes into active shooter lock down.
Skittles finds himself the only one in the lunchroom, much like Jim Brewer at sears.
A little tracked robot will record the confused look on his face right before he is shot by swat.
The media and liberals will rejoice having yet another reason to ban any scary looking thing like a gun. ( but oddly nobody is concerned about dodge chargers)
Pack something really good for your last meal, Skittles. 😋
Love .30 and .50 cal steel ammo cans for bulk ammo storage. The .30 cal can fits 1000 rounds of 9mm perfectly.
Or, 2,649 rounds of .22. Three boxes of 550 Winchester white box, and tf three of the 333 count of their golden bullets. Tuck in nicely.
I use the aluminum rocket boxes for storing food and camp gear when I car camp. Great for organizing your kitchen department and keeping the outdoor critters out of your stuff.
These ammo cans are great. Very useful.
Just beware of "anything", "Military Surplus" from MidWayUSA.
My experience is not good on several items.
Bought some surplus 7.62x51 ammo and had to use a hammer and screwdriver to get the can open. Ammo was fine, but the can was trashed.
You should have put you foot in the side carry handle and pulled with your hand on the top carry handle that’s how I open stuck ones
I dont see how that's Midway's fault.
Pete Argabright yeah me ether definitely is far from their fault there still finding ww2 ammo cans in Germany rusted shut and they pry them open without damaging it that’s on him plus that just means that it’s probably a very good seal
1:45 I have had one of these for almost 30 years and never knew the lid came off!
They can also be used to make a Faraday cage. Survival Lilly does an excellent job showing how.
They are a must have for gun stuff an Ammo. I have a lot of them for all my ammo Sootch00. As always long live the republic my friend.
Bought ammo cans front SG before.
They stock a good selection and ship really fast!
Tactical Tupperware!
When I was twelve, I made a first aid kit, a very substantial one, from a 50 caliber ammo can. My dad always carry to power drill, and a saber saw / jigsaw, in ammo cans he had painted.
I’ve never seen rods that go through the channels that are affixed to the sides of the larger cans before. I thought they were to keep the steel sides from flexing as their dimensions increase.
If you care about your ammo use the best cans but the cheap plastic ones are useful for other things. I personally have several of the cheap plastic, narrow ones (from Harbor Freight) full of heirloom seed packets as my seed bank. They do have a rubber gasket in the top to seal it well. All of the 'cans' are labeled so I know where to find which seeds. (Yes, I know this is about ammo but I often think outside the box and color outside the lines.)
I made a little wood stove from one of my older, busted ammo cans. Removed the rubber gasket & got creative w/ fire resistant glue. Old thick rain gutter for pipe. It's fun on the back porch. Used it once when backpacking. Put it in the vestibule of my two man tent, worked out well. Downside is u have to feed it wood about ev hour... Works if u need heat though!
That’s all I have my ammo stored in. I have a few of the plastic ones too but can’t put too many rounds in them without the handle flopping out. Will be buying more of the metal ammo cans!
Good video. Thanks.
Sportsman's guide had the larger one for about $17 on sale last year.. bought 2 myself... great for longer items.
Best video for Ammo military cans.
I love old army surplus cans
When using these for storage, I clean out the inside rust, and paint them white inside. Makes finding stuff in the dark MUCH easier. Then maybe paint the outside a mission specific color.
I use one as a tool/storage box, mounted under the hood of my rig. Nothing beats a surplus ammo can for just about any use.
Excellent video👍👍
In a old war photo my grandpa had a strap to carry a ammo box think it was the .50 version. I think a .30 be good for a medkit small keep the bandages nice n dry.
The smaller ones are great for holding gold and silver! Thats what I use em for lol
Neeeding a 40mm can for sure. I'll check it out on the website. Thanks!
Just bought 30 cal. One today. They are nice to store all kinds of things.
Thanks for the in person size comparison. I was USN and the 556,50, and 25mm cans were common but I was thinking of picking up a 40 can and couldn't visualize the size. Just trying to better organize different calibers better without tripping over a huge bunch of 50 cans
Excellent video as always Don!
My first obsession (besides firearms) has to be bags & packs. The second is easily ammo cans and hardened containers. They compliment each other so well. In fact, I even have a dedicated storage crate for multiple ammo cans and various containers. It takes two decently strong individuals or at least four petite women to _easily_ carry it.
But I find that compartmentalizing is just as important and addictive as the rest of it. What's more fun that opening a milsurp storage crate full of pelican boxes that have even more goodies inside each of them!? Or finding an old missile crate full of ammo spam cans that was buried under some boxes and rubble, most likely stored away and forgotten until needed. Now _that_ was an immovable item and it's probably why it remained there until I discovered it last year while helping my Father clean his shop.
My Dad doesn't recall anything about that missile crate other than the fact that he used it as an extra locker when he served on a carrier in the Navy. He does remember that it used to house his medals, coins and precious metals until he bought another safe. He's very sharp when it comes to the 2A inventory but can't recall purchasing the spam cans. Nonetheless, it was a pleasant surprise for both of us indeed!
Keep up the great work my friend.
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I use spray flex seal to coat them inside and out ( put Vaseline on the gasket) to put xtra waterproof them from rusting. Makes them super tuff.
I remember this guy selling these on the road just north of Baton Rouge on the way to Natchez. Would pick up a few of all different sizes. The only limitation besides the weight is that they are not effective as EMP proof containers unless you sand the edges around the lid and rim , seal with aluminum tape etc. But I will never buy another tupperware, sterilite, or rubbermaid plastic container again. The plastic deteriorates, cracks, not uv resistant etc. Buy ammo cans once, cry once. Wal Mart sells some Chinese made 50 cal cans which are “ok”, judged a little thinner than the mil surplus.
H Zilla the plastic also smells weird after some time. Moisture gets in that tupperware crap as well so it picks up dirt like a shiny surface
H Zilla...Survival Lilly has an excellent video on turning an ammo can into a Faraday cage.
i have boiled water in them (for shaving, not drinking), and have even seen them used as a crapper when we were in a long ambush position to avoid smells. (not a fan of that use). ammo cans are great. be aware there are "fakes" out there, i.e. not u.s. surplus. (china knockoffs) walmart and academy sell them as well as others. that being said, those seem pretty good too.
Those fakes are typically plastic, I've seen some great "re production" metal ones in "new" condition though from china. Only 30 and 50 Cal's though. I'd love a new mortar can.
Luv your videos do some on how to start fires or good woods to use for fire
i use the 30cal cans in my shop to keep my screws and nails. i've left them out in the weather and there's no rust on anything on the inside. i wanna get a few of the 50cal cans for more stuff.
Very interesting...👍!
Hey Carla
40mm can soon to be my faraday cage. Just need to remove paint at the seal and fabricate a conductive gasket.
There is also a pa 157 on sportsman site witch is also a 81mm but taller and then of you go up to the 120mm from there
I have some .40 mm ammo cans. 1 of them is completely full of 5.56 green tip 62 grain ammunition for my AR15. I cannot carry this ammo can by myself.
Will the 80mm mortar can fit in the ammo bracket on an m2 .50 cal? I'm thinking of getting one a leaving it as my primary ammo can for the m2.
u should do a review of your battle tested sandles--lol--stay comfortable sootch
The military surplus store I go to sells the 40mm cans $15 each and 81mm cans $5 each. I have 15 40mm cans and 10 81mm cans filled to the rim with ammo. Have to use a dolly to move them when they are full.
Be careful ordering ammo cans from Sportsmans Guide! I ordered 5, and one was shot up full of holes, and had old faded red paint covering it. It was UNUSABLE. Looked like it was used as a range yardage marker...
@Colin Vargo ? Lol
I just bought 5 of the biggest ones u got there the mm round that holds 3 shells 21mm or 81mm cant remember
When it comes to storing ammo in the cans, is it better to store the bullets lose (greater quantity) or in the boxes? Lose really boosts the weight, what are your thoughts?
Really comes down to if you’re just wanting to stack as much as you can or if you have different kinds that you’re worried about organizing or keeping separate. Isn’t one that’s better than the other, just depends what you’re trying to do.
I keep it in boxes so I can use the older stuff and rotate my stock just like canned food
Another fantastic vid
Shame the UK has gone too far the wrong way...
America Reigns Present company accepted?
this cans are perfectly for DIY Projects
More fun feeding belt fed ammo from
Don't they rust anymore? In my experience, they are not suitable for long term storage in places with high humidity. Has that changed?
Wipe it down with a silicone rag when you get them and they’ll last a super long time.
ammo cans are one of the best inventions. they can be used for almost anything the imagination will take us.
They make an excellent Faraday cage. Just replace the rubber seal with aluminium/aluminium tape to get a good seal.
would they be legal to ship outside the US?
Something I learned the hard way - never fill a .50 cal. ammo can with handgun ammo. You could earn yourself a hernia trying to lift it.
I know a number of ham radio operators who keep emergency radio gear in these things.
Dave H ...... If the ham radio guys are betting on them it to protect the radio gear from EMP's ... I hope somebody tested them out ..... I think maybe the rubber seal might interfere with the cans ability to stop the effects of an EMP ..... Just a thought
@@chrislg1957ilovespam No, they're just using the cans for waterproof protection during transport. These are mostly folks doing disaster comms, not prepping.
Dave H You might tell your.friends they should at least put a set of handhelds in a FARADAY CAGE because there are many things that can cause EMP's Like Coronal mass ejection of the sun that will FRY ELECTRONICS INSTANTLY ...... So yeah I guess you could call protecting radio gear from EMP,s " Prepping" but IF it does happen and their gear is FRIED where is the grid down comms network in case of disaster then ..... I guess they could put the ammo boxes of radio gear in old fashioned garbage cans with tight fitting lids Iam told this make a good Faraday Cage .... Just throwing that out there
This was a good video. You do know there are two sizes of 50 cal cans right? It's just a question.
Just picked up the 60mm ammo can ha
40MM or 25mm-linked Cans can be made into a portable tent stove with minimal work.
I've seen that done, they do work great as well.
Ever hear of a 220 cal? I cannot find any like mine online
Honestly my favorites are the 40mm. The 81s are just to tall imo.
I bought some of the fat fifty cans and I like them better than the thirty and regular fifty cans
Should i open a spam can and restore them in the military ammo cans ?
I have three m1 ball in spam cans. Should i open tjem and put them in the military cans.
I have boko m1 ball open in ammo cans but i dont know if i should re-can them in the military vans???
Keep them in the spam cans. They keep the air out more reliably since they don't have a rubber seal to fail.
That 80mm can would be awesome for storing food preps.
@PeterK
Negative...
you do not want to put food where there was lead....
for lead poisonings .. heard of it?
@James Wright
Negative...
you do not want to put food where there was lead....
for lead poisonings .. heard of it?
I've had the 30 and 50 cal. Cans. BUTTT now I go with the fat 50's. Get em for 15 dollars at the gun shows. Use them for AMMO. And pistol storage with the AMMO for. KISS ALWAYS and OLD DEVIL DOG 😊
So, how do you maintain the gasket on these cans? And if it is old or damaged where do we go to replace it? Is there a way to lock it without drilling a hole on the can, show us the options. Thanks 😊
Vasalene the gasket lightly
What are those channels on the side of the cans used for?
They're there to help keep the sides of the cans from bowing outward when filled with heavy stuff.
4" WIDE.!
Where can I buy ammo cans? I want to gift them for Christmas.
All ammo cans are stackable
Got any recommendations for maintaining the rubber gasket?
Armor All
Justin Williams ballistol
Silicone spray works great on the gaskets.
William Todd yes I’ve heard this is the best for this
Can you please post link to get these
Google it. They're available lots of places.
Anyone know where to buy decent ammo cans?
Flea markets
I filled my 50 cal can with pennies. I want to cash them in, but am terrified to walk into the bank carrying it... with a helper of course!
I will absolutely not keep my ammunition in a plastic ammo can. I don’t trust the seals on a plastic ammo can. I only keep my ammunition in genuine U.S. Military ammo cans. You can apply some silicone lubricant to the seals to keep the seals protected. I also keep a 40 gram silica gel packet encased in a small aluminum container inside each ammo can for moisture control.
Ammo cans are like duct tape and WD-40 ; the uses and functionality are endless!! Plus if you get creative you can make a ton of stuff out of them !
I even beat myself on that one
No… you do not want to put silicone around the rubber gasket.
Had some cans get submerged during Ike.
Before opening them, rinsed them with fresh water, let dry in the sun, and then sprayed them with wd40.
No leaks and dry inside. Only minor “patina” on a couple to this day.
Is there any risk of getting radioactive or chemically contaminated army surplus equipment?
Thats why you don’t buy things from ebay if they’re dirt cheap, because they might be the radioactive ☢️ stuff from the abandoned stores of melted down nuclear reactors or other radioactive areas.
And no it cant be chemically dangerous. Lol. The postal service would catch it. And soldiers were literally taught to ditch chemically damaged gear and get scrubbed asap. Look up the manuals.
At a flea market/dark alley on the other hand ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) hope you have cookies enabled, because theres H5N1 on it 😂
@@Sarah_Kinz hi thanks Sarah, im sorry if im a dumb dumb but i dont get the joke about cookies enabled because theres bird flu on it 🤔
Stay firsty my
BROWN COLOR MEANS IRAQ????
WHAT !!! No Fat Fifty !?!?
Would be nice to get those but thanks EUs complete stupid laws in private info we can't get them... Annoying as heck, but oh well sad day
Stay firsty my friends...
Jesus, it is height not heigth.
This whole channel is bought! Its a giant advertisement for companies!
Deleting English language. Hiroshima and Nagasaki catastrophy.
I'm looking for one to put away some First Aid stuff. I have a US ARMY medical First Aid or trauma kit.
Its plastic, it's about 9 X 9 X 7" tall. It filled pretty quickly. Looking for something larger. Hope you'll mention it here. You did.
Yep. I'm gonna go with the 25mm link belt can. At about 13lbs, its already pretty heavy. Filled with bandages, roller gauze, basic meds, some H20, energy bars, and the like.
I thinkit'llbe okay. Roomy enough, andnottoo heavy for one old fat to carry. Justgottafindone. Stufflikethishasreallygottenvaluable.
Even 5 years ago, watching videos like this was looked down on. Now, they're what to watch.