The Ammo Can - What's the difference - China vs USA
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- Опубликовано: 29 июл 2024
- Be sure to check out the other videos on my ammo cans. Thanks for watching.
Hey guys and gals, wanted to show you what I think about the walmart ammo box. This is my review on the two. Why buy an ammo can you ask. You can use this for many reasons. you can use it to put your ammo in, you can use it to put fishing and camping gear in, you can use it as a part of your bugout gear or bugout supplies the uses of this can it unlimited. I have one that is made in China and one that made in the USA. If you have got one tell me what you think about the box.
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What would you like me to do with a ammo can. I can make something with one or see what it takes to tear one up. Let me know.
Take a dump in one
Phil Kavanagh agreedes
Fill with explosive of some type and shot.
Where I live ammo cans are $15 at the military surplus store and $14 at Walmart. It’s obvious I buy them at the military surplus store because they are made in America. And I support that small business.
I know what you mean there
I won't argue with you there.
Preach
I'm sticking with the US made surplus. The problem with the Wal Mart cans to me is the seals. They are much softer than the US made ones and I really don't think they'll last as long. Plus you can't beat the stenciling on the US cans- Gives em' character.
Oh yeah the US surplus has character all over it. Also the seal on the US can is much better on sealing. I did a video on testing it out if you want to check it out.
I'll give it a look!
The USA is harder seal because it sat longer in the warehouse. Both were designed and tested by US company. If you want to support US labor then just call it.
There is no quality difference on the two ammo box. It not the reason anymore.
I certify tested a lot of product on both civil and military grade for many years and I can tell you the quality difference over the last ten years were minimal to none and many times US made product, essentially includes electronics, failed more than made in China.
I bought a dozen of the genuine U.S. Military ammo cans from Clean Ammo Cans 3 or 4 years ago. Paid about $175 for 12 of them. They are some of the nicest military ammo cans I have seen. I haven’t used any of them yet because I have other ammo cans from the U.S. Military that I have been using. I also have a bunch of the 40 gram silica gel packs encased in aluminum containers to go inside of each can for moisture control. The seals can be protected by applying a silicone lubricant to the seals. I will absolutely not keep my ammunition in a plastic ammo can. I don’t trust the seals on the plastic cans. The plastic cans don’t clamp down tight enough.
Totally convinced me to go with the surplus boxes, clearly there's a difference and the Walmart boxes aren't the same.
The Walmart ammo cans are only spot welds on the bottom with a little bit of sealer. If you turn it upside down and push on it with a screwdriver it will break the seal loose
🇦🇺😎👍The Chinese ones are $37 each in Australia
Have one chinese one and the spot welds on the hinge came off of the can. Had to go reweld it so I could use it. Never had any problems with USGI surplus.
I don't care what the price is. USA all the WAY!! Dave from Maine.
Ace Freley yes sir I do agree with you on that.
Dave from Maine most of the things you own are made in China give me a damn break.
Glad you did this video because it reminded me to get a few for me & my son.
USA made all the way - for me.
Good to see ya, Spicy!!
hey i want my money,
Just bought five of them for $8.87 at Walmart last weekend and I cant tell the difference I was going to check the wall thickness but haven't yet I don't think there is much difference. Years ago I used to buy military surplus cans for five bucks now they want 20.00 I can buy 2 cans from Walmart and have change left over. I buy U.S. made when I can but I wont pay over 100 percent more for a used surplus can over new can.
Steve Stonacek oh yeah I agree. There is a slight difference in the thickness. Hey be sure to check out my other videos on the ammo cans. Thanks for watching
Surplus 50cal cans are 10-12... If you want Chinese that's on you. But there is no comparison... Surplus is much better.
1001!!! Good job and well deserved! Hope ya'll get well soon. One of my job qualifications in the army was 55B...ammo handler. Cheap boxes are not something we used, but government dont do anything on the cheaps.
Farmall Fanatic thank you I will tell you it was not easy lol
Im so glad you did this video cause my oldest son wants one for Christmas and I wasn't sure which to get. Wal Mart is lol Hope your surgery goes well and that your wife feels better soon
We tossed around and discarded too many of these ammo cans while I was in the military, for me to pay money for them now as a civilian.
Like MREs, I didn't realize they were so sought after.
With all due respect from Australia.
The American box employs Americans.
Nice review. I've bought way more boxes from big box stores but I do have several military surplus cans too. I prefer the new ones since rubber seals degrade over time.
Hey Backwoods glad to see you. Good luck with everything going on.
Thank you
I work in the plant that makes US ammo boxes. If you have any questions I could probably answer them.
You have my financial support
God bless and I'm praying for you and your wife. -Love Melisa (Homestead Mama) Also this is a very detailed video. Great job, thanks
Thanks for watching. I have other videos on testing each can. Hope all is well with all of your planting. Y’all are doing awesome
Great video! I have a US can and a harbor freight one that surprisingly was made in Vietnam as of 2024 and I also cannot tell the difference in them functionally other than the HF one was brand new and on sale for $10.
Harbor Freight has these too. I recommend buying them in store and checking the seam and the seals. If the seam is not welded flush i pass it by for one that is. it's like picking straight lumber out at the home depot.
Nice video! And thank you! 👍
I was going to go down to the local store and get an ammo can thank you I never thought about made in USA or made in China. Now I know
A coworker told me to try this test. But maybe you should try it and make a video of it.
Fill the walmart chinese made ammo can with rocks, lock it, and submerge it in a tub/tank of water for 24 hrs. After 24 hours, remove the ammo can out of the tub of water. If you have dry rocks out of that can, GREAT! If your rocks are wet, then you know that chinese made can is garbage.
I bought one a few days ago, but I'm on the fence about returning it. On the other hand, they have like 9 more of them sitting behind a locked glass shelf there in their sporting goods department, and I was tempted to buy them all, or buy more than just one.
I have many USGI ammo cans. I repainted them to get rid of the stencil marks and hide the minor flaws. USGI tends to be a little taller however they stack and inter lock with the box from Walmart and hold the same amount of rounds/boxes. Walmart's new ammo cans are about half the price of used/rusty/bent USGI cans.
Yeah you are right. Like I said the main reason people buy the USA surplus cans is the cool factor of them. But to hold ammo the ones at Walmart or academy or basspro will be less money and do the same thing. I did some more videos on testing the cans out like a water dunk and stuff like that.
Any container that holds air whether a submarine or an ammo can, subject to condensation over time. (water vapor coming through the metal shell) What's important is the barrier/seal not being compromised. Plastic cans deform and break seal just from the weight of the contence. (have done the testing myself 50 years ago) I still have Federal Premium 270 150 gr BTSP stored in metal cans that is just as shiny as it was 40 years ago and it still shoots as if it was new.
Yeah you are right about that.
Love ammo boxes! Have 8 so far 😎. They are mixed brands, and I have noticed some are easier to drill than others. So there is definitely a difference in metal on some. Still not enough to out me off of them
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Over the years i've bought 3 walmart 50 cal ammo cans, all made in china, all different brands. 2 of them the lids will swap, the 3rd one is different, the 2 that match fit ON a US can but will not latch, the clamp is in a different spot. But they are still $5 cheaper than US cans... Hows your arm ?
There even Vietnamese made ammo can but the ammo can they made is the same is the US but the text on it not yellow but it black
i use them to store my ammo, the surplus ones I saw have too much rust for my liking
I'll stick with the US military surplus cans. And I do NOT shop at wallyworld--ever.
Yep I know what you mean. If you check out the water test you will see why that is the best choice for an ammo can. Yeah I’m starting to hate Walmart myself lol. Thank you for watching.
@@BackwoodsRaised Jeff Bezos is better than the Waltons
The usa made ones are better, the chinese one might Seem like a better deal but you notice the quality diffrence when you load them full of ammo and throw them around! USA all the way baby!
Great video, hope hand is well. I also love the ammo box for tools, recovery gear etc… But I prefer Made in USA all the way.
Yes the hand is good. Not ever going to be 100% but I can manage
I think the army one has more character to it and I like that I would buy both
No problem. Get that hand taken care of ASAP. Great review so far Thanks.
I will be glad when I have use of that damn hand again lol.
I bought a couple from academy sports, and they are pretty rugged
Yeah they are pretty good cans.
Yes i got to admit !! There is not much difference between the 50cal ammo box made in us and the china made aside from the china made box has a lighter green color ...I saw the exact same one in your video at Harbor Freight black friday sale on metal 50cal green ammo boxes on sale for $9.99 !!! WOW , so i bought 10 ammo boxes bcs a it was such a great deal 😊
Good choice on a budget.
Oh yeah I think so as well.
Great video Spicy. I have 2 .50 cal cans and a .30 cal can. all 3 are surplus deals. Love them. thinking of getting another .50 can to make a small portable stove possibly later this year some time. I agree on the Wal Mart cans though. Not enthused that they are made in China, but for the quality and price, they are hard to beat. China stepped up their game in the quality department for many items. I still would rather by USA goods, but in this instance, either one would be a great buy.
I love the us ammo cans. I get one just about every month if not every 3 weeks. Make sure you see the other ammo can videos I put them through some test.
Beeter than none
The China ones break easy.
What type of paint is used on the china box?
Dang now I need to look that up. That would be good to know
If you stack them, the height difference between the two will drive ya nuts.. I bought one.. I prefer the USGI cans... J.
Rock -N- Ruin haha definitely not for someone OCD lol there is about a half inch deference in the two cans. Thanks for watching and commenting. Sick around I'll be doing an experiment with the two cans to further the comparison.
China ones I have had the lid just fall off every time I open the lid. Never have that with the US Army ammo cans. Farm and fleet has military cans cheaper than that.
Ive never had a lid fall off but I have lids get very loose. Just cant beat the USA ones for sure.
They work.
Are they stackable wo wiggling. Chin on top of the amer or visa- versa
No they dont stack very good mixed up but the China ones stack up pretty good by them self
@@BackwoodsRaised thank you. Looking at tractor the. But 24 $ for 50 cal is to HIGH.
Ask Commiefornia Congressman Eric Swalwell...
Great video
Thank you.
I only buy mil surplus Ammo cans. To ensure a tight seal, I take an empty Ammo can and light a candle inside, lock it down and let it burn the air out. When you go to open it, if the can is hard to open and sucks air in on opening - indicating an airtight seal - it’s a keeper. If any surface rust, I scrub the rust off with a wire brush and spray paint the can with black hammer tone, which is a nice look. Of course, I personally would never buy anything from China.
i jus rub car wax on them when new. keeps moisture from rusting them out.
Make sure you check my other ammo can videos. I put these cans to a few test. We all know which one passes the test.
3:06 to 3:13 - Only thing you need to know. Either way, buy American.
Always buy American made.
@@BackwoodsRaised Actions speak louder than words!
I buy usa when i can but i also dont like buying used items and finding a good deal on newer ammo cans isnt the easiest harbor freight has some that have also been tested but still 15$. I got lucky one day at my locate walmart they miss priced these for 8.00$ i bought all 4 they had on the shelf and for the price i can get over the fact they are not usa made they pretty sound in my opinion and hold plenty of my reloads.
Oh yeah if I saw them for $8 I would buy them for sure. I’ve never got any from harbor freight but I’ve got some from Atwood’s and tractor supply
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The difference is the China made ones don’t stack good
Yeah they are hard to stack more than three high. Starts getting wobbly
Bro, i hate the taxes i get in my coutry, i live in Brazil and believe me, an .50 bmg sized costs here arround 100 usa bucks
Oh wow that it ridiculous.
Make a stencil from cardboard and some yellow paint and you can make the cana look the same.
I know you just said you have trouble with your carpal tunnel nerve people who have had carpal tunnel surgery in the past. Keep on doing what they kept on doing. It’s going to flare up again. You’ve got a change the way your movements of your wrist.
From a prepping standpoint, some of the things preppers are concerned with, economic collapse, attacks from other countries, I see no reason to buy Chinese when an American version is available.
No one likes paying more, but look what retailer you're supporting, and which workers you're supporting.
I buy US made towels....they're double the cost of the others on the shelf. If we don't support our American workers and factories, we'll have no one to blame but ourselves for more unemployment and.more businesses closing.
You are absolutely correct and you make a great point. Thank you for that comment. Plus US made is way better quality, what ever it is. You have a great day.
I got one at Harbor Freight. It's ruff and ready, and if I need more I trust them. They closed down our Army Surplus. Sigh.
I haven't been to harbor freight in a minute. The ones from tractor supply is pretty durable as well
@@BackwoodsRaised Friends don't let friends shop at TSC in the year of our Lord 2022.
I bought 3 today, my local walmart has them for $9. Good video glad to know i got a decent ammo box now for the money.
Oh yeah they are great. I just got 6 more. My walmart had them on sell for $6. And of course I had to order 5 more of the military ammo cans. Never can go wrong with those. Thanks for watching.
Just said a prayer for you and your wife. Hope you guys are doing better by now!
Mojo thank you very much. My wife is doing much better. I had surgery on my hand in October. 4 on the back of my hand, 1 on my palm of my hand and 1 one on my elbow. Still doing therapy but able to do a little more now. Thank you for your prayers.
I got a dozen .50 caliber cans from Clean Ammo Cans a couple of years ago. They are some of the best USGI ammo cans that you can buy. Everybody says “buy American”, but almost everything is made somewhere else. The pharmaceutical drugs for American consumption are made in China. Sam Walton, the founder of Wal-Mart, used to advertise “proudly made in America”. If Sam knew what Wal-Mart has become, with all of their Chinese crap, he would be rolling over in his grave. It’s hard to buy American when almost nothing is made in America anymore.
I'm buying America made period.
How was the Chinese box painted? Is there lead in the paint? Bet you don't know, I do know the USA box has no lead. You are comparing a surplus box to a brand new box, come back in a few years and see what one is still working.
Philip Adams I'm sorry I sent you a message but didn't see what video it was. If you will please watch my video of the water dunk on the two boxes. Thank you for your thoughts on the situation and comment. Please feel free to let me know what you think on the others.
The Ammo Can - What's the difference - China vs USA, I will look for the other one.
we play with lead in ammo all day long,but this guy is worried about lead in the paint,,LOL
US one's abitty bigger looks nicer too with it's more rounder edges year rather have an original than a knock off
I'm headed to Walmart to see about their ammo cans tomorrow, if they got em at a decent price, I will pick up 3!
I wish my Walmart would stop carrying them. I have to many right now and every time I see one I find some reason to get another one. Lol
@@BackwoodsRaised Fun fact- wives hate ammo cans!
Go China! I buy only non-surplus cans. Some are crappy, most are good. Harbor Freight has had good quality cans for sale.
Hope your hand's going to be alright!
Tube Attack - RUclips Tips thank you I hope they can get things back to the way it was. I've been dealing with this injury for 3 months lol
The china made stout stuff cans are $9.77 at walmart right now, amazing deal.
Oh yeah really good deal. I need to see if they have any here.
Terry, you & your wife are in my prayers. Hang in there!
Glenokla thank you 😊
You're very welcome! Anytime.
I have some chinesium cans and they dont fit into MTM trays as they are larger at the base, will be trying the HF box but probably comes from same plant. Here is the mtm 50 cal tray.
www.mtmcase-gard.com/products/np/metal-ammo-can-tray-50.php
Would you recommend the HF box?
The made in china is not durable compared to US made. I accidentally dropped an empty can in the floor and it won't close properly since then. The material they used with china made ammo can is not strong enough.
I would just buy them made by the army.
Oh yeah
Just found 2 a walmart 9.99 each
Hey Spicy and friends,Just passing along what a lot of WW2 Vets told me. They would put duct tape around the outside of the lip of the box for an even better seal. Folks can do it or not Im just tossing it out there.Take care all.
Yeah I can see that working. Thanks for the information.
If it's sealed, it's sealed with out resealing.
Here some food for thought: because your a WW2 vet doesn't make you smarter, it makes you very old
I've noticed a metal gauge difference between the Chinesium Cans and US Made Cans. The US made Cans measure 0.8 - 1.2 mm the Chinese cans mic out at 0.6mm.
Chinese cans may be painted OD Green, but they do not have the Phosphated finish under that paint that US Cans have.
Mil-Spec US Cans are designed for a 30 Year Stored Shelf Life. Chinese Cans have no such testing.
You get what you pay for is what it all comes down to. I've a couple of Cans that are WW II era manufacture ~80 years and they still seal.
I'm not saying the Chinese Cans won't serve you for years, but I prefer to buy American Made products. Joe Biden probably gets a kickback on every Chinese Can sold.
Face it guys, you have to buy from the right Chinese Company, or you’ll find yourself with crappy shit, same in the US some people don’t give a shit in factories, I’ve bought metal table kits and almost every time the metal is bent making it hard to put together with nails.
Yep you are so right.
The difference is that one is Chinese and one is American….and that’s ALL I need to know.
If china can make iphones ipads macbook pro milwaukee power tools. All the best top of the line computers and electronics and tools and products. They can make a damn metal box.
Good to see someone give an honest opinion and not just trash talk on another product solely because it’s out of another country. I’ve seen better things come out of China than “Murica” all the time.
Oh yeah me to. But yeah if it works it works. I’ve done other test with these boxes and they hold up about the same so if I can save money I will.
@@BackwoodsRaised funny, you just agree with everyone
...a commie would say!
@@rustyshackleford4299 I bet you kiss the flag to sleep huh? Brainwashed from birth. So sad.
I was sure hoping you would say that the china copy used lead paint or the rubber gasket caused cancer in lab rats. i hate hearing anything good about chinastan but I just went through the same thing concerning a belt sander. There is no American made belt sander and if you want one, it has to be chinese made.
BCtruck, rebuild, repair,repurpose hahaha you are so right. The only bad thing I could think of was it was not built for military use lol. I've put it to the test and for the money you can't beat the damn thing.
I used to go through Chinese made "Gerber" knifes. They lasted about a year each, broke 4 then went American, Benchmade..... 3 years of hard use and still going. You just can't beat American tools!
A good Spokesman for Walmart. Very nice comparison, Price vs durability always a factor in my purchases .Thanks for sharing.
Oldies&Goodies thanks for watching. I will buy both but the USA army ammo can is still my favorite lol
Different steel, the other if you look is bowed USA isnt!
yes diffidently different steel. Hey I hope you check out the other videos I have on these two ammo cans.
Yeah but if you're carful you can bend them into shape, and for $8.49 you really can't beat them.
Sorry I forgot to add, you MUST inspect these cans before you buy. Make sure you're getting a good one, there are crap ones sitting on the shelf next to the good ones. Be warned!
John Miller yeah you are right but if take care of your equipment you want bend nothing. Thanks for watching
I bought a Walmart can to compare to the military ones that I have and I noticed the same thing. The walls look bowed on the Chinese can. I believe the steal is inferior to the U.S. steal .
LOL Chinese can tin is already twisted. I buy plastic or I buy made in USA steel.
Soravia yes the China can are cheaply made. I have a few more videos where I put them to the test like the water dunk test. That video show just how awesome the USA ammo can is.
You should apologize for saying "what's crackalackin" that was sad.... Still, I wish you and your wife good health God bless.
John Miller hahaha why is that sad
John Miller hahahaha I live in south Arkansas from south Louisiana I’ve said that my whole entire life. I’m as countryman it gets. But it does matter that I’m white or black or yellow or green. I will never be something that I’m not. What you see in my videos is how I am 24-7. Thanks for the chat.
John Miller You PARINOID RACIST FUCK, you, not welfare is the reason the immigrants are turned off to the REPUBLICAN WAY. Greetings from CALI.
I buy my ammo cans for $9.97 when ever I can.
Oh yeah. I’ve got several of them now.
Yeah, The harbor freight ones go for 9.97 pretty often when they send out coupons
excellent video friend shout bak & welcome to my channel
Thought this video was about ammo cans and not your surgeries.
Obviously not a avid patriot.
The reason its not shit is probably because the chinese military uses them as well anything they dont really want send it over seas
You paid for this boxes once (taxes) now you pay for them agian but from your own poket... ha ha
Haha yeah never thought about it that way but you are right.
Intro is way too long and the music is way too loud... Will not watch another video from you. Have enough hearing damage already thanks.
Yeah I do apologize. This was one of my first videos. I have learned and been told my intros was to long. My videos today are shorter. It would be great if you seen one of my last videos. Thank you for your opinion.
Just buy USA. I rather pay a bit more than to give a guy a dollar on the street cause he has no job.
Buy American 🇺🇸
China dog food killed my dog! And many others dogs. My mom's house in Florida has Chinese drywall in it and the acidic gasses ate all the wiring. China....good luck with that! NO THANKS!
Daniel, God is my judge holy crap sorry about the dog. Where did you get China made dog food from? And I have never heard of China made drywall but if I ever build a house I will stay away from that stuff thanks for that info.
Backwoods Raised , most of the dog food you find in Walmart and other commercial stores come from China. Thee drywall, contractors purchased it in bulk and I know at least quite a few new developments in Florida, the houses all had to be gutted and rewired because the acidic gases that came off the drywall just destroyed the wiring.
Some things yes, but you can still find some good stuff if you look a little. Very sorry to hear about you dog.
Keep it American
Chinese ammo cans are crap. Spend your money for the real deal
Yep
Your opinions not worth much
Sorry you feel that way. I do appreciate you stopping by and watching. Have a good one.