Ammo Can for Storage?

I also have plastic cans I prefer the metal ones as they can help save some of my collections in time of disasters because of the beating they can take the only thing that I know of in my cans was ammo and I don't get any smell

 

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I keep other precious metals in my ammo cans, Brass and lead!

 

I have never noticed any particular smell from the plastic boxes. They do not seem to have affected the ammo in any way, and as Truble points out, there are a number of metals in there. Brass, lead, aluminum, copper, steel, and chrome. The insides of the ammo, ie, powder, primer, are protected by the basic manufacture and sealed, but the bullets and casings are exposed, and made from all sorts of different metals. About the only thing that seems affected is the aluminum cased stuff, which oxidizes a bit. Of course, ammo is not acquired for its looks, so most ignore any small imperfections.
Ammo cans are strong, whether steel or plastic. They have a rubber seal to protect from moisture, and that handy folding handle on the top. They stack nicely, and are a handy size. They are even available in a variety of sizes. for you stackers who want to hoard away your PM's.

 

I want to put some kind of packing material in the can to keep the silver bullion and coins be stable. Any recommendations?

 

So I am trying to find the most efficient way to stack my silver bars. The main issue that I am having is the plastic covering that they come in. This ends up taking a huge amount of space in the can. I'm better off stacking tubed rounds to save space. Anyone else have this problem?

 

No. But I'm sitting here thinking, I wish I did have that problem. I would build a bigger house.

 

I just went to the Army Navy Store and they said I could have unlimited silica packets for free. They have me a big bag full. Anyone know the shelf life of these if they are put in a safe or ammo can? I can replenish when the time is up for free!

 

Also what kind of charcoal product do I want to keep silver from tarnishing?

 

Ammo cans are for ammunition

The best way to store your PMs are avoid telling your friends, coworkers, and family that you own any.

WHEN you get a safe, keep it out of view from visitors; the cable guy, carpet cleaner, etc.

 

All my stash is in a safe. I was just wondering what products I can put in it to keep my silver from tarnishing. I'm not into toned ASE's and Rounds.

 

When you get a safe also get a second, much smaller one. Leave that visible with little in it. Then no one will think of looking for the second, main one which you have hidden.

 

The one I have right now could become my diversion safe in the near future.

 

i have lots of these cans and never had a problem with my coins some have been in them over 40 years .I do put the packs in them i have never changed them and yes i have looked at the coins in the ammo boxes from time to timeI. have an inventory sheet inside each one so i know whats in them
and the last time i checked them. i have been storing coins in the cans along time and they are easy to hide

 

I just smelled my safe. All the silica packets I got from the Army Navy store have made it smell like new leather inside. Could that hurt anything?

 

I found some silica ones on Amazon that are like small bricks and with a color indicator on them when they need to be dried out. You stick them in the oven for a while and it dries them out. Seem to work well.

i also have a small heat strip in my safe that is to prevent rust on guns. it does a great job because it keeps things dry and there are no chemicals involved.

 

http://www.armsbearingcitizen.com/t...-your-gun-safe-how-to-keep-your-firearms-dry/

 

So I just ordered the silica packs that change color and some 3M anti-tarnish strips. Hope this works in my safe because I really don't want to have my rounds and ASE's Tarnish. The Army Navy Store silica packets were a bust because they made everything smell like leather and I was afraid of some gases getting in there.

 

I bought some similar to these http://www.ebay.com/itm/40-Gram-Ind...hash=item4b10ca9b06:m:mGeIwcf0YcAzeht-xutLWqQ

But there are a lot of disposable options. These seem to work in my environment and I have not noticed any smells. I honestly think the heat strip is the best because it doesn't require any monitoring and is always there to dry out the air.

 

The first one was on eBay, this one on Amazon and might be a little more heavy duty

 

The ebay and amazon ones are fine. Some of the little packets can be baked to dry them out, some can't. I'd just get the larger metal units that go in the oven for a couple hours to "recharge". You probable only need the little packets if you want additional protection inside of smaller containers within your safe.

I have also read that people have placed metals that are more reactive than silver (like copper or zinc) inside their storage containers. The theory is metals that are more reactive will be attacked first. People use those blocks of "copper bullion" or pennies that they polish up all pretty and just re-polish every so often as they oxidize. Not sure how effective this is...