plastic ammo box?

[6.5_fanatic]

I got a 5 pack of the Caldwell 7.62x39 50 round ammo boxes for about 20 dollars with shipping at budsgunshop.

[mdewitt71]

I thought I had posted on this. I recycle the Hornady factory ammo boxes. Can't get much more compact than that, and they are free with purchase of 20 rounds.

I bought a case of Hornady Black last week and will go that route if needed but, I usually store 500 (or more) rounds of reloads in all my calibers so I was looking for better options.
I think I will order the Frankford Arsenal 512 boxes.

[ClutchAutomatic]

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0051F8YXY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[mdewitt71]

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yea, I asked about these same boxes fitting 6.5G on that Amazon page earlier.....
Some say they are loose fitting, I think I will go with FA 512s instead.

[ClutchAutomatic]

I like the quality of the MTM though, it feels pretty solid if it were to be dropped.

[Randy99CL]

I bought a couple of the Plano 122850s and they look good and work well.

I'm ordering this 5-Pack: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/83...d-smoke-5-pack
Only $2.40 each.

I like those with translucent tops and real hinges.

[wilecoyote]

Klem, thanks for the info. I kinda like the idea of shoulder hold and storing projectile down. I'm gonna give that box a try.

[Kswhitetails]

I bought a couple of the Plano 122850s and they look good and work well.

I'm ordering this 5-Pack: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/83...d-smoke-5-pack
Only $2.40 each.

I like those with translucent tops and real hinges.

I bought that same kit from Amazon earlier in my quest. You'll get 4/5 rows full perfect, the 5th row they don't allow you to close the lid. The rounds don't fit in head first. And as such, as long as you're ok with 40/box you've got a good deal. I don't mind particularly the empty row, that's 200 rounds stored cleanly in 5 boxes for about 10 bucks. I usually take three boxes and have more than enough with me to get my fix.

Just throwin in my experience.

[Randy99CL]

I bought that same kit from Amazon earlier in my quest. You'll get 4/5 rows full perfect, the 5th row they don't allow you to close the lid. The rounds don't fit in head first. And as such, as long as you're ok with 40/box you've got a good deal. I don't mind particularly the empty row, that's 200 rounds stored cleanly in 5 boxes for about 10 bucks. I usually take three boxes and have more than enough with me to get my fix.

Just throwin in my experience.

Thanks for the info! I wondered what the problem might be so checked the COAL of 7.62x39 and see that they're shorter. I'll get some others.

[mdewitt71]

So I got my Frankford Arsenal 512 and the MTM RS5016T ammo boxes yesterday.

I am not too impressed with either one but, I will tell you;I would not recommend the FA 512 for 6.5 Grendel like all the other people say too.
Its too big, too loose, and wider and taller than the MTM boxes.
I got 3030 rounds in upside down in the FA 512 and the lid closes tight.
The hinge sucks as well on the FA 512.
Both will require foam in the lids to get the rounds not too rattle, the FA 512 will require more.

I know I am nitpicking but, that is my Army OCD kicking in and I hate my crap rattling in my pack when i am on the move.

[Trueblue]

So if the FA , Caldwell, doesn’t fit well, is MTM the only good option?
Looking for something that will hold 100 rounds with a handle on it.

[Kswhitetails]

Why a handle? Thought that was what the range bag was for? >