How many rounds of ammo should you have?

You should at least have 100 to 200 rounds of ammo of game loads. The total of 100 rounds itself might last you years of hunting down larger preys as your main food source, provided that your rifle is properly sighted in and handled properly with great care. Popular big game rifles such as 30-30 and .

How long does ammo stay good for?

Ammunition isn’t a perishable good – if stored correctly, it can last almost indefinitely. Whether it was stored correctly or not is another matter. Ammunition isn’t like the still-edible 5000-year-old honey found in Egyptian tombs; ready to eat and spread on toast.

Is it bad to store ammo loose?

Generally, loose ammo is pretty safe, because the primer has to be directly struck with a decent amount of force, and when it happens, they are not very dangerous. Because of this, you won’t need to worry about your ammo going off when stored correctly in a cool, dry place, away from any fire hazards.

What is the best place to store ammunition?

Best Places to Store Ammo When choosing an ammo storage location, shoot for dark, dry and cool — not cold. A closet inside a home is ideal. I would, however, avoid extremes such as basement storage or storing ammo in the attic. Normal fluctuations in household temperatures are OK.

Should ammo be removed from box for storage?

Not unless you let the bulk containers to get tossed around. The reason ammo is sold in the stacked and packed boxes is so that the rounds have less chance of getting marred or damaged in some way during shipping.

Is it OK to shoot corroded ammo?

But before shooting any ammo that has been stored for years, check each round in a box carefully. If the cases and bullets are clean, smooth, and not corroded, the rounds should shoot fine. Keep in mind the warning signs of unusable and potentially unsafe cartridges: Corroded brass or primers.