Ammunition storage

Store mine Primer up dont want the powder sitting on the primer for extended periods.

Just keep it dry. Avoid wet or excessively humid storage space.

Room temperature and dry, that is all that really matters.

+1 to mgregg85. I don't think the orientation of the ammo matters; just as long as you avoid extremes in temperature and humidity. That said, I store my ammo primer up so I can read the headstamp on the cases.

Store mine Primer up dont want the powder sitting on the primer for extended periods.

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Reason????

Just asking......

Lot of factory ammo comes packed in boxes primer down. What's the diff? Just keep it dry and preferably out of the sun in controlled temperature if you're looking for long-term storage. Couple of years? Makes no difference.

I keep mine loose, in surplus .30 cal ammo cans. They're robust and stack well.

All of the ammo in one can came from one lot, and I have the section of box with the lot number in a clear label holder on the underside of the lid. Mailbox numbers note the caliber on the side and top.

I have a few .50 cal cans as well, mostly full of .22lr valuepacks and minimags, odd boxes of this or that and carry ammo. .50 cal cans get heavy, so they don't move unless I'm actually moving, which I hate doing...

.50 cal cans aren't so bad if you leave ammo in the factory box. So, if you keep a small amount of ammo on hand, they wont be so bad to move around. If you buy in bulk, use the .30 cal cans, and you can ditch the factory packaging for more room.

I would not think it matters,and over the years I can't tell any difference.Clean,dry,and stable temp are important.Military ammo usually lays flat in an ammo can,sometimes for decades.Interesting thought, Lightman

I keep all of mine in a bucket of warm salt water.

Almost everything is to be stored: Cool, Dry, and Dark.

Loaded ammunition is very durable and resilient. If I have enough of it I pack it loose into ammo cans and keep it in the house somewhere...anywhere.

It will store fine outdoors as long as you don't let it get rained on or something.

Is there a wrong way to store ammunition?

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Yes.

It's not good to store the ammo where it can get too hot.
Like in a building that's on fire.

I'm thinking of storing my ammo in my gun safe. It is rated fire resistant for 30 minutes up to 1400° F. It says the maximum interior temperature in the safe during testing was 350° F. At what temp would ammo explode or "go off"?

It's not wine!!!