+coreynjoey Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Where do you get your ammo cans from? On the internet or locally? I live in Tacoma, so I figure there's got to be someplace local where we can get a good deal on these. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+Right Wing Wacko Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 About two years ago a bunch of us got together and bought a truck load of them from the Army. I've still got quite a few in the garage from that purchase. Quote Link to comment
+WeightMan Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 If you don't want to do it online, you can always try surplus stores. Many of them carry ammo cans. I might add that I still have a few from that batch a few years ago. Final price was $1.50 for a 50 cal. can. Quote Link to comment
+Right Wing Wacko Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 (edited) I see that Fort Lewis has some more available! 30 Cal Ammo Cans 50 Cal Ammo Cans I should not that these auctions are for 25 PALLETS of ammo cans, not 25 Ammo Cans. If you buy it be prepaird to be able to pick them up! Or perhaps you would like to place a few hundred APE Cache sized caches TALL MORTOR AMMO CANS Edited August 31, 2006 by Right Wing Wacko Quote Link to comment
+oldsoldier Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Go to the Tillicum strip. There were like 4-5 pawn sho[s there years ago....probably still there. Just leave before dark Quote Link to comment
+Og's outfit Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 If you don't want to order online, you could shop locally. I've bought a few ammo cans in Tacoma at... Foxhole (253) 582-0582 8402 S Tacoma Way Tacoma, WA 98499 Quote Link to comment
+EraSeek Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 My wife was saying Ed'S bumped up their prices from $4.99 to $7.99 Quote Link to comment
+jcar Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Here is one for free. Although with shipping I'm sure it would be cheaper to find a local source. Quote Link to comment
+Prying Pandora Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I see that Fort Lewis has some more available! 30 Cal Ammo Cans 50 Cal Ammo Cans I should not that these auctions are for 25 PALLETS of ammo cans, not 25 Ammo Cans. If you buy it be prepaird to be able to pick them up! Or perhaps you would like to place a few hundred APE Cache sized caches TALL MORTOR AMMO CANS It would be so cool if we could do another group buy on ammo cans! I have only a couple 50 Cals left from the last buy, but I'd really like to get a bunch of 30 Cal cans. They are a lot easier to hide. Quote Link to comment
+KirklandExplorers Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Heck, I find mine hidden for free in the woods all the time AND they come stocked full of goodies to boot! ... Quote Link to comment
+Lee Ofsted Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I was just given an ammo can (hope to create my first cache in the not too distant future), and was told that it dates back to WWII. There are several markings on it. Does anyone know if any of the markings would confirm that? Thanks, Lee Quote Link to comment
+Blue Power Ranger Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 It would be so cool if we could do another group buy on ammo cans! I have only a couple 50 Cals left from the last buy, but I'd really like to get a bunch of 30 Cal cans. They are a lot easier to hide. We would definitely be in on it if someone was doing this. I know a couple others that would too, they just don't come to the forums. Quote Link to comment
MarcusArelius Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Well the 25 pallets contain 1,160 cans. You could probably win the auction at a buck a can. I would be willing to transport some but not coordinate the purchase this time. Quote Link to comment
+GrnXnham Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 If you don't want to order online, you could shop locally. I've bought a few ammo cans in Tacoma at... Foxhole (253) 582-0582 8402 S Tacoma Way Tacoma, WA 98499 Both this Foxhole and the one in Puyallup are gone. I'm not sure if they've moved or are out of business. Foxhole used to be my source for ammo boxes, too. Quote Link to comment
+Elde Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Both this Foxhole and the one in Puyallup are gone. I'm not sure if they've moved or are out of business. Foxhole used to be my source for ammo boxes, too. I suspect they may be gone then - as the one in Bremerton disappeared a year or so back. (No surprise for that one - they'd shifted from (way overpriced) military surplus to random (way overpriced) junk.) Quote Link to comment
+hikergps Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 I was just given an ammo can (hope to create my first cache in the not too distant future), and was told that it dates back to WWII. There are several markings on it. Does anyone know if any of the markings would confirm that? Thanks, Lee Not sure about the markings. I do know that if the lid is hinged on side of the can, it is old and if the can is hinged on the end it is newer. The only pic I could find is pretty big. Here ya go on the older can: Quote Link to comment
+saso_362 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 I managed to get into a few of the 30 caliber cans at a fair price. I could sell them for $3.50 a piece plus shipping if anyone is interested. Unless you just happen to be passing thru Kansas - then you could stop and visit awhile too Quote Link to comment
+Curious Joe Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Of course, ammo cans can be found on eBay, but then there is price and shipping cost issues. I have bought mine at Ed's Surplus in Lynnwood, but I think I am leaning more toward Lock-n-Locks in the future. I have had problems with one of my cans getting wet inside (Trunk Monkey). Maybe because of the location, it has to be on its side. Quote Link to comment
+Lee Ofsted Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 I was just given an ammo can (hope to create my first cache in the not too distant future), and was told that it dates back to WWII. There are several markings on it. Does anyone know if any of the markings would confirm that? Thanks, Lee Not sure about the markings. I do know that if the lid is hinged on side of the can, it is old and if the can is hinged on the end it is newer. The only pic I could find is pretty big. Here ya go on the older can: Thanks, hikergps, for the photo and the information. My ammo box doesn't have a side hinge. I suspect it's not very old after all. It will still make a great cache box. Thanks again, Lee Quote Link to comment
+coreynjoey Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 Both this Foxhole and the one in Puyallup are gone. I'm not sure if they've moved or are out of business. Foxhole used to be my source for ammo boxes, too. I suspect they may be gone then - as the one in Bremerton disappeared a year or so back. (No surprise for that one - they'd shifted from (way overpriced) military surplus to random (way overpriced) junk.) Yup, Foxhole is no longer on S Tacoma Way. I heard they moved to Lakewood somewhere. There's a place called The Duffel Bag just down from where Foxhole was, and they had ammo cans. Quote Link to comment
+Blue Power Ranger Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Well the 25 pallets contain 1,160 cans. You could probably win the auction at a buck a can. I would be willing to transport some but not coordinate the purchase this time. Does anyone know how big of a purchase was done as a group purchase before? Is this number of 1,160 a HUGE number of cans. Although it would be fun to think of that many new full size caches would be around this area Or is this number something that could be done? Was it a really big pain in the rear last time? Do we have enough people in this area that would want to do something like this? Quote Link to comment
+Allanon Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Well the 25 pallets contain 1,160 cans. You could probably win the auction at a buck a can. I would be willing to transport some but not coordinate the purchase this time. Does anyone know how big of a purchase was done as a group purchase before? Is this number of 1,160 a HUGE number of cans. Although it would be fun to think of that many new full size caches would be around this area Or is this number something that could be done? Was it a really big pain in the rear last time? Do we have enough people in this area that would want to do something like this? Marcus did all of the grunt work last time and can probably give you the best information. Here are links to the previous threads: First Thread Second Thread I'd take 5-10 of the 30 cal if someone wanted to organize a buy. Quote Link to comment
+WeightMan Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 As I recall the buy was ONE pallet with about 500 50 caliber cans. Mark was able to get the pallet for about $700 or so. Some cans were not usable and we paid Mark $1.50 each. Quote Link to comment
+superhoser Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 nates surplus on 4th ave in seatte has ammo cans for sale all the time Nates Army Navy Surplus 6169 4th Ave S Seattle, WA 98108 - 3216 206) 767-4950 Quote Link to comment
+PastorDIC Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Those of us in SW Washington have to go over to Oregon. The place with the best price I know of is: SGT Gators Post Exchange Army Surplus 19855 Southeast Sunnyside Road, Boring, OR, 97009 (503) 658-4903 Quote Link to comment
+Curious Joe Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I was in GI Joe's in Lynnwood a couple of days ago, and in their hunting and fishing area they had about three dozen 50 cal ammo cans for sale for $3 each! They didn't have any smaller 30 cal cans, but they did have a larger size (about 1/2 Ape cache size) also, for $21. Quote Link to comment
+sciuchetti Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 If we do another group buy - I'll take 20 Quote Link to comment
+Blue Power Ranger Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 If we do another group buy - I'll take 20 Not to jump on your bandwagon but if they ended up being priced like before we would take 20 too, and R-L-Painter had said he would too. I am pretty sure The Hulk would too. Anyone want to head up something like this? Quote Link to comment
+pdxmarathonman Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Those of us in SW Washington have to go over to Oregon. The place with the best price I know of is: SGT Gators Post Exchange Army Surplus 19855 Southeast Sunnyside Road, Boring, OR, 97009 (503) 658-4903 They went out of business sometime this summer Quote Link to comment
+coreynjoey Posted September 19, 2006 Author Share Posted September 19, 2006 I was in GI Joe's in Lynnwood a couple of days ago, and in their hunting and fishing area they had about three dozen 50 cal ammo cans for sale for $3 each! They didn't have any smaller 30 cal cans, but they did have a larger size (about 1/2 Ape cache size) also, for $21. I never even thought of GI Joe's. I'll have to take a look. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+brodiebunch Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 We had four caches that were ammo cans, three of them turn up missing but the contents were left in Safeway shopping bags at the cache location. Thats probably the cheapest way to get ammo cans. Quote Link to comment
+JaySTE Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Does anyone know if Jerry's Surplus in Everett carries Ammo Cans? If so, how much are they? JaySTE Quote Link to comment
+Right Wing Wacko Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Does anyone know if Jerry's Surplus in Everett carries Ammo Cans? If so, how much are they? JaySTE I have purchased cans there in the past. Prices vary, but I seem to recall they are in the $5 to $7 range. Quote Link to comment
+Recdiver Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Does anyone know if Jerry's Surplus in Everett carries Ammo Cans? If so, how much are they? JaySTE I have purchased cans there in the past. Prices vary, but I seem to recall they are in the $5 to $7 range. That sounds about right. Last time I was in there they didn't have many and those were pretty beat up. Ed's Surplus in Lynnwood had a better selection and better price, but that was earlier this year. Quote Link to comment
+hydnsek Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Does anyone know if Jerry's Surplus in Everett carries Ammo Cans? If so, how much are they? JaySTE I have purchased cans there in the past. Prices vary, but I seem to recall they are in the $5 to $7 range. That sounds about right. Last time I was in there they didn't have many and those were pretty beat up. Ed's Surplus in Lynnwood had a better selection and better price, but that was earlier this year. I've bought some at Sir Plus in Woodinville; I think they were $3-5 bucks for the 30s. Quote Link to comment
+Harriet the Spy Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 (edited) I found some 50 cals at Northern Sales in Burlington. Overpriced at 9 bucks but the strip mall is basically one stop shopping for cachers. Next to Northern Sales there is a large dollar store, and next to them is a craft store. Edited October 14, 2006 by Harriet the Spy Quote Link to comment
+Allanon Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Does anyone know if Jerry's Surplus in Everett carries Ammo Cans? If so, how much are they? JaySTE I have purchased cans there in the past. Prices vary, but I seem to recall they are in the $5 to $7 range. That sounds about right. Last time I was in there they didn't have many and those were pretty beat up. Ed's Surplus in Lynnwood had a better selection and better price, but that was earlier this year. I've bought some at Sir Plus in Woodinville; I think they were $3-5 bucks for the 30s. I stopped in there Thursday looking for Decon Containers, and when they didn't have any of those I asked about Ammo Cans. She only had 3 and they were not the best condition. Someone came in while I was talking to her and also asked and she brought them out. Not sure if they got them or not. She says it's getting harder and harder to get them. Quote Link to comment
+Lizzy Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 If we do another group buy - I'll take 20 Not to jump on your bandwagon but if they ended up being priced like before we would take 20 too, and R-L-Painter had said he would too. I am pretty sure The Hulk would too. Anyone want to head up something like this? If anyone decides to do something like this, I'll buy in for at least 15 for a series I'm working on.... Quote Link to comment
+Lizzy Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 (edited) Well, shoot....just checked the link & saw that the auction was last month. I'm going to check on future auctions, darn! Just checked - there's 5 lots coming up, auction ends 19th & 20th of this month. Edited October 14, 2006 by Lizzy Quote Link to comment
Syn Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 (edited) Those of us in SW Washington have to go over to Oregon. The place with the best price I know of is: SGT Gators Post Exchange Army Surplus 19855 Southeast Sunnyside Road, Boring, OR, 97009 (503) 658-4903 this is where I go to get my ammo cans....they are dirt cheap.......I bought 50 of the standard size for a buck apiece there about 2 years back. Even got the big round ones for 4 bucks each...this place rocks....you can even buy the shells of helicopters there. but just saw that pdxmarathonman said it went out of business....dont know of any other surplus stores around here now....the few small ones went out of business also...1 of them on 82nd is now a convenience store...I stopped and got a coke there the other day. Edited October 14, 2006 by Syn Quote Link to comment
+uxorious Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 You can also try your local gun store. I've bought them at Bear Arms in Covington. If someone does set up a group buy, I could use 10 or more. If someone does this and needs some help let me know what I could do to help. Quote Link to comment
+hikergps Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 (edited) If you are in Moses Lake there is a surplus store there. I got a mortar can (same footprint as the 50 cal but 31" tall!) in excellent shape for $4.00, half what they want for the 50's. I bought the only one of those that they has. They had a stack of 30 cal cans for $6, and 50 cal cans for $8. It is at 1102 W Broadway. It's a U-Haul/Army Surplus Store/Propane place all wrapped into one. Their number is 509-764-9001. If you've never seen a mortar can, here's a couple of pics. The first pic is next to one of my prepped 50 cal cans so you can get a size comparison: Edited November 5, 2006 by hikergps Quote Link to comment
+GrnXnham Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 I was just at The Dufflebag in Lakewood today. It's at 82nd and South Tacoma Way. The 30mm cans are $6 The 50mm cans are $9 OUCH! Seems high but I don't know where else to get them in the South Tacoma area. Quote Link to comment
+Lizzy Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 I just bought a couple batches on ebay (2 batches of 4 each 50 cal) for about $14 + shipping. Probably paid too much even with that, but it was better than driving all over trying to find some... The seller keeps putting more groups up for sale, so he must have a garage full. Quote Link to comment
+Harriet the Spy Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Does anybody know where I can buy some 30 cal ammo cans? I have been to all my local haunts, Jerry's Surplus, Ed's surplus, Northern Sales. I have called the stores a couple of times since visiting and I get the same response. "We have 50's but no 30's" Help! Quote Link to comment
+Allanon Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 There are various online sellers that have them, here's one I found: http://www.galleria-e.com/cgi-bin/Colemans.../product/220501 You might also check the Gun Show calendar here: http://www.washingtonarmscollectors.org/ to see if there is a show soon near you. They usually have some empties, but they might be a bit pricey. Quote Link to comment
+Lizzy Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Hey Harriet, Try GI Joes, Lake Stevens. If I remember right, I saw some there. Not as cheap as I've seen them online, but not too bad. I can't remember exactly what size they were, but they would work for a cache. Quote Link to comment
+stevenandwhitney Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I just bought two ammo cans from The Foxhole Military Surplus in Lakewood today, it's on Union (I can get the address). They had a ton of them, and I'm new at this but I'm pretty sure they were 30 cal, they are about 10"x4"x8". I think paid $4.99 for the 30 cal cans. They also have a lot of others sizes of ammo cans for other caching needs, as well as a lot of decon containers. Quote Link to comment
+mudsneaker Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I was just there yesterday as well. (Foxhole) The mortar tubes are on sale, just ask them about it. I picked up one for $5 awhile back. Same as the 30cal boxes. Quote Link to comment
+barnkat Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I would also be interested in the group ammo can purchase. I have a pickup and could deliver them somewhere in Tacoma area. The shipping on out of area purchases does hinder the process. Lock and locks are nice but I love ammo cans! Quote Link to comment
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