+FIREDOGPOTTER Posted March 21, 2002 Share Posted March 21, 2002 I was at a local military surplus store yesterday mar20,02. While talking to the owner of the store, who i trust was telling the truth, as ive known him for a while. He told me that the military is no longer going to sell used amo boxes, that they are going to start crushing and recycling them. he told me that what he had on hand was all he could get. I hope that he has been misinformed and this is not going to happen. has anyone else herd this or somthing like it Japonis Quote Link to comment
+Allen_L Posted March 21, 2002 Share Posted March 21, 2002 I got a similar but different story from the local military surplus store here. The owner told me the military was going to start getting ammo vacuum packed in high quality plastic. Which even if high quality, long lasting and highly water resistent would be cheaper than metal ammo boxes. Quote Link to comment
+geospotter Posted March 21, 2002 Share Posted March 21, 2002 I can see the log now. "Took ammo case, left Tupperware." geospotter Quote Link to comment
Yunaderis Posted March 21, 2002 Share Posted March 21, 2002 its all good...tupperware doesnt rust.... Quote Link to comment
+Allen_L Posted March 21, 2002 Share Posted March 21, 2002 It may not rust, but based on the ones I have found, tupperware begins to warp and leak after about 9 months in the open. Where a ammo box (even if rusty) is still water tight. Quote Link to comment
+sbell111 Posted March 21, 2002 Share Posted March 21, 2002 About a year ago, I ran across a bulk auction site that had pallets of ammo boxes for practically nothing. I didn't have a truck or a need for 1000 ammo boxes, so I moved on. Perhaps I should have purchased as an investment. It may be time for all of us to stock up. Quote Link to comment
Gare27 Posted March 21, 2002 Share Posted March 21, 2002 Although Tupperwear is not as good it is better in one respect. The finder can see inside of the Tupperwear container and this will not appear threatning. Ammo boxes have been destroyed by non-Geocacher finders, especially if they are found in locations that might be "bomb" suspect, such as Military bases and/or public access spots. Quote Link to comment
+VentureForth Posted March 21, 2002 Share Posted March 21, 2002 quote:Originally Quoted By Gare27:Although Tupperwear is not as good it is better in one respect. The finder can see inside of the Tupperwear container and this will not appear threatning. Ammo boxes have been destroyed by non-Geocacher finders, especially if they are found in locations that might be "bomb" suspect, such as Military bases and/or public access spots. So far, I've only heard of two geocaches blown up by the bomb squad. One WAS transluscent tupperware, the other was an ammobox. Can someone point out in clear evidence that ammocans are getting blown up more than tupperware? Why does this ALWAYS have to come up?!?!? quote:Originally Quoted By: geospotterI can see the log now. "Took ammo case, left Tupperware." Think that's funny? read my 2/16 log entry on this cache: GC25D3 Go! And don't be afraid to get a little wet! Quote Link to comment
Eric O'Connor Posted March 21, 2002 Share Posted March 21, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Gare27:Although Tupperwear is not as good it is better in one respect. The finder can see inside of the Tupperwear container and this will not appear threatning. Tupperware has been blown up by the bomb squad just as enthusiastically as ammo boxes. I agree with you in sprit though, were I to stumple across a container designed to hold food or toys I would be less nervous than if that had been designed to hold things that go *Boom*. Quote Link to comment
+KD7MXI Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 prices shall rise soon!!! http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest_cache.asp?u=KD7MXI Quote Link to comment
+ApK Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 quote:Originally posted by VentureForth: Why does this __ALWAYS__ have to come up?!?!? For the same reason that people think that a synthetic stock makes a 'sporting rifle' into an 'assault weapon' and that a 1" folding pocket knife in a cache will enable a convict to escape from chain gangs an turn decent teenagers into killers. Quote Link to comment
Geo Quest Posted March 22, 2002 Share Posted March 22, 2002 No more ammo cans!? DOH! My next cache was going to be placed in an ammo can but I think I'll hold onto it instead. They make great containers for just about anything, not just geocaches. I'll use sumpin' else instead. And APK: I echo your sentiments. Quote Link to comment
+KernBob Posted March 23, 2002 Share Posted March 23, 2002 And from the 'shameless commerce division', I have some on auction. Hey if they're gone, ther're gone! we'll find something else just as cool to use. http://cgi6.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewListedItems&userid=kernbob&include=0&since=-1&sort=2&rows=25 See ya in the trenches Kernbob http://home.hvc.rr.com/musashi/garyu2.jpg Quote Link to comment
+Gimpy Posted March 23, 2002 Share Posted March 23, 2002 Go to http://www.cheaperthandirt.com . Under military surplus. Right now they have 6000 of the .50 cal. on hand (minus the dozen I just ordered) & a pretty good supply of the .30 cal. $3.99 /pc for either. I've gotten 26 from them so far, & not a bad one in the bunch. Shipping reasonable & timely. Quote Link to comment
+KD7MXI Posted March 23, 2002 Share Posted March 23, 2002 ok kernbob http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest_cache.asp?u=KD7MXI Quote Link to comment
+mrcpu Posted March 23, 2002 Share Posted March 23, 2002 Just wanted to point out that you are not the only country in the world (USA)!!! We have an Army in Canada eh! We've got lots of Ammo boxes. At $10 Canadian that's about $0.50 USD!!!! P.S. If you come to Toronto, don't forget to stop by the hockey hall of fame!!! Rob Mobile Cache Command Quote Link to comment
MajBach Posted March 23, 2002 Share Posted March 23, 2002 quote:Originally posted by mrcpu: Just wanted to point out that you are not the only country in the world (USA)!!! We have an Army in Canada eh! We've got lots of Ammo boxes. At $10 Canadian that's about $0.50 USD!!!! This is true. These ammo boxes have a capacity of something like 20,000 BBs too. Ever been to K-W surplus, MrCpu? Check it out next itme you're heading west. MajBach You can't have everything. where would you put it? Quote Link to comment
+Bluespreacher Posted March 23, 2002 Share Posted March 23, 2002 quote:Originally posted by mrcpu: Just wanted to point out that you are not the only country in the world (USA)!!! We have an Army in Canada eh! We've got lots of Ammo boxes. At $10 Canadian that's about $0.50 USD!!!! P.S. If you come to Toronto, don't forget to stop by the hockey hall of fame!!! Rob Mobile Cache Command I bet it'd be a lot of fun bringing a load of ammo boxes across the border! Bluespreacher Quote Link to comment
+FIREDOGPOTTER Posted March 23, 2002 Author Share Posted March 23, 2002 all godd info thanks to all and it looks like we will soon be ordering from canada. Quote Link to comment
magellan315 Posted March 23, 2002 Share Posted March 23, 2002 I can see the logic of replacing ammo cans with vcum packed/sealed ammo. However if you visit your local Walmart you'll find a plastic version of an ammo can used for fishing if it comes down to it. Quote Link to comment
+Ltljon Posted March 23, 2002 Share Posted March 23, 2002 quote:Originally posted by magellan315: However if you visit your local Walmart you'll find a plastic version of an ammo can used for fishing if it comes down to it. Maybe a little pricey but a great box with o-ring seal. I'm using one now in a cache. A little roomier than 50 cal also. After getting it home I hated to part with it! When you come to a fork in the road, take it. Quote Link to comment
+KD7MXI Posted March 23, 2002 Share Posted March 23, 2002 quote: I bet it'd be a lot of fun bringing a load of ammo boxes across the border! esspecially since 9-11 http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest_cache.asp?u=KD7MXI Quote Link to comment
+mrcpu Posted March 24, 2002 Share Posted March 24, 2002 I was at Walmart yesterday and I noticed two things: 1. Rubbermaid "RoughTote" about 8"x12"x8" for $3.00 CAN 2. These new Locking sandwich and such storage containers. The Pasta one was 4" sqare by 12" tall with an o-ring and locks on 3 sides and the hinge on the other for $9.00 CAN The first would be a great cache, just use ziplock bags. The second would seal really well but it's on the small end of a regular cache. It's also transparent which can be good. Rob Mobile Cache Command Quote Link to comment
Jake.Hazelip Posted March 24, 2002 Share Posted March 24, 2002 One gallon mayonaisse containers from your favorite restaurants or Sam's club. Pelican cases and Otter Boxes on eBay. Kalamata olive containers. Underseat storage boxes for canoes. Waterproof lexan boxes from camping supply stores. You've got plenty of options. Quote Link to comment
+Hawk-eye Posted March 24, 2002 Share Posted March 24, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Jake.Hazelip: One gallon mayonaisse containers from your favorite restaurants or Sam's club. Pelican cases and Otter Boxes on eBay. Kalamata olive containers. Underseat storage boxes for canoes. Waterproof lexan boxes from camping supply stores. You've got plenty of options. Just remember any container that has had food stored in it ... you should definitely soak in a bleach solution ... or the first cacher to find it is going to be a critter looking for food! Quote Link to comment
+VentureForth Posted March 25, 2002 Share Posted March 25, 2002 Our local surplus outlet didn't know anything about ammo cans being stopped. Prices remain steady at $4 and $6 for .30 cal and .50 cal respectively. They weren't suprised at the thought of new packaging for ammo, though. But they did think that it was stupid if the military scraps the metal instead of wholesaling out the surplus. Go! And don't be afraid to get a little wet! Quote Link to comment
+Macro Posted March 25, 2002 Share Posted March 25, 2002 My local supply places didnt know anything about the surplus drying up, they just mentioned that with the activation of local bases, getting surplus was difficult. They weren't sure when (or if) they would be getting more can in. Just the same, I will probably stock up. I use them for other stuff around the house as well, so I dont want to put all of them out in the woods. Quote Link to comment
+KernBob Posted March 25, 2002 Share Posted March 25, 2002 I live and work near Stewart ANG. One of the guys in the Marine Corps that would most likely be informed said he didn't think there was going to be a shift to plastic and consequently the end of the ammo cans. KernBob http://home.hvc.rr.com/musashi/garyu2.jpg Quote Link to comment
+Gophfer Posted April 7, 2002 Share Posted April 7, 2002 I order my ammocan from the Civilian Marksmanship Program (it's a quasi-government program). They cost a little over $99 but then they are filled with 400 rounds of 30.06 cal military surplus rifle ammo for my M-1. It's great target practice ammo. Quote Link to comment
BassoonPilot Posted April 7, 2002 Share Posted April 7, 2002 quote:Originally posted by macro: My local supply places didnt know anything about the surplus drying up, they just mentioned that with the activation of local bases, getting surplus was difficult. They weren't sure when (or if) they would be getting more can in. Just the same, I will probably stock up. I use them for other stuff around the house as well, so I dont want to put all of them out in the woods. I have a pretty good idea of how you wrap up your girlfriend's presents . . . Quote Link to comment
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