stlthy1 Posted September 28, 2002 Share Posted September 28, 2002 IMO Rubbermaid is a helluva lot cheaper than Tupperware. Quote Link to comment
umc Posted September 28, 2002 Share Posted September 28, 2002 I'm going with Ammo Can for my first placement and that was free to me but I plan on buying a couple more and you can't beat them for $5 USD each, for a .50cal ______________________________________________________________________________________ The 'idiot' who should be banned because he likes to spend all day annoying people while drinking beer. Quote Link to comment
+brdad Posted September 28, 2002 Share Posted September 28, 2002 Ya, I like steel too. Ammo boxes rule! I did 4 today that used the cheap plastic shoebox style storage containers ... might as well have used a cardboard box! As far as Rubbermaid vs Tupperware, other than price I see little difference. Women are like guns, keep one around long enough and you're going to want to shoot it. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted September 28, 2002 Share Posted September 28, 2002 Tupperware costs a lot more than Rubbermaid, but from what I've seen it seals a much better. If you're gonna shell out the money for either, you're better off with an ammo box. Costs the same and keeps the contents dry. "Life is a daring adventure, or it is nothing" - Helen Keller Quote Link to comment
+Desert_Warrior Posted September 29, 2002 Share Posted September 29, 2002 quote:Originally posted by umc:I'm going with Ammo Can for my first placement. I plan on buying a couple more and you can't beat them for $5 USD each, for a .50cal AMMO CANS. They come in various sizes, and are solid and waterproof, both important to survive in harsh environments. I go to gun shows. Lots of gun shows. I have bought .50 cal ammo cans in bulk (6 plus), for $3.50 each. I can't imagine any good-sized rubber-ware container being cheaper than that! Of course, some P.C. individual on here will now try to outlaw buying ammo cans at a gun show. I can see reasons for not using ammo cans. But if at all possible, that is what is best, IMHO. Y-all have a great day. Mike. KD9KC. El Paso, Texas. Citizens of this land may own guns. Not to threaten their neighbors, but to ensure themselves of liberty and freedom. They are not assault weapons anymore... they are HOMELAND DEFENSE WEAPONS! Quote Link to comment
+leatherman Posted September 29, 2002 Share Posted September 29, 2002 quote:Originally posted by KD9KC:that is what is best, IMHO. HOMELAND DEFENSE WEAPONS! Preparation, the first law to survival. Mokita! Quote Link to comment
+slinger91 Posted September 29, 2002 Share Posted September 29, 2002 Make mine An AMMO CAN! Quote Link to comment
+Freelens&Mosie Posted September 29, 2002 Share Posted September 29, 2002 What would be a downside to Ammo cans. I'm new and haven't set a cache yet. Just curious. I imagine real men buy them loaded. Try not to criticize anyone until you've walked a mile in their shoes. Because by then you are a mile away...and you have their shoes. Quote Link to comment
+Desert_Warrior Posted September 29, 2002 Share Posted September 29, 2002 quote:Originally posted by Freelens & Mosie:What would be a downside to Ammo cans. I'm new and haven't set a cache yet. Just curious. I imagine real men buy them loaded. #1. If it is a micro-cache, or a mini-cache, and the ammo can is too big to hide in the desired place. (I would use a hammer and chisel to make the hole bigger). #2. If the cache were placed in an area that if it were accidentally discovered it might cause a bomb scare. I seem to remember that a cache in Kosovo was in a large pickle jar to avoid this possibility. Any other scenario, I would rather see an ammo can. I can show you two caches in El Paso that were archived because the plastic container (rubbermaid I think) couldn't hold up to the desert environment. (In My Humble Opinion.) Mike. KD9KC. El Paso, Texas. Citizens of this land may own guns. Not to threaten their neighbors, but to ensure themselves of liberty and freedom. They are not assault weapons anymore... they are HOMELAND DEFENSE WEAPONS! Quote Link to comment
+Sissy-n-CR Posted September 29, 2002 Share Posted September 29, 2002 There is a defunct army surplus store near here, but he hasn't hauled off the several pallets of 7.62 boxes. I was thinking of approaching him and making an offer. Then turn around and sell to local cachers--at cost. Problem is, he has yet to return my phone calls. I know some caches around here that need to be upgraded to steel... CR Quote Link to comment
+welch Posted September 29, 2002 Share Posted September 29, 2002 if he doesnt respond then just start watching ebay. they have CHEAP ones from time to time. one auction i noted a few months ago was selling the cans for like $1 each, the kicker was A. you had to buy a whole pallet which was like 1000 cans, and B. you had to pick them up at some military base (Ft. Benning(?) Georgia!! within 3 days of the close). but you can find smaller quanties too. also theres cheaperthandirt.com , et al. quote:Originally posted by Sissy-n-CR:There is a defunct army surplus store near here, but he hasn't hauled off the several pallets of 7.62 boxes. I was thinking of approaching him and making an offer. Then turn around and sell to local cachers--at cost. Problem is, he has yet to return my phone calls. I know some caches around here that need to be upgraded to steel... CR Quote Link to comment
+Gimpy Posted September 29, 2002 Share Posted September 29, 2002 I've purchased 40 from these folks, & the price & delivery are very good. Haven't had a bad can in the bunch. web page "Gimpy" Quote Link to comment
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