Us 5 Camp Posted June 5, 2002 Share Posted June 5, 2002 Just curious, before geocaching the most common ammo box size I've seen has been the 50mm. Most of the (few) caches I've seen have been using a narrower ammo box that I presume to be 7.62mm. What's your favorite ammo box size for placing caches? (Yes, I realize it depends upon cover, size of the hiding spot, size of the cache contents, etc. But, What's your personal preference?) Quote Link to comment
Couch_Potato Posted June 5, 2002 Share Posted June 5, 2002 Any and all sizes as long as they're ammo cans and not gladware or ziplock disposable containers. Of the ones Ive found there's a fairly even split between the wide (50 cal.) and narrow (30 cal.) sizes. I'm not lost! I just don't know where I am. Quote Link to comment
+clatmandu Posted June 5, 2002 Share Posted June 5, 2002 I like the 30 cal, they are a little easier the hide. I have used both. There is only about a buck difference in price. Quote Link to comment
+cachew nut Posted June 5, 2002 Share Posted June 5, 2002 I used to use tubes I would make out of 4" PVC pipe, an end cap, a connecting sleeve and a test plug. Then I would paint it olive drab. After adding the price of making my own compared to these mortar tubes I could buy, I will now use the mortar tubes. They are cheaper and weigh less so they ship cheaper than ammo cans. Take a look at: http://www.armysurplusoutlet.com/noname12.html Quote Link to comment
+Dekaner Posted June 5, 2002 Share Posted June 5, 2002 I like the 50 cal over the 30's only because I never feel like I have to 'shove' everything into them. - Dekaner of Team KKF2A Quote Link to comment
+VentureForth Posted June 5, 2002 Share Posted June 5, 2002 [echo]The .50's are much more suited to more trading items and is best in somewhat remote areas. The 30's are good in urban parks, etc., easy to hide, but don't hold near as much. --------------- Go! And don't be afraid to get a little wet! Quote Link to comment
+RAD Dad Posted June 5, 2002 Share Posted June 5, 2002 I prefer the 30 cal size (7.62x54 NATO...also known as .308) But I also have some larger sizes, including some large plastic ammo cans that originally contianed 25mm shells...still water proof and all, and open on both ends. ummmm....not sure what to say here....so ummm, well errrr, uhhhh, well I guess that's it. Quote Link to comment
+Markwell Posted June 5, 2002 Share Posted June 5, 2002 I really like the 50's, but they're getting harder and harder to come by. My local store hasn't had any in weeks. I need to get two, fairly quickly... Markwell Chicago Geocachers Quote Link to comment
+parkrrrr Posted June 5, 2002 Share Posted June 5, 2002 Yet another reason to come to Fort Wayne, Markwell. The surplus store here had a whole shelf of .50cal ammo cans as of last weekend. Quote Link to comment
+VentureForth Posted June 5, 2002 Share Posted June 5, 2002 They hadn't heard of any supposed scraping of surplus inventory. We have tons. I would love to ship you some, but would it be worth it? $5.95 + Tax + Shipping.... Major Surplus has them 3 for $19.95 + S/H ($6.95). $9 a piece. A little pricey, but worth it if you need it. If you win, some on eBay can be had as low as $8 w/shipping. --------------- Go! And don't be afraid to get a little wet! Quote Link to comment
Buddy11 Posted June 5, 2002 Share Posted June 5, 2002 Ilike the 50 cal boxes the most because you can fit the most items in it but thats just my opinion! GO SENS GO!!! Quote Link to comment
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