rwims Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 I am thinking about getting one of those food saver vacuum systems to seal my ammo for long term storage. Is anyone else doing this and if so any comments? I'm wondering how the powder would react after being in a vacuum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cold shot Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 Hi Rwims,Yes I do the vacuum thing with a food saver vac system..I like the food saver unit that I have cause I can control vac crush on packages. I also put in some dessicant bags, usually 1 or 2 of the 1" square ones. The ammo can last for a long time this way..I usually package them up in a 50rd single layer. It makes them easier to stack..Vac sealing them keeps the moisture and air out that can effect the powder,primers and even corrosion of your bullets and brass. I just looked at a package of 8x57 I sealed 2 years ago and they look like I just sealed them. I haven't shot any of them yet due to injury. But I don't see any reason why they wouldn't shoot just as good as just being loaded.....Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwims Posted November 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Hi Strait Shooter, thanks for the response. I'm thinking this might be the prudent thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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