DaveH Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Hi, I'm trying to find a good metal cabinet for storing bulk shotgun cartridges. I'm shooting clays a lot more regularly than I used to (and I also want to bulk buy for our game shoot) but want to keep the carts securely. Looking for a metal cabinet that locks and will hold 5-10k cartridges (would consider multiple smaller capacity if the price is right). Any suggestions gratefully received. Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Fox Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 All I have for shell storage is a couple of old surplus MOD ammunition green boxes, fixed a padlock clasp and jobs a good 'un (I fixed mine to the floor in the attic) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Thats a big box! Second had Van vault off ebay? But I am sure your supposed to use wood? and as there is no legal requirement to lock up section 2 ammo then why bother with a big heavy box? where will you be keeping them? Spare bedroom? Loft? garage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted April 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 But I am sure your supposed to use wood? Not heard that. Do you know why? where will you be keeping them? Spare bedroom? Loft? garage? That's part of the problem... We're hoping to move soon and I want all bases covered. Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Wait till you have moved, moving with 10k carts wont be easy or pleasant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted April 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Wait till you have moved, moving with 10k carts wont be easy or pleasant I won't have 10k when we move but I'm almost definitely going to be stuck with 2-3k.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canis Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Hi, I'm trying to find a good metal cabinet for storing bulk shotgun cartridges. I'm shooting clays a lot more regularly than I used to (and I also want to bulk buy for our game shoot) but want to keep the carts securely. Looking for a metal cabinet that locks and will hold 5-10k cartridges (would consider multiple smaller capacity if the price is right). Any suggestions gratefully received. Cheers Dave Ask in Builders merchants about site boxes - these are large metal boxes either incorporating locks or protected padlocks for tradesmen to store their tools in on site. You can get them freestanding or on wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 I won't have 10k when we move but I'm almost definitely going to be stuck with 2-3k.... That's what the space under the bed is for. I'll have something like that number under there now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sco77w Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 I use a van vault 2 (about £150 new), I only ever buy cart 1000 at a time but i'm sure it would hold 6000 maybee more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted April 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 I use a van vault 2 (about £150 new), I only ever buy cart 1000 at a time but i'm sure it would hold 6000 maybee more. Cool, will have a measure up (I've also found a few second hand coat lockers that might fit the bill....). Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 House fire + shotgun cartridges + metal box = bomb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney86 Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 RE boxes made of wood: Not heard that. Do you know why? It is required for storing back powder (on explosives license). Wood that doesn't give off too much shrapnel is probably best (ply/MDF). It also doesn't suffer from condensation. This sort of box is not meant to be locked down, so that it can be moved easily if there is a fire. Bear in mind when selecting space that 10k carts are VERY heavy. Assuming 28g loads, that's 280 kilos + primers/wadding/casings/boxes. Most loft rafters were designed to hold boxes of Christmas decorations rather than a 45st. lump on a couple of beams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmicblue Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 I bought a Brattonsound SC2S Bulk Storage Safe with 2 Shelves (916 x 407 x 320) 33Kg. Shop around and you can pick one up for less that £150. A bit OTT I know, especially as there is little in the way of regs to do with storing carts. I figured if there ever was an issue then I'd be covered by 'reasonable effort'. I have it bolted (Excalibur screw bolts) to the wall in the corcer of the garage with it's hinge side nearest the wall. I usually buy carts in 1000 buys - each of the three compartments holds about 900. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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