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What ammo boxes ? - Moose69 - 01-12-2020
What is everyone using ? Small rifle is to small, medium rifle is to big. Suggestions appreciated.
What ammo boxes ? - SSK shooter - 01-12-2020
I use the MTM case-gard RSS-50 and Plano 1228-50. The Plano I had to glue a piece of foam to the lid to take up space so rounds didn't fall out of place if the box flipped over. The case gard is a better container. Loaded rounds fit perfect. Empties will fall out of place if the box gets flipped. I may put some foam in the lid but it hasn't been that big of deal to me.
What ammo boxes ? - 1Shot - 01-12-2020
Frankfort 512 from Midway USA works perfectly for me. I also use them for 223 and 7.62x39.
What ammo boxes ? - VASCAR2 - 01-12-2020
1Shot Wrote:Frankfort 512 from Midway USA works perfectly for me. I also use them for 223 and 7.62x39.
Same boxes for me.
What ammo boxes ? - Rosecrans1 - 01-13-2020
I use the 20 round plastic cases for load development before using larger capacity cases. The 20 rounders I use are the Midway #209, the older Herter's .223 Cal and the Cabela's smoke gray 243/308 cases.
What ammo boxes ? - tdbru - 01-13-2020
MTM RSS-50 works perfect for both 7.62x39 and 6.5 Grendel, obviously. local store don't (won't) carry them so i have to order them.
-tdbru
What ammo boxes ? - stanc - 01-13-2020
Moose69 Wrote:What is everyone using ? Small rifle is to small, medium rifle is to big. Suggestions appreciated.Caldwell boxes for 7.62x39 reportedly work perfectly with 6.5 Grendel.
What ammo boxes ? - Klem - 01-13-2020
RS-50 for 223.
Put the Grendel in upside down. The plastic dividers support the round on the shoulder so the tip is suspended. Tight and compact. If you already have them give it a try.
What ammo boxes ? - Daveycrockett - 01-13-2020
MTM RS-50-24 on Amazon works good for me
What ammo boxes ? - lazyengineer - 01-13-2020
Klem Wrote:RS-50 for 223.
Put the Grendel in upside down. The plastic dividers support the round on the shoulder so the tip is suspended. Tight and compact. If you already have them give it a try.
I tried that the other day based on you suggesting this once before - and I'll be darned - that actually works! And like said, you can pretty much get 50 rounds in there that way, in a way smaller box. Kinda tidy!
But officially, the RSS-50 is the correct size for pointy-part-up.
What ammo boxes ? - FLshooter - 01-13-2020
I like the Dillon boxes .Tried the medium,but too loose.Had to go w/clear blue MTM RSS-50.
What ammo boxes ? - garyrapp55 - 01-13-2020
I'm new to Grendel due to a rifle build for my son so have yet to put the RSS50 to work but I got 2 on Amazon for $5 each. I only use MTM because they are the most durable. Be advised, MTM uses an actual hinge instead of a piece of plastic that flexes and eventually breaks. As a bonus, they fit my 6.8mm cases just fine. Looking forward to filling and emptying these repeatedly.
What ammo boxes ? - Mad Charlie - 01-13-2020
stanc Wrote:Caldwell boxes for 7.62x39 reportedly work perfectly with 6.5 Grendel.
Yes, they do!
Midway has them for 5 for $13.99
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/101631592?pid=830621
What ammo boxes ? - Moose69 - 01-13-2020
I am going to try Klem?s suggestion before I buy something else. Thanks for all the input.
What ammo boxes ? - rickOshay - 01-18-2020
Like others have said, I like the MTM RSS-50 over the Frankford 512 because the MTM case has a hinged lid that will lay flat.
MTM on left, Frankford on right
What ammo boxes ? - PA452 - 02-05-2020
Mad Charlie Wrote:Yes, they do!
Midway has them for 5 for $13.99
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/101631592?pid=830621
Anyone know if these boxes will keep empties in place if the box is turned over? Without adding foam or something to the lid?
What ammo boxes ? - PA452 - 02-05-2020
I don't understand why no one seems to make an ammo box like the one show in the pic below. I have two old factory Remington 7.62x39 boxes just like this that I sometimes use for holding Grendel ammo. Whether it's loaded or spent cases, everything is held nice and secure, and quiet. I don't have to worry about empties falling out of place. I don't have to worry about anything rattling.
![[Image: LZHuPlZ.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/LZHuPlZ.jpg)
What ammo boxes ? - A5BLASTER - 02-05-2020
PA452 Wrote:I don't understand why no one seems to make an ammo box like the one show in the pic below. I have two old factory Remington 7.62x39 boxes just like this that I sometimes use for holding Grendel ammo. Whether it's loaded or spent cases, everything is held nice and secure, and quiet. I don't have to worry about empties falling out of place. I don't have to worry about anything rattling.
They do. It's made by Remington to hold their 2 choices of grendel ammo.
I safe all my factory ammo box's and use them to store prepped brass for loading.
Can't remember who iis made by but I got them from midway. But it's a cardboard white box with stryfoam insert. That's what I use to transport ammo to and from the range.
What ammo boxes ? - Lemonaid - 02-05-2020
I use this almost every range trip. MTM # R10010
https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/00008r10010/handled-flip-top-100-round-ammo-box-22-250-8mm-win-mag-green
Having room for 100 lets me have enough rounds to test loads for both AR and Rap in separate halves of the box. Handle is well....handy!