Elric
Well-Known Member
I am re-creating my list of TPs, molds, and sizers [after my system crashed in Aug of '23]. Finished my TPs, and that took so little time, I went and listed my molds.
Almost all of my molds are stored in two MTM AC30C-11 - Ammo Can 30 Caliber - Short plastic ammo cans, the half-height ones. Imagine trying to heft a full size ammo can, even for the 7.62mm, if it was full of molds... The bottom of each MTM can is lined with VPI. I had one mold with noticeable surface rust. Why, I dunno. There are about 20 plus molds in each can, and almost all molds are rust-free.
In theory, using a sealed ammo can with a gasket, lining it with VPI paper, and having all molds dry after use, should eliminate rust. Maybe I had this one lying out and then stuck it in the can... Dunno. But it is far better to wipe the surface rust off with WD-40, CLP, or RustePrufe and then return to storage.
I prefer the MTM ammo cans over the metal military surplus. The MTM cans are hefty, well sealed, the end latches are easier to use than the military versions, the lid doesn't come off as easy as the military versions and the rounded edges certainly are nice. These two have been in my basement for probably ten years. Love 'em.
Almost all of my molds are stored in two MTM AC30C-11 - Ammo Can 30 Caliber - Short plastic ammo cans, the half-height ones. Imagine trying to heft a full size ammo can, even for the 7.62mm, if it was full of molds... The bottom of each MTM can is lined with VPI. I had one mold with noticeable surface rust. Why, I dunno. There are about 20 plus molds in each can, and almost all molds are rust-free.
In theory, using a sealed ammo can with a gasket, lining it with VPI paper, and having all molds dry after use, should eliminate rust. Maybe I had this one lying out and then stuck it in the can... Dunno. But it is far better to wipe the surface rust off with WD-40, CLP, or RustePrufe and then return to storage.
I prefer the MTM ammo cans over the metal military surplus. The MTM cans are hefty, well sealed, the end latches are easier to use than the military versions, the lid doesn't come off as easy as the military versions and the rounded edges certainly are nice. These two have been in my basement for probably ten years. Love 'em.
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