by Oldbloke » 15 Sep 2017, 7:52 pm
I lightweight lockable wooden box is the best.This is because it cannot possibly generate any static electricity. Also if there is a fire, sure the box will burn and the ammunition will ignite but the box will split open venting the gasses generated. The blast is therefore avoided. Gunpowder containers you'll notice are always built a fairly light materials for this reason. A lightweight metal toolbox is also good as if there's a fire it will split and vent the gas as well. Containing gasses can cause an explosion. if it is sitting on the floor concrete for example or touching the metal part of the shed in the unlikely event of static electricity it will eventually find it's way to earth. A heavy-duty safe is not a wise idea, sure it is Fireproof but if there is an ignition internally gasses will be contained, possibly causing an explosion this is much worse than if the box is able to split or vent and allow the gases to vent.
An office filing cabinet would be good or old school locker.
I use a cheap cash box to take ammo hunting. Providing it can be locked it's OK.
As as example. If ammo is dropped in a fit ( not recommending that you do this) It will ignight but the projectile will only travel a very short distance. That's why it's called "safety ammunition ".
Put it in the chamber and and very high pressures are generated and bullet travels several kilometres.
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