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These M2A1 cans are made by the same US manufacturer that produces ammo cans for US contracts and are very rugged. If you're the kind of person that likes to wear a belt and suspenders "just in case" then it's never a bad idea to throw a desiccant (silica) pack into your ammo can with the ammo to soak up any humidity that is in the air to get extra shelf-life out of your ammo stockpile.
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Some describe a horrible paint smell in the new cans. Yes, there was a very minimal odor one would expect from newly painted cans, but it was completely inoffensive. Left the cans open to air out in a 68-degree room overnight and by morning, no odor at all.
Were there some paint drips? Yes. Objectionable? No. Was the MADE IN USA Blackhawk sticker nearly impossible to remove? Yes. I didn't even try after the first one.
Now my experience may well be different from many others, but I found no offensive paint odor. The minor drips and labeling? So what? I'm not displaying these in a museum. They go in my safe, each with a packet of home-made desiccant (lots of examples on YouTube). Even if left out, I don't find their appearance in any way offensive.
Quality: These are the real deal. I have about four "authentic" .50 cal surplus ammo boxes. I found the seal and rubber gasket on BulkAmmo's superior to the Army surplus stuff. I mean, heck, they're brand new! Same weight and quality as the Army stuff. The seals on these are TIGHT! You have to really clamp these guys down. Have what I would call a very light talc on them. Some guys recommend a thin coat of oil on the seals. Don't think they need any, but YMMV. Have filled seven of the nine with ammo and intend to use the other two to organize my out of control menagerie of gun cleaning stuff (cleaners, rods, oils, patches, brushes, jags, etc.)
Would buy more of these again in a heartbeat. FYI, a local HUGE gun store by me sells the same cans for 19.95. This price is a steal and ultra-fast shipping by BulkAmmo as usual. (Posted on 11/26/2015)
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Yes they smell from the paint; nothing overwhelming. This paint is flat/non-reflective; different than older cans which had a hard, glossy finish. Overall, a great item and I'll be ordering another 12 soon. (Posted on 9/26/2015)
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As for the cans, they are much smaller than I thought they would have been. I have some of the plastic ones and these are much smaller than those. They are very high quality, much better quality than the plastic ones. They are also very tightly sealed and durable. You could bury them under water and never have a leak for decades. A larger size, similar to the plastic ones, would be ideal. They are a good deal and I recommend highly. (Posted on 9/21/2015)
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No dents or scratch. Like Steve. I also had a strong odor. Set them outside with the lids open for about 4 hours. Smell gone, ammo went in. Slicker than snot. (Posted on 8/24/2015)
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I've purchased some military surplus M2A1 cans in the past and you never know what's been trapped inside those things as they make their way to the civilian market. Believe me, "new paint smell" is much better than "what the hell died in here?" smell.
The paint smell might be a problem if you're planning on storing food, but then you really want to be sealing food in something airtight before you store it anyway. Personally, I use vacuum sealed storage bags for food with desiccant and an oxygen absorber like Oxy-Sorb, then put those in the M2SA1 cans. It makes for a particularly pest-proof and convenient means of small food storage.
The truth is, for long term storage, I vacuum seal ammunition with desiccant before placing it in ammo cans like these. Moisture is the biggest killer of ammunition and these M2A1 cans have very good seals and are airtight. That means they'll seal humidity IN just as well as out. If your goal is long shelf life, consider using desiccant. Vacuum packing absolutely is not necessary, but it's cheap and easy and you're assured that you've removed most of the possibly moisture-laden air. This will eliminate any condensation caused by wide temperature swings from affecting the ammunition.
A tip about desiccant: those little desiccant bags you get in your electronics have been absorbing moisture since they left the factory. You'll want to "recharge" them in an oven before you use them. The manufactures of metal desiccant cans specify 350F for 3 hours. The larger desiccant bags, which are usually made of cotton, can also withstand that kind of heat. Most of the smaller desiccant bags are made of Tyvek. Be careful with these. Tyvek melts rapidly at 275F. These need to be recharged at 225F for a longer period. One manufacturer suggests up to 12 hours.
New, sealed 10 gram desiccant packs are between 25 and 50 cents each at Amazon. Cheap considering the price of ammo these days (even from Bulk Ammo).
I'm writing this review because I'm back on the web site ordering another batch of these cans. While the price has climbed a bit, they're still a bargain. Highly recommended. (Posted on 6/8/2015)
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My only complaint is that these things stunk from high heaven. I don't know if they were shipped in from another country and had to be fumigated for bugs or what but the chemical odor in these things make them un-usable, I opened them up and aired them out for a week then washed them and the odor is still there (not quite as bad but still strong). I'll put them back outside for two or three weeks and see if it gets any better. (Posted on 5/13/2015)
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I bought some new cans from somewhere else and they were made of thin metal would not attempt to stand on those. These you can stand on with no worries, not though I would stand on mine. Ordered these twice not and when my Christmas credit cards a re-paid will order some more (Posted on 12/12/2014)
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The only thing I did not care for was the stuck on labels on every can. I found that a hair dryer a little wd-40 and a few minutes took care of that.
I am very happy with bulkammo.com both their service and their prices. (Posted on 11/7/2014)
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A few details that aren't mentioned in the description which I think potential consumers would find helpful:
It is the Blackhawk Sportster Ammo Can (M2A1), measuring in at approximately 11"L x 5.75"W x 7"H.
When it says "new", it really means "you-will-need-to-pry-it-open-new". You will hear an audible escape of air upon opening, and be wafted by the aroma of fresh paint. You may notice a bit of a rough edge from paint that stuck the lid and ammo can together, but this does not affect the quality or effectiveness of the ammo can one bit. Simply scrape it away with your fingernail.
It's got a good, tight, waterproof seal lining the inside lip of the lid, just as any other ammo can made for the military.
Great bargain as is, even better if you can catch it on sale (like I did). Snatch some up when you can and safely store your excess bulk for longer periods of time. (Posted on 10/10/2014)
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While I don't use it for 50 cal ammo, it works fine for my 1200 rounds of .357 sig ammo. It is the real McCoy. (Posted on 9/15/2014)
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I should point out that, while Bulk Ammo's price on these is still reasonable, their price has risen several dollars over the past couple of years. If there's a message here, it's probably that you should buy them now if you need them. The price is not going to get any lower. (Posted on 8/3/2014)
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Thanks Bulkammo.com! (Posted on 7/20/2014)
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Now here is my only complaint, and it's with FedEx. They do not scan the package when it arrives at certain destinations and it looks as though it is stuck at the warehouse...I don't want my ammo picked up by someone else and I keep tabs on the tracking, but Fedex just doesn't keep up with it. Nothing to do with the great company Of BulkAmmo.com, just FedUp. (Posted on 8/22/2013)
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As for the ammo cans, they are fantastic! Just as advertised - true M2A1 US ammo cans repainted with high quality paint. When you read that you can actually hear the freshness of the can, that's not an exaggeration.
The only thing I can fault the cans for is the stupid sticker on the side of them. As with any sticker you want to remove, they are a real pain. If you take your time and peel them back slowly, though, you'll get it off with zero residue left behind.
I will continue doing business with BulkAmmo.com and may be placing another order for ammo cans very soon.
Thanks!! (Posted on 5/14/2013)
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No issues no flexing they open up and close perfect.
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I wish Bulk Ammo had the next larger size ammo cans!
I will purchase the M2A1 cans again!
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