I just purchased 2 boxes of Cartidges for my .270 that I know I will not be using this year. What is the best way to store loaded cartridges (Federal Premiums) to preserve the desired quality and effectiveness?
I have a Vacuum Sealer for food and am considering "Vacuum Sealing" the boxes of Shells if no one tells me that is a bad idea.
Thanks,
Guy Arnold

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I've never had a problem storing cartridges for a year or more. I just keep them in my closet with all the other stuff my wife wishes I would put somewhere else. Seriously, I don't do anything special. I keep them in the closet. I just shot 2 boxes earlier this week that I've had for probably 2 years. They shot wonderfully! You don't need to do anything special other than keep them dry unless you just want to. Having confidence in your equipment can make all the difference when the moment of truth comes. Do whatever gives you that confidence.

I keep my ammo in a .50 cal. G.I. ammunition box, and keep the boxes in a cool, dry place. I have some ammo I loaded over 25 years ago that still gives the same velocity and accuracy as it did on the day it was loaded.... Modern smokeless powder ammo will last "forever", if kept in a cool, dry place.

Keep yore powder dry!!

I use the vac sealer on some of mine it works great and even better using it for black powder loads from year to year.

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i just set them on the shelf, the might have been sitting on the dealers shelf for a while anyway

propmahn
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