Shipping ammo

[Black]

Currently in CA. Would like to ship ammo back to MA about 1000 rds in boxes

The question is I have about 3k in loose ammo not in boxes, just an ammo can
Has anyone shipped loose ammo? Is there a specific way to ship loose ammo?

 

[additionalmc]

make sure the bullet tips can't bump into the primers

 

[Brannigan03]

I got an ammo can of loose 5.56 shipped to me from optics planet once with no issue.

 

[426wedge]

Ca. to Ma. Yikes...

 

[Black]

make sure the bullet tips can't bump into the primers

Yup that's the hard part

I got an ammo can of loose 5.56 shipped to me from optics planet once with no issue.

Yup. That's what I'd like ro do... don read anywhere where it's says that is unsafe or required to be not loose.

 

[one-eyed Jack]

Check with the carrier that you want to use about packaging and labelling. Jack.

 

[MisterHappy]

Meh. It's not like it's nitro. If you're feeling nervous, get some smaller cardboard boxes, and pack them in, so they're all pointing in the same direction, nice and tight; add a layer of corrugated, repeat. If not, just put them in boxes, shake the boxes to settle them, and pack with bubble wrap, or whatever, so they don't rattle around too much.

It may cost a few bucks more to ship two cartons as opposed to one, but package handlers are less likely to drop a lighter (though not light) carton. Depending on the type of ammo, 3,000 rounds is heavy, or heavier.

Invest in fiberglass tape, and go King Tut on the actual ammo containers. Put them in an overcarton, and use the tape, again.

Ship ground, make sure it has the proper black/white diamond label. Pay for insurance, if you like.

Don't think that not marking it will work - they'll know. If you ship it from a FedEx or UPS hub, get the tracking, and keep an eye on it.

I'll PM you my address, and let you know when it gets here - Thanks!

 

[LuvDog]

I’ve gotten cans of loose 9mm shipped to me before. I wouldn’t be worried about it.

 

[Black]

I’ve gotten cans of loose 9mm shipped to me before. I wouldn’t be worried about it.

Appreciate it ...check your PMs in Nesr

 

[enbloc]

Half-fill Ziploc Freezer Bags until the 3,000 rounds are in the bags.
Roll up the bags as tightly as you can with the zipper partially open to purge as much air as possible.
When the bag is rolled up as tight as you can get it, wrap 2 8- or 10-inch strips of a good duct tape around bag tightening even more while applying tape.
If you don't have steel ammo cans, strengthen up the heaviest cardboard boxes that you have with a quality shipping tape. Multiple bottom strips over and above the
one that is on the center-gap of the box. Now Tape across the edge seams of the short edges. Also tape the full length of the seam that is glued together when the box is assembled. (this can be a weak point)

Once the box is taped securely, take another piece of heavy cardboard that is larger than the inside-bottom of the box and cut down to fit snuggly. (also, make a 2nd cardboard panel for the top of the box to use when the final sealing is about to begin.)

Now fill the box with the sealed & taped bags of ammo, leaving enough room for the top panel. Note: Keep the weight to a reasonable amount, meaning "Don't put 40 pounds of ammo in a box rated for 10 pounds..."

Seal the top of the box as well as you did the bottom and label it as anything but ammo. "Kitchen," "Shed" etc.
Use a good, fat sharpie magic marker. Repete until all ammo is stored.

Good luck and Welcome to Massachusetts,
~Enbloc

 

[teamRR]

Half-fill Ziploc Freezer Bags until the 3,000 rounds are in the bags.
Roll up the bags as tightly as you can with the zipper partially open to purge as much air as possible.
When the bag is rolled up as tight as you can get it, wrap 2 8- or 10-inch strips of a good duct tape around bag tightening even more while applying tape.
If you don't have steel ammo cans, strengthen up the heaviest cardboard boxes that you have with a quality shipping tape. Multiple bottom strips over and above the
one that is on the center-gap of the box. Now Tape across the edge seams of the short edges. Also tape the full length of the seam that is glued together when the box is assembled. (this can be a weak point)

Once the box is taped securely, take another piece of heavy cardboard that is larger than the inside-bottom of the box and cut down to fit snuggly. (also, make a 2nd cardboard panel for the top of the box to use when the final sealing is about to begin.)

Now fill the box with the sealed & taped bags of ammo, leaving enough room for the top panel. Note: Keep the weight to a reasonable amount, meaning "Don't put 40 pounds of ammo in a box rated for 10 pounds..."

Seal the top of the box as well as you did the bottom and label it as anything but ammo. "Kitchen," "Shed" etc.
Use a good, fat sharpie magic marker. Repete until all ammo is stored.

Good luck and Welcome to Massachusetts,
~Enbloc

"Silverwear", "rock collection" or "marbles"...

 

[jpm]

@Black you have to ship either UPS or Fedex by ground only. No US MAIL! That's a felony.

Now here's how you do it without paying a fortune. Use UPS and select the Simple Rate option. Its flat rate by volume of the box, no weight or dimensions required. Break it up into at least 2 boxes, 3000 is way too much for one box.

 

[appraiser]

if you get caught not marking the box with the correct sticker (ORM-D is not allowed) the Carrier will press charges. Not a game I'd play.

If it is a ground only material and you don't mark it properly, and it gets on a plane and discovered you are FUBAR'd

UPS ships ammo ground only

 

[jpm]

if you get caught not marking the box with the correct sticker (ORM-D is not allowed) the Carrier will press charges. Not a game I'd play.

If it is a ground only material and you don't mark it properly, and it gets on a plane and discovered you are FUBAR'd

UPS ships ammo ground only

Not to mention, it costs nothing more to put the label on there.

 

[teamRR]

if you get caught not marking the box with the correct sticker (ORM-D is not allowed) the Carrier will press charges. Not a game I'd play.

If it is a ground only material and you don't mark it properly, and it gets on a plane and discovered you are FUBAR'd

UPS ships ammo ground only

Not to mention, it costs nothing more to put the label on there.

Agree with you guys - just having fun with the above. I'd be marking it correctly.

 

[enbloc]

hmm. Thought OP was shipping with his Moving Company. Just Common Carrier shipping? What those guys said... ^^^^

 

[drgrant]

Ups ground
Limited quantities labeling

Done

No big deal

 

[Black]

Half-fill Ziploc Freezer Bags until the 3,000 rounds are in the bags.
Roll up the bags as tightly as you can with the zipper partially open to purge as much air as possible.
When the bag is rolled up as tight as you can get it, wrap 2 8- or 10-inch strips of a good duct tape around bag tightening even more while applying tape.
If you don't have steel ammo cans, strengthen up the heaviest cardboard boxes that you have with a quality shipping tape. Multiple bottom strips over and above the
one that is on the center-gap of the box. Now Tape across the edge seams of the short edges. Also tape the full length of the seam that is glued together when the box is assembled. (this can be a weak point)

Once the box is taped securely, take another piece of heavy cardboard that is larger than the inside-bottom of the box and cut down to fit snuggly. (also, make a 2nd cardboard panel for the top of the box to use when the final sealing is about to begin.)

Now fill the box with the sealed & taped bags of ammo, leaving enough room for the top panel. Note: Keep the weight to a reasonable amount, meaning "Don't put 40 pounds of ammo in a box rated for 10 pounds..."

Seal the top of the box as well as you did the bottom and label it as anything but ammo. "Kitchen," "Shed" etc.
Use a good, fat sharpie magic marker. Repete until all ammo is stored.

Good luck and Welcome to Massachusetts,
~Enbloc

This is great. The PITA of ensuring all were packed correctly was my limiting factor

Thank you!

 

[MAGA99]

Ca. to Ma. Yikes...

Talk about out of the frying pan and into the fire!!

 

[Boghog1]

put ammo in can, use two part expanding foam, pour into can and close the lid quickly, it will harden and set and the ammo won't rattle around, or you could do the stuff mentioned above.

 

[OnTheRoad]

"Limited Quantities" labels for those scratching their heads:

 

[one-eyed Jack]

Sell the friggin ammo and buy more when you get here. Jack.

 

[Blackmore]

PirateShip for the best UPS rates. I've actually started shipping ammo again since the total cost to buyers had been reduced

 

[LuvDog]

Ups ground
Limited quantities labeling

Done

No big deal

short sweet and to the point.

When I’ve ordered bulk subsonic 9mm. It come in a thick plastic bag. Zip tied. Tossed in an plastic ammo can and then in a cardboard box.

 

[FalArAk]

put ammo in can, use two part expanding foam, pour into can and close the lid quickly, it will harden and set and the ammo won't rattle around, or you could do the stuff mentioned above.

Hell yes, this is the ONLY way to ship ammo properly.

 

[Asaltweapon]

I can’t imagine there’s going to be any real savings shipping this across the country versus just buying replacements

 

[Uzi2]

make sure the bullet tips can't bump into the primers

Millions of rounds of loose ammo are routinely shipped loose in plastic bags in a box or ammo can. None of it ever goes off.

 

[Uzi2]

I can’t imagine there’s going to be any real savings shipping this across the country versus just buying replacements

There's a potential hundreds of dollars in savings if the ammo was bought for far lesser prices than it would take to replace it.

 

[additionalmc]

Millions of rounds of loose ammo are routinely shipped loose in plastic bags in a box or ammo can. None of it ever goes off.

I know, I was being sarcastic when I wrote that, but it didn't translate well

 

[jpm]

PirateShip for the best UPS rates. I've actually started shipping ammo again since the total cost to buyers had been reduced

I doubt its cheaper than using simple rate