Designing the perfect bullet box

[cjl2010]

I get my ammo box latches from the post office. When you don't check your mailbox for a while they make you come in and get a bundle of junk mail with special latches.

 

[cornshank]

Cartridge needs to extend approx. 3/4" to be able to grasp. Staggering alignment would also help. I would probably make outer case with belt clip for walking

What I tried to say, if back row is higher ,easier to get them out, by feel.

 

[skipglo]

Quality cartridge used a similar sleeved box forever and they definitely work.

About the only way to eliminate the rattling though is going to be by forming case specific "slots" or for a small, medium, and large diameter cases.

Foam in lid! Like we say about Vaseline...."LONG OR SHORT, THICK OR THIN..VASELINE WILL GET IT IN"
..Foam is cheap and easy to slice for thickness!

 

[dbohntr]

I tried to make my own to save money. Okay for a trip to the range.

 

[skipglo]

Cartridge needs to extend approx. 3/4" to be able to grasp. Staggering alignment would also help. I would probably make outer case with belt clip for walking

Would you seriously attach a rigid 20 pack of shells to YOUR BELT? Even if the box was curved I know I wouldn't....never cross my mind.....well unless maybe facing a Zombie hoard.....just thought about it.....NOPE not even then!

 

[dbohntr]

I get my ammo box latches from the post office. When you don't check your mailbox for a while they make you come in and get a bundle of junk mail with special latches.View attachment 343220

I have been doing the same thing for years. It's okay but I like where Bmoore is going. The best things are designed by hunters!

 

[skipglo]

I tried to make my own to save money. Okay for a trip to the range.

Well done!

 

[Mike D Texas]

That would be a must for sure. You think making them a standard .25" longer than the Saami standards would be sufficient?

I think you could offer that as a standard and anything beyond that be a custom. I actually have a cartridge that is .260" longer than SAAMI spec but I'm betting those will be rare. Maybe standardize on .300" longer than SAAMI?

 

[Roughrice]

As others have stated before...

1) Perhaps a slide door on top
2) Perhaps foam with holes punched to secure each bullet from rattling
3) Shoulder support to protect projectiles pointing down

It would secure the ammo for a hard ride or drop on a hunt.

I think this would be great!

 

[Mike D Texas]

I don't think you would have to make a foam insert to hold te cartridges, just a foam piece for the lid to hold them secure in their positions.

 

[bmoore2156]

I get my ammo box latches from the post office. When you don't check your mailbox for a while they make you come in and get a bundle of junk mail with special latches.View attachment 343220

This looks like my exact setup!! Only I use red boxes and haven't incorporated the special latch system.

 

[cjl2010]

This looks like my exact setup!! Only I use red boxes and haven't incorporated the special latch system.

As you can see I also fold up a paper towel in the lid to protect the tips! When you got some to sell let me know!

 

[dbohntr]

As you can see I also fold up a paper towel in the lid to protect the tips! When you got some to sell let me know!

Then you can use the paper towel in an emergency instead of your sock!

 

[4SFED]

Another concept for smaller quantities. O-ring seal, open center for easy access. Could be made double-ended or larger diameter for additional capacity.