Ever wonder how many .223/5.56 fit in a 50 cal ammo can?

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  • Mgderf

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    Wow Mgdref, to have thought of something like that, there are corners in your mind no one should ever explore. <grin>
    LOL
    That was something my dad used to suggest if one of us kids announced we were bored.
    He had many such suggestions...

    We soon learned to amuse ourselves. LOL
     

    Leadeye

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    I've got a few cans with 5.56 packed in bandoliers on 10 round strippers somewhere. Can't remember how many are in the can.
     

    BroodXI

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    i thought i was bored when i put all mine on strippers and boxed them 30 rnds, then stacked them in the can.
     

    BigRed

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    I took these pics in 2020, ran across them while cleaning out old pics.

    Photos are in 100 round increments with ruler in can. In LC brass, 23.2gr WC842, 55gr fmjbt weighs in at 37.81 lbs including the can.

    1300 rounds settle in with room for a desiccant package and just a little shake room with lid closed.




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    Now pick it up and run!
     
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