Storage options

[Roadhawg]

I decided to use my wife's Food Saver vacuum sealer to store some 50 Beowulf.

 

[frogman68]

Only issue I see is , how hard to get em out in a hurry ??

 

[Boneuphtoner]

I decided to use my wife's Food Saver vacuum sealer to store some 50 Beowulf.

Brilliant! I love it! Too bad we don't own one of those

 

[Trekker]

My question would be what kind of plastic is used for the bag, and what life expectancy it has. Over time certain plastics will somewhat melt and leave a film on what they were in contact with.

Some coin collectors kept coins in PVC plastic sleeves, which ended up corroding and gumming up the coins. Given that both coins and cartridge casings are metallic, I would wonder whether long term contact between the plastic and the cartridge casing would be a problem.

 

[stu929]

I like it. I have been debating the best way to store loaded 223. May try this.

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[rwbow1969]

I like it!

 

[Sundazes]

What's wrong with ammo cans?
BTW the food saver bags can break down a loose the vaccum after some time. I have had some, not much, go south in the freezer because the bag lost its seal.

 

[Semper Noctem]

My question would be what kind of plastic is used for the bag, and what life expectancy it has. Over time certain plastics will somewhat melt and leave a film on what they were in contact with.

Some coin collectors kept coins in PVC plastic sleeves, which ended up corroding and gumming up the coins. Given that both coins and cartridge casings are metallic, I would wonder whether long term contact between the plastic and the cartridge casing would be a problem.

They are most definitely food grade bags, so no PVC. I imagine they will last as long as you will.

 

[Pinecone]

Why?

 

[j_h_smith]

I have a few concerns. How difficult is it to open the bag? Do you need a knife or a pair of scissors to open it? Secondly, I know the bags a food safe, but do you know if it is safe for the brass and lead? Any chance of a chemical reaction?

One last question, what happened to the original boxes the ammo came in?

 

[mopar92]

Why?

Why not?

 

[Roadhawg]

One last question, what happened to the original boxes the ammo came in?

There are no original boxes, this is new Beowulf Brass.

 

[JBinDC]

How much is a whole Food Saver setup - machine, supplies, etc. - anyway? Been thinkin about getting one for camping food, and now maybe ammo. =)

 

[stu929]

They sell them as sams for less than most places. Cant remember how mucj tho. I got one for the wife a year ago

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[JBinDC]

They sell them as sams for less than most places. Cant remember how mucj tho. I got one for the wife a year ago

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Cool - I can checkem out there. Thanks

 

[Speed3]

About $110ish for the sealer but you will need extra bags. I use mine ALOT for bulk meat and in the sous vide.

 

[JBinDC]

About $110ish for the sealer but you will need extra bags. I use mine ALOT for bulk meat and in the sous vide.

OK OK, time for full on thread jack here - how much was yer sous vide setup?! That's my first reason to get a sealer.

 

[j_h_smith]

OK OK, time for full on thread jack here - how much was yer sous vide setup?! That's my first reason to get a sealer.

I bought my son one for Christmas 4 years ago and I paid something near $500 for it. A good one is going to cost you that much.

He loves to use his. He's since gotten married and he uses it to cook at least 50% of their meals. He does a pork tenderloin and then puts it on the grill to finish it off. It really is a great way to cook.

 

[Speed3]

OK OK, time for full on thread jack here - how much was yer sous vide setup?! That's my first reason to get a sealer.

This is the one that I have, basic but best value for the money.

https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&k...5nftoswg49_e&gclid=CMnr1JL2o84CFQMmhgodq38AGA

I use mine ALOT, especially with young kids....never know when your actually going to sit down to eat. Salmon and lobster are my favorite meats. Steaks cooked at 129 and chicken at 145 are so tender, just finish on the grill and done.

You have to plan ahead of time, example steak can take 1.5 hours vs 15mins of the grill.

 

[Traveler]

I just use ziplock freezer bags. Works for me.