improving ammo cans

[toysoldier]

Being pretty cheap, I don't pass up less-than-pristine ammo cans if the price is right. I was using the white spray paint I had on hand (I said I was cheap) to paint a rusty can when I discovered that painting the inside white made it easier to see what is in the bottom. Now, I spray the inside of any can I pick up.

 

[graygun]

Cheap is fine. :lol:

 

[Jeepnik]

I remember see piles of them overseas. I'm surprised no one figured out a way to ship them back and sell them.

 

[Merle1948]

I remember see piles of them overseas. I'm surprised no one figured out a way to ship them back and sell them.

Possibly the shipping would cost more than they could sell for? :shock:

 

[AJGUNNER]

Friends that were on carriers during the gulf war said they would dump pallets of empty ammo cans of all sizes right off the deck, then use them for target practice. Of course the smaller the can the higher the point value. :)

 

[SAJohn]

Ammo and Jerry cans are two of the greatest examples of military procurement genius.

 

[exavid]

I'll second that but don't forget the P38 can opener.

 

[Poco Oso]

I'll second that but don't forget the P38 can opener.

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: I still have one on my key ring.

 

[RSIno1]

I've given up on painting ammo cans. No matter how good I prep it's still not as durable as the original. Anybody know of a source of the Fat 50 cans?

 

[Zorba]

http://www.ammocanman.com among others.