Display/Collection Plastic Tubes for storing individual Small Arms Ammunition

[Math3w]

I have noticed these plastic tubes used for storing individual rounds on http://www.ammo-one.com and wonder if any members use their own and where do they source them?
Also does anyone recommend any particular cartridge storage/display holders that can cater for largely varying sizes in one container

 

[Darren]

I think most people who collect SAA use plastic trays like here http://www.bocn.co.uk/vbforum/threa...y-racks-for-bullets?highlight=plastic+storage

 

[HAZORD]

The drawers that are shown are nice. For big collections, drawers that are used for blueprints are really handy. They can be 4 feet wide by 3 feet long and 1-1/2 to 2 inches deep, and sometime deeper. The Woodin collection is organized in drawers like that.

 

[US-Subs]

For mid and small sized small arms I keep mine loose in cabinets. To hold them in place I use carpet runners - the plastic material that stores sell to protect carpets around entry areas. You can by it by the yard/meter, and if you turn it over you have a variety of studs/grooves used to keep the runner material in place on the carpet. I buy mine based on the spacing of these studs, using different sized for different calibers, then cut to fit my drawers.

I do use plastic tubes as you have shown, but only for tiny pieces like flechettes. The tubes then sit on runner material like the larger cartridges. The most economical source I have found for tubes on on Amazon, they are available through commercial supplers but at a much higher cost.

 

[kahu1]

An interesting idea there US-Subs.
I just wonder how good for long term storage/display.
The type of plastic used for these runners has a fair amount of plasticiser that often reacts with paint or other materials.


Bob

 

[US-Subs]

No indications of any problems so far, I've been using them for going on 4 years -

 

[Math3w]

Thanks guys, I'll be looking out for some trays to get me started but the lesson is for me to use a little lateral thinking and keep my eyes out next time I'm at the DIY store.