Storing cartridges

[RobertBeard]

Blindly I'll need a special room kept warmer than for humans at this rate (wink, wink)

Back on the iPad

 

[altnipper]

Probably not as I don't know what an HCA is, looked it up and found Hyderbad Cricket Association, don't think I'm one of those. Unfortunately ignorance is no defense in law.

 

[Ray]

Have mine stored outside in a metal bin and only bring out a slab the night beforehand and put them on top of the radiator.

 

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Probably not as I don't know what an HCA is, looked it up and found Hyderbad Cricket Association, don't think I'm one of those. Unfortunately ignorance is no defense in law.

Higher Court Advocate.(always happy to help - from IPad)

Who are you calling ignorant?

Just because I am a gypsy there is no need to call me names

(indignant from iPad)

 

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Have mine stored outside in a metal bin and only bring out a slab the night beforehand and put them on top of the radiator.

Like.

Haha

 

[RobertBeard]

Have mine stored outside in a metal bin and only bring out a slab the night beforehand and put them on top of the radiator.

Well done for trying to get back on the thread but I don't think I'll follow your method!

 

[IanS]

Keep mine in the wardrobe, don't hold many so no problem from a storage point of view.  Remember the days when cardboard cartridges got damp?  If you got them into the gun, it was worse getting them out.

 

[Ray]

Well done for trying to get back on the thread but I don't think I'll follow your method!

I'll elaborate a bit more in case of confusion, the metal storage bin holds 8,000 cartridges fully waterproof, once I bring a slab in, I generally open up the slab of 250 and place the 10 boxes on top of a couple of radiators, which is on a steady heat number 4 on the TRV valve, this heat is just about right and they are ready before I put them in my cartridge bag, which is lined with hand towels to cover them in extreme cold weather. :nyam:

I was advised quite sometime ago by shooters who have shot many years, that cold weather definately affects the shells. :rabbi:

 

[Skeet UK]

If any of you are interested, I have two LARGE heated bags, that you can plug in to a cigarette lighter and will keep the contents at 25 degrees ish for 6 hours or so, when unplugged.

 

[paulos]

I normally never have more than 250 knocking about so I can keep them wherever I want.

 

[Guerini Guy]

Blimey, I had never thought of taking this issue quite so seriously.

Whilst I am mildly aware of the issue, as I said previously, I just stuff some in the car to be at the same temperature as me when I get to the shoot. However I do show more concern over humidity (dampness) where they are stored, rather than temperature.

Also, just had a thought, is it REALLY that wise for some on here to be explaining WHERE they keep their cartridges ?

It ain't that difficult for some people to find out where you live !   rankster:

 

[Darkside]

Also, just had a thought, is it REALLY that wise for some on here to be explaining WHERE they keep their cartridges ?

It ain't that difficult for some people to find out where you live ! rankster:

Grow a spine...

 

[timps]

I am confused, so can I store my Gypsies outside ?  :crazy:

 

[Chard]

I am confused, so can I store my Gypsies outside ?  :crazy:

You're currently storing 2000 of your effing cartridges in my hall...... :codemafia:

 

[timps]

You're currently storing 2000 of your effing cartridges in my hall...... :codemafia:

They best be at 22.5 oC and 61% RH covered in a pure silk sheet with the radio left on so they don’t get lonely... If I don’t get 100 straight with them I shall blame  the inadequate storage conditions and demand hefty recompense.   :rtfm:   

 

[Chard]

 

[jake.keeling]

You're currently storing 2000 of your effing cartridges in my hall...... :codemafia:

They best be at 22.5 oC and 61% RH covered in a pure silk sheet with the radio left on so they don’t get lonely... If I don’t get 100 straight with them I shall blame the inadequate storage conditions and demand hefty recompense. :rtfm:

You were close! It says on a box of my Fiocchi to store at 20c and 60% Humidity. Mine are at 50% but only 10c at moment.
Not sure a quick warm up in the car would get to the core and powder of the shell.

 

[tiptop]

Where can i buy a nice quilted cartridge pouch to keep them nice and toasty in this weather when out on the shooting ground,after i have taken them out of the 12 volt pikey oven plugged into my cigar lighter wouldn't want them to get chilly now would we.. :no:

 

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Where can i buy a nice quilted cartridge pouch to keep them nice and toasty in this weather when out on the shooting ground,after i have taken them out of the 12 volt pikey oven plugged into my cigar lighter wouldn't want them to get chilly now would we.. :no:

Oh boy oh boy Tiptop....are you going to be in a caravan load of trouble when Phil S sees that....you will be hounded out of shooting forever. (Shivers from iPad)

And if you all believe that you will believe anything.

I am hiding behind the sofa waiting for the reply to you. :wink:

P.s. Phil S ....watch out Tiptop is a 'big' bloke....not like us mere women :laughs:

 

[Guerini Guy]

"Grow a spine..."

Please explain the necessity for such a comment ?