Plano Element-Prooof Field/Ammo Box

Great versatile boxes. Two are being used to store ammunition, another stores a 12v battery for a trail camera. The ammo box was outside in the weather from August - March with the trail camera, and has held up well in the UV rays and snow. The storage capacity is perfect for my needs and true to description. The fastener locks easily and is simple to operate. The green color has not faded.

This is a nice, reasonably priced ammo container. It's made of pretty thick, durable polymer, with a very beefy handle, a snug rubber gasket running around the inner edge of the lid, and a tight lid clasp. It's "lockable," that is, it has a hole in it's front-edge lip to put a small lock through, making this can "legal" for transporting ammo in states where a locked container is required. But you should keep in mind the container is made of polymer, and the lock isn't going to prevent someone from, e.g., walking off with the whole container and/or busting the lock/lid off with a crowbar or pair of big pliers. It will discourage children and nosy friends/guests from getting into the box, but I would consider this more of a convenience container (to keep your ammo dry and carry a small supply out to the range, camping, etc.) than a "security" box. It's not very big ... about the same storage capacity as your average adult lunchbox. If you buy/store your ammo in factory boxes, how much you can store in this can will depend entirely on the configuration of the boxes. For example, I could only fit 400 rounds of Federal Champion FMJ 9mm (bought in 4, 100-round "value packs") in this particular container, but those boxes left a substantial amount of space around them. If you buy/store multiple calibers/types of ammo loose, in bulk, you'll be able to put more than that in this can, depending on the size of your cartridges. For example, it would be a great storage/carrying solution for shooters who buy ammo in bulk, and want a container that's a bit smaller, lighter and more easily portable than the big steel containers the ammo came in, for actually going out on their shooting trips. For example, you keep your big, heavy cans locked up at home ... you re-fill this can and carry it with you to the range or field. For that kind of use, I'd say this box is perfect, especially if you want separate cans for different varieties of ammo ... the price is so modest, you'll be able to buy multiple, matching cans without breaking the bank, and just mark the outside of each can to show what kind of ammo is inside. If the box is a good fit for your intended use, you'll be happy with the quality and features of this Plano container.

Don't let the headline fool you, I am completely pleased with these Plano Field Boxes. I wasn't thrilled when these arrived because I was shocked by the size. When I was looking at these prior to ordering them, I compared the dimensions of this box to another brand I already owned. What I found out was that the dimensions of this box are given for the outside and the other brand I already had gave the internal dimensions which were close in size. You can see what I'm talking about in the first picture. Even though I wasn't thrilled about the size of these when they first arrived, I couldn't beat the just over $18 I paid for 4 of these with sales tax. I was even told by the girlfriend that they were cute because of their size. Cute doesn't fit into my world when it comes to guns, ammo, and the world of shooting sports. I did however grow more fond of these because I figured I could use them for something else other than ammo storage. I could always use these for making a portable charge box for camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, or boating or storage of other items that don't need as much space. Well I took time out to see how much ammo these would actually hold since they say in the description that they will hold 6-8 boxes of .308 ammo which isn't much for rifle rounds. I chose to see what I could fit in one with 9mm and also 45 ACP if I filled them and how many rounds could be put in one of these before the lid and sides began to flex from the weight. Well as you can see in the other 2 photos, I was able to fit 1000 rounds of 9mm and 500 rounds of 45 ACP with room to spare. With that amount of weight in them the lid did flex a little around the handle but the walls stayed within the lip of the lid. After seeing the strength and durability of these boxes and knowing that my larger boxes flex enough at the lid and the sidewalls when half full (2500 rounds of 45 ACP) causing the lid to not seat back down over the side unless I manipulate it to, I got to looking closer to the plastic thickness. I discovered that these are actually thicker just ever so slightly than my larger boxes and their smaller size give them better rigidity. I will definitely buy these again if the price is right!!!!! Pros: durable construction, price, volume they hold for their size, the magnitude of things these can be used for, ease of use, stackable Cons: their *cute* petite size (in the beginning), but not anymore

I have long used surplus metal military ammo cans for storage. I love them and they used to be dirt cheap at virtually surplus store for almost nothing. Today, they are less available and much more expensive. Living on an island off the SW coast of FL, I find my old metal cans rusting and getting more difficult to open. As I get older, they are also getting a lot heavier. I have started to replace all my metal cans with these plastic cans and the ones from Plano seem to be the highest quality for the best price I have found yet. I particularly like them for storing ammo boxes and other rifle and pistol associated equipment....things that normally don't get a great deal of abusive treatment. They are much more waterproof/water tight than I thought they would be and actually stand up to more physical abuse than I thought they would. I still keep a couple of the old, indestructible metal ammo cans for the hand tools that get tossed into the back of the pick up truck and bounced around forgotten for a few months in the weather and with other junk banging into them. But I am slowly replacing all of my other metal cans with these Plano boxes and have been well pleased with them for virtually all uses.

Sturdy shell box. I needed a box like this for my pet first aid kit. Couldn’t find anything similar and cheaper. Plano makes great quality so overall I’m satisfied

I like these Plano tool boxes, I like the design, it function as intended, size is just right perfect for my electronic stuff, waterproof seal is a plus although I'm fine without it, made from durable plastic not flimsy, stackable, overall for the price and durability and made in USA, I recommend this product would buy more.

The Plano Element-Proof Ammo Box is a solid choice for ammo storage! I love Plano products, so it's no surprise that it’s very lightweight yet durable, holds a decent amount, and the color looks great. They are stackable and have a small locking loop if needed. It does exactly what it needs to and is hard to beat for the price! Great value and reliability in one package!

Nice crates, starts to bend when they are full but holds strong. I have 500 rounds of 556 in 1, carrying from the handle will notice a bend from the lid but hasn’t broke on me yet.

Good value, not just for ammo, if you want to keep the something dry and protected this fits the bill quite nicely.

Ottimo e funzionale per riporre in sicurezza oggetti lo uso per il campo da tiro

Bonjour, Je recommande fortement, caisse à munition en plastique solide made in USA avec un joint torique pour une conservation et une étanchéité optimale. Possibilité de mettre un cadenas. Caisse qui supporte beaucoup de poids. Je stock plus de 1000 cartouche de 22lr dedans. Les caisses s'empilent les une sur les autres, j'en ai plusieurs. Deux caisses de ce type pour le prix abusif d'une en métal dans les surplus militaire ! Faites vous plaisir !

BUEN PRODUCTO Y RECIBIDO A TIEMPO Y RECOMENDABLE AL CIEN POR CIEN. BUEN ACABADO Y PRESENTACION PLASTICO ROBUSTO Y BUENO

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