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CajunRebel Oldtimer Offline Posts: 692 Location: Alexandria, VA Joined: Nov 18^th, 2007	Plastic .32-40 Ammo Box Dec 4^th, 2010 at 1:44pm	Print Post
	For my .32-40 fixed ammo, I purchased a MTM RS-S-50 CaseGard .22-250/32-40 Ballard. Problem - allowable bullet length is just at 2.49", which is short of maximum 2.55 OAL. Closing the box the lid is under pressure and, because no crimp, often bullets are popped back into the casing. My hi-wall needs a slightly longer cartridge to touch the lands. Any suggestions?


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Cat_Whisperer Frequent Elocutionist Offline No 1, 9.3x74R Posts: 3940 Location: Mountains of Virginia Joined: Apr 17^th, 2004	Re: Plastic .32-40 Ammo Box Reply #1 - Dec 4^th, 2010 at 7:49pm	Print Post
	I like the cases with removeable lids, not hinged.

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AndyZ Ex Member	Re: Plastic .32-40 Ammo Box Reply #2 - Dec 4^th, 2010 at 8:15pm	Print Post
	Cajun: You might try the cheap Midway 509 case, 50 rounds. Good for almost 3" and comes in different colors. Works well for carying charged cases for breech seating with the top filled with foam. good luck andy Z


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nobearsyet Ex Member	Re: Plastic .32-40 Ammo Box Reply #3 - Dec 4^th, 2010 at 9:40pm	Print Post
	I use a chunk of wood with holes bored in it for my BR stuff, going to make up a couple for the new 25-06 and 45-70 too. Not hard to make and a lid is no problem.


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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11760 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Plastic .32-40 Ammo Box Reply #4 - Dec 4^th, 2010 at 11:16pm	Print Post
	I have the same dang problem with fixed ammo. I dont size my cases so the bullet will drop out. Have to set them base down. I went to the sporting goods store last week and got eight fifty round plastic boxes. The spaces look to be big enough to fit .50 BMG cartridges in. I cut pieces from an old wool blanket to fit on top of the bullets so they wont rattle around and drive me crazy on the road. I hate fixed ammo. Hates a strong word, I know. Couldnt find a stronger one. Fixed ammo sux! Plastic boxes sux! Joe.

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CajunRebel Oldtimer Offline Posts: 692 Location: Alexandria, VA Joined: Nov 18^th, 2007	Re: Plastic .32-40 Ammo Box Reply #5 - Dec 5^th, 2010 at 12:33am	Print Post
	AndyZ - Do you mean Frankford Arsenal Flip-Top Ammo Box #509 22-250 Remington, 243 Winchester, 308 Winchester 50-Round Plastic?


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AndyZ Ex Member	Re: Plastic .32-40 Ammo Box Reply #6 - Dec 5^th, 2010 at 7:56pm	Print Post
	Cajun: Yes, i'm sure thats the same thing. I got mine so long ago i believe it was pre Frankfurt. Best andy


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John Boy Ex Member	Re: Plastic .32-40 Ammo Box Reply #7 - Dec 12^th, 2010 at 3:36pm	Print Post
	Cajun, I use the Berry's MFG #409-308 clear hinge boxes for 32-40. The rounds can be stored nose up and the maximum box clearance is 2.90. My reloads are 2.65 (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11760 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Plastic .32-40 Ammo Box Reply #8 - Feb 7^th, 2011 at 11:35am	Print Post
	Finally got around to drilling some blocks for cigar boxes. Drilling the holes is a real pita. How do the rest of you guys drill your holes? Joe.

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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7448 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Plastic .32-40 Ammo Box Reply #9 - Feb 7^th, 2011 at 12:31pm	Print Post
	Joe, Your box looks very good and well spaced.I don't know if you have a milling machine but, I use either a counter bore (flat bottom) or a end mill (nearly flat bottom) to make my bullet blocks. It's still a lot of work and makes a mess. The counter bores and end mills cut the wood a lot better and don't wander. Frank

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Dave Ex Member	Re: Plastic .32-40 Ammo Box Reply #10 - Feb 7^th, 2011 at 2:01pm	Print Post
	Not a bad cigar either. Back to the topic, on plastic boxes I put foam on the lid to protect the bullets.


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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11760 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Plastic .32-40 Ammo Box Reply #11 - Feb 7^th, 2011 at 7:41pm	Print Post
	Sorry about that Dave. Didnt want to start a whole new thread. I think the wood boxes fit okay here. I use wool in place of plastics to hold my bullets in the boxes, wood and plastic. Joe.

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westerner Frequent Elocutionist Offline deleted posts and threads record holder. Posts: 11760 Location: Why, out West of course Joined: May 29^th, 2006	Re: Plastic .32-40 Ammo Box Reply #12 - Feb 7^th, 2011 at 7:47pm	Print Post
	frnkeore wrote on Feb 7^th, 2011 at 12:31pm: Joe, Your box looks very good and well spaced.I don't know if you have a milling machine but, I use either a counter bore (flat bottom) or a end mill (nearly flat bottom) to make my bullet blocks. It's still a lot of work and makes a mess. The counter bores and end mills cut the wood a lot better and don't wander. Frank Yeah I have a mill Frank but decided to use the old drill press. Heres how I did it. I got these holes drilled in about 45 minutes. Not as big a PITA I thought it was the first time. Learned a couple little tricks along the way that really speed things up. Wouldnt want to make these for a living. Joe.

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Jeff_Schultz ASSRA Board Member Offline Posts: 1631 Location: Ransomville, NY Joined: Apr 25^th, 2004	Re: Plastic .32-40 Ammo Box Reply #13 - Feb 7^th, 2011 at 8:41pm	Print Post
	That's a good setup; try a Forstner bit.

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Dave Ex Member	Re: Plastic .32-40 Ammo Box Reply #14 - Feb 8^th, 2011 at 12:47am	Print Post
	Joe, I was the one wandering off topic with my lust for quality cigars. No appologies needed. I am curious about your guide on the drill press. Do you use two and leap frog them so as to keep the rows parallel and evenl spaced?


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