
Clean Ammo Cans
Clean Ammo Cans is a veteran-owned small business selling US military-specification surplus ammunition storage components at significantly lower prices than retail. Operating out of Pennsylvania with nationwide shipping, they've built their reputation on one thing: quality mil-spec ammo cans that ac...
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Clean Ammo Cans is a veteran-owned small business selling US military-specification surplus ammunition storage components at significantly lower prices than retail. Operating out of Pennsylvania with nationwide shipping, they've built their reputation on one thing: quality mil-spec ammo cans that actually work.
Clean Ammo Cans carries authentic US mil-spec ammo cans in multiple sizes:
- •50 Cal Size M2A1/M2A2 - The standard large ammo can ($18.99-$94.99 for bulk packs)
- •30 Cal M19A1 - Smaller capacity for 7.62/.30 cal ($17.99-$155.99 for bulk)
- •"Fat 50" PA-108 - 5.56 SAW ammo cans ($39.99-$69.99)
- •40mm PA-120 / BA30 - MK19 USGI cans ($29.99-$49.99)
- •20mm M548 - Heavy-duty surplus cans ($39.99)
- •81mm & 120mm Mortar Cans - PA-156, PA-157, PA-154 ($14.99-$24.99)
- •25mm PA-125 - Specialty surplus ($24.99)
All items are hand-sorted, rated, and backed by their Clean Ammo Cans satisfaction guarantee.
They offer three distinct grades of surplus cans so you don't overpay:
| Grade | Condition | Price Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | Like new, hand-cleaned | $18.99-$94.99 | Display, long-term storage |
| Grade 2 | Good condition | $29.99-$69.99 | Working storage, field use |
| Grade 3 | Trusty, battle-worn patina | $14.99-$64.99 | Cheap bulk storage, use as-is |
Clean Ammo Cans is the only source selling ammo cans in authentic wire-bound military wood crates—and there's a real reason this matters:
- •The seal failure problem: When you stack ammo cans directly on top of each other, the rubber seal in each lid bears the weight. Over time, this distorts and fails, exposing ammunition to moisture and corrosion.
- •The mil-spec solution: Military specification wire-bound ammo crates distribute weight across the entire structure, not the lid seals. This maintains waterproof integrity for long-term storage—the military's 10-year requirement for un-sheltered ammunition.
Crates also make stacking safe, transport easy, and—let's be honest—look way cooler than loose cans.
Beyond cans, they stock:
- •100 Pack .223/5.56 AR15 Stripper Clips - $39.99 (made in USA, reusable)
- •200 Pack Grade 2 Stripper Clips - $29.99
- •AR15/M4 Stripper Clip Guides - $14.99-$25.99 for speed-loading
- •50 Count Stripper Clip Cardboard Inserts - $24.99 (no glue)
- •Viking 5.56SC Speedloader - $29.99
- •USGI 4 Pocket .223/5.56 Bandolier Kit - $12.99
- •7.62/.30 Cal 100rd M240 Bandolier - $9.99
- •Mil-Spec Ammo Can Desiccant - $15.99 for 10-pack
They offer significant savings on multi-packs:
- •3-pack bundles (30 cal, 50 cal, Fat 50) - $59.99 Grade 1
- •6-pack bundles - $114.99
- •6-12 packs of single sizes in Grade 1
- •Bulk stripper clips (100-200 packs)
- •Wholesale new production mil-spec ammo cans by the pallet with MIL-DTL-3060G compliance paperwork
They offer custom work on select cans:
- •Military Service Tribute Ammo Cans (personalized)
- •American Flag designs
- •Custom laser engraving (Jolly Roger, Blackbeard, etc.)
Clean Ammo Cans regularly publishes comparisons between US mil-spec cans and cheap Chinese alternatives. The bottom line:
US Mil-Spec Advantages: - Superior materials and construction - Better seals that actually hold under stacking - Proven long-term storage reliability - Higher price offset by ammunition cost—protecting a $500+ can of ammo with a $15-40 container makes financial sense
Chinese Knockoff Problems: - Seal failure from stacking - Moisture intrusion and corrosion - Customers report significant ammunition loss
They warn: "We talk to people every day that are replacing ammo cans that suffered seal failure, resulting in the loss of a great deal of ammunition to corrosion from moisture intrusion."
- •Veteran-Owned: Founded 2014 by folks who understand why this matters.
- •Hand-Sorted Quality Control: Every can is individually evaluated and rated before shipping—not a blind surplus grab bag.
- •Satisfaction Guarantee: If you're not happy, they make it right.
- •Direct Communication: Reachable by phone (757-504-3142) or email ([email protected]) with actual people answering.
- •Phone: 757-504-3142
- •Email: [email protected]
- •Website: cleanammocans.com
- •Shipping: Nationwide
- •Business: Veteran-owned small business operated by The Round House, LLC
If you're serious about ammunition storage—whether you're prepping, collecting, or just organizing what you've got—Chinese knockoff cans will cost you more in lost ammunition than mil-spec cans ever will. Clean Ammo Cans makes the math simple: buy once, buy right, protect your investment.