Ammo storage questions.

I want to store some ammo. Id like to at least have a standard size ammo can of 9mm, 7.62 and 12 gauge stored.

If I have a ammo can in good condition with the rubber strip in good shape, put the ammo inside of ziplock bags is that enough to keep them stored in like a basement storage room that is dry and cool? Or should I be doing something different in order to insure their longevity?

Also curious how long you can store ammo before it starts to lose its potency?

Basically I am just wanting to keep a small stock of ammo for 3 primary types of ammo for my guns as a "just incase everything goes tits up" backup.

Thanks.

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Primer and powder storage

How do you store these items ? I have used an old fridge for years it is more or less airtight, insulated and if their were to be a detonation the force would be directed outward through the doors (non latching). Primers in one side powder in the other.

I asked the same question about a month ago, The only thing I added were something for moisture absorbent . Got mine on ebay.

I keep the primers in plastic shoe boxes with loads of desiccant packs on one side of the bench and powder on the other side. It's real nice being able to see them.

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I use the old fridge to , 2 door primers on the freezer side , powder on the other larger side , works good no desiccant , and no moisture , put in a cigar humidor style hygrometer if you want to see what the moisture content is , steady temp. and it does work good.

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