Tactical Ammo Capsule

Update!

357mag lid now available. It uses the same base as the 9mm one.

New type 2 lid design available. 

Added 556 with type 2 lid

Added 22LR

Added 223 with original lid 

Added 45acp

Added 380

Added 300blk

Coming soon:

.40

.38 special

44 mag

7.62x39

308

So in an attempt to make something kind of different, I decided I wanted to design a round ammo container. There are very few of them out there, and the couple I've seen that are designed for 9mm don't even hold a full box worth of ammo. So this is what I came up with. A very solid container that holds 55rds with screw on lid that has a diameter of only 4.4 inches or 112mm. It has a unique threaded pattern on the outside, and knurling on the lid. A couple advantages with this style case is that there is no hinge mechanism to break and it wont open accidentally in your bag. 

Q&A

I've received a lot questions on this. I'll address the most common ones.

Q: Are there more calibers coming?

A: Yes.

Q: Why not square or rectangle?

A: I wanted to make a container that had a screw on lid. Kind of hard to do if it's a square.

Q: Square containers take up less storage space, why did you make it round? 

A:  Canned food has come in round containers since the invention of the can. I don't see too many people complaining about how their canned beans take up too much space in their pantry. If beans can come in a round can, why not bullets? Plus this isn't designed for long term storage anyway. If you want a square long term stackable storage container, stick around, I'm currently working on one that should fit the bill.

Q: Why 55 rounds and not some other number?

A: That's how many holes would fit in the pattern I chose to use in a 4" diameter circle with minimal wasted space but with still enough room to get your fingers in there to grab the rounds. If I dropped it down to 50, there would be uneven gaps, wasted space or a non symmetrical pattern. My OCD wouldn't allow that. lol 

Q: Why didn't you make it a Hexagon? You can fit more rounds in a hexagon.

A: True, and if you did a slip top, that would be great. I wanted to do one that screws on. That's harder to do if the container isn't round. I had a thought of how that might work, but that wasn't the point of this model.

Q: Why didn't you make them stackable.

A:  Making these stackable would require a different design. You also have to take into account overhangs, supports, the extra hight it may add to the design and how it's going to lay on the build plate. The goal for this model was slim and compact as reasonably possible.   

Q: Whats the point of this? The ammo already came in a box.

A: Great, use the box it came in then, and this little print might not be for you and that's totally ok. If you are a reloader, your ammo didn't come in a box though, and you might be interested in it.

Q: What advantage does this have over a box?

A:  No hinge to break. Locks up tightly. Won't accidentally open. Can swap out the top for a taller one and now it can accommodate other calibers like 5.56. And finally, I like the look of a round container.

Q: Whats tactical about this?

A: It looks cool, isn't that all that matters these days? lol

If you're going to print this from PLA, keep in mind it may warp and seize up if left in a hot car. I would probably recommend at least using PETG if you plan on leaving it out in the heat.  

Quick printing tip

I have modifier in the center of the base to remove the infill between the holes. It speeds up the print, and saves you a few grams of filament. This is not required though, this is just how I chose to print it. It will print just fine without the modifier, it will just take longer. I also added a few extra layers and a wall for extra strength.

New lid design available! This one prints a little faster, and uses scallops instead of knurling around the edge.

If you are interested in a commercial license for this model or any of my others, please visit my Patreon page.

https://www.patreon.com/c/JBCustomDesigns