Where to buy real surplus ammo cans and what do they cost nowadays?

[Brass]

Specifically, I'm looking mostly for 30-cal and maybe a few other sizes. Some of the old .45s would be great... There used to be a dealer with a great inventory and awesome prices in CoS, but I don't remember his name or location. Any recommendations for local sources? I suspect that on-line, the shipping will cost more than the can...

[.455_Hunter]

The military surplus store at 36 & Pecos typically has a selection, along with Jax Outdoors in Lafayette. The Jax store even had some WWII style .50 cal cans a few weeks ago. Other Jax stores may also have cans.

[Martinjmpr]

Specifically, I'm looking mostly for 30-cal and maybe a few other sizes. Some of the old .45s would be great... There used to be a dealer with a great inventory and awesome prices in CoS, but I don't remember his name or location. Any recommendations for local sources? I suspect that on-line, the shipping will cost more than the can...

Wasn't he called the Ammo Can Man? I seem to recall seeing his web site.

I have had good luck finding cans up to 20mm/30mm at the surplus store on Broadway and Hampden. They always seem to have a good stock.

[Mtneer]

Down River Equipment in Wheat Ridge has them. Very popular with whitewater rafters. The nicer ones are refurbished with epoxy coating and new gaskets. But also stock surplus available.

[SouthPaw]

Wasn't he called the Ammo Can Man? I seem to recall seeing his web site.

I have had good luck finding cans up to 20mm/30mm at the surplus store on Broadway and Hampden. They always seem to have a good stock.

That rings a bell as well with me. I did a quick google search, and there is/was a guy in the springs:

https://www.yelp.com/biz/colorado-ca...rado-springs-2

Ebay has a seller listed as ammocanman that seems to have decent prices:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/32254892942...3ABFBMoJD04_Bi

[Bailey Guns]

Harbor Freight had some knockoffs in the store. I looked at them and, honestly, they looked pretty dang good. Good gasket, good seal and solid. They were $13.99 here for the .50 cal cans.

[mb504]

Ebay has a seller listed as ammocanman that seems to have decent prices:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/32254892942...3ABFBMoJD04_Bi

This site might be of interest, too. No idea what shipping charges are.

https://www.cleanammocans.com/6-pack...ammo-cans.html

Last place I bought cans was at Acedmey, when they had some blow out prices (I think $8/each) with free shipping. Their price on the 50 cal seems market. https://www.academy.com/search?searchTerm=ammo%20can

[APEXgunparts]

APEX Gun Parts here in Colorado Springs has real ammunition cans in stock.

https://www.apexgunparts.com/catalog...I%20ammo%20can

We are not a store front, but you can call my Customer Service (7190 481-2050) place the order and pick them up in the lobby.

Richard

[VolksDragon]

Harbor Freight had some knockoffs in the store. I looked at them and, honestly, they looked pretty dang good. Good gasket, good seal and solid. They were $13.99 here for the .50 cal cans.

I have a handful of milsurp cans as well as the Harbor Freight ones, and I can't tell difference other than the paint. The HF ones are good to go.

[rondog]

The guy in C. Springs name was Rick, I called him Ammo Can Rick. He bought and sold all kinds of Gov surplus stuff from the bases down there, not just cans. Haven't beeen there in years, I kinda think he's not there anymore. Used to always find him on Craigslist, had a big location on Austin Bluffs Parkway. (719) 314-9518