Storing cleaned brass?

[usmcveteran]

Do I need to store brass in a certain way after cleaning it if I'm not going to reload it right away?

[dwa12479]

I keep mine in large sealed containers with a a few desiccant packs in them.

[usmcveteran]

That's what I was thinking but I wasn't sure either. Where do you get decadent packs?

Any other general ideas and tips ? Thinking of cleaning a lot of brass.

Do I have to remove primers first?

[thughes]

That's what I was thinking but I wasn't sure either. Where do you get decadent packs?

Any other general ideas and tips ? Thinking of cleaning a lot of brass.

Do I have to remove primers first?

I just store mine in gallon sized zip lock bags. If you're worried about moisture, wrap a tablespoon of this stuff in a piece of cheese cloth. A lifetime supply of reusable (when it turns blue you can dry it in the oven until it gets clear again) desiccant packs for $6.00!

http://www.wegmans.com/webapp/wcs/st...0052&langId=-1

BTW, use a cup or two in an old nylon stocking to hang in your gun safe.....way cheaper than the commercial products you can buy to keep your gun safe dry.

I always punch the primers, resize, clean, and inspect before storing so it's ready to go. YMMV.