MTM AC30T Ammo Can 30-Caliber Military Style review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Color	Green
Brand	MTM
Material	Polypropylene
Item Dimensions LxWxH	5 x 11.3 x 7.2 inches
Item Weight	0.8 Pounds

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Water-resistant O-ring seal; Double padlock tabbed; Molded-in stacking ridges; Heavy-duty, latching systems
Great way to store bulk or boxed ammo; Excellent choice for basements, garages and sheds
Designed to hold up to 15 pounds of ammo or gear
Molded out of rugged polypropylene plastic that will hold up to years of service
Outside Dimensions: 5"(L)x 11.3"(W) x 7.2"(H); Inside Dimensions: 3.4"(L) x 8.9"(W) x 6.1"(H); Made in USA

From the manufacturer

MTM AC30T Ammo Can 30-Caliber Military Style

MTM Case-Gard’s family of Ammunition Cans has grown to include a second choice in the 30 cal size. The AC30T, a 30 cal. can intended to replicate the shape of an actual 30 cal. army surplus ammunition can. Both, MTM’s original short 30 cal. can and this new tall design, offer the same capacity as a traditional 30 caliber military surplus ammo can.

MTM ammunition cans are a great way to store bulk or boxed handgun ammo. These comfortably handled ammo cans are molded out of rugged polypropylene plastic. An excellent storage choice for basements, garages and sheds.

Features:

Water-resistant O-ring seal
Double padlock tabbed
Molded-in stacking ridges
Heavy-duty, latching systems

product description

The MTM AC30T, a 30 caliber can intended to replicate the shape of an actual 30 caliber army surplus ammunition can. Offers the same capacity as a traditional 30 caliber military ammo can. MTM ammunition cans are a great way to store bulk or boxed ammo. These comfortably handled ammo cans are molded out of rugged polypropylene plastic and will hold up to years of service. An excellent storage choice for basements, garages and sheds. Other features include: Water-resistant O-ring seal; Double padlock tabbed; Molded-in stacking ridges; Heavy-duty, latching systems. Inside: 3.4”(L) x 8.9”(W) x 6.1”(H); Outside: 5”(L) x 11.3”(W) x 7.2”(H). Designed to hold up to 15 pounds of ammo or gear.

product details

Item model number ‏ : ‎ AC30T-11-P
Department ‏ : ‎ Mens
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 6, 2015
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ MTM
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00T96TK34

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Questions about MTM AC30T Ammo Can 30-Caliber Military Style

I'm reading mixed reviews. How many 9mm 50rd boxes could fit? Some say 20, others say 6-8...

Answer: Can only get 6/50rd boxes but have over 500 loose rds too! LG

Answer: I have got 600 loose 9mm rounds in. Maybe 650. Seller says 1000. I doubt it.

Answer: The MTM Ammo Can 30 Caliber fits 1,000 rounds of 9mm. The inside dimensions are (L) 3.4 x (W) 8.9 x (H) 6.1.

Answer: For the 9mm 50 round boxes, it will depend on the size of the boxes. I can fit 17 of the smaller sized boxes in this case.

Answer: 6 is about it. There is room to spare, but you will not fit ant more as you cannot get a fraction of a box in. Like the others said, many more loose rounds...

What is the actual outer width of the 30? It is listed at 5 inches, but I am curious if it is actual 5 or a little less. Thank you

Answer: It’s actually 5”.

Answer: 5 1/8 outside of lid

Why did my ammo can arrive without a handle? Is the handle not included in this item?

Is this airtight and watertight?

Answer: Airtight yes. Water tight, no.

Answer: I believe its more intended to keep atmospheric moisture out. Ammo in original boxes still smells fresh months later when the case is opened. Against a casual submersion like being dropped in the water while moving to and from a boat, probably. Stored underwater for a week? I doubt it. The best way is to get one or two and test them. The latches won't stand up to any truly rough handling in any case. Its big plus is it accepts a padlock.

Answer: it appears so. there is a rubber seal. I have not submerged it. but, I do not not absolutely.

Can this be stacked on top of mtm acr4-18 reusing the ridge?

Answer: Yes

Please whoever makes these: use a label with a glue that will come off.

Answer: Spray some WD40 on the label, let it sit a bit, it will peel right off.

Answer: I noticed that also. If you carefully pull it off, it will completely come off

Answer: When I removed mine, it left a little glue residue, but a single alcohol wipe took care of it in a few seconds.

Answer: mine came off with no issues...

Answer: That's interesting, I did not have that issue

How many 12 guage shotshells fit in one?

Answer: Loosely, I figure 90-100. In boxes of 25, however, more like 50. It's better to store them loose especially if you buy in bulk.

Could this 30 cal ammo box work as a prefect replacement for a damaged ammo box that originally came with the MTM4 can

Answer: Yes, they are the same dimensions are those in the MTM4

Answer: Yes

will it hold 22lr

Answer: I have put 2,200 rounds of loose 22LR in each box.

Answer: Sure - it will hold a lot of 22 rounds loose or boxed.

Answer: I sure it will I put 750 rds 9mm loose ammo in all mine! LG

Answer: Yes

Answer: Yes.

Can you put paint balls in it?

Answer: I don't see why not. It's a plastic box with a lid. There is nothing special about paint balls that I know about.

Answer: Yes, it would be good for paint balls. It's an empty container with an awesome latching lid. Should work well.

Answer: you can put anything in it that will fit...(it's fairly small...)

Answer: Put whatever you want in it.

Ammo boxes fit?

Answer: Your question is vague. Any ammo up to 30 caliber will fit. It is after all just an open box. I use mine for 22 WSM.

Answer: yes but maybe only 5 -6 boxes

Answer: Anything!

How many 223 20 rd boxes fit?

Will a standard combo masterlock fit this and will it be secure with just one lock?

Answer:

Answer: I only lock a related product - an ammo crate - but using a normal lock I had to drill the hole out a bit - easily done as it is relatively soft plastic. I would note that locking these things is strictly a “keep the kids out” type of security. It would be very easy to cut open.

How many boxes of 20rd .308win will this hold

Answer: 10 - i was able to fit 10 boxes of tulammo .308 fmj in it no problem.

Can you use those small TSA regulated locks with this ammo can?

Answer: I'm not familiar with the specific locks but I've used http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004Y8D4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage with them.

Answer: Well there is 2 locking points on the box both looks to be approx. 5/16" holes.

when this product will in stock?

Legal disclaimer says "lot of 2" is this correct and does it mean 2 cans for the list price?

does the green one have a grey top or a green top?

Answer: Green top. All of the can is green.

Answer: Mine have green.

Answer: The bottom and top are the same, OD green.

Answer: The one I bought is all black.

Have tamper resistant would this be if used for prescription medication?

Answer: Well, if you put a small padlock on it then someone would have to break the container to get into it-which would be pretty easy to do. So yeah, youd know if it's been tampered with. This isnt really a container to buy if securing its contents is a high priority to you. Locking it up will just keep out the "honest" people. Wont keep out anyone else. A child could bang this on a rock and break it open even if locked. It's only made of plastic folks. You gotta be a little realistic here. If it's that important to secure your meds then you should look for something else.

How many 50 rounds boxes of .40s&w can i put in it?

Answer: This is a pretty small box. I can fit seven boxes of 9mm. Pretty safe to assume the same for .40.

Answer: Can not answer that question.

How many 11 guage 23/4" shotsheels will fit in this?

How many 30-30??

Answer: I got 10 boxes of 30-30 and several boxes of .22 cal in mine......

Will a traditional master padlock fit?

Answer: Yes, but It's plastic case. So it's only gonna keep and honest person honest. It's not gonna stop a thief.

Is there a rubber seal all the way around the lid where it closes? If liquid were stored inside, would it spill when tipped over? thanks

Answer: Yes, there is a rubber seal all way around the lid. With that said, the box is plastic and flexes. The box label and the advertising flyer inside state the box is water RESISTANT. Nowhere are the phases watertight or waterproof used. The box flexes enough that the gasket breaks seal and would let liquid in or out.

Answer: I gave this to a friend.....

what are the Inside dimensions

Answer: The AC30T is Inside: 3.4"(L) x 8.9"(W) x 6.1"(H)

Answer: Inside Dim.: 5.8''Lx11''Wx7.2''H

What size lock fits?

Answer: they all come with at least one 1/4" diameter hole for a padlock with 1/4" diameter shank.

I would like to put the original ammo cardboard boxes in this, will it work?

Answer: I put 30-30 boxes in mine and they fit ok, also, several 00 buck boxes.

Answer: Yes, it will work. Just keep in mind it wont hold as much. I bought for my husband and he does the same thing.

Anyone use ammo can for 300bo? just wondering how many 50rd boxes of 300bo it will hold?

When will this product be available I want it in the shortest time???????????????????????

Will this hold 1000rnds of loose 45ACP

Answer: I got 1000 9mm in loose.

Answer: I don't believe it will 5 boxes of 9mms fill it up pretty will. Check boxes dimensions it's pretty small.

Can you open this if you just use one padlock?? Looking for boxes for a homemade escape room challenge.

Answer: That depends on the size of the item the boxes made of plastic so if you pry on it you could break the Box but if it's just for a larger item I think you might be fine

Answer: No. It's opened on one end and hinged on the other. The boxes are well made. I use them on my service truck.

Answer: They are very secure w/lock I only use plastic tie strap to hold mine closed LG

About how many .223 / 556 runds can fit in each can??

Answer: 500 rounds loose for me as well

Answer: I was able to get 500 rounds in the can.

Answer: about five hundred

How many 9mm rounds loose (not in box) can fit in this can? thanks

Answer: I've never put loose rounds in but you can fit a lot of 9mm 50 round boxes with no problem.

What color green is this can? forrest green or light green?

Answer: Dark forest green.

Answer: Damn thing looks black to me.

Will it hold 1000 rds of 380 & will it support the wieght when walking with holding the handle? Or will the top break off & all my ammo go everwhere?

Answer: Yes, it will hold 1000 rds of 380 ammo. It is well made and will not pop open when carrying.

Answer: This is a pretty sturdy ammo can. I have filled it up with un open boxes of 9 mm and it has never opened due to wait while holding and walking. I can’t confirm about 1000 rd of loose 380 though.

Answer: It should. I have 600+ of 40 cal. It weights about 24 lbs.

Answer: Not with mine. My latch would pop.

Is it smooth or textured

Answer: the box it's self is smooth, the lid has a slight texture.

Answer: Smooth.

Answer: smooth

Answer: Smooth

Answer: smooth

can this hold 1000rnds of 9mm or 38 special if the ammo is still in box?

Answer: Yes, 1000rds of 9mm in 50rd boxes fit no problem

Answer: im thinking 350 rounds in the box

Answer: No, 6-7 50rnd boxes at the most

Answer: I dont think so, this box is very small and in my opinion not too sturdy.

How many rounds of .223 does this hold?

Answer: 500 rounds.

Answer: I have 450 in mine. I would think you could get 500 in there.

How many 20rd boxes of 308 will this hold

Does this fit in mtm 4-can ammo crate 30 cal - ac4c?

Are they stackable? Thank you.

Answer: Yes, it's stackable. I got two of those.

Answer: Yes, they are stackable.

Answer: Yes

Product reviews of MTM AC30T Ammo Can 30-Caliber Military Style

april jacobs : good water seal

Decent, good water seal. watch the weight or the latch will pop open.

PB : good price for a gift

gave it to my cousin to go with her 1st gun. good luck filling it with ammo!

C. F. : Just what I needed...

I use this to store full magazines of magpul gen 3 30 rounds. I can fit about 6 fully loaded inside to take to the range. I also use it to store the ammo in my safe. I don't know how much loose ammo it would hold but a quick guess says 500. It's compact and tall so it fits well. I have ordered a few more to carry other ammo to the range. They work well in my book.

Crash Test Dummy : Nice box but only splash proof.

This is a good box. Fairly sturdy, but in no way waterproof. It is just splash proof. I would never trust it being submerged or a significant amount of water hitting it. Works well for what I bought them for, though. It fits a fish finder battery well and I also use a separate one to hold a Humminbird Helix 5 fish finder. It fits well in it with a RAM mount attached. I like the size a lot.

Amazon Customer : You can add a locker two on it.

Small enough for my 22 LR rounds. Will probably fit around 2500 rounds of .22.

Giving 4 stars because my can came with the good amount of scratches but no big deal works for me.

Amanishakheto : Sturdy

My husband and my father in-law love these MTM cases. They make perfect "gift bags".

Chris : Fits with my other MTM cans

Bought this since I needed another ammo can for a new caliber. Fits right into the 4 pack of ammo cans perfectly, its just a different color.

april jacobs : good water seal

Decent, good water seal. watch the weight or the latch will pop open.

SS from SC : Great item

Great item and no problem

Bradley Berreth : My favorite ammo cans

Affordable quality and durable water resistant and lockable what more could you want awesome customer service as well.

Sarrah Jane : Great case

I use this case for storing a 12v battery in my kayak for my fish-finder. It is quite durable and the provided measurements are accurate.

Aidan : Good for everything shy of shrapnel

I am perfectly satisfied with this plastic ammo can. For my purposes, it functions as well as any steel ammo can I have ever used.

At first I was hesitant to go with plastic over steel, but after getting a few of these MTM cans in rotation, I recognize that concern as irrational. These are well built, and perfectly adequate for the needs of 99% of recreational shooters such as myself. If you planning to toss these cans out of low-flying helicopters, or maybe come under light mortar fire, I would recommend steel cans. If such scenarios seem unlikely, these plastic cans will probably exceed your basic needs.

LAGaleano12 : Great Ammo Can but....

I order a 6 of this ammo cans but I had order more previously. Very durable and stack up nicely on top of each other. Very happy with product.
Only issue is that when I went to order more the next day after this Covid19 hit, the price was raised 260% from $6.39 to $16.39 each. That is outrageous.

william molnar : MTM ammo can

These are smaller then the metal GI 30 call cans. I was able to get 500 334 rounds on stripper clips inside compared to 600-700. They are sturdy and 500 is easier to carry. Top doesnt droop under the weight of the ammo.

Matthew Dorwart : Great product. Two lock holes, no metal, very durable

These are awesome. For ammunition storage/transportation, I prefer them to the standard Plano boxes for two reasons:
1. There’s no metal to corrode or bend
2. They have padlock inserts on BOTH sides, so you can actually lock it all the way, rather than simply making the crate more awkward for a thief or a child to open (if you’re using the wrong type of lock, it’s not that difficult to access ammo, especially loose shells)

C. F. : Just what I needed...

Randy E. : Incorrect size

The product said it was 16x8x12
Actually 12x6x10

Pimpshrimp247 : Perfect size

Great ammo can. Perfect size for a day at the range. I'd recommend getting if you're thinking about it.

R. Hubbell : Just right

this box is just the right size for my needs. Holds several boxes of ammo ( 9mm ) for an outing to the range. Light weight and is sturdy enough for my purposes.

LAGaleano12 : Great Ammo Can but....

R. Alexander : May come without handles.

These MTM ammo cans are durable and do the task they're designed for, but of the 6 I ordered, 2 came without handles and had to be exchanged. The cans looked brand new, so I'm guessing it was a screw up at the MTM factory, not an unscrupulous return of a used item.

SA7 : Great value

Great can for a great price. Always check the seal before storing ammo long-term! I’ve bought six or seven MTM cans of various sizes, and of all of them, one of the seals was out-of-place and dry. Just needed to be pushed back and lubricated, and it was back in business.

Stanley Pendleton : definently

fits my ammo just right over a 1000 rnds of 9mm or .556/.223 with no problem. very sturdy product

Charles Dionisio : 7.62

Barely fits 500 rounds of 7.62x39

Amazon Customer : A lot smaller then I thought

I purchased this Ammo can thinking it was the larger size one. When I received it, it was the smaller mini can just like the one I purchased from Dick's sporting goods for a lot less a while back. Just be careful and check the dimensions before purchasing this item.

AES442 : Good ammo box

Made in the USA, sturdy, holds 500( 10 boxes) of 9x19. My only gripe is the lack of a secondary latch to secure the can( like GI ammo cans)

aaron m fiegl : Quick access for women on the go!

Just like it’s olive drab counterpart. Great for making your lady’s ammo distinguishable in an emergency situation. Great buy!

april jacobs : good water seal

Decent, good water seal. watch the weight or the latch will pop open.

april jacobs : good water seal

Decent, good water seal. watch the weight or the latch will pop open.

Amazon Customer : Works well

Smaller than expected

Matt : Nice

Worked great.just as listed, gasket is great

LAGaleano12 : Great Ammo Can but....

J Gibson : Spot on.

I paid 8 bucks for a lightweight, waterproof box that holds 280 rounds of loose 7.62x51 (.308).
This box is still light enough WITH all 280 rounds, and small enough to fit in the bottom of my hiking pack.
Zero complaints, this is fantastic!

I'll be looking into other sizes as well, these ammo cans are awesome.

Keith L. : Robust

These plastic containers are well suited to purpose. I bought five of them to hold a large quantity of ammo. The single plastic snap lock that holds them shut might, possibly, be a weak link in the long term. However when full of weighty ammo they show no sign at all of weakness. I would only worry about knocking them around in such a way as to kick open the latch.

They do stack well. They don't nest tightly though, so the bottom "can" needs to be on a stable flat surface. There's no sagging, the plastic is adequately thick and stiff, and the design is inherently rigid.

A thousand rounds of steel-case 7.62x39 weighs in somewhere around 40 pounds. A case of that is too heavy for most people to handle easily. These cans let me split up the load into 3 easy packages with a handle on top. One of them is plenty for a trip to the range.

It was a huge help that the maker publishes precise internal dimensions. Most of my ammo is in 20- and 40-round packages. A bit of simple math and I knew exactly how many would fit with minimal wasted space. There's a bit of taper to the walls. A little bit of bubble-wrap helps a lot.

Navy Boy : Get your ammo organized, NOW

Fantastic value- I encourage you to pick up a few of these. Put your most used ammo in it and have another one for back-up. You'll thank me later for being organized. During times of chaos, it's much easier to pull loose ammo than boxed ammo. Great .22, .45.223 and buckshot.
Your welcome!

Cole : exactly what i was looking for

exactly what i was looking for

Some Useless Geek : As you have come to expect from MTM

MTM. Rigid, tough, able to hold a lot of heavy rounds. I put .45 ACP in these things and they hold up. Far and away superior to the Plano equivalent. Hey, I like Plano just fine, but if you are gonna haul around some real massive loads you need these boxes.

ron radar : Small but handy .

Great for the range or camper , holds enough for a long day at the range ( per caliber ) I like that the size allows me to store different types of rounds for each caliber in easy stackable and storeable water tight containers . The size makes moving them around very easy and much lighter than the big metal ammo cans .

RICHARD C. : Five Stars

Excellent ammo box, bought two more. Good size and well made and solid lock clips and sturdy handle.

Robert Strange : Good to carry ammo or anything else securely.

I use the box to carry ammo to the range. It can hold 400 to 500 rounds of 9mm easily. It would also handle 3000+ rounds of 22lr. Its large enough to carry all of the ammo you need for your range time but not so big that it hard to handle or carry. It lockable so curious hands and eyes are denied entry. Works well for storing small tools. Easily labeled directly or with self stick labels. I keep 14 inch sockets and rachet in mine. It'll also hold some 3/8 ratchets with sockets. Some will be too long to fit. Sturdy, easily stored, convenient to carry and use.

Bernard Reynolds : inside seal bad design

Returned first, second came same. Inside seal rear cornors not fitted right causing seal to get crushed and deformed. would say not very water resistance. I put water inside box , locked and turn box over and water poured out. Not bother returning

Willow Harrison : Sturdy product

This ammo can came as pictured, though it was scratched up whwn I took it out of the box. This is a Christmas gift for my husband. It seems pretty sturdy, I just wish it wasn't scratched up.

Murphy : Plastic is sturdy enough

I've always used metal ammo cans. So I was a little nervous buying 2 plastic cans. The clips work great. Even with a few hundred 5.56 rounds I never doubted that it would securely hold.

Kemar : Replacement

A perfect replacement for my 4 can ammo crate

Aidan : Good for everything shy of shrapnel

anonymous : Not the best quality.

Not the best quality the walls of this is very thin plastic, bends very easily when pressed on sides. I have a lax ammo plastic box and thats much better. Was hoping this would be more like that. But im sure ill be able to hold a couple hundred rounds or so. Or i might just use this as my cleaning kit box. I wouldnt purchase this again, and i might return it if i see its not capable of holding the weight of the ammo.

Fivecats : Wondrous!

Perfect! Does exactly what it is intended for in my favorite color! Great product!

Nick : Good product but note:

Like all MTM products, this is a quality item BUT if you are buying them to use with the .30 cal metal can trays please note that they will not work for that. Too wide at the top. Those trays work beautifully with metal cans - but not these.

CaribbeanD : Bought this for the wife

My wife bought some new guns and I decided she needed this as well, well made and she loves it.

NoblarneyAmazon Customer : MTM .30 ammo can is a great plastic copy of US item

This MTM .30 ammo can is exactly what I expected in a plastic copy of the US ammo cans with a durable, water tight seal. All the MTM stuff so far is good quality and reasonable prices too. Getting the .50 can shortly and all the MTM items are OK and useable, but you get what you pay for.

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