Ammo belt storage

[bbrown]

How did the Germans store their empty MG34/MG42 ammo belts? How do you? I keep mine oiled, rolled up and in several plastic bags, but there has to be a better way, if only because the bags eventually tear.

[JBaum]

Roll them, oil them, and put them in an empty US ammo can. US ammo cans are sealed so you don't have a moisture/evaporation problem.

[Tommygunn]

Yep, as above, for long term storage just oil and lay them in a can like you would with rounds in, or just chuck 'em in. You could also toss in a few sachets of Silica gel just to be sure.

Tom.