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Speaking of safes.

What was the final verdict on storing ammo in a safe? Good idea? Bad idea?

And what about storing full magazines; is there a downside? I heard the springs lose their spring after a while.
Not enough room in the safe for the ammo and reloading stuff

As to mags.... I've shot mags that were loaded for 15 years (Ruger Mk II) with no issues feeding, etc. Springs wear out from being compressed and uncompressed, not staying in a static position.
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