[CHARLIED308]

What about that rubber rope (spline) used for installing bug screens?

Think it comes in different diameters as well.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Phifer-0-210-in-x-100-ft-Black-Spline-3033401/100533442

This is exactly what I plan on trying, but you beat me to the punch before I posted. I figure a little dab of silicone rubber where the ends meet should give you a 360 degree seal.

 

[CHARLIED308]

I suggest not purchasing cans that do not have a good gasket. Makes life much easier.

I agree with you 100% when that is an option. A lot of the ammo cans filled with loose 30-06 I purchased from the CMP have bad gaskets. Some of them are in really good shape and it would be useful to have gaskets that sealed well.

 

[CHARLIED308]

I am not going to spend more than $1 or $2 on a $5 ammo can. I recently repaired screens in the house and have enough extra screen retainer to give that a try.

 

[CHARLIED308]

I found some interesting info on these cans here at the IMA site.
http://www.ima-usa.com/original-u-s-wwii-30-caliber-m1-ammo-can-by-canco-or-reeves.html

$39.95 for a rusty ammo can? I'll have to dig out my old WWII vintage .30 caliber can and list it for sale.