screw-on vs. slip-on pellet tin lids

[r1lover]

Pellet tins with slip-on lids are a pet peeve of mine and the only tins I've ever spilled pellets everywhere from.

So I saved some empty tins with screw-on lids and used a hair dryer to heat, remove and transfer paper labels from frequently used tins with slip-on lids. When I open another tin with a slip-on lid I dump the pellets into the appropriately labeled tin with a screw-on lid and toss the other.

When labels are printed directly on the metal and cannot be transferred I use masking tape on the screw-on lid and record the information with a pen. 

 

[cea1960]

When I receive an order of pellets with slip on lids, I pour them out onto the garage floor. After all, that's were they're going to end up anyway. 

 

[B.Guns.]

I save my Crosman tins to store pellets that come in slip on tins. I tend to spill slip on tins when removing the cover.

 

[cworkman74]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-Blank-Round-Metal-Tins-with-Screw-Top-Lid-1-2-oz-Survival-Kit-Containers-14-/252004945232?hash=item3aacaa4d50:g:tYIAAOSwu4BViZ8g

or

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001131267535.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.418f745fWNKnMn&algo_pvid=58369cab-763f-4553-9b84-88076d46effc&algo_expid=58369cab-763f-4553-9b84-88076d46effc-1&btsid=0ab50f4415982821818854593e615f&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_

(lots of options actually)

 

[JungleShooter]

Great link for those cans from Aliexpress!

Matthias

 

[cworkman74]

This size is pretty close to the larger pellet tins. I just ordered 7x12 packs of these. (Plan on using them for more than just pellets.)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/264810774184

 

[DonC]

Vogel wadcutters come with screw top lids AND a foam lining to protect the pellets. The vintage screw top lid tins labeled National and Minutemen have very coarse threads and open and close the easiest. Rotating the lid only 10 degrees is required to open and close.



I now use the BEST pellet container ever! IMO It's sold by humangear.com It's a one handed operation container. Squeese the sides to open, to close press the center of the lid. It's kinda like a tuperware plastic.

As a gag, a friend gave me a Kangrago leather testicle. No stitches in it. Draw string top closure. 

I have a pellet container collection. Many are repurposed stuff you find in antique shops. I'm always on the lookout to add to the collection.

 

[bandg]

I'm lucky to shoot a couple of types of pellets that come in screw top tins. Those tins are then reused for most slip on types. One can also try "click clack tins" available off ebay.

 

[Dingfelder]

Safeway has these on sale regularly, also a smaller size. Very durable.

https://www.safeway.com/shop/product-details.960537065.html

 

[AirNGasman]

Based on only 60 years of obsessive airgunning, I pronounce the following pellet tin the most functional I've ever used. Matter of fact, I no longer capture State and National Champion titles without it.

http://www.airgunproducts.com/shop/pelletcanholder-1



Yes, I did help design it.

 

[Matt247365]

Based on only 60 years of obsessive airgunning, I pronounce the following pellet tin the most functional I've ever used. Matter of fact, I no longer capture State and National Champion titles without it.

http://www.airgunproducts.com/shop/pelletcanholder 



Yes, I did help design it.

Link didn't work...

 

[AirNGasman]

Thanks Matt,



I just edited my post to replace the link with one that works. This will get you there-

http://www.airgunproducts.com/shop/pelletcanholder-1

 

[5DPatrick]

I just reuse these FX Hybrid boxes. They are easy to fill and will not spill or crush the pellets. Toss one in my back pocket and I can stay in the Field all day

 

[pdxFrank]

Those of you that know, know what the wrench is for.

 

[thumper]

I don't really have any issue with the slip on lid tins. I just bend a couple spots inward on the edges and they snap closed. I've spilled more dickin around with the screw tops for whatever reason. 

If I'm hunting or FT'ing most of the time I'm using a Wilkins anyhow. They are the bee's knees.

 

[Bill_in_TR]

I will probably regret saying this but I have never had a problem with slip on lids. Never spilled a tin of pellets with either kind of lid. I have occasionally spilled a few pellets on the bench top due to fumble fingers but it had nothing to do with the lid. Sometimes it was more than just a few.

 

[LostinTejas]

I've been known to use old RX bottles. You can get them for a little of nothing at a pharmacy if you don't have them. 

I prefer the screw on type tins myself. 

 

[Beginner]

good topic and good answers 

thanks.

 

[Quad82]

I like the picture of the pipe-wrench for the Crosmans. I like their screw-top tins the best. I put a bit of silicon gel on the threads. Much easier then carrying a wrench! The newer JSB screw-top tins are a joke. Not much of a screw-top. More of a pita. 

 

[Beginner]

Based on only 60 years of obsessive airgunning, I pronounce the following pellet tin the most functional I've ever used. Matter of fact, I no longer capture State and National Champion titles without it.

http://www.airgunproducts.com/shop/pelletcanholder-1



Yes, I did help design it.

Ok ordered them and the inspector and the blue things



hope they work. Jeff