The 3D Printed .22LR Ammo Storage Box in Olive is a round, screw-lid case built to hold 100 rounds of rimfire ammunition in an organised, rattle-free tray. Unlike the folded-cardboard boxes ammunition ships in, this case is additive-manufactured from tough polymer, giving shooters a reusable, stackable way to carry rimfire ammunition to the range, into the veld, or into long-term storage. Products like this have become common on the South African market as local and overseas small-batch 3D print shops fill a gap that the big ammo-can brands never really addressed for rimfire shooters buying in bulk.
What sets this box apart from a generic plastic tub is the purpose-built internal tray: a dimpled honeycomb grid that holds every round nose-down and separated from its neighbours, so cartridges cannot knock rims against each other during transport. The deeply ribbed, wide-diameter screw lid is sized for a firm hand grip even with gloves on, and seats down onto an O-ring-style lip to keep out range dust and moisture. Because it is produced piece by piece rather than injection-moulded, colour options such as this olive green are easy to offer alongside black, tan, coyote and other typical outdoor finishes.
Buyers repeat one fact about these boxes more than any other: 100 rounds of .22LR loose in a factory carton is a mess in a range bag, and this case turns that mess into a single stackable unit that closes with one twist. It is not a sealed, waterproof MTM-style case, but for day-to-day range use and shelf storage it does the job a paper box cannot.
Key Features
- Dimpled cartridge tray holds each round upright and separated, so rims cannot rattle or scuff against each other in transit.
- Wide, deeply ribbed screw lid gives a confident grip for opening one-handed, even with cold or gloved hands.
- 100-round capacity matches a standard brick of .22LR, so a full box of ammunition transfers straight into one case.
- Round, low-profile shape stacks cleanly with matching boxes from the same print family for shelf or drawer storage.
- Printed in a durable engineering polymer that resists cracking under normal range and vehicle-storage conditions far better than the cardboard the ammunition ships in.
- Olive green finish blends in with hunting and range kit rather than standing out like a bright retail carton.
Technical Specifications
| Caliber |
.22 Long Rifle (22LR) |
| Capacity |
100 rounds |
| Colour |
Olive green |
| Lid type |
Ribbed, screw-on twist lid |
| Cartridge orientation |
Nose-down in a dimpled honeycomb tray |
| Construction method |
FDM 3D printed (typical) |
| Material |
PLA+ or ABS engineering polymer (typical) |
| Outer diameter |
approx. 11 cm (4.3 in) (typical) |
| Height (closed) |
approx. 6 cm (2.4 in) (typical) |
| Weight (empty) |
approx. 120 g (typical) |
| Stackable |
Yes, with matching boxes from the same range |
| Water resistance |
Dust and splash resistant, not fully sealed (typical) |
Materials & Construction
These boxes are built up layer by layer on an FDM 3D printer rather than injection-moulded, which is why the finish shows fine horizontal print lines under close inspection rather than the glass-smooth surface of a mass-produced case. Sellers in this category typically print in PLA+ or ABS: PLA+ is stiffer and holds fine ribbing detail well, while ABS copes better with heat left in a closed vehicle on a summer range day. Either way the wall sections around the tray and lid threads are printed thick enough to survive being dropped in a range bag, though this is not a mil-spec impact case and should not be thrown around loaded ammo cans.
Fit & Compatibility
The internal tray is sized specifically for .22 Long Rifle rim dimensions and will not properly seat .22 Short, .22 WMR or 5mm Remington Rimfire Magnum, all of which have different case lengths or rim diameters. It holds standard-profile .22LR loads such as subsonic, standard-velocity and high-velocity hollow points without issue; oversized novelty rounds or those with unusually long overall length may sit slightly proud of the tray. The round footprint is designed to nest with other boxes in the same maker's ammo box line, so buyers building a shelf of different calibres in matching cases should check that any additional boxes come from the same design family.
Care & Maintenance
Wipe the tray out with a dry cloth or a blast of compressed air between reloads to clear out grease and powder residue that transfers off cartridge cases. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight storage, since UV exposure will fade the olive colour and can make PLA-based prints brittle over months of outdoor use. The screw threads benefit from an occasional light smear of silicone grease if they start to feel gritty from range dust.
Who It's For
This case suits rimfire shooters who buy .22LR by the brick and want it organised rather than loose in the original carton, plinkers who like a quick visual count of rounds left before a range session, and hunters who keep a spare tin of subsonic ammunition in a truck console or backpack. It is not aimed at long-term underground or humid-climate storage, where a sealed steel or MTM-style case remains the better choice.
FAQ
Does it fit .22 WMR or .17 HMR? No, the tray is sized for .22LR rim and case dimensions and will not hold Magnum rimfire rounds securely.
Is the ammunition included? No, the case is sold empty; it is built to hold a standard 100-round brick of .22LR that you supply.
Will it float or seal against water? It resists dust and light rain but is not a submersible or air-sealed case, so it should not replace a dedicated waterproof ammo can for wet-weather storage.
Can I stack several of these in a range bag? Yes, the flat top and bottom and matching lid diameter let several boxes sit stacked without sliding around.
