9mm Ammo-in-a-can by Overton_Prints

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Updates:

(3/12/25)
- Linked below is a .22 LR version of the ammo can made recently by FizzyOddCod . He has effectively covered all the bases I would have in the design. This means I get to duck my way out of having to make my own version! calabehttps://makerworld.com/en/models/1203706-22lr-hornets-nest#profileId-1217128
(3/11/25)
- I will certainly be uploading some versions made for other calibers. However it will require some time as I'm in the middle of clawing, dragging, and generally flopping my way towards an engineering degree so “free time” is a limited resource for me.
- Added a “Blank” version of the lid
- Added a “No Text” version of the lid

This project came about almost by accident.

I was in deep contemplation over ways to reuse empty tin cans (as one does…) when the stray thought of ammo “can” casually strolled in. At first, I gave it the dismissive snort of amusement I thought it deserved and went back to considering serious tin can ideas.

However, behind my back, my subconscious had other plans. After a brief inspection and a light kick of the idea’s metaphorical tires, it declared, “This will do,” and let the thought take up residence in my brain.

As a result of this mutinous act, for the past three weeks, every time I’ve looked at the can sitting on my desk, my brain has only been able dredge up one idea…

So, in an act of base capitulation, I caved and, quite sourly, designed a model to turn an empty bean can into an ammo can. Hopefully, this will be enough of a bribe to appease my 5-year-old subconscious and let me finally move on to contemplating other tin can ideas.

This isn’t a terribly serious project, it’s an 9mm beehive in a bean can… so don’t take it too seriously, or get offended if it doesn’t meet your personal ammo can standards…

My Printing Details (your mileage may vary)

0.4mm nozzle
0.2 mm layer height

The all important can:

Just your standard issue roughly 3" diameter can.

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Comment & Rating (143)

@RedRabbi

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gave you a boost. love the print. I stopped my printer to print this now I’m looking for a can. going to save more room in my ammo cans. can’t wait to see if you make any for other calibers

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@Admin_8706

this is great! I need one for my 223/556 rounds 😬

@ZeroAlligator

If you can’t find a can you could always print one, there’s a few different printable tin cans on this site 😁

@user_1315853621

Replying to @Admin_8706 :

I'm looking into making something for .223

@user_1740926557

I tell you I'm deeply offended that this does not meet my personal ammo can standards.... but it is damn neat!

@KnowThyZomB

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Has to be used in a cut away can (opened with can opener). The ones with the pull tab lid are a bit too narrow. Maybe if you fold the metal in. Great idea, look forward to future calibers.

The designer has replied

@user_1315853621

It will still work, I've used my can opener to come back and cut the lip out just like opening a regular can... of course that requires having a can opener. With that said, I have no doubt there are can types that just won't work for some reason.

@KnowThyZomB

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Replying to @user_1315853621 :

Very good. not meant as a negative, just a heads up to others

@user_1315853621

Replying to @KnowThyZomB :

Yep, no problem!

@DingosDownUnder

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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Awesome idea.

@ceo51378

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0.2mm layer, 2 walls, 15% infill

Printed perfectly. Now I need to go raid the pantry and eat some beans!

@stevecary

I use a type of can opener that cleanly lifts the lid off without having any sharp edges left on the can or lid. It simply breaks the crimping of the lid/can. Amazon has them. Here is one search you can do - Starfrit Securimax Auto Can Opener - Patented Safe Edge Technology with Lid Lifter - Leaves No Sharp Edges on Lid & Can - Heavy Duty Non-Slip Knob - Grey

@OttersGonnaOtt

Also known as 'the actual official method for opening cans'. Legit, the inventory of the tin can invented this opener alongside it.

@user_830074727

90rds is great. a lid that looks like the can still sealed would be great as you can hide ammo among the other cans in the pantry. now that would be the way to go!

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The designer has replied

@user_1315853621

I've been told you can buy empty cans and put your own pull tab lids on them... apparently the tool is pretty cheap (less than 30$) I don't know if it would work with reused cans though.

@user_1696294447

Replying to @user_1315853621 :

Couldn't you scale the lid up in slicer before printing to match the diameter of the can?

@user_1178229672

I thought about putting a magnet in the handle portion, and using a clean cutting lid remover. That way, you could use the original lid to close the can, and if done right, would look like it was still sealed.