NSA Question | New box or Old???

[nielsenammo]

Looking at changing our boxes to a plastic ratchet style box. Machinist would recognize these, same as endmills and some drill come in but bigger. These would be good in wet weather and reusable for ammo or other parts. Much more expensive than our boxes we currently use but looking to see what the shooters feel would be better.

You can see in the white box there are 25 caliber slugs in our normal count bag with foam on the top to keep them from moving around. Red is same size with it opened up to see what it looks like. Can be used for small parts, transfer pellets from tins for better protection and won't open up as easy. You have to squeeze the middle and pull up. Little harder to open.

I threw one of these boxes with our normal count of slugs in it up in the air about 10 feet up and let if drop. It took 3 of those tosses to get the plastic to split so I think they will hold up well to shipping.

I anticipate using these for 35 cal and below. The bigger slugs will stay in the boxes we currently use.

Which is better? New plastic or keep using the boxes?

 

[ram2jeep]

Whichever you feel is better for transport. Your shipments are typically snug in the boxes so not much or any damage to the slugs from my perspective. If the cost for the plastic is less and same shipping characteristics do what saves you money and in the long run keeps down on shipping.

 

[Keith2324]

Keep the old boxes please!

 

[biohazardman]

I have never had a problem with the boxes you are using now and I have purchased plenty.

Keep your profits high and our prices low is what I would say.

 

[nielsenammo]

I can ship more per USPS box if I switch to these plastic boxes so they lower my shipping costs. The biggest savings is labor. Our biggest bottle neck is people sitting there putting those boxes together, actually hurts your hands after a while. So even though these cost more, we can get more boxes made per hour. 

Cuts a lot of labor cost and allows us to get more product out the door quicker. They will cost less when you include shipping a labor savings. They still will fit tight in the boxes and if there is any place they will move we will put paper fill like we do with boxes.

 

[Keith2324]

I can ship more per USPS box if I switch to these plastic boxes so they lower my shipping costs. The biggest savings is labor. Our biggest bottle neck is people sitting there putting those boxes together, actually hurts your hands after a while. So even though these cost more, we can get more boxes made per hour. 

Cuts a lot of labor cost and allows us to get more product out the door quicker. They will cost less when you include shipping a labor savings. They still will fit tight in the boxes and if there is any place they will move we will put paper fill like we do with boxes.

After reading this, please use whatever box you like. Not being snarky. If it's better for your employees and helps your bottom line, then I'm all for it. I'm no tree hugger by any means. I was just thinking this is something else we have to worry about trying to recycle. You have provided a great resource for the air gunning community. I'm supporting your business regardless.

V/R

Keith.

 

[biohazardman]

I really doubt most of us would complain either way so long as the supply of slugs is still flowing and they keep arriving in good shape as they always do. 

Plastic boxes are like you said good for other things as well. 

And like Kieth just said do what is best for you and yer employees.

 

[Wilber]

Do what is the most cost effective and less labor intensive. I wouldn't want to make up those boxes all day either. Whatever you decide will be fine. 

 

[Pale_Rider]

New box

 

[Mg616]

Packaging not a compelling feature for me vs. quality, variety, and price but I would prefer the new box.

 

[Frozenspyder]

I'm not seeing a downside to these new plastic boxes.

 

[Jlowe]

New box is cool. 

 

[dc8cappie]

Keep the boxes. I like the protection they give, plus it’s more eco friendly and I reuse the bags again.

 

[mr.grimm]

My buddy and I shoot nothing but NSA slugs. Alot of slugs. We often wonder if is possible send the empty boxs back to you at NSA so you can reuse them.

 

[slayer]

I'll be buying econo bags whenever possible but I do have a lot of experience with ratcheted containers. I find they tend not to open smoothly and may times they suddenly release causing contents to take flight. Not suited for small stuff and and multiple openings.



Tom

 

[Ezana4CE]

I prefer that y’all continue using the white cardboard boxes. 

 

[Beginner]

New boxes are fine

 

[mtnGhost]

+1 for cardboard. I can already tell that I would be dropping lots of ammo in the cold with the end mill style box!

 

[Jayson]

My vote is don’t change, your boxes ship fine and then I move them to other containers for the gun case. I open way to many of those containers at work, I think some people might not like the controlled pull required to open those and not spill? IMO. Especially at a higher cost

 

[paulemar]

This is a business decision that should be of benefit to your company. Most of us buy your product & really don't care much one way or the other how it is safely packaged. Keep your costs down and quality up & everybody is going to be happy. 

Respectfully,

Paul