.223/5.56 Ammo Box - 50 Rounds

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This design is based on my existing 9MM, 45 ACP, and 40 S&W boxes, which can be found here. I wanted to create a box for .223 reloading that shares the same footprint as the other boxes but with added height. It uses the same lid as the other boxes. There are two main versions of this design: a 50-round box and a 60-round box. I chose the 50-round option because it allows me to group rounds in sets of ten, which is very helpful for fine-tuning my reloads. To test different specs on my rifles, I make ten rounds of each spec and then test them to determine which loads are best suited for each rifle. The ability to document my tests with groups of ten rounds makes it much easier. If you think a 60-round box would be better, please let me know and I'll consider creating one. I've added .STL files for both .223 and 5.56x45 based on feedback. While I haven't printed the 5.56 box yet, the text seems to fit well within it. If you encounter any issues with the text fitting in the 5.56 box, please let me know. If you're looking for pistol boxes, be sure to check out my matching pistol boxes here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1559655 You'll also find additional printing instructions on that page. I hope you enjoy using this design! Please provide constructive feedback or suggestions if you have any. I'm not interested in nitpicking my wording, so please refrain from doing so. Print Settings: Printer Brand: Robo 3D Printer: R1 ABS + PLA Model Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: .3 Infill: 20% for the box and 100% for the lid Notes: I used Hatchbox PLA at 210 degrees or eSun PLA pro at 225 degrees. Both work well. Post-Printing: Post Processing: Cut the built-in support from the lid's latch with an exact knife. Clean out the holes on the BOX with a small drill bit that's approximately the size of the hole. Use #16 x 1.5" Smooth Shank Wire Nails as your hinges. You'll need to snip them off to the length of the combined hinges so they don't poke out. This makes for a very nice, smooth pivot that lasts a long time and doesn't work itself loose.