I said my favorite thing was the tab on the sealed top. Honestly it's how shiny the ammo is. 
Well, thanks to Luckygunner.com, I got to do an ammunition review one of Fiocchi’s newest offerings to the ammo world. What with the recent zombie craze and sudden rise in interest for prepping, Fiocchi came out with a brilliant plan to offer their high quality 230 grain FMJ .45 ACP loads in a sealed spam can for long term storage coupled with reliability.
A couple of things I really like about “Canned Heat” (that’s what they’re calling it) from Fiocchi in particular is how the ammo is stored loosely unlike boxed ammo stacked in rows requiring you to pull them out individually, AND unlike old school surplus ammo spam cans the sealed can has a pull tab on top much like a can of chunky soup or sardines. “Canned Heat” holds approximately 50 rounds of Fiocchi’s 230 grain FMJ loads, 100 of which fired flawlessly through the brand new KRISS Vector Carbine in .45 ACP. Firing any ammo through a brand new firearm is a recipe for some early kinks and malfunctions often resulting in a free pass, but the Fiocchi passed the test without a hitch and printed some of the most consistent velocities we saw in 3 different types of ammo that day. It also proved accurate printing a 5 shot group under 4 inches at 50 yards in a 20 MPH crosswind standing freehand with open sights. You’ll have to excuse me as I don’t have pictures to validate the event, but in my defense it was a frigid occasion and I was running out of daylight.
An added silica package helps prevent dispensation of any moister that MAY (though unlikely) find its way into the can.
The Fiocchi “Canned Heat” gave an average velocity of 966 feet per second with variances occurring between 989-943 fps. This proved pretty hefty for the heavy rounded loads as the box only called for 830 feet per second. Though we realize the test estimates are most likely based on an auto pistol round with a barrel of just 4″-5″.
“Canned Heat” is unique in that not is it just a great ammo product, but it’s a shooter savvy product as well, giving those of us with a plan the ability to store our ammo in any environment care free of damage or the elements ruining our supply. Be sure to check out Luckygunner.com for awesome prices on IN STOCK AMMO! The video below explains the way they do business…
Pop top. No need for an ammo can opener.
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“approximately 50 rounds”?
Not sure I follow the question. You’re asking if the can does indeed hold 50 rounds? There’s about 30 in the can pictured. I took some out to show the silica package and get the reflection of the side of the can. This however was previous to firing so 2 cans were actually used at the range for a total of 100 rounds. So it looks a little empty because I took some out, and 2 cans were used for the photos. One open and one closed. Does that answer the question?
I think PC is talking about your comment of: “Canned Heat” holds approximately 50 rounds of Fiocchi’s 230 grain FMJ loads
in your write up. I noticed it too, but figured everything was based on weight instead of round count. What a great idea to store ammo though!
Side of the can says ’50′ so who knows. My guess is Ebbs didn’t count before shooting
+ or – 2 or 3 is fine with me 
Ouch, Tompkins!!! Actually have a standard Glock 21 mag with the Kriss I loaded the 13 round capacity magazine with 10 rounds 10 times even with the Fiocchi. So apparently someone over there knows how to count!
I never count rounds that come in containers like that. I just trust the mfg to put in what they said they put in
Good to know they can count!
Here’s where I was going with this. The can says 50 rounds. Not approximately 50 rounds. If you were buying ammo in 50-round boxes you would expect there to be 50 rounds in the box, wouldn’t you? If there wasn’t, you would be complaining to anyone who would listen, and especially to the manufacturer. I would sincerely hope that ammunition, even in “bulk” packs such as this, is not packaged according to weight. Drywall screws packaged accordingly I can live with, ammunition, not so much. That -2 or 3 rounds might be critical down the road.
I understand where you’re coming from. Bulk = less than Box. Even though Box ammo doesn’t say “Approximately” I used the word because I actually counted, though I can’t guarantee Fiocchi (and others) aren’t just weighing to make sure it’s close. My gut tells me if they err it would be on the side of too much ammo rather than too little, at least that’s been my experience with bulk bought loose ammo in the past.
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