SmallGameAddict
.308 Win
Both. Pay cash.
Your ammo supplies: reload or stockpile?
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96coal449
.308 Win
That was the same number I was recommended for a good base stash of your primary weapon. The secondary was at 5g rds. The shot gun was in a different category altogether do to breaching and defensive loads. I don't remember those details. The .22lr like you said is great for trading and for small game hunting while staying somewhat undetected.
To all I ask to make sure, upon your unfortunate passing, your stash and collections are passed in the right directions.
I have no children so I'm also working on that this spring. I'll probably donate to my local militia with some sort of compensation to my wife. If she surpasses me I'd like to know she's safe and sound.
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SmallGameAddict
.308 Win
I have an excellent supply of .22 rimfire, inc .22 Short (pocket pistol, lever-action rifle), .22LR (rifles) .22WMR (revolver). Excellent supply 12 ga shotshells inc birdshot, buckshot, rifled and sabot slugs. Also centerfire handgun inc .357 and .44 Mag. Center fire rifle inc. .243 Win, 7mm-08 Rem, and 30-06 Sprg. All patiently squirreled away over the years. Reloading equipment as well. Saw this coming when Bush Jr just beat out Gore. The libs were pissed then too, just a bit more gracious in their loss then. Now, it's ugly. The gloves are off.
Admittedly I'm fairly new into guns so I have not been stocking up for too long. I wish I had more disposable income to buy more.
I try to make a habit to buy small quantities any time I'm able to. Like if I'm grocery shopping at walmart I'll detour over to the ammo section to buy a box of something.
I don't have much but I will keep stocking when possible. When I go shooting I try to buy more for that specific time and not dip into my stock to keep growing it.
I see the direction things are going and I'm going to make more of an effort to stock up.
My immediate goals are 2500 .22lr, 500 12g (at least half slugs or 00), 1000 rifle and when I finally get my pistol 1000 9mm. (i'm close or meeting some of these goals)
My stock goal by 2020 is
5000 .22lr
1000 12g (at least half slugs and 00)
2000 rifle
3000 pistol.
Maybe even a few random boxes of calibers I don't even own just for the heck of it.
I am seriously concerned of what will happen if the dems take control of Congress and win 2020.
I know by many standards it's a modest stash but I'm late to the party and only have so much money to go around. I wish I would have started sooner. :/
I try to make a habit to buy small quantities any time I'm able to. Like if I'm grocery shopping at walmart I'll detour over to the ammo section to buy a box of something.
I don't have much but I will keep stocking when possible. When I go shooting I try to buy more for that specific time and not dip into my stock to keep growing it.
I see the direction things are going and I'm going to make more of an effort to stock up.
My immediate goals are 2500 .22lr, 500 12g (at least half slugs or 00), 1000 rifle and when I finally get my pistol 1000 9mm. (i'm close or meeting some of these goals)
My stock goal by 2020 is
5000 .22lr
1000 12g (at least half slugs and 00)
2000 rifle
3000 pistol.
Maybe even a few random boxes of calibers I don't even own just for the heck of it.
I am seriously concerned of what will happen if the dems take control of Congress and win 2020.
I know by many standards it's a modest stash but I'm late to the party and only have so much money to go around. I wish I would have started sooner. :/
SmallGameAddict
.308 Win
You can only do what you can do. Any progress in the right direction is progress. Always focus on the positive. Never look at how much needs to be done. That is self-defeating. Pat yourself on the back over what you've accomplished, and the steps taken to achieve your goal(s).
Robin
.577 Tyrannosaur.
I almost forgot, I probably have more powder and lead than Crocket had at the Alamo, so there is that.
Robin
Robin
Twogunwilly
6.5 Creedmoor
Way more than I can carry in a few trips, need to replenish my reloading components (mainly bullets)
Thats more than adequate for a SHTF stash. Anything past that is just a range stockpile.
MadScientist
.45 acp
I think I have about 1200 of 7.62x39. That’s probably gonna dip significantly once the weather turns around.
But my goal is buy some of those surplus 30 cal ammo cases, and to buy ammo by the case. And every time I do so, put a minimum of 200 rounds (preferably more) in my untouchable ammo can storage. Literally make it so they don’t exist to me. Hopefully build a good stash that way
But my goal is buy some of those surplus 30 cal ammo cases, and to buy ammo by the case. And every time I do so, put a minimum of 200 rounds (preferably more) in my untouchable ammo can storage. Literally make it so they don’t exist to me. Hopefully build a good stash that way
Eddie Gunks
.338 Win Mag
I don't wory about the end of the world.
I worry about not having ammo to shoot my matches. (I have been shooting a lot less matches recently).
I never noticed the 2013 problem. I had enough supplies to reload what i needed. I watched out for what i was going to need , but i never ran out or curbed my volume.
As for personal reloading supplies on hand.....far more than i want to move!
I worry about not having ammo to shoot my matches. (I have been shooting a lot less matches recently).
I never noticed the 2013 problem. I had enough supplies to reload what i needed. I watched out for what i was going to need , but i never ran out or curbed my volume.
As for personal reloading supplies on hand.....far more than i want to move!
Buy as much as you can afford...now. If it is 50 or 1,000 rounds it doesn't matter. You will never regret buying ammo.
Things will not get cheaper in the future. Only more expensive.
The future may be here sooner than you think.
Things will not get cheaper in the future. Only more expensive.
The future may be here sooner than you think.
livingston
20×102mm Vulcan
I feel they will pass laws to regulate how many rounds one can have on premise .. In other words Take NY City laws and apply that to the rest of the country.. In the name of Safety of course. ... (First responders ) .. Then limit how many rounds one can buy per month. ...A lot of drugs are handled this way . Very tight controls ... Ammo can be regulated the same way. Most fudds will not care . Most only use a box per year. Buying a box of 1000 could be a thing of the past .. Hell buying a box of 100 could be...... That is when one is in a true SHTF situation. I bought handguns not because I need another one ... But because California Roster could be here sooner than we think . (for most of the country )... AND doing a NY reload could be our only solution .
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
You don't need to stockpile thousands of rounds per caliber. When things get bad, you aren't going to go shooting for fun.
Pick one fighting rifle and one concealable handgun. Stock a few thousand rounds for each that you will not touch under any circumstances now.
Pick one fighting rifle and one concealable handgun. Stock a few thousand rounds for each that you will not touch under any circumstances now.
stuckhere
9mm
This discussion is always interesting. The idea of having massive stockpiles of ammo is fine, if that's what you think will help you when the world ends... My favorite is the 10K+ rounds of rifle and pistol caliber ammo guy, yet the guy has only a handful of magazines. Let's be real here, youre gonna do more running and hiding, and far less picking up of empty mags to reload in your spare time.
freddy
.308 Win
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Yep. At that point shooting recreationally will be over.
stuckhere
9mm
Hah! That's great!!
freddy
.308 Win
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Finally one that gets it. When things get bad (Real SHTF) you aren't going to fire many rounds. If you do, you'll end up giving the guy that killed you all your rounds. It's best to stay grey and mind your own business or you'll unwillingly lead people to your home and family.
For hunting in (Real SHTF), you aren't going to expend thousands of rounds either. 100 rounds if that is about all you'd use to feed your family until game runs out.
For non SHTF if laws are passed that you can only have a certain amount in your house, the days of going to the range for hours are over. The ten thousand rounds per caliber will just sit there in your closet. Only a fool would still go to the range and spend hours shooting telling those that are watching that you have a lot.
About the only good that could come of stockpiling 10 thousand rounds per caliber is using it only for trade as currency.
Robin
.577 Tyrannosaur.
If using it for trade currency its probably best to have a ton of 9mm and .223 even if you don't own guns for those calibers. If you plan on just taking what you want its better to have a lot of .45 and 6.8SPC.
Robin
Robin
freddy
.308 Win
For those with kids: a pair of rifles, 100 mags, and 10k of 5.56x45 might someday turn out to be the best trust fund possible.
I'm not worried about it I'm hoping for it.
The problem with this question is everyone is in a different situation.
Some are close or in cities and have to be a grey man and find a way out. These people don't need and shouldn't have massive stockpiles.
Some people live out in the country and will stay put and have to defend what they have. These people will need more ammo on hand. If smart not all in one place.
Lastly some people have the resources and property to house multiple like minded families. Because these people will be traveling it's doubtful they can bring many arms or ammo. This instance is where large collections and stockpiles make sense.
Some are close or in cities and have to be a grey man and find a way out. These people don't need and shouldn't have massive stockpiles.
Some people live out in the country and will stay put and have to defend what they have. These people will need more ammo on hand. If smart not all in one place.
Lastly some people have the resources and property to house multiple like minded families. Because these people will be traveling it's doubtful they can bring many arms or ammo. This instance is where large collections and stockpiles make sense.
freddy
.308 Win
100%
With all that said I have big dreams about a reloading stash. Anyone have a winning lottery ticket?
Robin
.577 Tyrannosaur.
I did but got so excited I lit a cigar with it.
Robin Pauper
Robin Pauper
SmallGameAddict
.308 Win
I agree with this. I have been thinning out the inventory for some time. I'd rather have a few firearms with top notch accessories than a bunch of firearms any day of the week.
stuckhere
9mm
Freddy, you suck. I've been watching thunder ranch/clint smith videos all afternoon. The dude is hysterical.