Hokie_PhD
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I just got back from the range and enjoyed the loads I worked up.
So thanks to everyone who helped me with the 124 gr RMR 9mm loads
I now have a couple of loads that I know work ok, and which will shoot at least as good as my skills.
I shot a couple of boxes that I loaded and enjoyed myself. I got some practice in and worked on some skills. All great things on a beautiful day. So when I was done I cleaned up around me picking up my brass plus a little bit extra.
Now this got me to thinking. I know there are tons of threads on how much ammo to keep and how much components. I know everyone is different so I'm not looking for exact numbers. What I'm wondering is does it make more sense to keep a bunch of loaded ammo around or does it make more sense to keep what I'll use for the next month, plus some SHTF, plus what I keep for my EDC?
Now keep in mind I haven't been shooting that long and I've on.y reloaded for less than a year. So I'm still learning and building up my supply.
To me the pros of loading all the brass I have are that it's ready to go. The negatives are that it takes more space, and if I decide I want to try a different load I'll have to go make some empty brass (oh my), wait, buy some, or go pick some.
The pros of not loading too much are, less space to store the components, and less storage boxes needed. But the negative is that I'll have to plan my reloading a little better than if I have it ready.
I guess a third option is something in between but I haven't figured that out yet.
So thoughts, advise, ideas etc ate welcome and appreciated.
Oh and as far as components, my thought is to buy 2x what I use to get to a decent level while not destroying the budget or being exposed to another shortage.
So thanks to everyone who helped me with the 124 gr RMR 9mm loads
I now have a couple of loads that I know work ok, and which will shoot at least as good as my skills.
I shot a couple of boxes that I loaded and enjoyed myself. I got some practice in and worked on some skills. All great things on a beautiful day. So when I was done I cleaned up around me picking up my brass plus a little bit extra.
Now this got me to thinking. I know there are tons of threads on how much ammo to keep and how much components. I know everyone is different so I'm not looking for exact numbers. What I'm wondering is does it make more sense to keep a bunch of loaded ammo around or does it make more sense to keep what I'll use for the next month, plus some SHTF, plus what I keep for my EDC?
Now keep in mind I haven't been shooting that long and I've on.y reloaded for less than a year. So I'm still learning and building up my supply.
To me the pros of loading all the brass I have are that it's ready to go. The negatives are that it takes more space, and if I decide I want to try a different load I'll have to go make some empty brass (oh my), wait, buy some, or go pick some.
The pros of not loading too much are, less space to store the components, and less storage boxes needed. But the negative is that I'll have to plan my reloading a little better than if I have it ready.
I guess a third option is something in between but I haven't figured that out yet.
So thoughts, advise, ideas etc ate welcome and appreciated.
Oh and as far as components, my thought is to buy 2x what I use to get to a decent level while not destroying the budget or being exposed to another shortage.