Doublehelix
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As the political winds change, concerns arise about our ability to get ammo and/or reloading components in the future.
Buried in a couple of other threads, I asked the question about "how much is enough" to stock up on now that the prices are low and availability seems good. Since that question and the few responses got buried under the real subject of those threads, I thought it would best to start a new thread as a dedicated discussion.
I know that people are leary to post exact numbers of stockpiled ammo, for good reason, but I am just asking hypothetically, what seems like a good stock to keep on hand IF YOU COULD?
One year's worth?
Two year's worth?
Five years?
I personally would love to have 5 year's worth of reloading supplies on hand for each caliber, but since I shoot between 15,000 - 20,000 rounds per year, it is just almost impossible to come up with that much cash, plus, have a safe and legal place to store it all.
At the top end, that would mean 100,000 bullets ($$$), 100,000 primers, and close to 70 pounds of powder. That is about $9,000 in bullets for .40 S&W competition rounds (although I obviously have a mix of other calibers).
That just ain't gonna happen unless I win the lottery.
There have been some periods where nothing was available at all, and maybe a better strategy is to save a stockpile for those periods, and don't touch it otherwise, and then continue to buy new for current usage as long as the ample supply is available.
Also, I know that during drought times, I will be shooting less live fire and focus more on dry fire, so there are ways to minimize need when necessary.
I am worried about the future of our sport with all of the crazies with guns giving us law abiding citizens a bad name.
Maybe I should have picked a more politically correct hobby like needlepoint or crocheting!!! LOL!
Thoughts? How are you preparing for a future shortage, and how will your behavior change if that happens?
Buried in a couple of other threads, I asked the question about "how much is enough" to stock up on now that the prices are low and availability seems good. Since that question and the few responses got buried under the real subject of those threads, I thought it would best to start a new thread as a dedicated discussion.
I know that people are leary to post exact numbers of stockpiled ammo, for good reason, but I am just asking hypothetically, what seems like a good stock to keep on hand IF YOU COULD?
One year's worth?
Two year's worth?
Five years?
I personally would love to have 5 year's worth of reloading supplies on hand for each caliber, but since I shoot between 15,000 - 20,000 rounds per year, it is just almost impossible to come up with that much cash, plus, have a safe and legal place to store it all.
At the top end, that would mean 100,000 bullets ($$$), 100,000 primers, and close to 70 pounds of powder. That is about $9,000 in bullets for .40 S&W competition rounds (although I obviously have a mix of other calibers).
That just ain't gonna happen unless I win the lottery.
There have been some periods where nothing was available at all, and maybe a better strategy is to save a stockpile for those periods, and don't touch it otherwise, and then continue to buy new for current usage as long as the ample supply is available.
Also, I know that during drought times, I will be shooting less live fire and focus more on dry fire, so there are ways to minimize need when necessary.
I am worried about the future of our sport with all of the crazies with guns giving us law abiding citizens a bad name.
Maybe I should have picked a more politically correct hobby like needlepoint or crocheting!!! LOL!
Thoughts? How are you preparing for a future shortage, and how will your behavior change if that happens?