The elections are right around the corner (are you doing things differently because of it?)

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First let me say I am in no way promoting fear mongering or painic buying just an honest question?

on the Reloading front are you doing things differently because of the upcoming election?


For me yes I am trying to stock up on more supplies mainly primers and projectiles
 
Nope, nothing different.

Keep in mind my normal, nothing different, is to have 20k in primers in stock while not using that stock. 8lbs of each primary powder I use. And 10k of each of my primary bullets.

I've not maintained my goals yet. I'm always above goal on powder but primers and projectiles get used so rapidly it will take less shooting or more money to get there.
 
Nope. I have a "buying style" that has gotten me through all the panics in recent history. Whenever I was in a store that sold reloading supplied or rimfire ammo, I'd pick up a box, a pound, or a brick just because. Often when buying components I'd buy one extra unit (box, pound or brick). I got up to about 8,000 rounds of 22 lr, about 10,000+ primers and mebbe 40-50 lbs of powder. I cast most of my bullets and have s few hundred pounds of lead and have approx 1,000 various jacketed bullets (plus for those I don't reload for I have 2,000 rounds of 7.62x39 and 2,000 rounds of 5.45x39). No panic, no hoarding, no greedy grabbing everything on the shelf, just ready...
 
In all honesty I have a monthly budget and I buy supplies for ammo or ammo itself on a monthly basis. I do stock up on my rimfire and buy by the case simply because that is what I shoot the most to train with. I have enough to last another 8 year drought as I did during the O'bama drought. I've got brass by the 5 gallon buckets particularly of what I carry conceal, either my .357 or my 45 acp. I am concentrating more on 22lr and 22 magnum as this I do not reload but train and shoot long range with. As for my hunting calibers I load them as I need them. Except for 30-30 rifles I still have boxes that are labeled $6.99 and $8.99
 
Nope but I still have components from before Clinton signed the AWB but I did buy some other stuff after it sunset a decade later.

I suppose now would be a better time than when everyone is scrambling to buy $9 AR mags for $100...
 
I stay stocked on powder and primers (couple years worth), have plenty of bullets for guns I shoot most (mainly 158 grain swc 357s, 250 grain RN fp 45s, 405 grain .458). And molds for all those bullets too although I'm not casting yet.I don't reload 380,45acp or 10mm and probably won't but I keep about 500 factory rds for each.
Last ammo crunch only hit me on 22s , I haven't needed to buy any in a couple years, I'll put it that way.
 
Not a thing different except maybe buy another gun or two and more reloading stuff. Hey I'm old! I figure with what I have right now, I can shoot a couple times and week for a few years or til I'm too old to lift a gun. Then, I'll go to shooting pool.
 
Well I am always increasing my supply of primers as the prices always seem to go up. I need a couple different bullet molds to round out my options and I was light on .22 MAG ammo this last goround so stocking up on practice ammo. This was the plan for a while now depending on sales/discounts to save $$ anyway so I don't feel that I am doing things any differently than the usual though. ;) YMMV

ETA: I always keep supplies stocked for five years anticipated use in reserve if for nothing else as a hedge against price increases so I can wait for various discounts to restock.
 
Now that I've built up a sufficient supply of components and 22s I'm not doing anything different. But I'm more aware of my inventory and maintaining it, especially primers and cast bullets. One lesson learned during the last drought was that percussion caps for black powder guns were harder to find than 22lr ammo and plan accordingly.

I don't consider myself a hoarder but like to be prepared.

Jeff
 
well, no - but, I'm just starting to reload now. haven't seen a shortage as of yet - so, will have to determine what I should have on hand.
 
I changed what I do after the Obama years. Took up casting, stockpiled supplies, etc. The only thing I have done different in the last year is take up black powder rifle shooting. Easier to get deer tags with a smokepole and that is probably the last thing anyone will be desperate to take away.
 
I am debating on how I want to use my Christmas money: progressive press, getting into casting, stockpiling more primers and brass, buying mags or buying a new firearm. I did buy an AR recently though. I also have competing hobbies. So 2020 is still up in the air for where I want to invest time and money. The election is a ways away though.
 
For a variety of reasons, I have not been shooting as much recently. So, I'm still flush with reloading components for metallic cartridges as a result of the Obama shortages.

This past year, I've re-kindled an interest in shooting skeet so it has been an exception to the above statement. I've invested in some shot shell reloading components.

In any case, I'm well set to weather any market shortage for the next few years or so.
 
Howdy everyone


First let me say I am in no way promoting fear mongering or painic buying just an honest question?

on the Reloading front are you doing things differently because of the upcoming election?


For me yes I am trying to stock up on more supplies mainly primers and projectiles
I am always trying to increase my stockpile, so when the day comes that I have a dozen friends show up for a big shooting trip - I am well stocked. Found some good deals on components recently, and I love the relaxing work of casting/reloading. That doesn't change due to political events.
 
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