splattergun
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I don't think I have to worry so much about the election if it results in more hoarding.
Curious as to everyone's reloading reserves...
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Howland937
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Make sure it's one that grows good coffee beans. Hate to see a stash wasted on bananas.Sign me up for the first wave, Doc!
If we add our stashes together, we can make it a medium sized island......
edwardware
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Stay curious, lightweight.
You should have inventory to accomplish your mission. My mission is Constitutional; I'm not rich, but I've been at it for a long time (says the 35 year old, to the old timers. . .).
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mstreddy
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Does being in the Air Force Reserve count?
OK, just kidding.
See https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/ammo-storage.872000/#post-11576923 for what might constitute my reserve. Where's Gunny when you need to see true ammo reserve?
I reload for most of my range ammo, so most commercial ammo stays put away. Last year when .22 LR was at $0.04 or less, I bought a couple of cases.
OK, just kidding.
See https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/ammo-storage.872000/#post-11576923 for what might constitute my reserve. Where's Gunny when you need to see true ammo reserve?
I reload for most of my range ammo, so most commercial ammo stays put away. Last year when .22 LR was at $0.04 or less, I bought a couple of cases.
mstreddy
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I'll have to agree with Mike.
Since you added the part about it being about reloading components and not factory ammo.
And like KC, I have enough components to not have to go looking for more at this time.
One of my friends asked me the other day - are you going to be buying primers? No, don't need to right now. He is normally the one that would only order 1 or 2K of primers when a few of us would place the mega 40-50K primer order from PV or Grafs or wherever. I'm the type that would order 10-20K at a time. Now, that I think about it, I actually forgot to ask him if he was looking for some.
And, since I got into casting, I don't really need to look for bullets either.
Oh, and Doc, count me in for the island. Coffee is definitely a plus, and I won't turn down the bananas, or mangoes.
Since you added the part about it being about reloading components and not factory ammo.
And like KC, I have enough components to not have to go looking for more at this time.
One of my friends asked me the other day - are you going to be buying primers? No, don't need to right now. He is normally the one that would only order 1 or 2K of primers when a few of us would place the mega 40-50K primer order from PV or Grafs or wherever. I'm the type that would order 10-20K at a time. Now, that I think about it, I actually forgot to ask him if he was looking for some.
And, since I got into casting, I don't really need to look for bullets either.
Oh, and Doc, count me in for the island. Coffee is definitely a plus, and I won't turn down the bananas, or mangoes.
Waterboy3313
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I rarely buy ammo. I have newer guns that have never shot factory ammo. My reloading is a hobby that supports my shooting hobby. My son likes to go shooting with me when he isn't too busy playing video games. I used to shoot weekly. I'm not retired so I can't go shooting whenever I want or go raid the local stores when I know the deliveries show up. Sorry but it really pisses me off when someone hoards all the ammo and reloading supplies to shoot daily, weekly for the next few years and never or rarely fires a shot. How much is enough?
Buying components during the good times keep the machines running. The industry isn't going to stock pile components in wait of the next rush. What I am saying is, while the shelves were good and stocked; buying a buffer kept the stock flowing. And that keeps the company's from idling machines.
And now many of us who have enough, I suspect, can stand down from buying and others may proceed with their purchases.
mstreddy
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That's how I see it. I have my reloading supplies on hand from buying in bulk while the buying was good. I shoot/reload 4-6K rounds a year, not as many as some, but more than others. The ammo I have, is not for SHTF or any other scenario, just the same principles at work. I would buy bulk when I could and the prices were good. To be able to support my shooting hobby, my premise has always been to buy more than I shoot, to ensure I would have enough for another range outing or two. Once I got "serious" about reloading, I just quit using whatever factory ammo I had and left it there.
So, little by little, my reserves went up in factory ammo, and then in reloading components. 2009 taught me a little about the fragility of the supply chain. 2012/13 confirmed it. 2009 I would search for ammo to ensure I could replenish what I used or planned to use, and to help friends find some. I then dusted off my reloading equipment and started up again. Of course Uncle Sugar wanted to send me on all expenses paid vacation to a sandpit, so I didn't get really cranking until 2011/12. Then when Sandy Hook hit, I was in a spot where I did not have to look for ammo - at all. My friends and I did have to look for reloading components to ensure we replenished what we used up, but while sometimes it took a bit, we were never without.
With very few exceptions, 22LR, and some great deals on a couple of cases, I have not bought or shot factory ammo since September 2012. That's before Sandy Hook, and before the re-election. So, I can ride this current state out for a bit.
As of right now, my stash of center fire ammunition and components will last forever. I haven't fired a center fire round in more than 6 months. I'm not sure when I'll break out a centerfire gun again.
Shotgun, not so much. I've been enjoying the fun skeet leagues at my local club. Even so, I have enough shot, powder, wads and primers for a couple years as well as a few cases of ammunition.
As others have said, when times are good, buy long and deep and you will be able to weather the shortages.
Shotgun, not so much. I've been enjoying the fun skeet leagues at my local club. Even so, I have enough shot, powder, wads and primers for a couple years as well as a few cases of ammunition.
As others have said, when times are good, buy long and deep and you will be able to weather the shortages.
1976B.L.Johns.
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Actually, this is true for me too... one could say the last millennium because of the time we live in. But I reload like many others and my inventory would frighten the casual layman but no one here. My stash is small compared to most on THR who compete.
But to get back on topic, if I cool my jets, I should be good for three to four years,,,not enough for what may happen in the future, the next +4 years. (Thanks to the enablers on THR for the education!) (Sorry, NO POLITICS!)
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WestKentucky
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Or worse, coconuts
Kevin Keith
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Nice try, Agent Friendly. lol
ballman6711
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Thanks LiveLife, title is changed.
And thanks everyone for all the great responses!
I also have some factory stuff from the last century. Just don't shoot as much as I used to. Getting older has it's drawbacks, but at least I'm getting closer to retirement.
chris
And thanks everyone for all the great responses!
I also have some factory stuff from the last century. Just don't shoot as much as I used to. Getting older has it's drawbacks, but at least I'm getting closer to retirement.
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