Best Investment of $2000

[Huntolive]

And yes I know I cannot get a scar 17 for $2,000 if I decide I absolutely can't live without a scar 17 I realize I'm looking at three grand which just seems like car money not gun money so in that case what I'm really looking to do is get more into reloading but damn I should have done that a year agoeverybody's bought up everything and prices seem ridiculous if you can get reloading supplies so where in the world do I get primers and projectiles for 454 casual 357 and 308 and 300 Win Mag?
Those would be my top priorities to reload
Actually I already have 45 Colt projectiles and I have tons of brass. I believe 454 casull uses small rifle primers.
I would assume 308 and 300 Win Mag use the same rifle primers as each other and what about 357 Magnum?

 

[mgmorden]

I would assume 308 and 300 Win Mag use the same rifle primers as each other

Sort of. Rifle primers come in 4 general varieties: small rifle, large rifle, small rifle magnum, and large rifle magnum. There are occasional other sub-varieties like non-toxic (lead-free), etc, but those are less common.

The standard vs magnum primers in rifles don't really have much to do with whether or not the cartridge has "magnum" in the name but rather the individual load. Certain loads with certain powders will be better with magnum primers, and your reloading data will call out when its needed. That said, you may notice that magnum rifle cartridges have more loads that require a magnum primer than your standard loads, but not always.

As for large vs small, most of the time a cartridge take one and that's pretty much standard, but some like .308 are USUALLY "large rifle" cases but there are also some cases where it takes a "small rifle" primer. That'll just depend on the individual brass case. .45ACP is similar in pistol - typically it takes "large pistol" primers but it's not uncommon to find .45 ACP brass with a small pistol primer too.

and what about 357 Magnum?

Typically small pistol. As with above - some loads may suggest small pistol magnum depending on powder. Also, you can sometimes substitute a small rifle primer for a small pistol. You won't want to do this on really hot loads since sometimes the rifle primers are slightly hotter, and they're usually a bit harder so depending on the gun you MAY get light strikes. That said, back during previous shortages a lot of the competition shooters I knew could only get their hands on small rifle primers and they were using those exclusively for 9mm and .40S&W loadings without issue.

 

[GBExpat]

With Biden as president soon what do you think is the best investment $2,000 in firearms? ...

So ... you wait until all of the firearms-related prices spike and then spend your money on them? That is your plan?

If I found myself thinking that way I would (hopefully) do a mental step back and carefully reconsider my circumstances & situation.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

 

[BreechFace]

So ... you wait until all of the firearms-related prices spike and then spend your money on them? That is your plan?

If I found myself thinking that way I would (hopefully) do a mental step back and carefully reconsider my circumstances & situation.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

Agreed, however AR's can be found for not too elevated of a price than that of a year ago. Maybe up 20%.

But yes, your response is a valid and appropriate one.

 

[Fine Figure of a Man]

Talk to a reputable financial advisor about where to put your 2K (it won't be in guns or ammo). Put in at least 10% of your income going forward, you will not regret it.

 

[Legionnaire]

With Biden as president soon what do you think is the best investment $2,000 in firearms?

Guns don't make good investments as a rule. Unless there was something I was already planning for, I'd hold the cash, especially as you said you already have a good collection. Supply and demand works. Short term demand conditions are going to change. When people realize we are not nearing a TEOTWAWKI situation, demand will drop, supply will catch up, and prices will regulate. If you have what you need to shoot regularly and enjoy what you have, I'd wait. This isn't a buyers market, but I expect there will be one in the not-too-distant future.

 

[ms6852]

so where in the world do I get primers and projectiles for 454 casual 357 and 308 and 300 Win Mag?

Since you already have an array of firearms and you are having difficulty in finding components for various calibers, I see this as an opportunity to invest your money in mutual funds, or other financial opportunities until this panic buying ends and a new suitable administration takes over. Hopefully by than your money has grown to offset inflation and the future value of money; and you can use it to buy all the components you need to reload ammo and never find yourself with your pants down again. This is going to happen again so prepare now for the future. I have enough of everything to last me a lifetime regardless if I live 10 or 30 more years.

 

[Jimbo80]

Bad time to be investing in guns. That being said I bet you could find both an M1 Carbine and Garand for $2K. They won't go down in value and will give you great pleasure for many years. Good chance on immunity from a ban too.

 

[357smallbore]

With Biden as president soon what do you think is the best investment $2,000 in firearms?
I would think something semi auto like a cheap but decent AK or AR type rifle.
Maybe even a Tavor. Could probably pick up three AR-15s for that money or an AK and an AR
I was hoping to buy a new model Colt Python
But given the political landscape might be Smarter financial y to buy a couple decent but not excessively expensive semi auto rifles instead.
Or maybe even my dream Scar 17
What would you get, both for investment and last call wish list?
Or should I blow the $ on the Python?[/QUOTE

I see several people got off the topic of you spending $2000 on firearms. You didn't ask about apple stock, the bank savings or such. You ask for input. Here is mine for a $2k blow on firearms.It's late to the game now to buy guns and ammo. So you will be limited on deals.
1. Inexpensive 22 lr rifle (Marlin 60 or Ruger 10-22)
2. Remington 870 12 ga
3. Inexpensive AR (if you can find one in the $550 range)
4. Inexpensive hunting rifle
5. 38 special/357 magnum or 9mm pistol
6. Spend whats left on ammunition. (if you can find any)

 

[Huntolive]

I have plenty of guns and not worried about that at all.
I was seriously considering getting a Colt Python but then realized why sink close to Grand into that when there might be things that could still make more sense to buy now and then maybe after the panic the pythons would be back in the $1,400 range.
So don't be a jackass and say oh what that's your strategy by now when the prices went up!
That's not it at all what I was trying to get at is what is still worth buying now that would be a good investment of that money vis-a-vis buying a Colt Python but some of you guys don't read what the questions actually are I never was asking for general financial advice as previously explained.
anyway I do really appreciate the good advice some of you gave about reloading and the details on what primers etc and folks who actually responded to my question.

 

[S&W620]

The time to invest 2k in guns was a year ago, not now.

Just like every other time this has happened, prices will return to some sorta normal eventually.

And to echo others, guns are poor investments in most cases, but especially when prices are historically high.

 

[blue32]

Gun stocks are better suited for call options in this type of climate. I'd rather hedge the gun market than go all in. Hold the derivative, not the asset.

 

[Meeks36]

If you like to gamble. Buy a tonne of hi cap mags. The gamble comes in if they are outlawed. Or nothing could happen. Me personally I would spend a couple hundred on hi cap mags. And buy some silver.

 

[entropy]

Ammo for the ones you have. If you don't have any, the cheapest AR you can lay your hands on now, and ammo, mags, range time, and something for the nice vet that teaches you how to use it correctly at the range.

 

[Drifter27]

Youre under the impression the election is over. There are still a few court cases that will need to be resolved first.

That being said if it is the Democrats that have the white house and I had 2k I'd buy more precious metals

 

[Demi-human]

That being said if it is the Democrats that have the white house and I had 2k I'd buy more precious metals

...like Lead.

 

[Wildbillz]

I would say to buy what is going to bring you happiness. If that's a AK or AR so be it, if its a Python great.

Now if your thinking of buying something cheap now and flipping it to buy the Python later? I think that ship has sailed. Right now inexpensive and decent semi auto don't go together. That was a couple of years ago and now is the time to be offing. Same with ammo, primers.

I hate to say it but I don't think we will see much cheap for several years.

WB