Dollar An Hour
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Since we don't really know where ammo prices / availability are headed, is it a good idea to have rifles in a few different calibers, or do you prefer to K.I.S.S. and have several rifles on several platforms (or one platform) chambered in the same caliber?
I'm looking to buy a couple of rifles, and want something that'll fill the SHTF role if needed, but also something fun at the range that won't break the bank with ammo costs.
I'm thinking AK, so would it be better to get two AK's in 7.62, or one in 7.62 and another in 5.45 or 5.56?
Seems like 5.45 is the biggest gamble since it's all imported and that could stop at some point...
Is 7.62 safe looking forward (suppose Hillary gets elected) since it's manufactured in the U.S. no matter what? Or is a foreign military caliber something that could be banned later?
Is 5.56 probably the safest in terms of future availability, even though it's gotten quite pricey lately?
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and strategies for caliber choice these days.
I'm looking to buy a couple of rifles, and want something that'll fill the SHTF role if needed, but also something fun at the range that won't break the bank with ammo costs.
I'm thinking AK, so would it be better to get two AK's in 7.62, or one in 7.62 and another in 5.45 or 5.56?
Seems like 5.45 is the biggest gamble since it's all imported and that could stop at some point...
Is 7.62 safe looking forward (suppose Hillary gets elected) since it's manufactured in the U.S. no matter what? Or is a foreign military caliber something that could be banned later?
Is 5.56 probably the safest in terms of future availability, even though it's gotten quite pricey lately?
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and strategies for caliber choice these days.