How much ammo do you keep stocked up?
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I reload. When I do go shooting, and sometimes when I don't, I pick up every case I reload from the range. Usually they are once fired in new condition. I then go home and do my other hobby. I have ammo out the yang-yang. Hundreds of .38 spl and .357 mags, 9mm, 30-30, .45acp and long colt.
I really need to do more shooting.
I really need to do more shooting.
Quote: Not enough, about 1,000 rounds of 7.62x39 and 2,000 rounds of .22lr.
Oh, I forgot. My son-in-law just gave me a big ol' ammo box of ammo I don't shoot, 7.62x39 is in there. Are there any Colorado shooters that want to make a really cheap offer for it? And then come pick it up.
Oh, I forgot. My son-in-law just gave me a big ol' ammo box of ammo I don't shoot, 7.62x39 is in there. Are there any Colorado shooters that want to make a really cheap offer for it? And then come pick it up.
tnieto2004
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jhco im from Texas and i LOVE shooting the AK .. I would love to take it off your hands! too bad im so far away!!
22-rimfire
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Roscoe, This is a bit off topic, but I will answer. No Automatics allowed for sport hunting period except for the varients I mentioned. Don't really care if it is close to a 30-30. Put the 30-30 in an AK and I'm against it for sport hunting use. It is about being a semi-automatic, not the caliber. Yep, there goes the Garand, Browning BAR and Remington autos... no more. Hope that answers your question or future questions. Perfectly legal to own, just not for sport hunting. I think the Pennsylvania approach to sport hunting is the best overall. I would tweek it a bit though...
Stock up on ammo, prices are going up and will continue to go up because of the price of metals. Pennies are now worth about 2-cents each.
The-Fly
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I don't feel like going up stairs to do an exact count, but this should be fairly close to the actual round count. These totals EXCLUDE range ammo except when noted.
223 - 1800 rounds total of M193 and 68gr match HP
7.62 x39 - 1000 rounds of 124gr HP
9mm - 500 rounds of HST 147gr and ranger 127gr +p+
45acp - 100 rounds of HST
(not one of my primary combat calibers /guns , but i keep 2 boxes of HST in case i need it or loan it to a friend)
38 spl / 357 mag - 200 rounds of gold dots in various gr's and calibers.
7.62 x 54R - 500 rounds from range ammo
(Not one of the calibers / guns I keep for SHTF, but its another one I could loan to a trusted person.)
12 gauge - 100 rounds of reduced recoil buckshot and slugs, plus I can dip into the range ammo and get another 200-300 extra rounds if need be. ( I don't count bird shot in these totals because I feel birdshot is near useless for SHTF. I'm not too worried about mutant zombie pigeons attacking me )
223 - 1800 rounds total of M193 and 68gr match HP
7.62 x39 - 1000 rounds of 124gr HP
9mm - 500 rounds of HST 147gr and ranger 127gr +p+
45acp - 100 rounds of HST
(not one of my primary combat calibers /guns , but i keep 2 boxes of HST in case i need it or loan it to a friend)
38 spl / 357 mag - 200 rounds of gold dots in various gr's and calibers.
7.62 x 54R - 500 rounds from range ammo
(Not one of the calibers / guns I keep for SHTF, but its another one I could loan to a trusted person.)
12 gauge - 100 rounds of reduced recoil buckshot and slugs, plus I can dip into the range ammo and get another 200-300 extra rounds if need be. ( I don't count bird shot in these totals because I feel birdshot is near useless for SHTF. I'm not too worried about mutant zombie pigeons attacking me
)
mrmeval
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Rifleman. Here's a definition http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarcasm
Take the original posters message and couple it with mine. If what I said makes people uncomfortable that's a good thing. I have some small issue with questions of 'how much' and don't have a problem making a pointed statement that make asking such questions uncomfortable.
I personally don't care what you own. Really. 15 billion rounds is not enough. Pulping the solar system to make more is just good use of raw materials.
If your furniture is made of loaded ammo boxes I'm jealous. If' your house is made out of loaded ammo boxes I want blueprints so I can do the same.
If it's extremely energy efficient the greens will still cough up blood at the thought. That is a good thing.
Eh I did put that little bugeyed what thingy but maybe that wasn't enough.
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Take the original posters message and couple it with mine. If what I said makes people uncomfortable that's a good thing. I have some small issue with questions of 'how much' and don't have a problem making a pointed statement that make asking such questions uncomfortable.
I personally don't care what you own. Really. 15 billion rounds is not enough. Pulping the solar system to make more is just good use of raw materials.
If your furniture is made of loaded ammo boxes I'm jealous. If' your house is made out of loaded ammo boxes I want blueprints so I can do the same.
If it's extremely energy efficient the greens will still cough up blood at the thought. That is a good thing.
Eh I did put that little bugeyed what thingy but maybe that wasn't enough.
:fin:
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thexrayboy
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Don't feel bad, thats a decent start. It takes time and unfortunately some old fashioned coin to amass reasonable quantities. I budget my "on call" money for my toys and alot at least a couple hundred a month to maintain or improve my stock. Some people golf, others play tennis etc. I and others here have the hobby of guns and ammo. An American tradition.
mrmeval
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Ok
At one time, when I had more money than now and a desperate need.
I had approximately 19 thousand rounds give or take. ...
No wait for the punch line.
I had nitro packed .22lr in highly cleaned 2 liter bottles with oxy and silica absorbing packs. I think that was around 15, 000 rounds.
I had probably 3,000 rounds of 7.62x39 in nitro packed ammo cans with oxy and silica absorbing packs. I also has some that were vacuum packed with oxy packs and silica.
I had about 1,000 rounds of 9mm and 1,000 of 45, mostly hand loads. The factory loads were 'surv packed' as stated above.
I had little choice in selling the guns, needed the funds so the ammo mostly went with them or was sold or given away. There's a very happy Sheriff's department in my hometown.
I'm now back on my feet and firearms are a hobby not a dire necessity. I enjoy it much more and I think I have a better appreciation for the history behind them.
Now I'm looking to own at least one representative sample of every weapon my family could have used in a war. I'm having to limit myself to maybe some pre-wwI weapons up to Korea and no NFA stuff. Because of some family history I won't own Nazi marked weapons unless they were soldier captured from a dead Nazi with provenance. Not likely I could afford those.
At one time, when I had more money than now and a desperate need.
I had approximately 19 thousand rounds give or take. ...
No wait for the punch line.
I had nitro packed .22lr in highly cleaned 2 liter bottles with oxy and silica absorbing packs. I think that was around 15, 000 rounds.
I had probably 3,000 rounds of 7.62x39 in nitro packed ammo cans with oxy and silica absorbing packs. I also has some that were vacuum packed with oxy packs and silica.
I had about 1,000 rounds of 9mm and 1,000 of 45, mostly hand loads. The factory loads were 'surv packed' as stated above.
I had little choice in selling the guns, needed the funds so the ammo mostly went with them or was sold or given away. There's a very happy Sheriff's department in my hometown.
I'm now back on my feet and firearms are a hobby not a dire necessity. I enjoy it much more and I think I have a better appreciation for the history behind them.
Now I'm looking to own at least one representative sample of every weapon my family could have used in a war. I'm having to limit myself to maybe some pre-wwI weapons up to Korea and no NFA stuff. Because of some family history I won't own Nazi marked weapons unless they were soldier captured from a dead Nazi with provenance. Not likely I could afford those.
22-rimfire
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Interesting collection goals. That would certainly be a fun collection to handle, and look over especially with the history of the various firearms. The recent history of the world can be painted with a good collection of firearms or the various eras.
Any of you guys ever have ammunition that gets old and won't shoot?
I store mine in US Army ammunition cans, sometimes I don't even know what I have. Every now and then I find a can full of 22 bricks and say something "oh, didn't know I had that". Sure do hope there are no fires at my house!
Working Man
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Thats a neat idea.
I know I have at least 100 rnds of .38 target loads as I just bought them last
week. I can't believe I ran out.
madmike
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I have none, nada ZERO respect for a self-proclaimed hunter or trapper who tells me that some particular weapon isn't appropriate for hunting because he doesn't like it.
Such people are of ZERO help in RKBA. They're in lockstep with the enemy until it's too late. "First they came for the silencers/ the autos/ the EBRs..." By the time it's down to bolt guns they'll rationalize that three rounds is plenty, two is good enough for a good hunt, and any real hunter only uses ONE shot. Then it's too late.
I'm not going to bother debating the subject. I'm simply going to continue my policy of adding such people to my ignore list so I don't have to waste time reading their comments. The most die-hard revolver guys who can tell you how to tune and mod a Python won't agitate to ban 9mm Berettas. Nor will the .45ACP guys push to ban Taurus six-shooters. People who respect guns respect diversity along with it. Not right for me may be perfect for you. anyone who opens their mouth about "should be allowed" or not is not going to have anything technical, political, tactical or artistic to bring to the discussion.
Back on topic: Was it Oleg who at one point lined up 1 round for every politician in the country and said that if the number bothers you, reduce the politicians and he'd reduce his stockpile to match?
Fellow SF writer David Weber once received a pallet of ammo from the Brown Truck of Happiness, in 9mm, .357, .223, .308, .45, .40, etc. A whole pallet. He'd been writing hard for three days and was unkempt and unshaved. As the driver looked at the growing pile of ballistic goodness, David signed for it, looked at him, winked and said, "It's okay, I work for the Post Office."
Such people are of ZERO help in RKBA. They're in lockstep with the enemy until it's too late. "First they came for the silencers/ the autos/ the EBRs..." By the time it's down to bolt guns they'll rationalize that three rounds is plenty, two is good enough for a good hunt, and any real hunter only uses ONE shot. Then it's too late.
I'm not going to bother debating the subject. I'm simply going to continue my policy of adding such people to my ignore list so I don't have to waste time reading their comments. The most die-hard revolver guys who can tell you how to tune and mod a Python won't agitate to ban 9mm Berettas. Nor will the .45ACP guys push to ban Taurus six-shooters. People who respect guns respect diversity along with it. Not right for me may be perfect for you. anyone who opens their mouth about "should be allowed" or not is not going to have anything technical, political, tactical or artistic to bring to the discussion.
Back on topic: Was it Oleg who at one point lined up 1 round for every politician in the country and said that if the number bothers you, reduce the politicians and he'd reduce his stockpile to match?
Fellow SF writer David Weber once received a pallet of ammo from the Brown Truck of Happiness, in 9mm, .357, .223, .308, .45, .40, etc. A whole pallet. He'd been writing hard for three days and was unkempt and unshaved. As the driver looked at the growing pile of ballistic goodness, David signed for it, looked at him, winked and said, "It's okay, I work for the Post Office."
I buy it when I can get a "good deal" (usually at the gunshow)as money is tight.....But the "good deals" have been few lately. So, counting .22s and shotgun shells, maybe 2500 rounds (down from a peak of about 5000, a few months ago). Mostly .22, 7.62x39 and 9mm, with a coupla boxes of other stuff (8mm Mauser, 7.62x54R, .303 Brit and .35 Remington thrown in).
madmike
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That's why I have the case lots of 5.56, 7.62X54, 8mm, .308, .30-06, .303, 9mm, .45ACP...
ZeSpectre
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Enough to practice n' protect but probably not enough to fend of a zombie horde 
B.D. Turner
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How much ammo do you keep stocked up?
OK this is a question that goes nowhere. Not that stocking ammo is bad it just leads others to want to brag about what they have. If a new shooter were to read some of these posts he may be well discouraged by the end of the posts.
A good rule to follow is to keep more of what you shoot regular.
Another caliber to stock up on is any ammo that is mostly dependant mainly on import 7.62x39 7.62x54R 7.62x25
Military calibers in general can and have dried up at times almost overnight so stocking up on .223 is smart.
Hunting calibers can get by with a few boxes as a general rule. I like to buy three or more boxes at the time using the same lot numbers at the first of the season. I use one box to make scope adjustments and the other two boxes are for that hunting season.
For plinking the .22 rimfire is king. Millions of rounds are fired for fun every year. A couple of bricks bought from time to time will not break the bank.
An important note to remember. In the event that you have to bug out ammo is heavy. Have a way to haul it if need be.
OK this is a question that goes nowhere. Not that stocking ammo is bad it just leads others to want to brag about what they have. If a new shooter were to read some of these posts he may be well discouraged by the end of the posts.
A good rule to follow is to keep more of what you shoot regular.
Another caliber to stock up on is any ammo that is mostly dependant mainly on import 7.62x39 7.62x54R 7.62x25
Military calibers in general can and have dried up at times almost overnight so stocking up on .223 is smart.
Hunting calibers can get by with a few boxes as a general rule. I like to buy three or more boxes at the time using the same lot numbers at the first of the season. I use one box to make scope adjustments and the other two boxes are for that hunting season.
For plinking the .22 rimfire is king. Millions of rounds are fired for fun every year. A couple of bricks bought from time to time will not break the bank.
An important note to remember. In the event that you have to bug out ammo is heavy. Have a way to haul it if need be.
DMK
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If you have room to store it, it's not in the way and the floor isn't going to collapse, then there is no such thing as too much.
Crazy situations? You mean like ammo prices doubling? No more surplus ammo being imported? Calibers of ammo being unavailable anywhere? Or maybe the Dems legislating ammo tax, or limiting ammo purchases?
I like to have enough on hand so that I don't care when ammo is $30 a box and you can only buy one box a week.
rhubarb
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The problem with the Internets is that sarcasm and tongue-in-cheek posts are often lost on many readers. I thought it funny, myself. To mention banning machine guns, then lump the SKS with Uzi could only be meant to elicit a response. Throwing the Thompson in there would only be done by someone knowledgeable about the history of NFA's roots.
Of course, if the post was not made in jest it's even funnier for its conflicting statements.
madmike
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Enough to practice n' protect but probably not enough to fend of a zombie horde
Dude, that's no joking matter. When the zombies come, you'll need a LOT of small caliber, high cap weapons that are accurate enough for headshots, shotguns for disabling leg shots, hard cover, good clear fields of fire, high ground. I'd also recommend water traps, flammable liquids and incendiaries and any explosives you can get legally. Flechette and canister loads in large caliber would also be recommended.
Also be sure to have multiple thermal sources for decoy purposes, and you need ultraviolet sources and goggles--zombies don't show on thermal.
I'd buy a few thousand rounds now. We don't know when the next Zombie Apocalypse will be, and there won't be any warning.
K3
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22-rimfire said:
I disagree. It IS B&W. People's feelings are irrelevant when it comes to an inalienable right.
22-rimfire said:
Many states Parks & Wildlife departments already regulate what can and cannot be used. A BAR in .300 WinMag may be semi-auto, but how many rounds can it hold?
I can throw a bolt pretty fast and still stay on target. You are more anti than I care for, and the last bolded statement above proves it.
22-rimfire said:
I hope you meant semi-automatics, as automatics are not legal for hunting. Why do people insist on calling semi-auto weapons automatics? It is an important distinction, especially when discussing firearms with people not well versed in the subject. When you use the term 'automatic', folks with no knowledge of firearms tend to think 'machine gun'.
What about over-under shotguns? They are essentially semi-automatic in nature. During dove season, shotguns must be plugged so that they hold no more than 3 rounds. An over-under holds 2, but it can be fired as quickly as an 11-87. SHould over-unders be disallowed?
On topic... Do you reload? 30 caliber centerfire ammo is getting kinda high, and even though savings from reloading aren't huge, I know I can do better than $1.50 a round for premium ammo. Buy everything in bulk and have at it. I'm leaning that direction, but I haven't made the jump yet.
imprezagm4
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I'am horribly ashamed of my ammo supply... next month I will start banking ammo.
As of now:
3 #4 buck/2 00 buck (HD load, on the side of my 870)
25 #6 birdshot
400 rounds 22LR
20 rounds 7.62x39
Haha, pitiful is it not? What I have found though, at least where I'am looking, is that ordering online is more expensive than buying locally. 500 rounds of 7.62x39 locally is $91, online it is $79... a whopping $12 which shipping more than makes up for... Am I looking in the wrong places?
As of now:
3 #4 buck/2 00 buck (HD load, on the side of my 870)
25 #6 birdshot
400 rounds 22LR
20 rounds 7.62x39
Haha, pitiful is it not? What I have found though, at least where I'am looking, is that ordering online is more expensive than buying locally. 500 rounds of 7.62x39 locally is $91, online it is $79... a whopping $12 which shipping more than makes up for... Am I looking in the wrong places?
Sniper4Life
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I killed two deer this season with an AK that my FFL loaned me until my .308 came in. One shot and they ran 10yds and never got up, just because its semi-auto doesnt mean you have to use the whole magazine when hunting. I killed my first deer with a garand and I know lots of people that hunt with them. You are the kind of person that anti's just love, soon you will think that bolt action ".30 sniper rifles" arent needed and we can ban them to. Then we will be down to single shot rifles and then to muzzleloaders and guess whats next no guns.
I counted up last night and with the 750 rounds I have about 1250 .308 soon to be more once my reloading stuff comes in.
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