Gordon Fink
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I don’t have any 100,000-round stockpile, but every time I stock up on FMJ range ammo, I buy a couple more boxes of hollow points for each caliber.
~G. Fink
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How much defensive ammo to keep on hand?
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Dorrin79
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Let's see....
for my 9mms I currently have about 100 rds of defensive ammo (EFMJ and Hydra-Shoks) and another 500 rds of Winchester White Box FMJ. When I get my Hi-Point Truck Carbine I'll probably keep a 100rd White Box in the truck, along with 2-3 mags loaded up with JHP.
I have about 100 rds of Stingers (and another 2500 rds of cheap bulk ammo) for my .22s
I have almost 1000 rds of 7.62x39 for my SKS, but it's all cheap commie FMJ.
I have about 40 rds of S&B 8mm for my mauser, and another 380 rds of cheap Romanian surplus
the only part of my ammo stockpile that I feel is insufficient is my 12ga stockpile. Right now I have a measly 5 rds of 00 buck and 20 of birdshot
for my 9mms I currently have about 100 rds of defensive ammo (EFMJ and Hydra-Shoks) and another 500 rds of Winchester White Box FMJ. When I get my Hi-Point Truck Carbine I'll probably keep a 100rd White Box in the truck, along with 2-3 mags loaded up with JHP.
I have about 100 rds of Stingers (and another 2500 rds of cheap bulk ammo) for my .22s
I have almost 1000 rds of 7.62x39 for my SKS, but it's all cheap commie FMJ.
I have about 40 rds of S&B 8mm for my mauser, and another 380 rds of cheap Romanian surplus
the only part of my ammo stockpile that I feel is insufficient is my 12ga stockpile. Right now I have a measly 5 rds of 00 buck and 20 of birdshot
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Logistar
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I have around 700-800 rounds but about half that is FMJ.
Erik Jensen
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man... I'm waaaayyyy below average.
current count: 200 rds of Winny whitebox 9mm
16rds of Cor-bon 90gr +P (yes, a measly one mag full) 18rds of Winny SXT JHP 180gr .40 S&W (that's two mags for the MK40 + one in the chamber, and six still in the box)
600+rds of Federal .22lr
I've been meaning to stock up, but I just haven't gotten around to it. I think I'll buy a few boxes of each tomorrow.
current count: 200 rds of Winny whitebox 9mm
16rds of Cor-bon 90gr +P (yes, a measly one mag full) 18rds of Winny SXT JHP 180gr .40 S&W (that's two mags for the MK40 + one in the chamber, and six still in the box)
600+rds of Federal .22lr
I've been meaning to stock up, but I just haven't gotten around to it. I think I'll buy a few boxes of each tomorrow.
On Rec-Guns back before Y2K, a guy took a survey of such. The average was about 7-8 thousand rounds. The big boys had 10 times that amount. I keep at least 1000 rounds loaded per caliber except for 380. I also have about 6-7 thousand rounds of 22rf. I plan to retire in the next 4 or so years and my income will drop so I am stocking up now. I try to spend $20.00 per week on brass, powder, shot, primers, etc. Also buy 22 rf if on sale.
surfinUSA
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A box or two.
blades67
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I keep a box or two of my carry ammo on hand most of the time. I don't use that for practice, that's why I reload.
stevelyn
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TERRY MURBACH
I once told a locomotive engineer with the Alaska Railroad that he had the coolest job in the world.
I now take that back.......your's is the coolest.
I keep several boxes of hardball/practice ammo on hand for each gun, but only a box or two of premium stuff.
I once told a locomotive engineer with the Alaska Railroad that he had the coolest job in the world.
I now take that back.......your's is the coolest.
I keep several boxes of hardball/practice ammo on hand for each gun, but only a box or two of premium stuff.
Johnny Guest
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Again: Defining terms.
Justin, you wrote - - -
There was a time, well within memory of some on THR, when no manufacturer gave any thought to use of hollow points in certain handguns. I believe Colt didn't do "throated" barrels for the 1911 series, other than the National Match (pre-Gold Cup) until the late 1960s to early 70s. I have at least three which came with standard hardball-ramped barrels. At the same time, I consider any of these fine pistols as good sidearms.
I changed the barrel on one of these to use JHP ammo. The others remain standard, and I use factory 230 FMJ when I carry one. Just last night, my wife was packing up to drive to Houston. She asked for, "a forty-five and a couple of extra magazines." This is why I bought a Sistema Colt 1927 Argentine pistol - - Dead-serious, reliable, powerful handgun, no pampering needed. And, if it were stolen or ended up in an evidence locker for a few months, it would be no tragic loss.
My wife is a responsible handgun carrier, and yes, she has a little 9mm of her own, usually right on her person. But she also knows the comfort a major car gun . . . .
SOooo - - By your definition, I keep around 100 rounds of .45, and 50 to 100 each of .38 Spl, .357, and 9 mm "defensive ammo" on hand. By MY definition, a good deal more. Like so many hobby shooters, though, I get uneasy when there's less than a thousand good handloads in stock for my favorite sidearms.
Best,
Johnny
Justin, you wrote - - -
Well, it's your thread, and I guess you can state whetever premise you wish, but - - -
There was a time, well within memory of some on THR, when no manufacturer gave any thought to use of hollow points in certain handguns. I believe Colt didn't do "throated" barrels for the 1911 series, other than the National Match (pre-Gold Cup) until the late 1960s to early 70s. I have at least three which came with standard hardball-ramped barrels. At the same time, I consider any of these fine pistols as good sidearms.
I changed the barrel on one of these to use JHP ammo. The others remain standard, and I use factory 230 FMJ when I carry one. Just last night, my wife was packing up to drive to Houston. She asked for, "a forty-five and a couple of extra magazines." This is why I bought a Sistema Colt 1927 Argentine pistol - - Dead-serious, reliable, powerful handgun, no pampering needed. And, if it were stolen or ended up in an evidence locker for a few months, it would be no tragic loss.
My wife is a responsible handgun carrier, and yes, she has a little 9mm of her own, usually right on her person. But she also knows the comfort a major car gun . . . .
SOooo - - By your definition, I keep around 100 rounds of .45, and 50 to 100 each of .38 Spl, .357, and 9 mm "defensive ammo" on hand. By MY definition, a good deal more. Like so many hobby shooters, though, I get uneasy when there's less than a thousand good handloads in stock for my favorite sidearms.
Best,
Johnny
JohnBT
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Defensive ammo? It's all defensive ammo. The safe has a little in it, the Kencraft cabinet is full of ammo cans, the ammo cans in the hall closet, the Rubbermaid tubs, the copy paper boxes under the bed(an old iron bed with lots of clearance), odd boxes and bags in the old desk I use for fiddling with guns in the back bedroom, some in the basement under 2 of the three workbenches, and then there's the nearly 3 cases of .22 I keep tripping over because I haven't put it away. And what's left of a case of old Gold Medal Match .38 Sp. WC I bought for my dad to shoot - he'll get it all eventually, I've got him on a diet - it was only $8 a box.
Now, where did I put the shotgun ammo?
Seriously, years ago I discovered that almost all of my carry guns like Georgia Arms ammo from the gun show. I've been stocking up on 9mm Gold Dot +P, and .45 *P, and LSWCHP +P at every show...you get the idea.
And some people say to put all the ammo in the safe
John
Now, where did I put the shotgun ammo?
Seriously, years ago I discovered that almost all of my carry guns like Georgia Arms ammo from the gun show. I've been stocking up on 9mm Gold Dot +P, and .45 *P, and LSWCHP +P at every show...you get the idea.
And some people say to put all the ammo in the safe
John
SIC TRANSIT GLORIA MUNDI
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Lemme see,... 6500 rds. of 30-06, 1500 rds. of .223, 1500 rds. of .22LR, 250 rds. of .45 Auto, 250 rds. of .32 APC, and about 150 12 ga. shells, evenly split between slugs, 00 buck and birdshot. Is that enough?... no, never mind, of course it isn't.
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