Should I stockpile ammo?

[Dksimon]

I have noticed that the price in ammo is going up. I am planning on buying a 9mm hand gun and a maybe a CX4.

Would it be wise to start hoarding ammo now before the price goes up?

 

[hankdatank1362]

Yeah. But just to be safe, you'd better keep it at my house.

 

[Ltlabner]

Ammo pricing have been spiking up for 6 months now. For the most part (with two noticable exceptions) my gun money is going to ammo and mags.

I figure ammo isn't likely to get cheeper anytime soon, so I'd rather stock up on it than more weapons if funds are limited (which they are).

 

[Treo]

Ammo is cheaper when you buy it in bulk so if you want it cheap then "stockpiling" it is just a side effect.

Think of it is buying "ammunition futures"

 

[yakkingallover]

I have also pondered this, and have a small reserve, but everytime I shoot it dents it, but I can't justify being one of those guys with 100's of guns and thousands of rounds of ammo but never shoots. I am getting a reloader and hope that will help me build reserves as I can pick up range brass and turn someone elses waste into my own treasure.

 

[Deanimator]

You should stockpile ammunition regardless of the price.

 

[never_retreat]

What you don't have a stockpile yet? Hasn't this site taught you anything?
Raise your hand if you don't have a stockpile.

 

[bikerdoc]

stockpile, hoard, whatever and then buy somemore

 

[Claude Clay]

rifle--1k per caliber +500 for each additional rifle of same caliber
22LR--min 5k
handgun--3k per caliber +1k per for each additional gun of the same caliber
2 boxes of self defense per gun, the rest for~whatever (target/plinking/practice/replicating SD rounds, etc)
stockpilen is having more than this IMHO. often about 1/2 of this is in the form of reloading inventory, assembled stock changes with the seasons

 

[offthepaper]

Should I stockpile ammo?

Yes.

 

[jetman]

It's not likely it's getting cheaper anytime soon. Buy it while you can.

 

[kcw12]

After i get my tax check, im planning to buy a case of 7.62x54r 7.62x39 possible case of 9mm and a case for what ever pistol i buy

 

[jnyork]

Yes. Go to the credit union and take a second on your home. Buy ammo.

Well, maybe not, but close. There's an election coming soon.

 

[CU74]

Should I stockpile ammo?

In a word, YES. (See post #10). From a conversation with my local gun/ammo dealer, I anticipate yet another ammo price increase soon.

Moreover, you may want to consider reloading. I have spent more on reloading components in the past six months than I have on either firearms or ammunition.

 

[MIL-DOT]

NO, i would never stockpile ammunition. But i do collect lots of EMPTY green,ammo cans !!!!

 

[AndrewGWU]

Don't!!

You will drive the prices up for me!

 

[Stevie-Ray]

Yes, stack it deep. (The "buy it cheap" had to be dropped recently)

 

[rickomatic]

I have noticed that the price in ammo is going up.

Greetings Rumplestiltskin. Glad to have you around.

Sorry...I just couldn't resist. Are you a new shooter? If so, welcome to our "disease". If not, then....wow...you must have had one helluva stash to just now have noticed ammo prices skyrcketing!

 

[Jorg Nysgerrig]

If you are a shooter who shoots lots and is convinced the prices will only keep going up and up, it may not be a bad idea. But don't go into debt for it, that's silly.

If you aren't a shooter and just want a big pile of ammo "just in case" it most likely isn't worth the expense.

 

[rhubarb]

Yes. I also respectfully request that you instruct your spouse to sell your ammo stash in a yard sale or flea market after your passing. I hit yard sales and flea markets from time to time and I've never seen anything gun related. That must stop.

 

[Nolo]

I have a stockpile, and I've never bought ammo!
(25 rounds of 12 Gauge turkey shot)

 

[Avenger29]

Would it be wise to start hoarding ammo now before the price goes up?

YES! You never know when you are going to need it. And, it ain't getting cheaper.

 

[Big45]

yes.

 

[W.E.G.]

stockpiling and hoarding?... no

taking advantage of a bargain on a popular product?... yes

 

[jimmyraythomason]

I have the money for more ammo just can't afford the gas to go get it!