Gun Slinger
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Just consider it dollar-cost averaging.
Should I stockpile ammo?
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Deacon Blues
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I think the message of all this is to start hoarding reloading supplies. They're not going to get cheaper either. If current trends continue (and they likely will), ammo prices are going to get out of crazy territory and into just plain stupid before long. Do you really want to have a room full of ammo that was so expensive that you can't justify using it? If you don't reload, start. If you do reload, do it more.
Okay, maybe another case of Gold Dot wouldn't hurt...
Okay, maybe another case of Gold Dot wouldn't hurt...
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Agreed.
With the rates at which prices are increasing, the "Dems" won't need to pass any "micro-stamping" and "bullet serialization" laws.
I wonder at what point, it'll become necessary to get a second mortgage just to buy ammo.
I can see it now...
Customer: I'd like to buy two 25 round boxes of .45 ACP Gold Dots, please.
Gun Shop Cashier: (smiles) Oh, certainly, sir. If you'll just step over to the Loan Officers' desk, he's with another customer right now, but he'll be right with you....
Customer:
With the rates at which prices are increasing, the "Dems" won't need to pass any "micro-stamping" and "bullet serialization" laws.
I wonder at what point, it'll become necessary to get a second mortgage just to buy ammo.
I can see it now...
Customer: I'd like to buy two 25 round boxes of .45 ACP Gold Dots, please.
Gun Shop Cashier: (smiles) Oh, certainly, sir. If you'll just step over to the Loan Officers' desk, he's with another customer right now, but he'll be right with you....
Customer:
Dksimon
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yea, I'm pretty new to shooting. I have a pretty good stock pile of spent brass of various different calibers that I am saving until I start reloading.
I typically hit up the local outdoor range. It's one of those places where people shoot tv's and various other junk. most people just leave their brass lay so I have been picking up whatever i find
I typically hit up the local outdoor range. It's one of those places where people shoot tv's and various other junk. most people just leave their brass lay so I have been picking up whatever i find
Sixtigers
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Call it whatever you want, but make sure you obtain and maintain a healthy stock.
We don't shoot from our reserves--we either buy more ammo, or we don't shoot. Our family's current policy is to shoot one, stock one--so we buy two boxes. If we can't afford to buy two, we don't go shooting that weekend. 'Nuff said.
...picked up a lever-action Winchester .44 mag (that I bought on Gunbroker) Saturday evening. Word from my local shop guy (also the vice-mayor) is that he was notified that his ammunition costs will increase twenty percent on his next order.
That's four major price increases this year.
Keep in mind your state's laws. One of my greater fears is having my ammunition reserve declared illegal because it isn't serialized. I would be out serious money--enough to where...yeah...I think I would probably move. It would be the last straw.
We don't shoot from our reserves--we either buy more ammo, or we don't shoot. Our family's current policy is to shoot one, stock one--so we buy two boxes. If we can't afford to buy two, we don't go shooting that weekend. 'Nuff said.
...picked up a lever-action Winchester .44 mag (that I bought on Gunbroker) Saturday evening. Word from my local shop guy (also the vice-mayor) is that he was notified that his ammunition costs will increase twenty percent on his next order.
That's four major price increases this year.
Keep in mind your state's laws. One of my greater fears is having my ammunition reserve declared illegal because it isn't serialized. I would be out serious money--enough to where...yeah...I think I would probably move. It would be the last straw.
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esmith
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That is completely foolish. Ammo is expensive but there are still deals out there. I just got about 1600 rounds of 7.62 x 54R for 16 cents a shot. I could have gotten older crap for over 25 cents a shot.
No. Absolutely not. Never stockpile ammo. It's just a bad idea. 
Just kidding. I don't think there is anyone here who would ever tell you not to, so in a sense it's kind of a pointless question. If you want to look at the "no" responses, go to the Brady Bunch website.
happybrew
Just kidding. I don't think there is anyone here who would ever tell you not to, so in a sense it's kind of a pointless question. If you want to look at the "no" responses, go to the Brady Bunch website.
happybrew
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I've been spending quite a deal of money on ammunition with the thought that prices can only go up. I've only been shooting for a few years, though. Has anyone seen the prices of military caliber surplus rifle and handgun ammunition ever drastically drop?
guntotinguy
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Yes..ammo is the need an necessity of the new era!If you can...do so!
I would wary of "chasing the market" with certain ammos.
For example, even if I had the money, I wouldn't run out and buy 7.62 x 39 in bulk. I know the price will never drop back to $88 per 1000 of Wolf, but I believe the price will drop once the war ends, and supply goes up.
So be wary of what you stock pile.
For example, even if I had the money, I wouldn't run out and buy 7.62 x 39 in bulk. I know the price will never drop back to $88 per 1000 of Wolf, but I believe the price will drop once the war ends, and supply goes up.
So be wary of what you stock pile.
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Well unless places like China nd India grabbing up the worlds raw materials disapear over night, don't look for anything to drop anytime soon.
The end of the Iraq and Afganistan police action won't happen anytime soon and won't affect prices. After all we are told that the stuff the military uses is worn out and needs replaced badly. This will only cause a bigger demand for raw materials.
TEDDY
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Reload
get loading equipment and casting tools.you dont need jacket bullets cast will do.most of us shoot under 200 yds.30 cal cast with 13 gr red dot in o6 will group under 1" at 100 yds.
you can get a lot of powder and primers in small space.
get loading equipment and casting tools.you dont need jacket bullets cast will do.most of us shoot under 200 yds.30 cal cast with 13 gr red dot in o6 will group under 1" at 100 yds.
you can get a lot of powder and primers in small space.
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i went shooting on saturday, i took some friends who were interested in buying a gun, i told them buy the ammo and you can fire anything i have, so they picked out a cetme, sporterized mosin, glock 17, gp100, ak-47, beretta bobcat, marlin .22
20 rds remington corelokt .308
40 rounds 7.62x54r winchester (must not be magnetic to use at range)
50 rounds 9mm remington
50 rounds 38 remington
50 rounds .357 winchester
60 rounds 7.62x39 remington
300 rounds .22 CCI
$210
a the end of the day they decided it was too expensive a hobby
20 rds remington corelokt .308
40 rounds 7.62x54r winchester (must not be magnetic to use at range)
50 rounds 9mm remington
50 rounds 38 remington
50 rounds .357 winchester
60 rounds 7.62x39 remington
300 rounds .22 CCI
$210
a the end of the day they decided it was too expensive a hobby
This is very true. My buddy is pushing me hard to invest in reloading equipment. Like a dummy I went and bought a 380 and the ammo for that gun is real high for such a small caliber.
If the ammo prices at the gun show last weekend are any indication, reloading just maybe the way to go. I am going to sit down and crunch some numbers to see how long of a pay back I will get on buying reloading equipment versus just buying ready ammo.
Chris
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Stocking up!
For the life of me I can't figure out how any of you just realized you need to have hobby supplies on hand. The word was out back in 94 and before. If you had been keeping up on your hobby supplies, you would already be well stocked with finished stuff, and the parts needed to replace what you used.
Don't tell me you don't keep a well stocked pantry, stabilized gasoline, shelf stable food supplies and sealed containers of water on hand. How do you expect to get all that when the need arises.
Of course you should have been stocking up!
For the life of me I can't figure out how any of you just realized you need to have hobby supplies on hand. The word was out back in 94 and before. If you had been keeping up on your hobby supplies, you would already be well stocked with finished stuff, and the parts needed to replace what you used.
Don't tell me you don't keep a well stocked pantry, stabilized gasoline, shelf stable food supplies and sealed containers of water on hand. How do you expect to get all that when the need arises.
Of course you should have been stocking up!
Funderb
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stockpiling tends to take ammo away from those people who are not able to get out and take advantage of deals as often. Say, people who have to work outside of the country often, those who are in school, people who live in california ......
The lis goes on.
If you stockpile, share, resell the ammo to those who couldn't take advantage of opportunity. You know you can get away with a huge gain now adays.
I'm not talking about people who keep a couple thousand in each of their respective calibers, I'm taking 10k+ even in calibers they no longer shoot. You may think you aren't doing much, but the ammo market is small, and that kind of thing screws the little guys around.
......The lis goes on.
If you stockpile, share, resell the ammo to those who couldn't take advantage of opportunity. You know you can get away with a huge gain now adays.
I'm not talking about people who keep a couple thousand in each of their respective calibers, I'm taking 10k+ even in calibers they no longer shoot. You may think you aren't doing much, but the ammo market is small, and that kind of thing screws the little guys around.
silverlance
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It is too late to stockpile ammunition now in most calibers. Don't bother.
The exceptions are:
7.62x25
7.62x54R (bulgarian only)
.22LR
For the rest, forget it. Put aside a case of 1k for emergencies and dont bother trying to stock pile. Prices on ammo are going to stay pretty much where they are right now for a while - ~35c/round for 223, 55c/round for 308.
The exceptions are:
7.62x25
7.62x54R (bulgarian only)
.22LR
For the rest, forget it. Put aside a case of 1k for emergencies and dont bother trying to stock pile. Prices on ammo are going to stay pretty much where they are right now for a while - ~35c/round for 223, 55c/round for 308.
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