How much ammo is "enough"

[GWS]

How much ammo is enough?

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That's some pagan idolatry goin' on there...

 

[Member 52301]

back during ONE of the ammo crisis, I was working in Lexington, KT
locals told me of a gun shop out in NW KT, near the border of Illinois, Missouri and Ohio
they had a link for your phone that would notify you when ammo was in
So, my phone told me they had just received a load of ammo, I took a day off and drove out there
found this structure in the corn fields with a big parking lot and a bar across the lot
the parking lot had venders with cooked food, beer and something call "apple pie" in bottles
the semi trailer was still outback and the ammo was just on pallets in the warehouse, they didn't even unload the pallets
cars, trucks and U-Haul trucks in the parking lot with license plats from 5 states
it was like party central with BBQ, beer and pallets of ammo

Apple pie?

It sounds like the homemade drink in the JUSTIFIED series!

Justified (TV Series 2010–2015) ⭐ 8.6 | Action, Crime, Drama

45m | TV-MA

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It was a VERY good show and we have it on discs. The newer set has CC for the hearing impaired on the discs too.

Cool story and thanks for sharing.

Cate

 

[partsed]

Not sure the liquor stores all carry it here in Oregon but there is an "Apple Pie Moonshine" that someone makes that is pretty good…

 

[Jay Walk]

I did the spread sheet inventory for a bit but it was pointless for me as I am always shooting and purchasing more than I shoot, always having a net gain.

The answer for me I guess is MORE.

 

[The Heretic]

Apple pie?

It sounds like the homemade drink in the JUSTIFIED series!

Justified (TV Series 2010–2015) ⭐ 8.6 | Action, Crime, Drama

45m | TV-MA

www.imdb.com

It was a VERY good show and we have it on discs. The newer set has CC for the hearing impaired on the discs too.

Cool story and thanks for sharing.

Cate

There is going to be more - at least one more season

 

[OldTengu]

Not sure the liquor stores all carry it here in Oregon but there is an "Apple Pie Moonshine" that someone makes that is pretty good…

I know a fella up in the Gorge that makes it. Tastes like hot apple pie. It's dangerous.

I answered this ammo question before, but I can do it again.
It's not a number that exists.

 

[Siglvr]

I stocked up too much back when ammo was more readily available. When the availability went away and prices rose, I counted it up. I thought that having 22,000+ rounds of quality 5.56 was a tad on the high side so I sold some off to folks that were in need, along with the too much 9mm, .308 and .45 as well. I likely still have too much, but it's in the range of "not as crazy" quantity. Part of my rational at the time besides the fact that new shooters needed it was the shock that I'd have to move it all to the new homes my wife was eyeballing on the internet. It was good to cut some loose.

 

[Howard1955]

That's some pagan idolatry goin' on there...

My Dad once got a fortune cookie that said
"With money, you're a dragon. Without money, you're a worm."

A little golden dragon seemed like just the thing to give him.

 

[OldTengu]

I stocked up too much back when ammo was more readily available. When the availability went away and prices rose, I counted it up. I thought that having 22,000+ rounds of quality 5.56 was a tad on the high side so I sold some off to folks that were in need, along with the too much 9mm, .308 and .45 as well. I likely still have too much, but it's in the range of "not as crazy" quantity. Part of my rational at the time besides the fact that new shooters needed it was the shock that I'd have to move it all to the new homes my wife was eyeballing on the internet. It was good to cut some loose.

I did something similar. I wish I hadn't sold anything, though.
I did so with the mindset that I could replace it later when inventory increased, or use the minimal profit I made in one case to buy more when the prices came down, but so far neither of those have really happened.

 

[Kanik]

For a first time gun owner, once they've picked their weapon, how much ammo is a "reasonable" amount to keep on hand for practice, self defense, extra mags loaded, easily portable if needing to "bug out", or trading for the apocalypse, etc before you start getting "toilet paper hoarding" level absurd? 1K rounds?

I think that if you don't like the availability or prices of this current ammo market (well, since fall of 2020) crisis, you probably need enough to get you through the next one. I used to think having a year and a half of ammo (based on how much I practice) was good, but obviously this last ammo crisis proved me wrong... so I've upped it significantly. I've also found its really worth it to have a good stock to sell as well...

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

this made me laugh out loud for real. and then my wife asked me why I was laughing. I have a case of .40 on the way she doesn't know about yet so I just told her it was a beer meme

Where did you find a case of .40 ? I need to do that as well !

 

[Gbirk]

Not sure the liquor stores all carry it here in Oregon but there is an "Apple Pie Moonshine" that someone makes that is pretty good…

McMenamin's has an apple flavored Whisky that is really good if you like flavored whiskys. And they can ship it to your door in Oregon.

Aval Pota Whiskey

Shop McMenamins with gift items and collectables featuring artwork from your favorite pubs and neighborhood haunts.

www.shopmcmenamins.com

 

[Jasonanddeonna]

It is limited only by the number of firearms which I have 27 of and I'm on the look out for what's next.

Edited to add that's just my personal stash, not counting the 10,000 rounds a week I make for other people.

@oremike, prey tell, where is the secret meet up for this rendezvous and what is the secret handshake?

 

[nwslopoke]

Who would've thought steel cased 7.62x39 would be the winner? If you stacked it high at 23-25 cents a round, it's like Bitcoin. You could by a house or yacht from the profits.

I've barely had time to shoot this winter/fall or whatever it is, and replaced what I shot at current prices. I also have somewhat of a ceiling. Not much more ammo than I could transport.

 

[oremike]

@oremike, prey tell, where is the secret meet up for this rendezvous and what is the secret handshake?

I own the Proficient Marksman Ammunition Company my website is theproficientmarksman.com or see us live and in person at the Rickreall Gun Show next weekend.

 

[Jasonanddeonna]

I own the Proficient Marksman Ammunition Company my website is theproficientmarksman.com or see us live and in person at the Rickreall Gun Show next weekend.

Thank you, this is great to know.

 

[The Heretic]

 

[patmenace]

Where did you find a case of .40 ? I need to do that as well !

White Birch Armory in Dover, NH. They have 180 grain as well for a few dollars more. Shipping was only $15

PMC 40D Bronze 40 S&W 165 gr Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) 1,000 round case - White Birch Armory

PMC’s Bronze Handgun Ammo is manufactured with the same quality and dependability built into the Starfire ammunition. All PMC cartridges must pass through the rigorous inspection of the electronic powder check station. If the propellant in any cartridge varies by as little as two-tenths of one...

www.wbarmory.com

 

[OutwardHound]

How much is enough? Well, I will say during this recent ammo shortage I reached my red line minimum for pistol and revolver ammunition. Seemed like I could always find .22 ammo so I actually shot more rinfire and kept my inventory at a satisfactory level. Shotgun and rifle not shot as much so ok there. I'm slowing recovering. I notice more ammo, at least on my on-line go-to's, although revolver ammo can still be scarce. Obvioiusly prices are inflated. Recently I "bit the bullet" and purchased a couple boxes of 9mm Speer Gold Dot, 124 grn +P, short barrel. I had not seen this in two years. I do track my inventory. I'm not where I want to be yet, but well off the 'red line'.

 

[Member 52301]

There is going to be more - at least one more season

I am looking forward to seeing it!

I hope that they put it on video discs quickly too.

Take care.

Cate