randomchance 0 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 I currently have about 200 rounds of 150gr SP and 400 rounds of 150gr FMJBT tucked away in milsurp ammo cans and I guess I consider this my 'base' supply - when I fire rounds out of this supply I replace it ASAP. I spent many years in the Army so for me a combat load is 270 rounds and a day at the range for my company was about 10,000 rounds. I have a couple of guys that I hunt with that think my 600 round stash is "kinda excessive and a little paranoid." Their way of doing things is just to swing by Wal-Mart on the way out to the range and pick up some rounds. I was just wondering, am I just a crazy gun nut to have all those rounds? Should I have more? What do you guys typically keep on hand? I don't think I'm that strange for having an ammo stash (ammo costs are going nowhere but up, after all) but I'm the only one I know that normally has this many rounds. So am I weird? (my wife says yes, but she likes me that way) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taurussvt 0 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 I don't think your numbers are crazy at all. I keep about 600 9mm rounds for the pistol and about the same for the Saiga. If anything, you could say I'm a pack rat. I buy this shit when it's on sale rather than a box or two at a time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
getitat 609 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Hello I have two cases (980 rounds each?) of SA battlepacks, 3K rounds of Wolf, and 2K-3K of other (mostly Russian) stuff. Only 200 rounds of really high-quality stuff (100 Lake City, 100 Hornady TAP) in .308. Enough is never enough. Buy more. guido2 in Houston Quote Link to post Share on other sites
randomchance 0 Posted September 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Enough is never enough.Buy more. That's pretty much the way I feel about it. Glad to see I'm not alone - knowing there are other 'ammo collectors' out there makes me feel much less like a freak of nature with my ammo cans full of boxes of .308 Now if I can just get more... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrance@iacwds.com 716 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 I am glad you brought this up because I have been meaning to do an inventory. The count follows and I think I am short in some areas so I would not listen to yoiur friends razzing you. Where do you think they are going for ammo when Wal-Mart is closed? You my friend. Be prepared for yourself and your buds. 1911 .308 (6) 140 rd Battle Pack 840 rd .308 (3) 200 rd Battle Pack 600 rd .308 Black Talon 60 rd .308 Match Grade 100 rd .308 165 gr sp boat tail 240 rd .223 XM193 500 rd .223 M855 1,000 rd 5.7x28 SS195 1,500 rd .243 Fed 90 rd 6mm PPC 130 rd 12 ga #00 Buck 85 rd 12 ga #1 Buck 25 rd 12 ga. Slug K.O. 150 rd .45 WinMag 400 rd .45ACP FMJ new 2,000 rd .45ACP FMJ reload 1,500 rd 9mm reload 3,000 rd .38 Special 750 rd .22 Rimfire 1,000 rd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cscharlie 107 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 I think it's good too watch for decent deals and buy 1000 rounds at a time. As a min for .308 on hand I like 1000 of target practice rounds, and 1000 of the good stuff. BUY IT CHEAP, STACK IT DEEP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
getitat 609 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Hello I buy (and stash) ammo with the mindset that it may have to last me from now on. I hate to have to depend on "the market availability" to be able to use my weapon(s). If something happened legislatively or whatever and the clamps were suddenly put on ammo manufacture I bet the current supplies would be gone in a few hours. WTF would we do then? Maybe I'm wierd but you just can't be TOO ready.... guido2 in Houston Quote Link to post Share on other sites
banshee 69 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 I like to keep 1000 rds of everything I shoot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
reoiv 1 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 I like to keep 1000 rds of everything I shoot. Best rule of thumb I've heard is try to keep at least 500-1000 rounds of ammo around for what ever guns you shoot and plan on using in an emergency. Added to that make sure you have at least 6 to 10 reliable mags for each firearm that needs them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
buckandaquarterquarterstaff 5 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 I currently have about 200 rounds of 150gr SP and 400 rounds of 150gr FMJBT tucked away in milsurp ammo cans and I guess I consider this my 'base' supply - when I fire rounds out of this supply I replace it ASAP. I spent many years in the Army so for me a combat load is 270 rounds and a day at the range for my company was about 10,000 rounds. I have a couple of guys that I hunt with that think my 600 round stash is "kinda excessive and a little paranoid." Their way of doing things is just to swing by Wal-Mart on the way out to the range and pick up some rounds. I was just wondering, am I just a crazy gun nut to have all those rounds? Should I have more? What do you guys typically keep on hand? I don't think I'm that strange for having an ammo stash (ammo costs are going nowhere but up, after all) but I'm the only one I know that normally has this many rounds. So am I weird? (my wife says yes, but she likes me that way) To have 2000-3000 rounds of 308 is about right in my estimation. Half of these are FMJ's that you would eventually use up for plinking, and the rest would be some sort of expanding bullet. I also keep about 5000 rounds of 22 in stock at a given time. My supplies of each dip down to maybe 1000 and 2000 at the end of the summer, but then I reload/restock. I personally think that if you are a serious shooter you NOT be needing to stop at walmart each time you go to the range. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
netpackrat 566 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 I have a couple of guys that I hunt with that think my 600 round stash is "kinda excessive and a little paranoid." Their way of doing things is just to swing by Wal-Mart on the way out to the range and pick up some rounds. At 600 rounds, you are just getting started. I think it is likely that your hunting buddies are a couple of Fudds. Remember also, that your combat load out from the military presupposes that you will have relatively easy access to resupply. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sggrosso 0 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 (edited) I start with building to 1000 rounds of good stuff and as much range ammo as I can afford, then i cycle through the good stuff as I add to it, until I get more than I can shoot through in few years or so. I've never really maxed out on anything but my pump shotgun (800-1000 rounds of buckshot). I think no more than 2000 rounds is reasonable for any of my handguns or 5000 rounds for my combat rifles. It isn't as much as I think I'd need if the SHTF, but with a family, that's a lot of inventory for 3 different calibers of rifle and 3 calibers of handguns. It also takes a long time to amass that at good prices. Get as much as you feel comfortable with if you couldn't go to the store for a month or more( Katrina???). Oh yeah-MAGS very important if TSHTF. Good Luck and Happy Shooting! Edited September 20, 2007 by sggrosso Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruffian72 548 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 Believe in 2,000 rds pistol calibers, 5,000 rifle, 500 to 1,000 for shotgun. Personally have at least 3 times that amount. Will shoot approx. 1,000 to 1,500rds monthly, wife/kids approx. 500 to 1,000rds. Resupply as we shoot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fossten 1 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 You need to read James Wesley Rawles' book Patriots: Surviving the Coming Collapse. Then you won't ever feel like you have too much ammo. He recommends about 25,000 rounds of ammo total per person in case of SHTF. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oswald2001 0 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 For SHTF: 500 rounds minimum for pistol. 1,000 rounds minimum for rifle. Leave the SHTF stuff alone and keep it stored well. Buy a separate supply for practice/plinking/blasting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loki0629 55 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 I think there may be some happy medium between 600rds and 25,000rds. Depends on your circumstances and what SHTF means to you. JWarren is a forum member who bunkered down during Katrina and had to go out armed when he was buying fuel. I think he had several mags for the saiga and maybe several more for a handgun. You can search the posts and it makes for some fascinating reading. Maybe that scenario would work for you. At any rate plan for the worst, hope for the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MD_Willington 11 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 (edited) While I don't own any .308.. ATM I currently have... ~ 1000 rounds of .223 ~ 600 rounds of .22LR ~ 1500 rounds 9x19 12 gage is low at ~ dozen Low compared to everyone else I bet... I'm waiting for end of hunting season, the local stores have a blow out on ammo, usually 25% off.. ATK, aka Remington & Federal have some deals on ammo and gear, check out their latest flyer. If you pick up any Remington Core-Lokt ammo from them, don't forget the Remington flyer for up to $10 off you ammo purchase. http://www.remington.com/pdfs/2007-FallPromoCoupon.pdf Federal Power-shok rebate: http://www.federalpremium.com/pdf/FP...kCouponFNL.pdf Federal Fusion rebate: http://www.federalpremium.com/pdf/Fu...bateCoupon.pdf My buddy from the local munition plant told me about the rebates. Edited September 20, 2007 by MD_Willington Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fossten 1 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 While I don't own any .308.. ATM I currently have... ~ 1000 rounds of .223 ~ 600 rounds of .22LR ~ 1500 rounds 9x19 12 gage is low at ~ dozen Low compared to everyone else I bet... I'm waiting for end of hunting season, the local stores have a blow out on ammo, usually 25% off.. ATK, aka Remington & Federal have some deals on ammo and gear, check out their latest flyer. If you pick up any Remington Core-Lokt ammo from them, don't forget the Remington flyer for up to $10 off you ammo purchase. http://www.remington.com/pdfs/2007-FallPromoCoupon.pdf Federal Power-shok rebate: http://www.federalpremium.com/pdf/FP...kCouponFNL.pdf Federal Fusion rebate: http://www.federalpremium.com/pdf/Fu...bateCoupon.pdf My buddy from the local munition plant told me about the rebates. Links don't work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MD_Willington 11 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 Sorry about that, worked before... Federal Power shok & Fusion promo page http://www.federalpremium.com/default.asp?menu=1&s1=14 Remington link http://www.remington.com/library/promotion..._on_savings.asp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snake54 0 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 I had minimum of 5000rds of each caliber, 30-06, .308, 7.62x54r, 7.62x39, .223, 45acp, 38sp, 8mm Mauser and 10k 22lr. Unfortunately, lost it all but 30rds of 22lr in a tragic boating accident. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrance@iacwds.com 716 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 I had minimum of 5000rds of each caliber, 30-06, .308, 7.62x54r, 7.62x39, .223, 45acp, 38sp, 8mm Mauser and 10k 22lr. Unfortunately, lost it all but 30rds of 22lr in a tragic boating accident. If it didn't blow up, did you try underwater salvage? Many primers are sealed. 1911 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
U.S. Pratorean 1,234 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 I agree with Rawles' count ,25k per person. Now for the good news, When the sh@#bags take over since they will have a hard time taking your guns, they will use Schumers idea which is already on the table and been tried when the AWB went down. It is called an ARSENAL permit that you MUST apply and have if you have 1000 rounds of anything and i think over 5 firearms. I am positive on the ammo. You of course realize this is just to see who has what. Hope i did not depress too many. They REALLY blow!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fossten 1 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 I agree with Rawles' count ,25k per person. Now for the good news, When the sh@#bags take over since they will have a hard time taking your guns, they will use Schumers idea which is already on the table and been tried when the AWB went down. It is called an ARSENAL permit that you MUST apply and have if you have 1000 rounds of anything and i think over 5 firearms. I am positive on the ammo. You of course realize this is just to see who has what. Hope i did not depress too many. They REALLY blow!! The sad thing is that people like Feinswine and Suck Chumer tend to live into their 90s, so we'll have to deal with this crap for a long time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Koliadko 207 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 The sad thing is that people like Feinswine and Suck Chumer tend to live into their 90s, so we'll have to deal with this crap for a long time. LOL, I'll have to remember those!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kdhibbs 0 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 I currently have about 200 rounds of 150gr SP and 400 rounds of 150gr FMJBT tucked away in milsurp ammo cans and I guess I consider this my 'base' supply - when I fire rounds out of this supply I replace it ASAP. I spent many years in the Army so for me a combat load is 270 rounds and a day at the range for my company was about 10,000 rounds. I have a couple of guys that I hunt with that think my 600 round stash is "kinda excessive and a little paranoid." Their way of doing things is just to swing by Wal-Mart on the way out to the range and pick up some rounds. I was just wondering, am I just a crazy gun nut to have all those rounds? Should I have more? What do you guys typically keep on hand? I don't think I'm that strange for having an ammo stash (ammo costs are going nowhere but up, after all) but I'm the only one I know that normally has this many rounds. So am I weird? (my wife says yes, but she likes me that way) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scoutjoe 276 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 600rds? you're just getting started my friend.... "you can never have too much ammo unless your on fire, or trying to swim" ~ a favorite proffessor of mine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quinci956 1 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 (edited) You are all a bunch of paranoid lunatics!! I keep one bullet safely tucked away in my shirt pocket. I call it the Fife carry. Snake54, In which body of water did you loose all that ammunition and do you have the Loran numbers? Edited September 20, 2007 by madmilo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SOPMOD 254 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 (edited) I currently have about 200 rounds of 150gr SP and 400 rounds of 150gr FMJBT tucked away in milsurp ammo cans and I guess I consider this my 'base' supply - when I fire rounds out of this supply I replace it ASAP. I spent many years in the Army so for me a combat load is 270 rounds and a day at the range for my company was about 10,000 rounds. I have a couple of guys that I hunt with that think my 600 round stash is "kinda excessive and a little paranoid." Their way of doing things is just to swing by Wal-Mart on the way out to the range and pick up some rounds. I was just wondering, am I just a crazy gun nut to have all those rounds? Should I have more? What do you guys typically keep on hand? I don't think I'm that strange for having an ammo stash (ammo costs are going nowhere but up, after all) but I'm the only one I know that normally has this many rounds. So am I weird? (my wife says yes, but she likes me that way) If you plan on shooting it regularly and OSHA causes ammo prices to skyrocket then 10,000rds wouldn't be "too much ammo" but just a little tip,DON'T TELL ANYONE IN THE REAL WORLD HOW MUCH AMMO YOU HAVE!! Your "buddies" who think you are paranoid or obsessive will be coming to you for ammo when 308 hits $50 per box(with the new regulations that's not an exaggeration) and you can politely tell them that you have a limited supply and will require $5 per round to part with any of your little paranoid stash of ammo. In Japan the black market price of a single 9mm bullet was over $125 back in the early 1990's so what do you think it would cost here where there are 10,000x as many gun owners? Keep a couple boxes out where you can get at them and "friends" can see them and the rest in the dark somewhere and never talk about them because "friends" are the one's who turn you in to the gestapo when the laws change and they get busted to get themselves out of trouble;) Edited September 20, 2007 by SOPMOD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE_HUNTER 2 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Amen to that.Loose lips sink ships. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Keep a SUFICENT store of ammo. Kep it to yourself what that is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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