Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Im looking at this as a good thing, for me at least, as Im not burning much ammo and aint paying those prices. So how to make lemons into lemonade. Things to get done since buying ammo and new firearms isnt happening: Any work you want done on you firearms; Having that side rail trued. Fixing that slight cant in the front sight. Adding that brake you been putting off or getting that muzzle re-crowned. Buying those spare parts you always intended to have. Upgrading those mounts and optics. Bedding that hunting rifle. New sighting system for "night duty" firearm. Avoiding anything tacti-cool in the process. I would say getting some more training but those are as full as the shelves are empty. You get the idea and I'm sure others have even better ideas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
psl sniper 963 Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 got an m35a2. all gun stuff took a back shelf. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted April 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Heh well if I could afford that T-55 I been eyeballin I would also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
corbin 621 Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Sold stuff and traded for ammo I wanted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew Hopkins 1,065 Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 What did you do during the Ammo Panic Daddy? laughing at everybody else who is panic buying. I'm pretty much set with ammo I bought before all this stuff happen, and it's not going to interfere with my range time or interval, matter of fact I will probably go to the range more often this year. once ammo goes back to sensible levels, I will replenish what I've shot up. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted April 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 (edited) I guess this applies more to those that already have sufficient stores. I have a long standing rule, don't shoot what wont be replaced next week . I still go I just shoot very s.l.o.w.l.y. Actually my shooting has improved due to this. Edited April 26, 2013 by Rhodes1968 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mancat 2,368 Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 (edited) Well I haven't been shooting a lot, but when I do I focus on accuracy, and I feel like I'm getting more value on my practice because of that. I've had more time and money to spend on improving the house I bought a few months back, getting my garage all set up, and clearing out space in the woods to shoot bow, airguns, and eventually suppressed .22lr - I hope to get a WASR-22 to go along with my SIG 522 for that. Once the garage is set up, I have an AK kit build to do, and a small "restore" project... I ordered three Chinese barrels (it took three to get one that wasn't ringed, but for $15/ea, who cares?) to rebarrel my Yugo 59/66. This was the first centerfire rifle I ever bought, and I bubba'd the hell out of it. A couple years back I sold all of the bubba garbage, brought it back to original shape - althought I had stupidly thrown away all of the original GL parts. It will now become a M59 clone, but with the gas port shutoff left installed so I can operate it as a straight-pull if I want. Rebarrel a lowly SKS? Some may laugh, but I see it as a respect thing. It was a piece of history that I naively destroyed. I'm bringing it back as best as I can. There aren't that many gas-selectable M59s with a chrome-lined barrel, either! The Chinese barrel is absolutely pristine, so it should be a great shooter. The current barrel is so pitted that the rifling looks more like a suggestion to the bullet as to what it should do. I also bought a classic 1970 Honda Trail CT90, pristine shape, and have been having a shitload of fun riding that thing, along with some minor restoration. IMO the Honda Trail is the AK of classic utlitarian trail bikes. In other words, I've kept busy with gun-related stuff without doing much shooting. Edited April 26, 2013 by mancat 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOT 3,743 Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 Reloaded, reloaded, reloaded. It's getting hard to find anything except lead pistol bullets now, but they're out there. I even started reloading 00Buck since that dried up. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JonnyDingDongs 158 Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 Bought myself a press. Learned to reload. Laughed at my friends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dashowdy 141 Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 Bought myself a press. Learned to reload. Laughed at my friends. Finally got around to making some rounds after a little break, only one problem. NO DAMN PLACE TO SHOOT. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devildogdakota 804 Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 T.E.O.T.W.A.W.K.I.A.I.F.F. ( The end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine). Pretty much knew the beginning of the end was coming several years back, so I got almost all my ducks in order since. Just waitin' for the "Shot Heard Round' the World", so I can start living the life I've been prepping for. I by no means wish it to happen, I'm just prepared for when it DOES happen, which I believe is just around the corner. I did spend over $3K about six years ago on a Hornady L-n-L AP reloader with all the accompanying bells and whistles, not including the many thousands of brass casings I picked up and cleaned all the brass I found at the gun club I belonged to for four years, the bullets, primers, and powder that I stocked up on. I probably have enough to take out every DHS thug 25 times. (just kiddin' LOL!). I did lay all my shit out on and around my shop table last weekend, and all I saw were dollar signs and lots of bartering tangables (bullets). So Now I'm gonna once again, start getting more reloading supplies, and actually start making loads. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted April 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 I love to reload its relaxing as hell but getting components lately has been damn near futile. So its on a diet also. Excellent stuff, glad to see others making the best of this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mixednuttz 123 Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 Got a new stock from Boyd's for my hunting rifle. I'm waiting for the bedding epoxy to cure as I type this. Once that's set up it'll be time to continue tweaking my handload I've been working on. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socom688 217 Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 got an m35a2. all gun stuff took a back shelf. I finally decided I am getting one! I just have to sell some stuff first. I am hoping in 1-2 months I will be able to get one of these beasts! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted April 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 Got a new stock from Boyd's for my hunting rifle. I'm waiting for the bedding epoxy to cure as I type this. Once that's set up it'll be time to continue tweaking my handload I've been working on. Those are excellent stocks. Not a bad idea at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lone Eagle 839 Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 What did we do? Bought a place in the sticks, then set up an air rifle range in the front yard. It's helped me learn to work around my floater in my dominant eye, and the kids love the fact they can just grab a couple, and pick cans off the fence all day long for peanuts. Oh, and I thanked God for the wisdom to stash all that cheap stuff back the last 16 years. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
storm6490 2,768 Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 I have a few boxes of ammo so I just started to enjoy the good prices on awesome firearms nobody pays attention to when the AR is in the spotlight. Some damn good deals on pistols and bolt actions right now! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted April 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 What did we do? Bought a place in the sticks, then set up an air rifle range in the front yard. It's helped me learn to work around my floater in my dominant eye, and the kids love the fact they can just grab a couple, and pick cans off the fence all day long for peanuts. Oh, and I thanked God for the wisdom to stash all that cheap stuff back the last 16 years. My problem is I have cross dominate eyesight, shoulda played more baseball. Just takes some work or even an eye patch but its a real pita some days. Getting another place away from the EBT card set sounds so damn good. Air rifles make a lot of sense in the tool box. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benelli 54 Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 1) Purchase a Ruger SR22 2) Sight in said pistol with 100 rnds of on hand, previously stocked ammo 3) Disassemble, inspect, clean and re-assemble all rifles, shotguns and pistols in the house 4) Wait for sanity to return. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nlacy 692 Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 (edited) What did I do? I lost respect for a number of retailers who were price gouging. I also realized my policy of picking up a box of PMC every time I was in Meijer (back when prices were cheap) was a great idea and left me with more than enough bang. And I got some great deals on tin foil. Edited April 27, 2013 by mizombiekilla 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
macbeau 902 Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 What did I do during the Ammo Depression of 2012/2013? I got a lot of good sleep on the big pile of ammo that I had the foresight to gather well BEFORE all this silliness! And spend my days reloading even more... Macbeau... 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
psl sniper 963 Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 got an m35a2. all gun stuff took a back shelf. I finally decided I am getting one! I just have to sell some stuff first. I am hoping in 1-2 months I will be able to get one of these beasts! nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mixednuttz 123 Posted April 27, 2013 Report Share Posted April 27, 2013 I agree Rhodes. Great craftsmanship, bolted right up. Had to deal with them over the phone a few times. Excellent customer service. Had an issue that they promptly (and politely) fixed. I'd buy from them again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted April 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 What did I do during the Ammo Depression of 2012/2013?I got a lot of good sleep on the big pile of ammo that I had the foresight to gather well BEFORE all this silliness! And spend my days reloading even more... Macbeau... I never found 7.62 all that comfortable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
termite 463 Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 I've been trying to find a 50 round box of 22LR, none to be found, guess I'll use my nifty rifle as a club if I have to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted April 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Learning life lessons counts too! Good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Syndicate 812 Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 I sat at home looking at stacks of ammo while being a smug asshole about it. since that's how most of these threads go I figured I'd throw that out there. I decided what do I need a gunsmith for and got shit done, with much research and what not, didn't rush and fuck things up, well mostly lol 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LuPiN8oR 333 Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Lets see, since all this crap began i got a saiga 308 and converted it (the price was too good to pass up), sold my saiga x39 along with some ammo and mags to fund the purchase of a sgl-21 (again at a pre panic price), got a bayo and a manticore flash hider for it, and bought a vortex 1-4x scope and butler creek caps for it. I am making a list of all the ammo sources that are price gouging as they will never never see one red cent from me. Been working on finishing the basement so ill have a place to store my stuff (man cave meets armory lol), and saving money to get a vortex 2.5-10 for the 308. I dont have a huge stockpile of ammo so when prices return to normal ill be building up a bigger supply as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wasrNwarpaint 184 Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Im shooting more than before, I like others, saw the handwriting on the wall, bought more guns I wanted and ammo 2 months before the nutty shit started, I bought a Saiga 12ga and ended up here looking for conversion parts I have a 130yd range in the backyard, and recently I chopped a winding pathway thru the forest out back about 200 yd for a tactical pistol course.I have about 20 different 18x 24" Nazi Zombie targets Ive put together to add a little fun to the pistol course I also bought some reloading equipment and molds and have been casting 12ga 1oz lee slugs, & 9mm plinking ammo, this has been a cheap way to share with friends to get them interested in the hobby....some ammo is back in stock at my local gun shop an some reloading supplies, pre panic prices, so unless the UN treaty issue screws us in some way, Im feeling pretty comfortable retired early and life is good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rhodes1968 1,638 Posted April 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2013 I sat at home looking at stacks of ammo while being a smug asshole about it. since that's how most of these threads go I figured I'd throw that out there. I decided what do I need a gunsmith for and got shit done, with much research and what not, didn't rush and fuck things up, well mostly lol Surprisingly not much of that so far. Ive no problems using a smith, in particular since I watch him work and learn a thing or two. Some things need experience to be done right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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