What did you buy during the current AWB buying frenzy? - Page 8

Herbert1517 · January 20, 2013, 05:06 PM

I was able to get an adequate supply of new Ruger 20 round mags for my Mini 30. I should be good for this lifetime.

Marquezj16 · January 20, 2013, 09:14 PM

I certainly did not buy anything that was over priced like mags or lowers. I did buy some reloading components but only if they were the same price as before the buying frenzy.

Onward Allusion · January 20, 2013, 09:31 PM

Sold a bunch of mags that I had stashed exactly for this. . .some at 7x what they were purchased for. I didn't gouge - started the auctions at .01 with no reserve. Go figure. . .

I purchased just a half dozen bricks of 22LR and some non-OEM 10/22 receivers for custom builds but that's about it. I would have done that anyway.

BDM 9MM · January 20, 2013, 10:33 PM

Browning Buckmark slabside .22 with rosewood grips at Cabelas. It is in like new condition and I was looking for a second buckmark for awhile. Great price at $315.00. PS Ammo was all but sold out. They had a two box/caliber quota on ammo sales. I don't need any more for now.

makarov · January 21, 2013, 02:17 AM

2 BX 25 mags. Midway would only let me have 2. They are sold out now. Were on sale for $21.95.

UtopiaTexasG19 · January 21, 2013, 09:27 AM

"The latest news has them taxing the crap out of ammunition now."

So they think some crazy person who plans on a mass shooting and dieing in the process themselves is going to worry about the price of ammunition?

I have bought nothing, started stocking up 4 years ago.

bbqbob51 · January 21, 2013, 01:53 PM

Stuff is too expensive, I did buy 100 rounds of CCI mini mag 22lr at a local gun shop. He had plenty in stock it was only about $1 more than what I would have paid at Walmart. I'm glad I bought the 50 cal ammo can full of 2100 rounds of Federal bulk they had on sale at Cabela's this past summer for $73.00. I probably had a few thousand rounds before that purchase and I probably bought at least two or three thousand rounds after but before this latest panic.
I have a few thousand rounds of various center fire rounds, 9mm, 38spl, 35mag and .223/5.556 which is enough to last me several months as most of my recreational shooting is 22lr. Rimfire ammo is what I worry about running out of but during the winter I only go out and shoot once or twice a month and usually go through a few hundred rounds of rimfire and 3 or 4 dozen rounds of centerfire. At that rate I have enough to last more than a year even taking into account I shoot lots more in the spring, summer and fall. I'll wait out this shortage and don't invite too many people along when I shoot, there's always someone in the crowd that "Didn't get a chance to buy ammo." Of course they have no problem shooting mine!

With a dozen firearms in my possession, I have enough guns to shoot (including a couple of "assault rifles") so I will hold onto my cash.

Mike40-11 · January 23, 2013, 02:35 PM

I went crazy and picked up a NAA .22 mini revolver.

And some .223 55 gr bullets, but that was early on and they were still under $0.11 a piece.

Closing The Gap · January 23, 2013, 02:51 PM

Picked up a Pardner Pump 12ga($189) and a Rossi Circuit Judge .45LC/.410($449) both on sale at Dunham's sporting goods. Plus a bunch of .40S&W at wallyworld.

Gunnutfn49 · January 23, 2013, 04:10 PM

Lots and lots of reloading components.

Nail Shooter · January 23, 2013, 06:32 PM

22 LR can. Paperwork/stamp finally came thru after a ridiculous wait time of 7 months. The "panic" did not affect its price as it was locked in last yr.

I did buy a very nice airsoft pistol yesterday to practice indoors with. Prices of these did not change during the panic.

Some of us planned ahead and bought pre-2008 for ammo, guns, etc to avoid panic pricing.

Nail

gpjoe · January 23, 2013, 08:42 PM

More bullets for my 45ACP reloading from Precision Delta.

A Remington 597 with cheap Simmons scope.

A CZ 527 carbine in .223 Remington.

TheDoubleDeuce · January 23, 2013, 09:13 PM

Just came back from the LGS with an M48 and some 8mm ammo...

Hook686 · January 24, 2013, 01:23 AM

Quote:

IOW, these^^^^^^ kinds of people, people who do things based on fear of what "might" happen.

... and those in control know how to get people to do what they want.

shootniron · January 24, 2013, 01:25 AM

Nothing...I was already well stocked.

highbrow · January 24, 2013, 01:07 PM

Bunch of ammo, various calibers and guages, at an estate sale. Way less than pre panic retail prices. Also a nice M1917 Eddystone with original 6-18 barrel.

FairWarning · January 24, 2013, 03:27 PM

Absolutely nothing on the Regime's "scary"

list. I was already in good shape.

I did pick up on some .357 Mag ammo (prices of this rather non-trendy, non-tactical

ammo haven't been affected much), but as part of an online deal where I wanted to get more value for the minimum shipping cost while ordering some non-lethal items.

FairWarning · January 24, 2013, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDoubleDeuce

Just came back from the LGS with an M48 and some 8mm ammo...

This is a perfectly reasonable choice, since such vintage items are still in the normal price range. Someone who scooped up an AR15 at double or more the normal price has probably been duped.

CharlieDeltaJuliet · January 24, 2013, 04:15 PM

Just picked up 4 Hk AR mags.. Gave pre panic retail to a local guy for them...

johnwilliamson062 · January 25, 2013, 12:29 AM

I basically no longer own guns(at least it seems that way). I couldn't pass up NIB wilson combat prices for used entry level gear.

I kept my Glock and K31 and a few far from tactical guns. If I need I can get the rest with those.

Ignition Override · January 25, 2013, 01:34 AM

200 rds. of .303 'British' ammo. For novices, this is for obsolete WW2 bolt-action rifles, but still used in 'Oz', NZ, SA, Canada, Afghanistan, India etc.

The reason for the purchase: about three weeks ago Palmetto still had it at Pre-panic prices. 'Ammoseek' indicated that all other .303 sellers charged an extra .15/rd. or much more, and Palmetto was Not listed.
AR people who did Not plan ahead have no, or little .223 etc ammo. Many are now shooting obsolete rifles or .22LR etc.
It looked as if they had not processed the order. The ammo did not arrive for about two weeks after the on-line order.

Ignition Override · January 25, 2013, 01:37 AM

200 rds. of .303 'British' ammo. For novices, this is for obsolete WW2 bolt-action rifles, but still used in 'Oz', NZ, SA, Canada, Afghanistan, India etc.

The reason for the purchase: about three weeks ago Palmetto State still had it at Pre-panic prices. 'Ammoseek' indicated that all other .303 sellers charged an extra .15/rd. or much more, and Palmetto was Not listed.

It seemed as if Palmetto State had not processed the order. The ammo did not arrive for about two weeks after the on-line order.

MOshooter65202 · January 25, 2013, 12:40 PM

No I haven't bought anything during this past buying frenzy,I'm still in good shape and stocked.

spyderdude · January 25, 2013, 09:38 PM

Lucky for me most of my personal buying frenzy was done before this bigger frenzy. I saw this coming way in advance and prepared accordingly so I feel pretty good right now!

January 20, 2013, 09:31 PM	#178
Onward Allusion Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2009 Location: IN Posts: 1,476	Sold a bunch of mags that I had stashed exactly for this. . .some at 7x what they were purchased for. I didn't gouge - started the auctions at .01 with no reserve. Go figure. . . I purchased just a half dozen bricks of 22LR and some non-OEM 10/22 receivers for custom builds but that's about it. I would have done that anyway. __________________ "With great power, there must also come great responsibility." - Stan Lee "All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke

January 20, 2013, 10:33 PM	#179
BDM 9MM Member Join Date: June 21, 2011 Location: Grand Junction, Co. Posts: 51	What I bought. Browning Buckmark slabside .22 with rosewood grips at Cabelas. It is in like new condition and I was looking for a second buckmark for awhile. Great price at $315.00. PS Ammo was all but sold out. They had a two box/caliber quota on ammo sales. I don't need any more for now. __________________ Dan Bromley NRA Instructor NM Game & Fish Instructor

January 21, 2013, 02:17 AM	#180
makarov Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2000 Location: Washington State Posts: 580	2 BX 25 mags. Midway would only let me have 2. They are sold out now. Were on sale for $21.95. __________________ "Where Zen ends, asskicking begins" - Hyde - That 70's Show

January 21, 2013, 01:53 PM	#182
bbqbob51 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2005 Posts: 566	No much Stuff is too expensive, I did buy 100 rounds of CCI mini mag 22lr at a local gun shop. He had plenty in stock it was only about $1 more than what I would have paid at Walmart. I'm glad I bought the 50 cal ammo can full of 2100 rounds of Federal bulk they had on sale at Cabela's this past summer for $73.00. I probably had a few thousand rounds before that purchase and I probably bought at least two or three thousand rounds after but before this latest panic. I have a few thousand rounds of various center fire rounds, 9mm, 38spl, 35mag and .223/5.556 which is enough to last me several months as most of my recreational shooting is 22lr. Rimfire ammo is what I worry about running out of but during the winter I only go out and shoot once or twice a month and usually go through a few hundred rounds of rimfire and 3 or 4 dozen rounds of centerfire. At that rate I have enough to last more than a year even taking into account I shoot lots more in the spring, summer and fall. I'll wait out this shortage and don't invite too many people along when I shoot, there's always someone in the crowd that "Didn't get a chance to buy ammo." Of course they have no problem shooting mine! With a dozen firearms in my possession, I have enough guns to shoot (including a couple of "assault rifles") so I will hold onto my cash.

January 23, 2013, 02:51 PM	#184
Closing The Gap Member Join Date: January 2, 2013 Location: Michigan/Nevada Posts: 79	Picked up a Pardner Pump 12ga($189) and a Rossi Circuit Judge .45LC/.410($449) both on sale at Dunham's sporting goods. Plus a bunch of .40S&W at wallyworld. __________________ There are right fighters and those fighting for what's right. When wrong I can admit it. Which one am I?

January 20, 2013, 05:06 PM	#176
Herbert1517 Junior Member Join Date: August 9, 2012 Posts: 10	I was able to get an adequate supply of new Ruger 20 round mags for my Mini 30. I should be good for this lifetime.

January 20, 2013, 09:14 PM	#177
Marquezj16 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2011 Posts: 2,067	I certainly did not buy anything that was over priced like mags or lowers. I did buy some reloading components but only if they were the same price as before the buying frenzy.

January 21, 2013, 09:27 AM	#181
UtopiaTexasG19 Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2011 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 699	"The latest news has them taxing the crap out of ammunition now." So they think some crazy person who plans on a mass shooting and dieing in the process themselves is going to worry about the price of ammunition? I have bought nothing, started stocking up 4 years ago.

January 23, 2013, 02:35 PM	#183
Mike40-11 Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 766	I went crazy and picked up a NAA .22 mini revolver. And some .223 55 gr bullets, but that was early on and they were still under $0.11 a piece.

January 23, 2013, 04:10 PM	#185
Gunnutfn49 Member Join Date: January 3, 2013 Location: PR of Kalifornia Posts: 77	Lots and lots of reloading components. __________________ "...and which is worst of all, continual fear and danger of violent death, and the life of man, solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short."-Thomas Hobbes, Leviathan ...What he meant to add was, "unless, of course, all responsible citizens are armed to the teeth."

January 23, 2013, 06:32 PM	#186
Nail Shooter Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2005 Location: MI Posts: 136	22 LR can. Paperwork/stamp finally came thru after a ridiculous wait time of 7 months. The "panic" did not affect its price as it was locked in last yr. I did buy a very nice airsoft pistol yesterday to practice indoors with. Prices of these did not change during the panic. Some of us planned ahead and bought pre-2008 for ammo, guns, etc to avoid panic pricing. Nail

January 23, 2013, 08:42 PM	#187
gpjoe Member Join Date: September 24, 2012 Posts: 33	More bullets for my 45ACP reloading from Precision Delta. A Remington 597 with cheap Simmons scope. A CZ 527 carbine in .223 Remington.

January 23, 2013, 09:13 PM	#188
TheDoubleDeuce Member Join Date: January 8, 2013 Posts: 88	Just came back from the LGS with an M48 and some 8mm ammo...

January 24, 2013, 01:25 AM	#190
shootniron Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2011 Posts: 1,146	Nothing...I was already well stocked.

January 24, 2013, 01:07 PM	#191
highbrow Member Join Date: November 22, 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 87	Bunch of ammo, various calibers and guages, at an estate sale. Way less than pre panic retail prices. Also a nice M1917 Eddystone with original 6-18 barrel. __________________ Mosin: Know the safety, Love the safety, Be the safety There are some corners of this country which have bred the most terrible things, things that act against everything we believe in. They must be fought. FBHO

January 24, 2013, 03:27 PM	#192
FairWarning Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2008 Location: GA Posts: 689	Absolutely nothing on the Regime's "scary" list. I was already in good shape. I did pick up on some .357 Mag ammo (prices of this rather non-trendy, non-tactical ammo haven't been affected much), but as part of an online deal where I wanted to get more value for the minimum shipping cost while ordering some non-lethal items. __________________ 1944 Mauser byf K98 8mm, K31 7.5 x 55 Swiss, Rem M700 Classic 8mm, 1920s Colt New Service .45 LC, Browning Hi-Power and HK P7 in 9mm, SAIGA .308 22", SKS 7.62x39mm, S&W 686 Plus 6" and Taurus 617 2" in .357 Mag, Ruger MkIII Target 5.5" BB .22LR, Mossberg 500 & Marlin 120 in 12 GA, etc.

January 24, 2013, 04:15 PM	#194
CharlieDeltaJuliet Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2012 Posts: 418	Just picked up 4 Hk AR mags.. Gave pre panic retail to a local guy for them... __________________ " The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in Government...." - Thomas Jefferson

January 25, 2013, 12:29 AM	#195
johnwilliamson062 Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 6,094	I basically no longer own guns(at least it seems that way). I couldn't pass up NIB wilson combat prices for used entry level gear. I kept my Glock and K31 and a few far from tactical guns. If I need I can get the rest with those. __________________ $0 of an NRA membership goes to legislative action or court battles. Not a dime. Only money contributed to the NRA-ILA or NRA-PVF. Of course, you could just donate to the Second Amendment Foundation I was feeling pretty good, then I looked around and realized I am not swimming or on fire. Last edited by johnwilliamson062; January 25, 2013 at 12:36 AM.

January 25, 2013, 01:34 AM	#196
Ignition Override Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2008 Posts: 1,552	200 rds. of .303 'British' ammo. For novices, this is for obsolete WW2 bolt-action rifles, but still used in 'Oz', NZ, SA, Canada, Afghanistan, India etc. The reason for the purchase: about three weeks ago Palmetto still had it at Pre-panic prices. 'Ammoseek' indicated that all other .303 sellers charged an extra .15/rd. or much more, and Palmetto was Not listed. AR people who did Not plan ahead have no, or little .223 etc ammo. Many are now shooting obsolete rifles or .22LR etc. It looked as if they had not processed the order. The ammo did not arrive for about two weeks after the on-line order.

January 25, 2013, 01:37 AM	#197
Ignition Override Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2008 Posts: 1,552	200 rds. of .303 'British' ammo. For novices, this is for obsolete WW2 bolt-action rifles, but still used in 'Oz', NZ, SA, Canada, Afghanistan, India etc. The reason for the purchase: about three weeks ago Palmetto State still had it at Pre-panic prices. 'Ammoseek' indicated that all other .303 sellers charged an extra .15/rd. or much more, and Palmetto was Not listed. It seemed as if Palmetto State had not processed the order. The ammo did not arrive for about two weeks after the on-line order.

January 25, 2013, 12:40 PM	#198
MOshooter65202 Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2011 Posts: 428	No I haven't bought anything during this past buying frenzy,I'm still in good shape and stocked.

January 25, 2013, 09:38 PM	#199
spyderdude Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2006 Posts: 567	Lucky for me most of my personal buying frenzy was done before this bigger frenzy. I saw this coming way in advance and prepared accordingly so I feel pretty good right now!