The Firing Line Forums

Go Back   The Firing Line Forums > The Conference Center > General Discussion Forum

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old September 25, 2012, 03:55 PM   #26
pgdion
Senior Member
 
Join Date: April 22, 2010
Location: MPLS, MN
Posts: 1,214
a lot ... Johnksa said it pretty good except I moved to keeping about 2 years and then I make sure I rotate stock. This should guard against shortages and let's me be choosy on price. I also reload which gives an even bigger buffer when you count how much you can make from the reloading supplies.
__________________
597 VTR, because there's so many cans and so little time!
pgdion is offline  
Old September 25, 2012, 03:56 PM   #27
Super Sneaky Steve
Senior Member
 
Join Date: August 9, 2011
Posts: 1,246
I have a few thousand of my favorite calibers but I find it more important to have lots of primers, powder, and lead ingots on hand.
Super Sneaky Steve is offline  
Old September 25, 2012, 04:08 PM   #28
aarondhgraham
Senior Member
 
Join Date: December 1, 2009
Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma
Posts: 8,638
I stocked up,,,

.25 ACP = 100 rounds (bench stock - I replace what I shoot asap)

.380 = 1,000 rounds (bench stock - I replace what I shoot asap)

9mm = 1,000 rounds (bench stock - I replace what I shoot asap)

.38 Special = 1,000 rounds (bench stock - I replace what I shoot asap)

.357 Mag = 500 rounds (bench stock - I replace what I shoot asap)

.44 Mag = 500 rounds (bench stock - I replace what I shoot asap)

.22 LR = 20,000 rounds (bench stock - I replace what I shoot asap)

It took quite a while to get to these levels,,,
But now that I have the bench stock I want to have on hand,,,
It's a very easy thing to replace what I shoot just from my Mad Money fund.

It's not uncommon for me to shoot a brick of .22 in one days of shooting,,,
I rarely shoot more than a half a box of centerfire at a time,,,
This ammo level is a bench stock I can maintain.

Aarond

.
__________________
Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat.
Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once.
Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it?
Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)
aarondhgraham is offline  
Old September 27, 2012, 05:51 AM   #29
Metal god
Senior Member
 
Join Date: April 10, 2012
Location: San Diego CA
Posts: 6,872
If I were you I'd have some put away that never gets touched . At least 500 rounds of every cal. you got and 1,000 plus of 22lr . Every few years rotate the ammo out for new stuff . If you keep it in a cool dry place ammo will last for many years . I had some ammo I forgot about in my basement for 17 years . I took it out a few months ago and It all worked fine with no duds it all fired . ( 9mm & 38 spl ) . As for the way to store it . Ammo cans with good seals and thow in one of those anti moister packets .
__________________
If Jesus had a gun , he'd probably still be alive !

I almost always write my posts regardless of content in a jovial manor and intent . If that's not how you took it , please try again .
Metal god is offline  
Old September 27, 2012, 06:19 AM   #30
4runnerman
Senior Member
 
Join Date: January 16, 2010
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 3,577
Other than 22LR-I only keep maybe 200 to 300 rounds loaded and ready for the weekend range. I am what you would call a componet stocker.
I have around 5000 cases for 223 ,1500 45 ACP. 500-308. BUllets to load them all and powder and primers as well. Most of the time i run bear min through summer as i shoot to much,but build a good stock pile over winter.
__________________
NRA Certified RSO
NwCP- Performance Isn't Optional
4runnerman is offline  
Old September 27, 2012, 07:47 AM   #31
vito
Senior Member
 
Join Date: June 20, 2004
Location: IL
Posts: 853
For convenience and a feeling of comfort I keep about 500 rounds of each caliber I shoot, plus about 1,000 22lr, but I am thinking of stocking up on a lot more of all of it. Some think that gold is the hedge against the collapse of the dollar, but I tend to think that things like good ammo might be more valuable than gold when the SHTF. And don't forget that when the zombies start roaming the streets you will need a LOT of ammunition! As an aside, when I see a thread like this, or one of those "If you could only own x number of guns......" I think I have been participating for too long on these gun forums since the same subjects keep coming up over and over. And if I see one more "which is better, 45acp or 357mag?" type threads..........
vito is offline  
Old September 27, 2012, 10:15 PM   #32
9mmsnoopy
Senior Member
 
Join Date: December 14, 2004
Location: Thrillsville ,Tx
Posts: 904
I currently have 2000 rounds of 9mm ball, 700 rounds of .40 ball, 160 rounds of .223, and roughly 500 rounds of .22lr and a few hollowpoints of 9mm, .40 and.380 even though i dont own a .380 at this time. Good excuse to buy one!
__________________
beretta cx4 storm .40 caliber
sig P290
Kahr PM9 Glock 26
Bushmaster AR15
9mmsnoopy is offline  
Old September 29, 2012, 10:10 AM   #33
reggiec
Junior Member
 
Join Date: September 27, 2012
Location: Florida
Posts: 6
.45 colt

Can someone chime in on this and tell me if I'm being too specific;
I was wondering why some people use the term .45 long colt, when no ammunition manufacturer uses it on the ammo boxes. I thought it was .45 colt, period! as opposed to .45 ACP. Is there a .45 short colt? How do these things get started, and shouldn't you use the term that is consistent with the manufacturers?
reggiec is offline  
Old September 29, 2012, 10:19 AM   #34
THORN74
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 30, 2010
Location: Chicago 'Burbs
Posts: 543
depends on the time of year.... I usually use my tax return to buy ammo for the upcoming season. So in Feb or march I might have several thousand rounds of each caliber. Come Sept that might only be a few hundred left.

This is changing as i start reloading more calibers.

Sent from my GT-P7510 using Tapatalk 2
THORN74 is offline  
Old September 29, 2012, 10:34 AM   #35
ripnbst
Senior Member
 
Join Date: November 24, 2010
Location: Spring, TX
Posts: 1,552
Working toward keeping a reserve of 1000 rounds of every caliber I shoot. That covers .38SPL, 9MM, 5.56, and 12 GA.

So far I've only got it for 9MM and 5.56 but those two are what I shoot the most. 12 GA should be easy because its cheap and .38SPL, well I dont shoot it real often so I typically buy some with each range trip when I buy for others. The leftovers are kept and more is bought next time.
ripnbst is offline  
Old September 29, 2012, 10:57 AM   #36
RamItOne
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 24, 2011
Posts: 990
Around 5,000 pistol rifle shotgun not counting .22
RamItOne is offline  
Old September 29, 2012, 07:18 PM   #37
Joe_Pike
Senior Member
 
Join Date: December 30, 2010
Posts: 1,581
I've got about 17,000 rounds of different calibers. Most is 9mm and .22lr. I keep most of it in ammo cans.
__________________
Stay Groovy
Joe_Pike is offline  
Old September 30, 2012, 01:30 AM   #38
bustersmaster
Senior Member
 
Join Date: February 8, 2006
Posts: 182
Every time we go to Wally's, my wife says for me to go get more ammo. It's nice to have the "bosses" blessing. I shoot a little and hoard a lot.
bustersmaster is offline  
Old September 30, 2012, 01:25 PM   #39
bbqbob51
Senior Member
 
Join Date: November 6, 2005
Posts: 775
4000+ 22lr-various brands
1600+ 9mm-various fmj and hp
625+ 38 special-various fmj and hp
380+ .357mag-various fmj and hp
225 .223rem
150+ 20ga 7-8 birdshot
50+/- 20ga buckshot
I could get a bit more of the.38spl .223 and 20ga. but in good shape otherwise. I have enough around for target practice, plinking a few time a month as well as enough for self defense.
bbqbob51 is offline  
Old September 30, 2012, 09:22 PM   #40
jolly roger
Senior Member
 
Join Date: August 15, 2011
Location: Virginia
Posts: 179
Let's just say the Fire Marshal might soil himself and leave it at that.
jolly roger is offline  
Old September 30, 2012, 09:42 PM   #41
Hillbilly66
Member
 
Join Date: August 6, 2012
Posts: 39
I keep one .38 special cartridge in my shirt pocket...


"A People that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both"
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Hillbilly66 is offline  
Old September 30, 2012, 09:43 PM   #42
MrGoodwrench
Member
 
Join Date: September 27, 2012
Location: Northern Missouri
Posts: 22
I'm just glad to see other people actually keep inventory of their ammo. I feel a little more... normal now
MrGoodwrench is offline  
Old September 30, 2012, 11:46 PM   #43
GM2
Senior Member
 
Join Date: March 31, 2011
Location: Southeast, USA
Posts: 350
I keep more rounds for some weapons than others but have a good supply for all of them. Buy most of my ammo when I see it on sell somewhere. I don't keep an exact inventory on it but know I have reasonable amount for each weapon.
GM2 is offline  
Old October 1, 2012, 05:54 AM   #44
Metal god
Senior Member
 
Join Date: April 10, 2012
Location: San Diego CA
Posts: 6,872
Quote:
I keep one .38 special cartridge in my shirt pocket...
YOU GO , MR. Fife
__________________
If Jesus had a gun , he'd probably still be alive !

I almost always write my posts regardless of content in a jovial manor and intent . If that's not how you took it , please try again .
Metal god is offline  
Old October 1, 2012, 02:23 PM   #45
Tinner666
Senior Member
 
Join Date: September 12, 2012
Location: Richmond, Va.
Posts: 353
Not enough, I'm sure. I keep looking for one of those autos I see on TV that holds a normal looking mag and only seems to run out after about 50 shots.
I figure that 2-3 of those and a couple of dozen mags, I can handle a 3 week siege.


Realiatically, I try to keep several K of 22 and several 100 to at least 1K of cenerfire for everything else. Plus several K of components.
__________________
Frank--
Member, GoA, NRA-ILA, SAF, NRA Life Member
Tinner666 is offline  
Old October 5, 2012, 10:05 AM   #46
Beagle45ACP
Senior Member
 
Join Date: September 6, 2012
Location: IL, USA
Posts: 163
Quote:
I store most of my surplus in military ammo boxes with desiccant packs inside
I'll second this method.
As far as how much, usually around 500 shotgun shells (12, 20, and .410), about 1000 .22lr, and 300ish .45ACP
__________________
I have a mild interest in guns. Actually, I think the clinical term is "obsession," but that makes me sound like some kind of gun-nut. Which is fair, since I am.

Wastin' away my future children's inheritance one box of ammo, range fee, and bottle of Hoppe's #9 at a time.
Beagle45ACP is offline  
Old October 5, 2012, 10:50 AM   #47
pgdion
Senior Member
 
Join Date: April 22, 2010
Location: MPLS, MN
Posts: 1,214
Quote:
I'm just glad to see other people actually keep inventory of their ammo. I feel a little more... normal now
This may be the wrong place to check your normal dipstick ... But you're ok by me.

Seriously though, in these times given the rising and unpredictable future costs of ammo, the risks of shortages, the risks of regulation, all of the other political risks that exist, ect ... it's hard to say you can have too much. I don't hoard by any means, but when I see a good deal on something I shoot, I pick up a couple of boxes to add to the inventory.
__________________
597 VTR, because there's so many cans and so little time!

Last edited by pgdion; October 5, 2012 at 11:01 AM.
pgdion is offline  
Old October 5, 2012, 11:09 AM   #48
noelf2
Senior Member
 
Join Date: April 14, 2008
Location: Stuart, VA
Posts: 2,473
Quote:
Can someone chime in on this and tell me if I'm being too specific;
I was wondering why some people use the term .45 long colt, when no ammunition manufacturer uses it on the ammo boxes.

__________________
Liberty and freedom often offends those who understand neither.
noelf2 is offline  
Old October 5, 2012, 11:13 AM   #49
Rembrandt
Senior Member
 
Join Date: August 10, 2002
Posts: 2,108
Quit counting some time ago.....have a lifetime supply and enough for part of the kids lifetime.
Rembrandt is offline  
Old October 6, 2012, 09:10 PM   #50
22-rimfire
Senior Member
 
Join Date: February 19, 2005
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 5,323
Quote:
Arrondhgraham said...It took quite a while to get to these levels,,,
But now that I have the bench stock I want to have on hand,,,
It's a very easy thing to replace what I shoot just from my Mad Money fund.
That is pretty much the way I handle things now. It did take a while to get to a comfortable inventory/cache.

My shooting varies from month to month and year to year. To some I have a LOT of ammo on hand, but to others it is quite normal. My levels are similar to Arrond's whether that be 6 months shooting or two years shooting. I do have more 22 rimfire than he does with a lot of bricks of stuff I don't shoot very often. I don't inventory often, but when I do I am often surprised at how much I have on hand.
22-rimfire is offline  
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:17 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
This site and contents, including all posts, Copyright © 1998-2021 S.W.A.T. Magazine
Copyright Complaints: Please direct DMCA Takedown Notices to the registered agent: thefiringline.com
Page generated in 0.11295 seconds with 8 queries