How much ammo do you carry? - Page 2

shortwave · December 2, 2010, 06:47 PM

I usually use black powder so its one in the rifle and three speed loaders.

If hunting with a pistol, its a cylinder full (5).

Fat White Boy · December 2, 2010, 11:29 PM

Am I walking or swimming?

Steviewonder1 · December 2, 2010, 11:48 PM

Years ago when I hunted deer down south of Columbus Ga, I had a 30.06 and carried 10 rounds. 6 in the gun and 4 more in my front pocket. Cant remember the paper company's land south of Cusseta Ga that I worked on but it was fun. Never got a buck in 3 years, but had a good time with friends.

Gbro · December 3, 2010, 12:51 PM

When hunting with rifle, .270 bolt 5 in rifle and belt carrier holds 10 (I believe)
Also carry a .22 handgun with plenty.
And I have run out of ammo! no fun carrying a 6 lbs club on a blood trail!
When hunting with Flint'er 4 reloades in sped loaders, but several more ball's in the day pack. I have pulled loads several times on a rainy day and never use the speedloader's at those times.
When hunting with revolver, 4 in cylinder(hammer down on empty chamber and 4 more in carrier.
When just exploring Gods beautiful creation I carry a .22 auto and will have a couple magazines and usually a box (50) in day pack.

Kreyzhorse · December 3, 2010, 01:07 PM

This past season I carried 4 rounds for my 45-70 single shot and 6 rounds for my 7mm Rem Mag. Granted I keep a box of shells in the truck but I want to make sure I'll have plenty with me in the woods although I can't imagine needing more than two shots for a deer.

t45 · December 3, 2010, 11:09 PM

I usually hunt with my Savage 24F 30-30 over 12ga. I carry 4- 30-30's and 3- OO Buck. By the time I shoot all 7 rounds the deer will have died of old age.

golfballshootr · December 4, 2010, 04:30 PM

One in the chamber and 4 on the sling. This is when using the single shot. Otherwise what ever the mag holds on my bolt gun(s) and again, 4 on the sling.

Agree with what .284 said as well. Anytime hunting away from home area, I usually have the MTM 50 or 100 box in the truck.

hooligan1 · December 4, 2010, 07:40 PM

One shot one kill....If you practiced enough, and are the genuine hunter, 2 shells per trip are needed, 1 for deer, 1 for coyote.( because you always see a coyote, and this shot should'nt count against your season total).

Yellowfin · December 4, 2010, 08:59 PM

3 scenarios I can think of to need more than 5 and up to 20: coyotes, hogs, and trouble. Thus far I've only had to shoot at the first two.

ripnbst · December 9, 2010, 02:53 PM

Whatever the gun will hold for rifle, for me thats 4+1 of .270 Win.

And I carry a sidearm for just in case and fun, fully loaded plus one loaded mag in pocket. For my Glock 23 that's 27 rounds of .40 S&W and for my Para 1911 that's 15 rounds of .45 ACP.

TMackey · December 9, 2010, 03:03 PM

I put 4 in my 94 and always come back with 3 or 4.

December 3, 2010, 12:51 PM	#29
Gbro Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,084	When hunting with rifle, .270 bolt 5 in rifle and belt carrier holds 10 (I believe) Also carry a .22 handgun with plenty. And I have run out of ammo! no fun carrying a 6 lbs club on a blood trail! When hunting with Flint'er 4 reloades in sped loaders, but several more ball's in the day pack. I have pulled loads several times on a rainy day and never use the speedloader's at those times. When hunting with revolver, 4 in cylinder(hammer down on empty chamber and 4 more in carrier. When just exploring Gods beautiful creation I carry a .22 auto and will have a couple magazines and usually a box (50) in day pack. __________________ Gbro CGVS For the message of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, But to us who are being saved, It Is The Power Of God. 1Corinthians 1-18

December 3, 2010, 01:07 PM	#30
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	This past season I carried 4 rounds for my 45-70 single shot and 6 rounds for my 7mm Rem Mag. Granted I keep a box of shells in the truck but I want to make sure I'll have plenty with me in the woods although I can't imagine needing more than two shots for a deer. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

December 4, 2010, 07:40 PM	#33
hooligan1 Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2010 Location: Independence Missouri Posts: 4,585	One shot one kill....If you practiced enough, and are the genuine hunter, 2 shells per trip are needed, 1 for deer, 1 for coyote.( because you always see a coyote, and this shot should'nt count against your season total). __________________ Keep your Axe sharp and your powder dry.

December 4, 2010, 08:59 PM	#34
Yellowfin Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2007 Location: Lancaster Co, PA Posts: 2,311	3 scenarios I can think of to need more than 5 and up to 20: coyotes, hogs, and trouble. Thus far I've only had to shoot at the first two. __________________ Students for Concealed Carry on Campus http://www.concealedcampus.org "You can't stop insane people from doing insane things by passing insane laws--that's insane!" - Penn Jillette

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December 2, 2010, 06:47 PM	#26
shortwave Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2007 Location: SOUTHEAST, OHIO Posts: 5,970	I usually use black powder so its one in the rifle and three speed loaders. If hunting with a pistol, its a cylinder full (5).

December 2, 2010, 11:29 PM	#27
Fat White Boy Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2005 Posts: 1,276	Am I walking or swimming?

December 2, 2010, 11:48 PM	#28
Steviewonder1 Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2009 Location: John's Creek, Georgia Posts: 328	Years ago when I hunted deer down south of Columbus Ga, I had a 30.06 and carried 10 rounds. 6 in the gun and 4 more in my front pocket. Cant remember the paper company's land south of Cusseta Ga that I worked on but it was fun. Never got a buck in 3 years, but had a good time with friends.

December 3, 2010, 11:09 PM	#31
t45 Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2010 Location: Foothills, NC Posts: 782	I usually hunt with my Savage 24F 30-30 over 12ga. I carry 4- 30-30's and 3- OO Buck. By the time I shoot all 7 rounds the deer will have died of old age.

December 4, 2010, 04:30 PM	#32
golfballshootr Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 185	One in the chamber and 4 on the sling. This is when using the single shot. Otherwise what ever the mag holds on my bolt gun(s) and again, 4 on the sling. Agree with what .284 said as well. Anytime hunting away from home area, I usually have the MTM 50 or 100 box in the truck.

December 9, 2010, 02:53 PM	#35
ripnbst Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,552	Whatever the gun will hold for rifle, for me thats 4+1 of .270 Win. And I carry a sidearm for just in case and fun, fully loaded plus one loaded mag in pocket. For my Glock 23 that's 27 rounds of .40 S&W and for my Para 1911 that's 15 rounds of .45 ACP.

December 9, 2010, 03:03 PM	#36
TMackey Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2008 Posts: 319	I put 4 in my 94 and always come back with 3 or 4.