tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291961545993258201.post2331699312504565136..comments2024-02-13T14:23:30.222-08:00Comments on Something Wicked Comes: Ammunition: How much is enough?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291961545993258201.post-63287952895066068232013-03-01T04:38:11.373-08:002013-03-01T04:38:11.373-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291961545993258201.post-77621400138935757662009-12-08T03:30:38.884-08:002009-12-08T03:30:38.884-08:00You make a good point by touching on proportion. H...You make a good point by touching on proportion. Having empty cupboards and a dozen cases of center fire ammo doesn't make sense. Conversely if you have food for 5 years and just a couple boxes of various ammo lying around you are probably doing things wrong. <br /><br />You can't have too much ammo but you can over allocate resources (namely money) towards ammo. <br /><br />Personally I think it is prudent to have at least a couple cases of ammo for your primary rifle, a case each for the pistol and shotgun and several thousand rounds of .22. Ideally you would have the same amount for secondary, alternate and contingency sets of firearms as well as duplicates. In reality for someone with a decent sized gun collection it is probably reasonable to have a bit lower ratio of rounds/ firearm for less practical firearms, heirlooms and such. <br /><br />I would take care of enough ammo for you to be reasonably comfortable (whatever that is) before looking to make significant purchases of gold or silver. <br /><br />For TEOTWAWKI bartering common caliber ammo would probably be King with various other stuff and silver (90% and one ounce rounds) rounding out the top. One advantage of PM's is that they can not be used against you. Well I guess 30 dollars face in dimes tied in a tube sock would really hurt but you get my point. This might be a good characteristic for buying that much needed solar panel or whatever from the sketchy bikers from the compound up in the hills. Though I am sure trading .22 shells to Farmer Brown for some chickens will work well for everyone.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09612373437033635765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291961545993258201.post-68154829330952694532009-12-04T16:03:45.310-08:002009-12-04T16:03:45.310-08:00Well I've got near 10,000 rounds of various ty...Well I've got near 10,000 rounds of various types, from .22lr to 12 guage, and I don't think it's enough. I too am stocking for a multigenerational SHTF... Good point on the .22lr, once and done. No reloading possible. You just moved it up on my prep list....Mayberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07664966137470121099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291961545993258201.post-18643539228753723112009-12-04T12:45:01.334-08:002009-12-04T12:45:01.334-08:00Good post, just one question, when do you have too...Good post, just one question, when do you have too much ammo? As one person mentioned practice is where this gets sticky. You need to set a "reserve" line, a "break glass in case of war" level you won't go below. The good news is that at least some of the prices are starting to come down a little. Like I said yesterday, the new design is nice.Berniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18110442850927865090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291961545993258201.post-14586785623013950582009-12-04T12:10:25.709-08:002009-12-04T12:10:25.709-08:00I have been reloading for over 20 years. I always ...I have been reloading for over 20 years. I always reload more than I shoot. I shoot alot. So as you can guess I have one hell of a supply. How much is enough? I say all I have and what I can make.<br /><br />God bless<br /><br />See YaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291961545993258201.post-25995128665822831322009-12-04T10:03:45.816-08:002009-12-04T10:03:45.816-08:00...Fantastic post SS...i go with the ol'saying......Fantastic post SS...i go with the ol'saying,more than i could probably use,but not near as much as i want...<br /><br />...i'm back to what i call preppin' in thirds...1/3 sustenance (food/water/seed etc),1/3 hardware(includes ammo/gun care goodies),1/3 software(dern near everything else...lol)...seems to work out pretty good for me,this way i only have three lists too...<br /><br />BTW,really like the new layout...keep fightin'the GoodFight Brother,GoodLuckGodBless...Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13559414057439356066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291961545993258201.post-36621046405567681762009-12-04T05:55:04.466-08:002009-12-04T05:55:04.466-08:00I've begun thinking of keeping ammo reserved f...I've begun thinking of keeping ammo reserved for some guns as a package. That cheap Tokarev ammo is tempting ($8 for 72 rounds - thats a bargain!) and the pistols themselves are priced at just over two C notes. So for around $300, you get a pistol and 500 rounds, not too shabby in these days. Corrosive, yeah, but water and windex are pretty cheap to stock up as well - be sure to oil after use.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291961545993258201.post-13202261872254909422009-12-04T05:48:29.090-08:002009-12-04T05:48:29.090-08:00Interesting post on a subject I've thought abo...Interesting post on a subject I've thought about.<br /><br />On the .22LR and how much ammo for it, for the first swag I took at it I neglected practice and training and the use of other arms like a shotgun or air rifle. Most of my use for it is not really hunting but rather targets of opportunity while I'm doing something besides hunting. I guessed that used in this manner I wouldn't fire more than 10 rounds per week and probably less. By that guesstimate one bulk pack (500 to 550 rounds) per year would be the minimum. Two packs per year would probably cover my use except for the possibility of trading. How much is enough? I don't know but I would prefer to have 10x that amount.Bitmaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08545664971977374552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291961545993258201.post-61198193759921250122009-12-04T04:15:50.030-08:002009-12-04T04:15:50.030-08:00Even without the total meltdown, zombies stalking ...Even without the total meltdown, zombies stalking the streets scenario, having a good stash of spare ammunition is a good thing. I'm one who believes that it is better to go into the fight with 900 rounds of recent practice behind you an 100 rounds in your ammo pouches, than 1,000 rounds in your pouches and no recent practice. During the recent shortages, I have maintained my regular level of practice, on a range that is virtually deserted. I've been able to maintain my stock of reloading components by waiting on backorders of as long as six months, while still practicing regularly. I stock enough of all of the calibers that I shoot for two years of regular practice. That gives you a lot of flexability in locationg replacemet ammo or compontents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-291961545993258201.post-47628269979458689132009-12-03T18:45:04.176-08:002009-12-03T18:45:04.176-08:00Excellent article. Well thought out.
About 65 yea...Excellent article. Well thought out. <br />About 65 years ago when .22 shorts were 10 cents the box and I didn't have 10 cents, I determined that I would never be without a lifetime's worth of ammo. In those days, in my family, the .22 and 12 gauge put meat on the table. I began putting away 500 to 1,000 rounds of .22s each year. One can stack 50,000 rounds of .22s in a small space.<br />As I got older I began a similar ammo stacking program with 30-06, .44 mag, .45 ACP, 12 gauge and a couple of other calibers.<br />I have always bought and stored extra primers, powder and cases each year.<br />I also agree with your black powder recommendations.<br />Thank you for sharing your insight.<br />Mountain riflemanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com