Guns you own (3 Viewers)

[hdgeno]

I bet that's the same guys that buys tp

Nope, all the gun owners I know will never need to panic buy ammo during a “crisis”. They are all heavily stocked and smart buy ammo when nothing is going on and prices are cheaper.

I have at least 5k rounds of ammo spread over a few different calibers. I know many who have 10 times that.

 

[toothpic]

The people that are panic buying ammo now are the some of the same ones that accused you of stockpiling ammo before. I prefer to buy things when it's on sale

A few thousand rounds can also go quickly if you're at the range often (depending on the caliber).

 

[Copper44]

Hope birdshot works...

 

[BNM]

Shotgun much?

 

[Sprouty]

I have a 12 gauge. I've shot clays exactly once with my BIL's 20g. It was fun, but I don't have the time to sink in it.

So it looks like I might be shooting clays every month with a work group.

 

[1A25R]

Nope, all the gun owners I know will never need to panic buy ammo during a “crisis”. They are all heavily stocked and smart buy ammo when nothing is going on and prices are cheaper.

So, you are saying that you do not know all gun owners? (which it's evident)
I do not get the point of your last answer, sorry...

 

[WedgeRock]

What I think he's saying is that the gun people he has as friends have 2000 rounds for every caliber of gun they own, and they bought them at a time when there was not a crisis (perceived or not), so they are not scrambling to find ammo at this weird time when price gougers are abundant.

 

[Josh Kifer]

What I think he's saying is that the gun people he has as friends have 2000 rounds for every caliber of gun they own, and they bought them at a time when there was not a crisis (perceived or not), so they are not scrambling to find ammo at this weird time when price gougers are abundant.

Yup. I got 15k in various rounds from a long while ago. No panic here. Haha

 

[WedgeRock]

Yup. I got 15k in various rounds from a long while ago. No panic here. Haha

I don't know why everyone dislikes you so much when there's so much to like.

 

[Josh Kifer]

I don't know why everyone dislikes you so much when there's so much to like.

No shit. I'm loveable as hell.

 

[WedgeRock]

My problem is I have too many calibers...

.22
.38/.38+P/.357
9mm
.40
.45 ACP
.223/5.56
12g
7.62x54r

I think that's everything. anyway, I have enough of the SHTF calibers.

 

[Rhodeman77]

My problem is I have too many calibers...

.22
.38/.38+P/.357
9mm
.40
.45 ACP
.223/5.56
12g
7.62x54r

I think that's everything. anyway, I have enough of the SHTF calibers.

I used to have that problem. I have gone done to 3 main rounds now, .22, 9mm, and .223/5.56.

I have a Glock in .40 and .45 ACP with some ammo, but I have them most as security in case 9mm dries up again like it has in the past and is right now hard to find. But I have enough I’m not worried.

 

[justsomedude]

My problem is I have too many calibers...

.22
.38/.38+P/.357
9mm
.40
.45 ACP
.223/5.56
12g
7.62x54r

I think that's everything. anyway, I have enough of the SHTF calibers.

I hear you. The struggle is real. When I bought my first gun I said to myself, "I'm not getting another one, because I don't want to have to buy all different kinds of ammo."

20-ish years later I'm sitting on:

.38/.357
9mm
10mm
.223/5.56
12g
20g
.30-06

And I've always wanted a 1911 and a .308 M1A, which would only add two other calibers to the mix.

Fortunately I've slowly amassed ammo over the years, so I don't have to deal with the panic buying going on right now. It's a hot mess out there.

I used to have that problem. I have gone done to 3 main rounds now, .22, 9mm, and .223/5.56.

Honestly, that's a pretty smart move.

 

[HeWhoWouldPun]

Yup. I got 15k in various rounds from a long while ago. No panic here. Haha

My problem is I have too many calibers...

20-ish years later I'm sitting on:

 

[WedgeRock]

I used to have that problem. I have gone done to 3 main rounds now, .22, 9mm, and .223/5.56.

My EDC is 9mm and I have plenty of that. I also have plenty of 5.56. And I just bought 500 more rounds of 12 g when I saw it on sale. 12g has so many different options. I have a mixture of slugs, target load and 00 Buck.

The other calibers are for fun, or were the predecessor to one of the above. Honestly, the only reason I got the .22 was its an AR platform, and .22 is so much cheaper to shoot. I can try out new scopes, sights, etc. on the .22 and put them through the paces without spending all my 5.56 ammo.

Honestly, that's a pretty smart move.

I don't see a shot gun on @Rhodeman77's list...

 

[David O]

I have 5 pounds of rifle powder and 5 pounds of Titegroup for pistol with 1000's of rounds to be made. I can load 223/.556, 9mm, 40 S&W and 45 ACP. I should be good for a while.

 

[Josh Kifer]

I have 5 pounds of rifle and 5 pounds of Titegroup for pistol with 1000's of rounds to be made. I can load 223/.556, 9mm, 40 S&W and 45 ACP. I should be good for a while.

Titegroup is a great powder for that. My main 9mm is on Green Dot. Uses alot more powder, I'm just thankful green dot was dirt cheap for years...

 

[Highli99]

My problem is I have too many calibers...

.22
.38/.38+P/.357
9mm
.40
.45 ACP
.223/5.56
12g
7.62x54r

I think that's everything. anyway, I have enough of the SHTF calibers.

lol this is me exactly, except I don’t have any .40s.

Gotta love that Mosin Food. 7.62 * 54R is such a beast round.

 

[David O]

Titegroup is a great powder for that. My main 9mm is on Green Dot. Uses alot more powder, I'm just thankful green dot was dirt cheap for years...

Yes, Green Dot is good but I chose Titegroup because I cans use it in all three of the calibers that I load. I also get great results across all of those calibers. Titegroup also goes a long way. I use 4.5 grains in my "go-to" 45 ACP. That's 1555 rounds per pound!

 

[Josh Kifer]

Yes, Green Dot is good but I chose Titegroup because I cans use it in all three of the calibers that I load. I also get great results across all of those calibers. Titegroup also goes a long way. I use 4.5 grains in my "go-to" 45 ACP. That 1555 rounds per pound!

Oh yeah. Awesome powder for a minimal amount for bulk. I got 15lbs of various and a Dillon 650, and a Lee turret for rifles and such. Titegroup is the powder around here that's gone first....

 

[hdgeno]

I never got into reloading (yet) thankfully. It looks like a fun hobby, but I can see myself going overboard and loading 50k rounds lol.

 

[WedgeRock]

I got 15lbs of various and a Dillon 650, and a Lee turret for rifles and such.

I never got reloading... at least not from a cost-savings perspective (my BIL says its to fine tune the round, tho). So many start-up costs.

What's the break even point on # of rounds before you start seeing a savings? (I realize once you have a press, you only need new dies to start making rounds in a new caliber.)

Maybe when I retire it'll make more sense.

 

[Josh Kifer]

I never got reloading... at least not from a cost-savings perspective (my BIL says its to fine tune the round, tho). So many start-up costs.

What's the break even point on # of rounds before you start seeing a savings? (I realize once you have a press, you only need new dies to start making rounds in a new caliber.)

Maybe when I retire it'll make more sense.

So, large bore rifle you can save a bit. I can make 9mm for 13.something cents a round. So, not a huge savings, but cheaper then buying new. Savings brass and cycling it thru can give ya a bit more savings. I use it more as I can make 9mm in a few minutes with minimal issues when needed.

 

[David O]

Reloading is more of a hobby for me but when you combine the cost savings it helps a little. I had an ROI figured up on it several years ago but I cannot remember the cost savings and what the true ROI was. I will have to get back to reloading since I have not reloaded starting when my wife took ill. WOW, it is hard to believe that she actually passed away 2 years ago today!

Anyway, I started reloading because I was going through a bunch of rounds. I do know the start up can be a bit but you can get a RockChucker combo kit that can get you started for a good price. If any of you start then make sure you use a single stage press before getting into the progressive presses. It is good to get your fundamentals down and then move into making more in less time!

 

[Sprouty]

I bought the supplies to reload 35 Remington and 45 LC. I have never taken any of it out of the box though. I love the rounds but hate the price of factory ammo. Plus I wanted to have the control to make my rounds subsonic.

Maybe some day I'll get the chance to tinker with it.

But yeah, who needs toilet paper when you have guns and ammo?

I will say however, after this is all over I will be stocking up on additional can goods and rotating them as needed.

 

[Rhodeman77]

I don't see a shot gun on @Rhodeman77's list...

That would be because I don’t own one!

Never been a hunter, or got into clay/trap shooting so I didn’t have a need for one.

Technically I own a double barrel my father left me, but my brother has it and uses it.

 

[WedgeRock]

WOW, it is hard to believe that she actually passed away 2 years ago today!

RIP, Mrs. O.

 

[WedgeRock]

That would be because I don’t own one!

Never been a hunter, or got into clay/trap shooting so I didn’t have a need for one.

You do have a home that requires defending, tho...

 

[Rhodeman77]

You do have a home that requires defending, tho...

And the Glock .45 acp with 3 mags of hollow points in my night stand does that job just fine.

 

[Old State]

I started reloading because I used to shoot pistol matches almost every weekend when I was younger and it was an economic necessity. Now I like the idea I can make my own if I can’t get factory stuff.
The gun market has been soft for two+ year so I’ve been buying a lot if ammo and gun stuff. The new chip set I’ve wanted is on hold until I have all the gun stuff I want while it’s cheap. Not going to get stuff like I did in 2012 without enough ammo to take a rifle class