Mojoe Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 To answer that question: you can never have too much. But what I'm asking is, to you, what do you see as the amount you should have on hand? For some reason, my base amount that I have pushing in my head is 1000 per gun, not per caliber, per gun. I have been buying up quite a bit lately. It took a little while and watching for deals, but I think it's a make since amount. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 In MY case 15 rounds is enough lol. I only have one 9mm and 2 magazines for it... Theoretically if someone is breaking in I hope I would only need a few of the little guys. Considering I have a box of 50, I'm good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinHawk1647545499 Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 well i have an ar15, and have a 1000 rounds of .223, an sks with 1000 rounds of 7.62, a glock 27 and 23 with 600 rounds of .40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast5gp Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 I have a little more than 1k rounds per AR, could use more now. I do need more ammo for my hand guns though. If you find any deals in .223 or 9mm, let me know. And i'll do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 I have about 500 rounds give or take per caliber. I only own one duplicate caliber and that's a .357 I rotate it often as I have fun. If hell breaks loose and I need more than what I have for the guns I own, we're in more trouble than more bullets can solve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 500-1000 at any given point for each Gun maybe less if I just shot that gun and haven't bought ammo yet. I dont buy into the apocolypse and all that bullshit so I dont need to go out and buy 10,000 rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted December 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 In MY case 15 rounds is enough lol. I only have one 9mm and 2 magazines for it... Theoretically if someone is breaking in I hope I would only need a few of the little guys. Considering I have a box of 50, I'm good. For a break in, I see what you're saying. My thought is, on hand, staock piled for is ammo gets hard to come by in the future. or even if you needed to take what you can carry and leave. well i have an ar15, and have a 1000 rounds of .223, an sks with 1000 rounds of 7.62, a glock 27 and 23 with 600 rounds of .40 I have a little more than 1k rounds per AR, could use more now. I do need more ammo for my hand guns though. If you find any deals in .223 or 9mm, let me know. And i'll do the same. This is a little more toward what I was thinking. I have about 500 rounds give or take per caliber. I only own one duplicate caliber and that's a .357 I rotate it often as I have fun. If hell breaks loose and I need more than what I have for the guns I own, we're in more trouble than more bullets can solve. I think that is very realistic. I want as much as I can get my hands on. Who doesn't? I mean, you can only carry so much, right? But should it be hard to get at some time down the road, not say legally or anything, just meaning limited production or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pointslow Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 1k rounds per rifle and 500 per handgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Hell, if you've got the storage space sky's the limit! Sounds like 1000 per caliber is a good number, then if you have many guns of the same caliber you may want to go up from there. 1000 per gun does sound like a nice healthy amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 After watching the walking dead, I need MOAR AMMO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted December 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 After watching the walking dead, I need MOAR AMMO! I think arrows might be ther way to go there. How long before we are stocking up on those? Problem is, there are only so many times you can shoot an arrow into a hard surface, like a tree, and it still be straight and true. Let alone, anyone ever tried to pull an arrow from a compound bow out of wood? Not easy. Better just unscrew the head off it. Back on the ammo. Here's my next question. Say you have 1000 rounds per weapon, how mush did you spend, and how many more guns could you have bought? Don't answer that per say. Just makes me think, if you have 5 guns and all that stock piled ammo, that could have been 1-2 more guns. But that would just mean needing MORE ammo. It's endless. I say get all you can and collect them or be able to arm you friends/family if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 My question is how much gold or silver could you have bought? Given we are not talking about stupid bullshit apocalypse stuff, I assume that would be of tremendous value?.... Now if that is covered by other means, then my opinion is good quality guns + tons of ammo > extreme arsenal of guns + less ammo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted December 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 I'm a big fan of mineral investing. I need a better avenue for it. But, I do think it's right up there with things you should have. I mean if you're sitting on 15,000 rounds and no gold, maybe redirect your efforts for a little while. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 9mm, 5.56 and .45 I have around 1k per gun some guns I have like my .257 Roberts I think I have around 200 but its a pretty oddball caliber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 1000 per gun is a great start. For home evasions I would just want my box of 00 buck plus my carry weapon. Consider stashing other types of weapons that do not require ammo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pointslow Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 1000 per gun is a great start. For home evasions I would just want my box of 00 buck plus my carry weapon. Consider stashing other types of weapons that do not require ammo Molitoff coctails? You get rid of the intruder and an insurance check all at once? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Brass knucks and a strobe light. I try to buy it when I find good deals so I don't think I would have a "limit" per say. I usually keep a lot more .223 around since I shoot more of it than any other caliber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjjxlr8 Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 1000 rounds is not that much if it's a caliber you shoot regularly. I like to have 5000+ rounds of each caliber that I shoot regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted December 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 1000 rounds is not that much if it's a caliber you shoot regularly. I like to have 5000+ rounds of each caliber that I shoot regularly. You're right. And 5000 seems better to me for an amount to get up to, reguaress of if you get to shoot often or not. If you're someone who has to pay a range to shoot all the time and thinks having 2 boxes of ammo at the house is plenty, I'm trying to let that person see that having more on hand is a good thing. And I'm sure someone reading this is in that situation. To me, arm CR and have them ready and not in need. There is a strong base of gun enthusiasts here. Many have read about guns on here and then bought one. What I hope is they get a good suppy of ammo and not just enough for one visit to the range. Stock it up. Shoot your guns and master them, or collect them if that is your thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Enough that I can last for awhile but not too much that I cant pack it up and take off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbospec29 Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 I just picked up a Remington bucket o' bullets this weekend for my 22. 1400 rounds. I'm gonna see how they shoot and if they are good might buy another. Having bulk ammo in something like that being easy to carry is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Molitoff coctails? You get rid of the intruder and an insurance check all at once? Kubotan to name one thing. Knives are a good choice. Ever play baseball when you were young? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast5gp Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 I just picked up a Remington bucket o' bullets this weekend for my 22. 1400 rounds. I'm gonna see how they shoot and if they are good might buy another. Having bulk ammo in something like that being easy to carry is nice. That would last me like a day, luckly 22LRs are readily available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 I like to keep 1000 9mm and am aiming to have at least 2k in 5.56 or .223. I want to get my 9mm stock up more. I feel 1000 is good to have so you have at least 500 there to break in a new gun. If you had to take off on foot then 1000 of each caliber might be more than what some could carry with the rest of their crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Sounds like i dont have enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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