Stocking up ammo?

[brokenscout]

How many rounds should you have for each gun?Is there a max on what you can have?

[BPTactical]

As much as you think you need plus one extra round.

[brokenscout]

Thats what I was thinking,If you order to much is that a "Red flag"?

[spqrzilla]

There are no ammo police.

[jerrymrc]

As much as you think you need plus one extra round.

Yep. Many quote numbers like 1000-2000 per rifle and X number per pistol.....

I say whatever your comfortable with. I would like to think that everyone has at least a few hundred rds for each gun put aside but that is just me.

[zteknik]

As much as the floor can hold ;)

As far as ordering,I usualy procure it in small lots online and then I get it from a reputable store-with cash so not to raise eyebrows.
Then theres allways reloading-do the same with powder and primers.

[jerrymrc]

Thats what I was thinking,If you order to much is that a "Red flag"?

Ever buy a Pallet? Aim will ship ya one. :) We ordered 37,800 rds from Aim in 2006.....

[brokenscout]

There are no ammo police.
True, but if you have food stocked up & guns its a "red flag". Didn't know if it could/would happen. Also I think there will be ammo police in the future:)

[SideShow Bob]

There are no ammo police.

Just like there are no red flags raised with certain goberment agencies when you purchase large amounts of nonperishable foods ?
Never underestimate our leaders.

BrokenScout has faster fingers....... :)

[brokenscout]

Ever buy a Pallet? Aim will ship ya one. :)
On it, I will let you know:)(AIMs shipping sucks)

[zteknik]

There are no ammo police.
In New York we have Bloomberg :(

[jerrymrc]

On it, I will let you know:)(AIMs shipping sucks)

Truck freight is cheap compared to buying it by the case and UPS.

[islandermyk]

If you think you have to much... I can help you reduce your inventory :D


you can never have to much... especially for your primary, favorite, special one :D

[brokenscout]

More nervous about my wife seeing what I have:) She might be the ammo police:)Her"Do you really need that much ammo"Me,"Do you really need that many shoes, I don't see shoes as a good investment":). I lose both ways.Need to bury some:)

[islandermyk]

More nervous about my wife seeing what I have:) She might be the ammo police:)Her"Do you really need that much ammo"Me,"Do you really need that many shoes, I don't see shoes as a good investment":). I lose both ways.Need to bury some:)

I have some room at my place :D

[brokenscout]

I have some room at my place :D
I'll bring some of her shoes over ASAP :)

[SideShow Bob]

More nervous about my wife seeing what I have:) She might be the ammo police:)Her"Do you really need that much ammo"Me,"Do you really need that many shoes, I don't see shoes as a good investment":). I lose both ways.Need to bury some:)

I can always stash a pickup load for you............ ;)

[islandermyk]

I'll bring some of her shoes over ASAP :)

HAhahahaha! Nice!

[Ah Pook]

One Miiiilllllllion rounds!
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090506185114/uncyclopedia/images/f/fa/Dr_evil_one_million_dollars.jpg

Sorry, couldn't resist. :D

[brokenscout]

One Miiiilllllllion rounds!
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090506185114/uncyclopedia/images/f/fa/Dr_evil_one_million_dollars.jpg

Sorry, couldn't resist. :D
By the way i'm asking this for a friend,I have 14 rds of ammo.

[jerrymrc]

More nervous about my wife seeing what I have:) She might be the ammo police:)Her"Do you really need that much ammo"Me,"Do you really need that many shoes, I don't see shoes as a good investment":). I lose both ways.Need to bury some:)

In 6 years ammo has gone up 200-400%. I still have surplus that I bought at the following prices. .223 SA brass cased, 11 cents a round. .308 12.9 cents a round. 7.62X54r 7.3 cents. 7.62X25 4.6 cents and 7.62X39 7.5 cents per rd.

Her $60 shoes she bought because Oprah said they are cool 4 years ago will bring $5 at the yard sale. ;)

[sniper7]

as much as you think you really need!

[brokenscout]

About storage, what are the best ways to store it incase there is a fire and you don't need to evac a grid square:)

[jerrymrc]

About storage, what are the best ways to store it incase there is a fire and you don't need to evac a grid square:)

Ammo cans. Ammo outside of a gun is relativity harmless.

[brokenscout]

Ammo cans. Ammo outside of a gun is relativity harmless.
yes it is:) I was thinking fire? oh and ill give you .12cents a round for 7.62x39 & a pair of the wifes shoes:)

[encorehunter]

About storage, what are the best ways to store it incase there is a fire and you don't need to evac a grid square:)

I can tell you that in 1998 when my house burned to the ground, the firefighters were taking cover and one said he hadn't heard a firefight like that since Vietnam. Personally, I would store it in multiple locations. Some in the house, some in the storage shed, some in the camping trailer and so forth. If you do have a fire, you won't loose it all.

[jerrymrc]

yes it is:) I was thinking fire? oh and ill give you .12cents a round for 7.62x39 & a pair of the wifes shoes:)

Fire is fire and nothing ya going to do about it if it is a real one. Get out and call the INS co. I have an extra $20K rider for the guns and ammo. Does not cover it all but at $25 per year it is cheap INS.

Just a PSA. For most, home INS does not cover squat. Get a rider and sleep safe.

[brokenscout]

I can tell you that in 1998 when my house burned to the ground, the firefighters were taking cover and one said he hadn't heard a firefight like that since Vietnam. Personally, I would store it in multiple locations. Some in the house, some in the storage shed, some in the camping trailer and so forth. If you do have a fire, you won't loose it all.
Thanks.If you bury it,whats the best way

[gnihcraes]

500 rounds per caliber handgun.
1000+ rounds per caliber rifle.

[Scanker19]

Thats what I was thinking,If you order to much is that a "Red flag"?

It wasnt until you announced it on a public "gun" forum. I would pay cash, or use a different card with an alias. Make sure it's not waterproof. Sportsmans guide reports large ammo purchases to the Feds and DOJ.

[jerrymrc]

I can tell you that in 1998 when my house burned to the ground, the firefighters were taking cover and one said he hadn't heard a firefight like that since Vietnam. Personally, I would store it in multiple locations. Some in the house, some in the storage shed, some in the camping trailer and so forth. If you do have a fire, you won't loose it all.

They were fools and not well trained. Ammo cooking off sounds bad but is almost harmless. In my case I have a volunteer FD and I have had a talk with them about my place.

[brokenscout]

It wasnt until you announced it on a public "gun" forum. I would pay cash, or use a different card with an alias. Make sure it's not waterproof. Sportsmans guide reports large ammo purchases to the Feds and DOJ.
Your an ass:) I said it was for my friend:)and I tried using your CC and they laughed at me.:)

[Bailey Guns]

I can tell you that in 1998 when my house burned to the ground, the firefighters were taking cover and one said he hadn't heard a firefight like that since Vietnam. Personally, I would store it in multiple locations. Some in the house, some in the storage shed, some in the camping trailer and so forth. If you do have a fire, you won't loose it all.

Taking cover from what?

I've seen lots of ammo go up in a fire. It just pops. There might be a slight shrapnel danger if you're VERY close to it...like within inches. In which case you have far greater things to worry about. It doesn't send the projectile at x thousand feet per second because it's not contained. It's no big deal and there's no reason to freak at the sound of the pops...which don't even sound like gunfire.

There are far more dangerous things in your home than ammo...like gas cans, aerosol cans, certain chemicals which can be poisonous, etc... I think the firefighters were being a little melodramatic.

[brokenscout]

Taking cover from what?

I've seen lots of ammo go up in a fire. It just pops. There might be a slight shrapnel danger if you're VERY close to it...like within inches. In which case you have far greater things to worry about. It doesn't send the projectile at x thousand feet per second because it's not contained. It's no big deal and there's no reason to freak at the sound of the pops...which don't even sound like gunfire.

There are far more dangerous things in your home than ammo...like gas cans, aerosol cans, certain chemicals which can be poisonous, etc... I think the firefighters were being a little melodramatic.
Like a meth lab:) Just Kidding.Ok so my friends should go with ammo cans

[DD977GM2]

How many rounds should you have for each gun?Is there a MINIMIUM on what you can have?

Fixed It For Ya (FIFY)

I have always been of the rule, 1k rounds of ammo per caliber per firearm.
So if you have 5 firearms in 5.56/.223, then 5k rounds of ammo.

That would be minimium. Maximium is that there is NO maximium. More the merrier!!!!:D

Also 10 magazines per firearm regardless if you have multiples of the particular firearm.

[encorehunter]

I understand that most of the rounds were not lethal. There were also 51 firearms that burned as well, all loaded. I was not there to witness what happened, because I was in an ambulance on the way to the hospital. There were lots of other things they were dodging as well. There was also 10-15 lbs of black powder in cans and horns, along with several 1 lb and 20lb propane tanks that went up.



PS: To all government officials reading this. I don't have any guns or ammo any more. They scare the firefighters, so I don't want to have them around.

[brokenscout]

I understand that most of the rounds were not lethal. There were also 51 firearms that burned as well, all loaded. I was not there to witness what happened, because I was in an ambulance on the way to the hospital. There were lots of other things they were dodging as well. There was also 10-15 lbs of black powder in cans and horns, along with several 1 lb and 20lb propane tanks that went up.
That sounds like a awesome fire. Sorry for your loss

[Bailey Guns]

I've ordered over 10k rounds (centerfire...not rimfire) at once from a single source. Haven't noticed any black helos/Suburbans lurking over/around my house.

Order what you can afford. I consider it a badge of honor and maybe even a subtle warning if the government knows we have a shit-load of guns and ammo.

It's like guys who've been in the military, undergone background checks for work, etc...worrying about buying a gun from a dealer. Kinda silly if you ask me.

I have bigger things to worry about than the .gov singling out my gun/ammo purchase from the hundreds of thousands that occur every day. Not to mention mine are probably minor compared to some.

[Bailey Guns]

I understand that most of the rounds were not lethal. There were also 51 firearms that burned as well, all loaded.

That really sucks.


I was not there to witness what happened, because I was in an ambulance on the way to the hospital.

That sucks even more.


There were lots of other things they were dodging as well. There was also 10-15 lbs of black powder in cans and horns, along with several 1 lb and 20lb propane tanks that went up.

That's the kinda stuff I'm talking about.


PS: To all government officials reading this. I don't have any guns or ammo any more. They scare the firefighters, so I don't want have them around.

Nice disclaimer!

[brokenscout]

"It's like guys who've been in the military, undergone background checks for work, etc...worrying about buying a gun from a dealer. Kinda silly if you ask me."

In 2005 I was denied while buying a firearm in CO.While on active Duty. They said sorry 6 months later:) and now I can buy what I want and even have a CCW:)LOL

[Bailey Guns]

I didn't mean because basically the .gov is a bunch of f**kups...I meant the whole "I don't want the .gov to know anything about me" thing.

[45XD]

One Miiiilllllllion rounds!
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090506185114/uncyclopedia/images/f/fa/Dr_evil_one_million_dollars.jpg

Sorry, couldn't resist. :D
hahahahahahahahahahaha
....beautiful....

[rondog]

I think a guy should have any many rounds of whatever he needs/prefers as he can procure and store! I personally just can't force myself to buy big quantities of ammo, because of the cost and I'll never shoot it all up anyway. So, I just keep rollin' my own and trying to find a place to put 'em.

[brokenscout]

I just wish I was as old as Blaster Bob. I think ammo was free back then:)

[DD977GM2]

On it, I will let you know:) (AIMs shipping sucks)

Do tell as to why?

I have never had an issue. I usually get my items in 4-5 business days
from the day I order it. If I orer on monday, there by Friday usually.
I liek that all Magpul items and a numebr of other companies products ship for free.

[brokenscout]

Do tell as to why?

I have never had an issue. I usually get my items in 4-5 business days
from the day I order it. If I orer on monday, there by Friday usually.
I liek(like) that all Magpul items and a numebr of other companies products ship for free.
Oh God,You again.The shipping they charge seems expensive.If your going to help me with my spelling you need to check yourself.:)Chnged it for you;)And Magpul is cool if your compensating for your baby wank:) or want to look cool at the range,but tacticool is gay as the navy:) oh I have some magpul shit ill mail you for free:) ill call you

[Great-Kazoo]

Oh God,You again.The shipping they charge seems expensive.If your going to help me with my spelling you need to check yourself.:)Chnged it for you;)And Magpul is cool if your compensating for your baby wank:) or want to look cool at the range,bot tacticool is gay as the navy:) oh I have some magpul shit ill mail you for free:) ill call you


Give him a break. He's not buying LaRue based on principle, so let him spend money saved, on things he likes.

[DD977GM2]

Oh God,You again.The shipping they charge seems expensive.If your going to help me with my spelling you need to check yourself.:)Chnged it for you;)And Magpul is cool if your compensating for your baby wank:) or want to look cool at the range,but tacticool is gay as the navy:) oh I have some magpul shit ill mail you for free:) ill call you

Who is ocrrecting for spelling but you? Earliy the FIFY was due to you writing the incorrect word :D

Do send me all your magpul crap, Ill gladly take it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[brokenscout]

Who is ocrrecting for spelling but you? Earliy the FIFY was due to you writing the incorrect word :D

Do send me all your magpul crap, Ill gladly take it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Easy there seaman,:)Your spelling is not up to par tonight:) ill call/text you on tuesday:)Sorry if I do have a life outside the forum:)

[yankeefan98121]

1k for long guns per the first gun, 500 for any subsequent (does not apply to 223 or 308)

10k for handgun caliber for the first, 5k additional for any more guns in same caliber (this applies for 223 and 308)

Reloads or factory

Honest answer

[brokenscout]

1k for long guns per the first gun, 500 for any subsequent (does not apply to 223 or 308)

10k for handgun caliber for the first, 5k additional for any more guns in same caliber (this applies for 223 and 308)

Reloads or factory

Honest answer
Good answer. was also wondering if you should stock up on 9mm,40cal,45acp cause its easy to get???

[Ah Pook]

A neighbor's house burned down a few years back. Let's just say he liked to shoot. I was one of the first on the scene and helped the VFD pull hose. Spent a lot of time dodging .45 brass. It wasn't moving fast but it did hurt when it hit ya.

[J]

I have about 1500 per handgun (gun not caliber), 2500 per tactical rifle (not caliber), and 300-600 per bolt-gun.

Mostly because I think prices are only going up and I've been 'saving'. But I don't see these levels as 'abnormal'.

[brokenscout]

I have about 1500 per handgun (gun not caliber), 2500 per tactical rifle (not caliber), and 300-600 per bolt-gun.

Mostly because I think prices are only going up and I've been 'saving'. But I don't see these levels as 'abnormal'.
Thats what i'm thinking I bought 1,000rds for $189 del and then in acouple months(obama) my wife got me as a present 500rds for $250.And i'm old so I remember the AWB.

[losttrail]

I think a MINIMUM of 2,000 per firearm is a good place to start.

[Great-Kazoo]

Thats what i'm thinking I bought 1,000rds for $189 del and then in acouple months(obama) my wife got me as a present 500rds for $250.And i'm old so I remember the AWB.


Which one, 89 or 94?

We have enough, to get us to one of many board members in the area that may or may not be stock piling. They are crappy shots so........win-win.

[zteknik]

Which one, 89 or 94?

We have enough, to get us to one of many board members in the area that may or may not be stock piling. They are crappy shots so........win-win.
So you went shooting with Rachel Ray?http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-basic/rofl.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[BlasterBob]

I just wish I was as old as Blaster Bob. I think ammo was free back then:)

You bet!! In my day, we'd mix up our own powder and cast our own projectiles (round ball). Never had to be concerned about picking up empty brass as it was all muzzle loaders back in MY day. Now, I have no shootable ammo left anymore as it was all used up on those dreaded Red Coats.[ROFL3]

[lifeon2]

I generally try to keep 500-1000 rounds per caliber on hand. Its kind of hard though because I keep selling it.

[Great-Kazoo]

So you went shooting with Rachel Ray?http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-basic/rofl.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)


Yes, there's a picture of him and brycom, that's not how shall we say, not good.

[yankeefan98121]

Good answer. was also wondering if you should stock up on 9mm,40cal,45acp cause its easy to get???

Personally I would
Even if someone doesn't necessarily have a weapon in those calibers, who knows, somewhere down the road you may find yourself with one.

[45XD]

Personally I would
Even if someone doesn't necessarily have a weapon in those calibers, who knows, somewhere down the road you may find yourself with one.
Agree with this... my well-meaning in-laws keep getting me ammo I can't use (+P 9mm, 20 gauge buckshot) and I've just hung on to it. Will probably sell eventually...
Is there a thing as too much ammo? Not that I have tons to drop on it; I'm really more of a "buy some every paycheck and stash it away" kind of guy...

[Great-Kazoo]

Agree with this... my well-meaning in-laws keep getting me ammo I can't use (+P 9mm, 20 gauge buckshot) and I've just hung on to it. Will probably sell eventually...
Is there a thing as too much ammo? Not that I have tons to drop on it; I'm really more of a "buy some every paycheck and stash it away" kind of guy...


I'd take the +P and 20 ga off you for a fair price.

[rbeau30]

Ammo seems to be a safe investment all around. If you need extra cash for an emergency, it is quite liquid, just post an add on Co-ar15.co