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So, I'm trying to decide how many magazines I should keep on hand for my .308. It is purely a range toy so technically I suppose one is probably actually plenty. The rifle isn't complete yet but so far I have two magazines for it. I am thinking four or five is probably plenty. With no guarantee of long term availability at this point I might even think of picking up around ten of them shortly. But do I really need that many magazines for a range toy?
Thoughts?
Bakers dozen.
You cant have too many, unless you are drowning.
Bakers dozen.
You cant have too many, unless you are drowning.
Even for a dedicated range toy? I totally buy into that for my SHTF type weapons. Just not sure about a range toy. Thanks for the opinion.
For a range toy, I generally get 3... but that's just me.
newracer
11-14-2012, 09:34
Depends on how often you want to stop shooting and reload magazines.
Depends on how often you want to stop shooting and reload magazines.
I'm typically slow at the range. It saves me money that way.
This particular rifle will probably be used for a five shot group and then allowed to "cool down" before firing another five shot group.
I thought magazines are what you store ammunition in. If you have 300 rounds, you need 10, 30 round magazines. Math isn't my strong suit, but that formula normally works. At some point, in some calibers, the ammo that I haven't bought magazines for will have to sit in ammo cans, till I can afford more magazines [Coffee]
hghclsswhitetrsh
11-14-2012, 10:05
I thought magazines are what you store ammunition in. If you have 300 rounds, you need 10, 30 round magazines. Math isn't my strong suit, but that formula normally works. At some point, in some calibers, the ammo that I haven't bought magazines for will have to sit in ammo cans, till I can afford more magazines [Coffee]
Don't we know that's bad for the springs already.
/sarcasm
My thoughts are, they are easy to get ahold now. They may not be available in the future, or very expensive. So load up!
RCCrawler
11-14-2012, 10:09
I usually try to get 6 for each weapon. Can't justify why I use that number, I've just always tried to go with 6.
Like many weapon related purchases; I normally set a price point for an item and keep my eye open for them. As items become available, at or below that price point, and when I have funds available, I buy. It is sort of like buying stocks or any other commodity.
Glock 22, 15 round mags get bought when I find them at $12 or less.
PMAGS, 30 rounds, any color get bought when I find them below $10
Some prices fluctuate more than others, like ammunition, so I am constantly reassessing the price point.
I am thankful for living in a market economy [Flower]
Heck, maybe I'll just pick up ten total and leave eight of them in the wrapper and see what happens. If they become scarce and really expensive in the next four years I can get my money back and then some. If they don't become scare or expensive then I guess I'll just have extras.
Thanks.
Heck, maybe I'll just pick up ten total and leave eight of them in the wrapper and see what happens. If they become scarce and really expensive in the next four years I can get my money back and then some. If they don't become scare or expensive then I guess I'll just have extras.
Thanks.
Sounds like a good plan to me.
I bought 8 MAGPUL LR20 mags, 7 are opened, 1 unopened in parts bin, 3 in the duty belt, 3 in the breakdown bag accessory pocket, and 1 with the rifle broke down in main stoarge of case. 2 of those listed above (one in the main pocket with rifle) are loaded with 20rds of 150gr "take this byatch" ammo, just in case. If I need more than 40 rds of 308 I have the 5.56 nearby with two 30rd mags as well with " take this as well byatch" ammo and also nearby is stuffed ammo boxes with 308.
[Coffee]
Might pick me up some more as I found a place that has them for $20 a pop as they might become scarce at that price.
Might pick me up some more as I found a place that has them for $20 a pop as they might become scarce at that price.
Manventureoutpost!!! $17 as far back in time as I can remember and they have 3,000 in stock. How come no one else knows about this place?!?! http://www.manventureoutpost.com/products/Magpul-Industries-Mag-PMAG-308-Win-762NATO-20Rd-Black-AR10-MAG243%252dBLK.html
Manventureoutpost!!! How come no one else knows about this place?!?!
Because nobody ever told me.
Have you ordered stuff from them before? That's definitely a good deal on the magazines. Plus, I found a holster that I was about to order from a different place and it was $15 cheaper on Man Venture.
Because nobody ever told me.
Have you ordered stuff from them before? That's definitely a good deal on the magazines. Plus, I found a holster that I was about to order from a different place and it was $15 cheaper on Man Venture.
Yeah, probably pushing close to 1k spent on that site over time...definitely my top choice these days. Sadly, their magazine stock is looking pretty sparse right now though... I'm still in awe that 200,000+ pmags sold in a week. I've bought everything from ghost connectors, mags, holsters, spring kits, mag spacers, riser mounts, etc... all the trinkets gun owners end up with over time, and they're always a few bucks cheaper than Amazon, Midway or CTD.
Yeah, probably pushing close to 1k spent on that site over time...definitely my top choice these days. Sadly, their magazine stock is looking pretty sparse right now though... I'm still in awe that 200,000+ pmags sold in a week. I've bought everything from ghost connectors, mags, holsters, spring kits, mag spacers, riser mounts, etc... all the trinkets gun owners end up with over time, and they're always a few bucks cheaper than Amazon, Midway or CTD.
I'm actually more of a customer service oriented buyer. Is their shipping reasonable and do your items arrive in a timely fashion?
I noticed darn near all of their P-mags were sold out as well. Heck of a good deal on the 30 rounders. I think I looked at just about every color and they were all out of stock. Oh, well. Not like I need any more 5.56 mags anyways.
I'm actually more of a customer service oriented buyer. Is their shipping reasonable and do your items arrive in a timely fashion?
I noticed darn near all of their P-mags were sold out as well. Heck of a good deal on the 30 rounders. I think I looked at just about every color and they were all out of stock. Oh, well. Not like I need any more 5.56 mags anyways.
I have to admit, I'm part of the reason the pmags are sold out ;) I bought some last week. Yes, shipping is 3 days usually, and they send status updates via email anytime the order is updated. When it's complete in the warehouse, when it ships, a tracking number, etc... It's pretty much just like CTD, but cheaper. I've never had to deal with a person though, so true customer service is yet to be determined, but with 6 or 7 orders from them, I've never had any issues with wrong products arriving, slow delivery, bad packaging, or anything. I'm a raving fan.
oh, and for shipping rates, it works just like CTD or Amazon. The more warehouses involved, the more the shipping costs. My most recent order was 8 different items in varying quantities all from the same warehouse and my shipping was $9.99.
Thanks. Looks like I'll be placing an order soon. [Awesom]
RCCrawler
11-15-2012, 08:57
I'm actually more of a customer service oriented buyer. Is their shipping reasonable and do your items arrive in a timely fashion?
I ordered 103 pmags from them, their communication was great and the shipping was as quick as could be expected. I'll use them again.
I'm actually more of a customer service oriented buyer. Is their shipping reasonable and do your items arrive in a timely fashion?
I noticed darn near all of their P-mags were sold out as well. Heck of a good deal on the 30 rounders. I think I looked at just about every color and they were all out of stock. Oh, well. Not like I need any more 5.56 mags anyways.
I can attest with Sawin, I have used them a couple times in the past and their prices were great, shipping was good, usually the typical 5-7 days for ground. The only reason I dont use them more often is I am not a window/screen shopper and usually when I look to buy I already know what I want and they are always sold out of what I want.
[Coffee]
my last order was Thursday last week and I had my box on Monday when I got home from work.
my last order was Thursday last week and I had my box on Monday when I got home from work.
Well arent you just special...................... [Flower]
That is good, 4-5 days, depends on when you order, I think the last time I ordered from them I ordered on a Monday and received on Sat as it was Fedex.
Your still special though in my book.................
To the OP.
For the .308, for the range, I short load multiple mags with 5 or 10 rounds if working on groups. A few are loaded to the full 20 for superhappyfuntimeblaster moments. :D
I'll bring more ammo than necessary and use any down time to recharge the mags if needed. If I'm alone, I like a little break time to think about what I'm doing and how I can improve.
Oddly, I ended up with 7 LR20 mags. I ordered 4 online, but picked one up at Bowers Tactical after I got the rifle. I ended up with another after getting the rifle back from Sig with a freebie in the box. The four I ordered from 44mag.com shipped free for slightly less in total than manventure (which I don't think I knew of at the time), but in greater quantities, manventure is going to be a better deal.
I thought magazines are what you store ammunition in. If you have 300 rounds, you need 10, 30 round magazines. Math isn't my strong suit, but that formula normally works. At some point, in some calibers, the ammo that I haven't bought magazines for will have to sit in ammo cans, till I can afford more magazines [Coffee]
Theoretically speaking of course, because I know nobody, myself included, would have so much ammo on hand, kinda hard to do that with 15k rounds of various calibers? :D
Theoretically speaking again, it might require, oh say 100+ LR20 mags to hold all the .308 ammo. :D
ringhilt
11-17-2012, 11:15
My personal rule for my magazine fed rifles:
3 minimum. 5 is preferred. This gives you plenty to play with and a few spares. Maybe 3 20 rounders and 2 10 rounders should do it if this is primarily a range toy and you are not doing competition or it is your go to zombie apocalypse rifle.
But I go one step further and say beyond 5 you should buy as many as you can afford simply because the politicians have a deep desire to ban these types of firearms and magazines over 10 rounds and you never know when it will happen. (unfortunately it just might happen in 2013)
I generally buy a lifetime supply for the rifles I keep and won't part with. Typically 12 magazines over 10 rounds and 2-4 10 rounders for bench work. Total of 14-16 minimum.
R2Chief2
02-16-2013, 10:12
Yeah, I know that now, the common answer would be "you can never have enough", but how many would you feel comfortable having for each AR or lower (future AR) in your arsenal?
EDIT: When I say how many, I mean how many total are you comfortable owning...not how many would you carry with you (that seems to me maxed out at 10 by most)
NightCat
02-16-2013, 10:51
....I run a plate carrier and a war belt, and I usually dont have more than 6 AR mags on that set-up.
3 on the PC, 3 on the war belt + other mags for other weapons...
I personally only have 13 AR Mags...how it got to an odd number I dont know....but if I need more than that in a civilian aspect....the shit has really hit the fan.
But yes...the more the merrier.....but what is 1 person going to do with 30 mags by themselves? besides weigh them down by 30lbs+
Point is, AR mags are disposable/replaceable items. Unless they sit in your closet, they wear out. I have thrown about 15 away in the past 10 years, Pmags and Aluminum GI. Fortunately, I started to pick up Lancer and C-Products mags in the past few years for use in the .450 BM. They work so well, about half my stock is now with steel lips.
I picked up maybe a dozen Brownells/PMags a year at matches for the past few years and had been giving them away. Kind of wish I now had all those back.
R2Chief2
02-16-2013, 11:05
....I run a plate carrier and a war belt, and I usually dont have more than 6 AR mags on that set-up.
But yes...the more the merrier.....but what is 1 person going to do with 30 mags by themselves? besides weigh them down by 30lbs+
I agree, but having 30 doesn't mean you carry them all at the same time. Mark makes a good point that they wear out/break, etc.
silentshooter
02-16-2013, 11:34
10 per rifle is what I keep as the stockpile. And that is 10 loaded mags. The others are just kept as extra stock.
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NightCat
02-16-2013, 12:02
I agree, but having 30 doesn't mean you carry them all at the same time. Mark makes a good point that they wear out.
..I dunno bout mags wear out.........what wears out? I've never had a magazine malfunction and some of my USGI mags I've had for...fuck knows how long...
Store them empty or loaded, but constant loading and unloading is what wears them out.
10 per rifle is what I keep as the stockpile. And that is 10 loaded mags. The others are just kept as extra stock.
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^^^ This is ideal.
I keep 6 of 13 loaded.
And I have 1 magazine of "fuck you up" ammo....72gr JHP Winchester.. home defense rounds.
While I have only 13 magazines, I have probably 20 spare mag springs and extra followers for them in case servicing is required.
PMCS :P
Busta Prima
02-16-2013, 12:19
You'll most likely wear out a barrel before you wear out a mag. How many extra barrels do you have?
Just playing Devil's A - I voted THIRTY!! LOL!
My ARs don't sit in the safe or closet, they get shot. Yes barrels wear out too, but not as fast as mags. When a chrome lined barrel "wears out" the group sizes start to open up, maybe 30K or so. But you don't start blowing up bullets mid-air until about 60K+. A mag won't go 60K.
Every rounds fired in an AR results in a case impacting the left or the right feedlip...with aluminum of plastic, it will eventually roll out and fail. The steel ones last almost indefinately due to the differnce in the impact force and the way materials behave.
Of my original stock of aluminm bodied AR mags from about 15 years ago, which was 10 new teflon coated mags with good internals, 6 have been thrown away. The followers, with new springs have gone into new bodies and some are still running. In October, I threw a PMag body away that started to double feed and it was about 3 years old and had about 5K rounds through it.
Great-Kazoo
02-16-2013, 14:20
10 per gun, 10 for replacement, what ever you can afford to keep in inventory after that. Use X magazines per gun. this allows you to keep a set number of mags in use. When & if they wear out replace from stored ones.
Since someone will ask eventually, 1K per firearm with components or loaded ammo to replace when fired. Right now if you do not have ammo or mags you are way behind the curve.
hghclsswhitetrsh
02-16-2013, 14:22
Never enough.
Tinelement
02-16-2013, 14:40
I said 10 is enough....
My reason: if I had to load out, can't take more than 10.
Hell yes I have more if I'm staying home!!!
R2Chief2
02-16-2013, 14:47
I said 10 is enough....
My reason: if I had to load out, can't take more than 10.
Hell yes I have more if I'm staying home!!!
I have two young kids, so I'm kinda stuck at home and would have a much better chance at home than out somewhere if the SHTF.
I voted 30, but right now I'm at about 15.
If my back orders ever get here, I'll be at about 25
Tinelement
02-16-2013, 14:51
I have two young kids, so I'm kinda stuck at home and would have a much better chance at home than out somewhere if the SHTF.
I voted 30, but right now I'm at about 15.
If my back orders ever get here, I'll be at about 25
In the same boat!
But, if I can't reload 10 mags, with help, fast enough......... I'm screwed and gonna be out of ammo in a real hurry!!!!
[ROFL1]
Seriously though.
All depends on how many weapons you have and how many other people you are going to arm..
5 people at 10 mags each plus spares (things break - and I am thinking we are talking about a supply to last you a lifetime) = 75 mags.
HoneyBadger
02-17-2013, 00:18
I have 4 windowed PMags and a large box of gen 2 non-windowed PMags. I keep the 4 windowed ones loaded up with quality ammo and handy: either in, or near each AR. Otherwise, I have a LA Police Gear B.O.B with 12 loaded PMags filled with milsurp ammo ready to grab and go.
R2Chief2
02-17-2013, 14:01
This poll is really interesting.
I keep hearing from some people about how you can't have enough magazines.
At the same time, I've asked how many mags are appropriate for a handgun and the answer has often been 10.
Yet there are those that stress having many more for the ARs; Is that out of fear of them being banned or just insurance in case SHTF? Probably both.
I'm kinda in the middle.
Since the "47%er" crew has taken over Colorado I'd say as many as you can reasonably afford.
A few extra springs and followers is always good to think about as well.
Sharpienads
02-17-2013, 15:27
I agree with most guys here. If you're on foot, anymore than about 10 or so (for each rifle) is gonna start getting heavy. If you're holed up in a defensive position, you can never have enough. Same concept for ammo. 1k rounds of each caliber is a good minimum for a stockpile, but are you gonna be able to carry that much if you're on the move?
R2Chief2
02-18-2013, 21:47
I'm at about 15 per AR right now and I actually resisted buying more today.
It's hard though...mags are like gun crack!
This poll is really interesting.
I keep hearing from some people about how you can't have enough magazines.
At the same time, I've asked how many mags are appropriate for a handgun and the answer has often been 10.
Yet there are those that stress having many more for the ARs; Is that out of fear of them being banned or just insurance in case SHTF? Probably both.
I'm kinda in the middle.
I have never worn out or thrown out a pistol magazine, just rebuilt them. Same can not be sadi for AR mags made of polymer or Aluminum. They are desinged to be cheap and disposable, not long lasting. If it was not for the stainless and Lancers, I'd be a tad worried about HB13-1224. No worky mag, no worky rifle.
BPTactical
02-18-2013, 23:06
A few more than you think you need
OtterbatHellcat
02-19-2013, 00:03
I would tend to agree with most of the answers I've seen on this thread, I did not vote because there wasn't a choice for my answer.
10 mags for each type of gun you have should be enough, taking into consideration the mobility factor. I also agree on the 1K rd. stockpile per caliber you have. If you're gonna try and hole up somewhere, you really need to have some friends to do it with, and after all, that's part of why we're here together, isn't it?
Like minded folks looking to associate with one another, get to know each other, and possibly being able to count on each other *collectively* if need be sometime. Pipe dream? naw.
My neighbor and I could hold this part of the neighborhood for some time, just between the two of us.....if you have to go mobile for any length of time, then all is lost besides what you can carry with you. Unless you had enough man power to hold the fort while you're out.
OtterbatHellcat
02-19-2013, 00:06
Colorado Democrats, doing their best to ruin a beautiful state......remember them in 2014
No kidding.
If I had any ARs left, I would have a 6 mag loadout on my grab-and-go chest rig which does not include a loaded mag in the safe on each weapon... so 7 in the "ready to rock" category.
If I am stuck in my house (if the Aurora PD hasn't set fire to my cabin, and later denied it) or near my bug out vehicle I am not going to ask the bad guys to wait while I reload some mags from stockpiled ammo. 16 loaded, 30 rd PMAGs fit in a .50 cal ammo box fit nicely with a pelican dessicant pack. So, more than one of those boxes are near the BOV at all times.
I figure that is enough mags, but one should always have more ammo. 24 Federal 20 rd boxes of XM193 fit nicely in 30 cal ammo boxes.
Honestly I think 1K of the ammo you practice with is minimum. But nowadays Ammo is an investment. [panic]
ChunkyMonkey
02-19-2013, 02:23
I got 1 30 round mag. That's more than enough.
I love the split.. 10, 20 or 100...
Would love to see a breakdown of who voted for what based on who was in combat and who lived through the first ban.
denverco
02-19-2013, 18:32
2 combat loads per rifle. 14 mags per gun was our team SOP in A-Stan. One combat load on your kit, 1 combat load in a go bag.
R2Chief2
02-19-2013, 22:25
In the same boat!
But, if I can't reload 10 mags, with help, fast enough......... I'm screwed and gonna be out of ammo in a real hurry!!!!
[ROFL1]
Seriously though.
Funny story:
I'm a new AR owner and I told my wife that if the SHTF, she may need to help me reload. Without instruction, I handed her a mag and a few rounds. On her first attempt she tried to put it in backwards. I'm screwed!
Actually, she's a smart woman and she got it...now under pressure, she would worry me! So I may be screwed either way.
Funny story:
I'm a new AR owner and I told my wife that if the SHTF, she may need to help me reload. Without instruction, I handed her a mag and a few rounds. On her first attempt she tried to put it in backwards. I'm screwed!
Actually, she's a smart woman and she got it...now under pressure, she would worry me! So I may be screwed either way.
The kids know how to load a mag. However, If I am loading mags, that means I have gone through more than I care to, am in a serious firefight (which should be avoided at all costs during a SHTF scenario for many many reasons), and S really has HTF.
R2Chief2
02-19-2013, 22:55
The kids know how to load a mag. However, If I am loading mags, that means I have gone through more than I care to, am in a serious firefight (which should be avoided at all costs during a SHTF scenario for many many reasons), and S really has HTF.
I have two 5 year old boys, so they will be taught, probably sooner rather than later.
Great-Kazoo
02-20-2013, 00:41
I love the split.. 10, 20 or 100...
Would love to see a breakdown of who voted for what based on who was in combat and who lived through the first ban.
86, 89 & 94 ban.
R2Chief2
02-21-2013, 13:23
I have to wonder for those that answered 100+...
Are you serious or is that just the closest answer to "you can never have enough"
I'm actually a little surprised that 10 is the most common answer...
I have to wonder for those that answered 100+...
Are you serious or is that just the closest answer to "you can never have enough"
I'm actually a little surprised that 10 is the most common answer...
Mags break and I plan on living a long long time..
hghclsswhitetrsh
02-21-2013, 15:47
Mags break and I plan on living a long long time..
This. And I don't plan on getting any class 2 misdemeanors after July 1.
Great-Kazoo
02-21-2013, 16:39
This. And I don't plan on getting any class 2 misdemeanors after July 1.
pussy[ROFL2]
I wonder, on July 2, which phrase, among gun owners in CO will be more common:
A) "wow, I wish I hadn't bought so many magazines that hold more than 15rds."
B) "wow, I wish I had bought a few more magazines that hold more than 15rds."
NightCat
02-21-2013, 23:27
I agree with most guys here. If you're on foot, anymore than about 10 or so (for each rifle) is gonna start getting heavy. If you're holed up in a defensive position, you can never have enough. Same concept for ammo. 1k rounds of each caliber is a good minimum for a stockpile, but are you gonna be able to carry that much if you're on the move?
Have you personally ever carried 10 loaded AR mags on you?
...it's like 16-18lbs of magazines...
Absolute waste...where are you going to put them all? Double mag pouches everywhere? + battle belt + drop leg???
I run 4 AR mags...3 pistol mags, hydration carrier, blow out kit, and that's about it....
looking at about 2lbs of empty plate carrier, maybe less, 1.2lbs'ish per AR mag, dunno what my M&P mags weigh, 15lbs or so for the plates, water is what? 5-6lbs/gallon?
I couldn't imagine running 10 AR mags on any given rig....just not feasible.
7 (1 loaded) on my deployment set-up was hell enough..plus you toss in frags, smoke, flashbangs, main chute, reserve chute, med kit, IFAK, CPP, radio, helmet, nods, etc....
denverco
02-21-2013, 23:43
We're on the same page NightCat.
kidicarus13
02-21-2013, 23:53
I wonder, on July 2, which phrase, among gun owners in CO will be more common:
A) "wow, I wish I hadn't bought so many magazines that hold more than 15rds."
B) "wow, I wish I had bought a few more magazines that hold more than 15rds."
"Wow, I thought I was going to have more kids by July 1st to transfer all 114 of my PMAGs to."
OtterbatHellcat
02-23-2013, 11:50
I wonder, on July 2, which phrase, among gun owners in CO will be more common:
A) "wow, I wish I hadn't bought so many magazines that hold more than 15rds."
B) "wow, I wish I had bought a few more magazines that hold more than 15rds."
I'm thinking that even if these lib retards are successful...nobody has to know how many "hi cap" mags I have in my safe,*or other undisclosed locations* for when the world goes to shit. If I have to buy some 15 rd mags so that I can shoot at the range and keep the limp wristed fagetties happy, so be it. Having purchased or owning several 30 rd for multiple platforms is peace of mind in my opinion.
Sharpienads
02-23-2013, 13:58
Have you personally ever carried 10 loaded AR mags on you?
...it's like 16-18lbs of magazines...
Absolute waste...where are you going to put them all? Double mag pouches everywhere? + battle belt + drop leg???
I run 4 AR mags...3 pistol mags, hydration carrier, blow out kit, and that's about it....
looking at about 2lbs of empty plate carrier, maybe less, 1.2lbs'ish per AR mag, dunno what my M&P mags weigh, 15lbs or so for the plates, water is what? 5-6lbs/gallon?
I couldn't imagine running 10 AR mags on any given rig....just not feasible.
7 (1 loaded) on my deployment set-up was hell enough..plus you toss in frags, smoke, flashbangs, main chute, reserve chute, med kit, IFAK, CPP, radio, helmet, nods, etc....
Nope. I normally carry 6 + 1, sometimes have an extra mag or two in my ruck depending on the situation. I know how heavy they are, but they're usually the lightest thing I have to carry due to the nature of my job. If I wasn't carrying all the other extra stuff I normally do, I would probably carry a few more mags somewhere.
Great-Kazoo
02-23-2013, 19:12
I'm thinking that even if these lib retards are successful...nobody has to know how many "hi cap" mags I have in my safe,*or other undisclosed locations* for when the world goes to shit. If I have to buy some 15 rd mags so that I can shoot at the range and keep the limp wristed fagetties happy, so be it. Having purchased or owning several 30 rd for multiple platforms is peace of mind in my opinion.
The law (for now) will be no New mags.,veryone is stressing out. For all the tough talk over the years i see lots of knee buckling / nervousness, from a lot of board members. Where's that Molon whatever you're all posturing?
R2Chief2
03-05-2013, 10:19
I wonder, on July 2, which phrase, among gun owners in CO will be more common:
A) "wow, I wish I hadn't bought so many magazines that hold more than 15rds."
B) "wow, I wish I had bought a few more magazines that hold more than 15rds."
I'm kinda already leaning towards A
I'm even thinking of cancelling a backorder for PMags and haven't even ordered on my wife's login for Magpul yet.
It's to the point now, where I probably won't buy more unless they are FDE or windowed.
NightCat
03-05-2013, 11:17
Nope. I normally carry 6 + 1, sometimes have an extra mag or two in my ruck depending on the situation. I know how heavy they are, but they're usually the lightest thing I have to carry due to the nature of my job. If I wasn't carrying all the other extra stuff I normally do, I would probably carry a few more mags somewhere.
Suppose it depends on the rest of your kit and how much shit you actually have to carry.
I am debating adding a few more magazines to my kit. Reducing my pistol mags down to 2 mags and picking up and extra 2 or 3 Ar mags...bringing me to 6.
I'm rearranging my kit to make it work better for me.
I dont carry every mag I own.
Mags break and wear out.
I dont know how many too many is. I could have a dumpster full and still wonder if I have enough.
ChunkyMonkey
03-05-2013, 12:15
I dont carry every mag I own.
Mags break and wear out.
I dont know how many too many is. I could have a dumpster full and still wonder if I have enough.
+1
mdflem51
03-05-2013, 18:44
1 more than the DHS thugs have.
Sharpienads
03-06-2013, 16:48
Suppose it depends on the rest of your kit and how much shit you actually have to carry.
I am debating adding a few more magazines to my kit. Reducing my pistol mags down to 2 mags and picking up and extra 2 or 3 Ar mags...bringing me to 6.
I'm rearranging my kit to make it work better for me.
I'm thinking of rearranging mine and carrying less mags on my kit. But I usually have a PRC-148 pouch, blow out kit, mag pouches, general purpose pouch, and an admin pouch. Then I carry some heavy-ass radio like a PRC-117F or G, spare batteries, gps, LRF, NVGs, IR pointer, etc. That stuff gets heavy quick.
1 more than the DHS thugs have.
Good answer!
DeusExMachina
03-06-2013, 17:10
Right now I'm wondering "how many mags will I need for the rest of my life?" I don't like thinking about that.
Kraven251
03-06-2013, 17:18
I like having 14 mags per rifle, of course you need to prepare for having that extra rifle [Beer]
mikeh1911
03-09-2013, 22:06
20 mags just to make sure you can loan some to your friends who only have 10
Boba Fett
03-11-2013, 08:02
Currently own 21 (30 rnd) mags. All polymer. BCL for 3 ARs. Haven't taken advantage of the Airlift yet. If I need more in the future maybe a road trip out of state is in order.
If SHTF and I've got to go dismounted I've got 1 loaded, 3 on the plate carrier + 3 in the pack. If mobility is not compromised, spare weapons, mags and ammo will be transported IAW vehicle load capacity, after my family and survival essentials are accounted for.
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AirbornePathogen
03-11-2013, 16:24
One thing to keep in mind, magazines do wear out. If you can't replace your standard-capacity magazines, that can become problematic...
strm_trpr
03-11-2013, 16:31
I read it wrong, i say 50 total per person is good enough. per rifle i would say minimum of 10.
NightCat
03-11-2013, 21:44
I'm thinking of rearranging mine and carrying less mags on my kit. But I usually have a PRC-148 pouch, blow out kit, mag pouches, general purpose pouch, and an admin pouch. Then I carry some heavy-ass radio like a PRC-117F or G, spare batteries, gps, LRF, NVGs, IR pointer, etc. That stuff gets heavy quick.
Ounces are killer man thats for sure. I'm pretty basic rig now, TYR GPC, Ceradyne ESAPI's, 3 AR, 3 Pistol, Blow Out Kit, Hydro, and Im debating getting a dump pouch for the range.
R2Chief2
03-12-2013, 10:08
I have 8 Magpul 20LR mags and I don't yet own a .308
Obviously the .308 is on my with list, but by the time I can get the rifle, I may not be able to get the mags.
I'm getting 10 with the idea of using 5 for service and 5 in reserve.
Troublco
03-15-2013, 14:17
I dont carry every mag I own.
Mags break and wear out.
I dont know how many too many is. I could have a dumpster full and still wonder if I have enough.
This. I don't ever waste an opportunity to get a few more, if the price is right. It's like sex; never say no because if you do that's one less time in your life you'll ever get it.
When the rear springs on the pickup start to squat, that's probably enough.
Myself, I only have 31. All fully loaded, that's about all I'd want to try and carry in a bag. My rifle case has pouches for 6, plus one in the rifle. Sumbitch is heavy when your back is AFU.
Amount of Magazines you Need or Want?
Being an Older Person I may not need as many as the younger guy.
With that said, I do have a Son who I gave all my Firearms to & since Hitlerlooper made the High Caps. illegal after 7-1-13, I would encourage others to get as many as they can Financially afford..
Reason is,
They will get harder & harder to purchase. Illegal or not.
I know it's a tough call for some of our members. The Higher Cost's of everything going up & the uncertainty of B.O', Health Care.
Under MagPul's Colorado Air-Lift you can purchase them at a reasonable cost & $5.00 to ship, they are loosing money on that part of the transaction.
How Many,
it's your call & you are running out of Time?
timmyp30
03-29-2013, 10:14
I like to have minimal 10 per rifle and 5 per pistol
I would think a minumum of 10 per firearm, seeing how the Dems are... well you know.
Standard loadout for troops is 7 mags, if I was informed correctly.
There are some ?'s grasshopper that need no answer. You will determine it when the time comes.
GilpinGuy
04-02-2013, 18:14
10 seems reasonable. Then if you need more, just go to Wyoming and bring some home.
20 if they are chinese mags or 10 if they are factory! [ROFL1]
Boulderar15
04-02-2013, 18:24
10 seems reasonable. Then if you need more, just go to Wyoming and bring some home.
[Beer]
Batteriesnare
04-02-2013, 18:25
Your full load out times 2.5.
So if your load out is like mine, I have 9 rifle mags (1 in gun, 2 on belt, 6 on PC) and 4 pistol mags (1 in gun and 3 on belt). I keep the LO mags in my kit, the same number as a second line, and 5 rifle mags and 2 pistol mags as spare as a minimum per gun.
Multiply that (your load out for the particular gun) for however many guns you may or may not have.
Cylinder Head
04-02-2013, 18:26
I have 10 per handgun but all 40 of my "high capacity assault baby killer magazines" disappeared as soon as they ran out of ammo per congresshag DeGette.
You know you young guys ask alot of stupid ?s.
Ho many guns you got?
How much ammo you got?
How many mags you got?
Where is your safe?
Where do you live?
NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS.
Get real.
GilpinGuy
04-02-2013, 18:38
In all fairness, maybe he was asking for advice, not how many YOU have personally. Or maybe it was a stupid question. [Spank]
I say at least 50 per gun at a minimum, then you shouldn't run out.
Best is to keep as many mags loaded with as much ammo as you have...you cant shoot and load at the same time,
Got 1000 rounds....you need 34 30 round mags
Hitman 6
04-02-2013, 19:04
Ho many guns you got?
How much ammo you got?
How many mags you got?
Where is your safe?
Where do you live?
NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS.
Amen brother.
lowspeed_highdrag
04-02-2013, 19:19
You know you young guys ask alot of stupid ?s.
Ho many guns you got?
How much ammo you got?
How many mags you got?
Where is your safe?
Where do you live?
NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS.
Get real.
Get over yourself. He didnt ask how many you HAD, he asked how many magazines someone should have.
If you think that because you wont list a number on an online forum where you have 4000+ posts makes you anonymous to the gun grabbers, maybe you should think again.
Personally, I think 5 per pistol, 10 per rifle is a good starting point.
TEAMRICO
04-02-2013, 19:25
Standard loadout for troops is 7 mags, if I was informed correctly.
7 mags, 210 rounds is a standard load out.
I order in groups of seven mags per order.
To each his own I say, what will your vest/plate carrier hold? How much could you actually carry if you HAD to roll out?
I go with seven to ten mags MINIMUM. Keep a few on hand for parts due to damage etc.
strm_trpr
04-02-2013, 19:51
I don't own any guns anymore, they are not safe...
DingleBerns
04-02-2013, 20:14
I used to have a bunch of mags to go along with my guns however my dad and I went shooting out in the ocean and our boat capsized....
newracer
04-02-2013, 20:26
All my mags are standard capacity
Kraven251
04-02-2013, 20:33
All my mags are standard capacity
^this and I recommend 14 per rifle
SA Friday
04-02-2013, 20:36
42
Bwahaha 42!
I get it, I must be old.
newracer
04-02-2013, 20:53
the true answer is 87
jerrymrc
04-02-2013, 21:02
.308, X39 or 5.56? [Flower]
I say at least 50 per gun at a minimum, then you shouldn't run out.
Best is to keep as many mags loaded with as much ammo as you have...you cant shoot and load at the same time,
Got 1000 rounds....you need 34 30 round mags
I checked the math. something's not adding up.
Great-Kazoo
04-02-2013, 21:25
I checked the math. something's not adding up.
He has a 20 rd pmag no one knew about, until now. shhhhhhhhhh
theGinsue
04-02-2013, 21:59
Merged multi threads
Bwahaha 42!
I get it, I must be old.
If you don't get it, you live under a rock.
R2Chief2
04-09-2013, 13:11
.308, X39 or 5.56? [Flower]
I started the poll about AR-15 magazines and it was merged with an earlier thread about .308 magazines...thus the confusion.
Great-Kazoo
04-09-2013, 16:58
If you don't get it, you live under a rock.
Or next to an intergalactic highway
Bumping this thread... 2 weeks from July 1st and I'm sure everyone is doing an inventory.
Do you only keep 30 rounders? How about the new magpul 40s? Surefire 60/100s? Drums?
I just did an informal inventory of M1 carbine mags and damn, I didn't know I had so many! Almost a .50 cal ammo can full! And I ain't even going to consider counting enbloc clips for my Garand, oh hell no.
My wife mentioned that at least after July 1 I won't be able to spend any more on mags. [LOL]
Up to 50 mixed AR, 40 mixed AK and a drum style for each type. Because you know, once I fire them they will be used up.
Yeah, but this poll ignored the stupidity of the libs who want to outlaw the very freedoms on which America was founded.
USNrigger
06-18-2013, 15:44
I always go by the combat load rule, 7 mags; 6 in carriers and one in the rifle. If im looking at how many mags do I need for a SHTF situation. I would say IMO 12 mags, that would give me 5 extra in my pack. Sidearms are totally different IMO and would say 2 in pouches and 1 in pistol, might have 5 more in the pack. Really id rather be light and properly armed then slow and weighted down and over armed.
I voted to combat load as well, but with current legislation making legal replacement a no go, maybe "2 is 1 and 1 is none," so double it or somewhere around there?
I still see little point in keeping more than you can reasonably carry (ever weigh 6 fully loaded pmags?) but that's under assumption you can replace one if you break it...
DSB OUTDOORS
06-23-2013, 20:22
Well. If it pisses off Governor DickenPooper!! And I hope it does!!!!!!!!! No limit on mags over 15 rounds!!! IMHO. [goFyourself][fyou]DickenPooper!!!
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