Poll

Do you think ammo availability and prices will tighten up mid-summer to mid-fall?

Yes.
19 (40.4%)
No
5 (10.6%)
Why would they?
4 (8.5%)
They will continue to drop.
2 (4.3%)
The are already headed back up.
7 (14.9%)
Yes, higher than last election cycle.
10 (21.3%)

Total Members Voted: 45


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tombogan03884

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Re: AMMO AVAILABILITY FORECAST - - - Whaddya' Think
« Reply #20 on: January 17, 2012, 10:06:25 AM »
Quote from: Magoo541 on January 17, 2012, 09:18:25 AM
So this begs the question, how much ammuntion should you have sitting in your personal inventory?

A years worth of shooting?  Enough Self Defense rounds to last you five years? 

I know there are those that have HUGE stock piles, I'm envious, but what is your bare minimum?

As much as I can get.
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Re: AMMO AVAILABILITY FORECAST - - - Whaddya' Think
« Reply #21 on: January 17, 2012, 02:08:09 PM »
I have a lifetime supply of ammo so I don't worry about prices going up. I just need some fresh SD ammo once in awhile.
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Re: AMMO AVAILABILITY FORECAST - - - Whaddya' Think
« Reply #22 on: January 17, 2012, 02:38:14 PM »
Quote from: tombogan03884 on January 17, 2012, 10:06:25 AM
As much as I can get.

Good answer to most "how much do you need" questions
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Re: AMMO AVAILABILITY FORECAST - - - Whaddya' Think
« Reply #23 on: January 17, 2012, 03:55:47 PM »
Quote from: JC5123 on January 17, 2012, 02:38:14 PM
Good answer to most "how much do you need" questions



Getting really, really close...to "about" enough
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« Reply #24 on: January 17, 2012, 05:03:12 PM »
Quote from: twyacht on January 17, 2012, 03:55:47 PM


Getting really, really close...to "about" enough

Is that possible?
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Re: AMMO AVAILABILITY FORECAST - - - Whaddya' Think
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Re: AMMO AVAILABILITY FORECAST - - - Whaddya' Think
« Reply #25 on: January 17, 2012, 05:04:02 PM »
Quote from: twyacht on January 17, 2012, 03:55:47 PM


Getting really, really close...to "about" enough

I don't know whether to insult you or suck up....   ;D
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« Reply #26 on: January 17, 2012, 06:17:19 PM »
Quote from: twyacht on January 17, 2012, 03:55:47 PM


Getting really, really close...to "about" enough

No you're not!  You are just really, really close to needing to build a new warehouse  ;D
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Re: AMMO AVAILABILITY FORECAST - - - Whaddya' Think
« Reply #27 on: January 18, 2012, 03:48:17 AM »
Bare minimum? And this is a serious answer to a serious question, it's as much as I can comfortably move. That translates to about 300 rounds for the the AR, 100 in 9mm for the Glocks, the same in shot shells for the 12 gauge, and a 500 round brick of .22. It also includes about 20-50 rounds for my deer rifle and other handguns, and 500 for my pellet guns. (This obviously assumes I have my truck). Minus the truck? 6 loaded mags for the AR and the Glocks. Not an arsenal, just enough to last awhile if you're careful.
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« Reply #28 on: January 18, 2012, 08:26:52 AM »
Quote from: fightingquaker13 on January 18, 2012, 03:48:17 AM
Bare minimum? And this is a serious answer to a serious question, it's as much as I can comfortably move. That translates to about 300 rounds for the the AR, 100 in 9mm for the Glocks, the same in shot shells for the 12 gauge, and a 500 round brick of .22. It also includes about 20-50 rounds for my deer rifle and other handguns, and 500 for my pellet guns. (This obviously assumes I have my truck). Minus the truck? 6 loaded mags for the AR and the Glocks. Not an arsenal, just enough to last awhile if you're careful.
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OMG!!!!  :o

I tend to agree with FQ on this one. Though my opinion may be skewed. I am always accused of being a minimalist. Though I would hesitate to put an exact number on things, "as much as you can comfortably move" is not a bad way to say it. Although I would take out the comfortably, and simply say as much as you can move. In a worst case scenario ammunition will not only be a useful tool for hunting, but your primary means of self defense, and probably your most valuable form of currency. So in a bugout situation, I wouldn't want to leave any of it behind.   
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Re: AMMO AVAILABILITY FORECAST - - - Whaddya' Think
« Reply #29 on: January 18, 2012, 08:35:14 AM »
I agree on the "as much as you can move" philosophy.  I've held a fork truck license and they don't move that fast so if you need one to carry your ammo, you're pretty much screwed!

Today, I have far less than I want but an adequate supply for the moment.
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