x2!!You can never have to much. Well maybe if your house was on fire or you were in water over your head.
+1000! Same principle applies to guns.If you know how much you have, then you don't have enough!!!![]()
'Dang bwraven, you're stocked!I work on the assumption that I may never be able to re-supply.
Each centerfire rifle: 3000-5000 rounds
Each centerfire pistol: 2000 rounds
Each shotgun: 1000 rounds (defensive (#4 to 00)) + 1000 rounds (hunting)
Rimfire: 10,000 rounds (of quality rimfire) + 30,000 rounds (bulk pack)
You also need to ask yourself about the amount of each of these related items:
1. Spare parts kit(s) for each firearm
2. Magazines for each firearm
3. Quality load bearing gear for each firearm/combination (rifle/pistol)
4. Quality slings(s) for each rifle, holsters for each pistol
5. Armorers tool sets for each platform
6. Spare batteries for optics
Got that right! I have to wait 'til next month though, already too much $$ gone away the last couple months! Just hope Congress doesn't pass anything any time soon...Well, Grumpy, looks like you and I need to get to work....(73 mags?!? WOW!!)
Hi Bwraven;I am soooo glad that I built-up my stores over the last 30 years (not just for firearms, mind you) and don't have to do it now. I feel bad for you young pups who are having to deal with the "new reality."
Grumpy and Harper, you guys do know about 44mag and Check-mate for current issue USGI magazines for the M-14, correct? I have made many a purchase of CMI M-14 mags over the years from both, and have been very happy. Of course, both are out of stock currently.
Thanks much bwraven;I've owned a handful over the years, and eventually tossed them all. Two wouldn't stay locked in, and the others had feedlips/feeding issues. I hope you have better luck with yours. I'm sure you will thoroughly test them.
I have run most of my CMI's through the mud and crud, and they keep on feeding. I don't think you'll have any issues there.
I've heard nothing but good about the PMag's my buddies abuse in their ARF's. Have not seen one fail yet.
As far as Mini-14 factory mags, I agree with your WAG. They are spendy, but they are built to last.
LOL! You sound just like me!How much is enough?
That depends on Momma! She came home from work earlier than usual awhile back and I had the WHOLE stash out on the floor, trying to consolidate everything so I wouldn't have to buy another ammo locker. Let me tell you, I had my own little SHTF situation on my hands! She does NOT buy into any of this stuff. I have an extra cab ranger with all my bugout stuff behind the seat. She thinks that's crazy like those preppers on tv. What's a guy gonna do? To keep the peace I have to sneak everything in including a can of case lube or gun scrubber. I mean you can't leave the gun shop empty handed. I've got two shops to keep open near me.
fishslayerbob
My greatest fear...that my wife, when I die, will sell my fishing gear and weapons for what I told her I paid for them.:huh:How much is enough?
That depends on Momma! She came home from work earlier than usual awhile back and I had the WHOLE stash out on the floor, trying to consolidate everything so I wouldn't have to buy another ammo locker. Let me tell you, I had my own little SHTF situation on my hands! She does NOT buy into any of this stuff. I have an extra cab ranger with all my bugout stuff behind the seat. She thinks that's crazy like those preppers on tv. What's a guy gonna do? To keep the peace I have to sneak everything in including a can of case lube or gun scrubber. I mean you can't leave the gun shop empty handed. I've got two shops to keep open near me.
fishslayerbob