Ammunition

   / Ammunition #501  
How much ammo does one have to buy to become a hoarder??? I ask cause I stock lots of ammo.

The best answer to that is<<I don't know, I have 500 of this and that, with I had 5000.... Oh no I'm a terrorist that likes shooting skeet..........
 
   / Ammunition #502  
The best answer to that is<<I don't know, I have 500 of this and that, with I had 5000.... Oh no I'm a terrorist that likes shooting skeet..........

Just where those ammunition quantity lines are I don't know. I have heard some news outlets call 100 rounds "an arsenal" and other stupid things like that. I honestly don't know how many rounds in total I have, but I am sure it would raise an eyebrow on someone.
 
   / Ammunition #503  
If you read about the police pulling someone over for speeding and finding 1000 knives in their car, would your first thought be "That's a lot of knives!"? :laughing:

For someone that has never held or shot a firearm, or was never around them, 100 rounds would seem like a lot. What the **** do you need 100 bullets for? They have no idea that shooting 5 shots at 20 targets = 100 rounds. Do this once a week for 50 weeks and you've shot 5000 rounds in a year. Stocking up on ammo when its on sale for someone that enjoys the shooting sports is no different than anyone else stocking up on supplies for their hobby/recreation.

Lets face it.... sensational headlines sell news.
 
   / Ammunition #504  
I have plenty of 22LR stocked up... I'm stocking up on 223 /556 now.. I get the 223 for around .23 per round including shipping.. If anybody knows of a better price.. please post
You must be talking steel not brass? New or remanufactured?

I use ammo seek to find the best deals but watch out for shipping charges. Sometimes free shipping ain't.;)
I use Ammoseek.com as well. Been very happy with the website zeroing in on exactly what I want.

Just where those ammunition quantity lines are I don't know. I have heard some news outlets call 100 rounds "an arsenal" and other stupid things like that. I honestly don't know how many rounds in total I have, but I am sure it would raise an eyebrow on someone.
I don't know either... but will continue to buy. Would hate to get caught low when supply is squeezed. Easy to resell common calibers if I needed.
 
   / Ammunition #505  
Brass vs. Steel case? I have always used brass. I would appreciate comments on the difference other than cost/price.
 
   / Ammunition #506  
Brass vs. Steel case? I have always used brass. I would appreciate comments on the difference other than cost/price.

These days, steel cased is pretty good. If you just want ammo and you don't plan to reload then it's cheaper than brass. If you are into reloading or thin you might be in the future, then brass case is the way to go.

Old steel stuff used to have a form of lacquer that could melt and gum up your action when it got hot but new modern stuff doesn't have that problem.
 
   / Ammunition #507  
These days, steel cased is pretty good. If you just want ammo and you don't plan to reload then it's cheaper than brass. If you are into reloading or thin you might be in the future, then brass case is the way to go.

Old steel stuff used to have a form of lacquer that could melt and gum up your action when it got hot but new modern stuff doesn't have that problem.
I would like to reload and have saved a bit of brass. But I have way too many hobby interests and money spent to start another one. Maybe I should try some steel. What about longterm storage of steel?
 
   / Ammunition #508  
I would like to reload and have saved a bit of brass. But I have way too many hobby interests and money spent to start another one. Maybe I should try some steel. What about longterm storage of steel?

It is OK, it is covered now with a polymer coating. Less of a problem gumming up the chamber and sticking in the chamber than the old laquered stuff. Not that I haven't shot plenty of that too. You just need to clean more often. Still doesn't hurt to clean.
I think steel has to be a little harder on extractors and maybe mag lips long term. Just my thoughts I cannot prove it. Also some of the cheaper stuff is not only steel cased but the bullets themselves are steel cased and copper coated. Gotta be rougher on barrels. Although a lot of WWII ammo like .45acp was that way too.
 
   / Ammunition #509  
I would like to reload and have saved a bit of brass. But I have way too many hobby interests and money spent to start another one. Maybe I should try some steel. What about longterm storage of steel?

It's good until you shoot it. Once you shoot it the cases laying on the ground rust like crazy.
 

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