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joncaputo · 03-24-2009, 09:25 PM

Just curious if anyone is doing this..I have been having a heck of a time finding cheap range ammo for my 9mm and everywhere I go its the same story..

a. economy is scaring people and thus they are stocking up

b. fear of a increase in taxes or possibly ban of guns/ammo

Cigary · 03-24-2009, 09:32 PM

Very real concerns as far as I am concerned. With all of the fear about the future and people losing their homes and jobs and everything in between people are in fear not only for their goods but their lives. When times like this happen people want to know that they are going to be taken care and when their is unrest they will take whatever precaution they feel appropriate to protect their environment. I know a lot of people who have taken up reloading their own shells and that is a cheaper way of taking care of ammunition but care needs to be taken in doing so. Attention to detail is the credo when doing this yourself. I have seen friends give a double shot of powder because they got their attention diverted.

I live next to a town that has a law that all households need to have a gun on their premises,,,pretty proactive if you ask me.

joncaputo · 03-24-2009, 09:58 PM

Wow thats my kinda town..Im sort of out in the country here and I can tell you most homes here have shotguns/ Ive got a few myself..cant be too protected in my opinion

but it is interesting how there seems to be a crazy run on ammo these days

slyder · 03-24-2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Cigary

Very real concerns as far as I am concerned. With all of the fear about the future and people losing their homes and jobs and everything in between people are in fear not only for their goods but their lives. When times like this happen people want to know that they are going to be taken care and when their is unrest they will take whatever precaution they feel appropriate to protect their environment. I know a lot of people who have taken up reloading their own shells and that is a cheaper way of taking care of ammunition but care needs to be taken in doing so. Attention to detail is the credo when doing this yourself. I have seen friends give a double shot of powder because they got their attention diverted.

I live next to a town that has a law that all households need to have a gun on their premises,,,pretty proactive if you ask me.

I reload all my range (not self defense) ammo for my 45ACP. Saves a boat load of money in the long run. And the equipment wasnt too terrible expensive. Ive done the accidental double shot of powder before...BUT ive caught it before the bullet was seated in the case. Not sure about all calibers but at least with the 45ACP a double shot is very noticable. If its a big concern auto loaders are nice. They do everything but make you breakfast. They really speed up production. I however just enjoy sitting infront of the press and loading one at a time. And no.......I dont smoke cigars while loading. Learned my lesson.

Architeuthis · 03-24-2009, 11:19 PM

Squid® keeps a fairly large arsenal, of which I won't go into detail. <G>

mcmoyer · 03-24-2009, 11:20 PM

My wife is taking a couple of handgun classes this wekend & I've been trying to find some practice ammo for her to take...not having a lot of luck. The Blazer 9mm was our standard fodder for the Glocks but nobody has any.

azpostal · 03-25-2009, 05:14 AM

Wally World is really hit or miss around here. I have 3 stores all within 10 miles and still can only found a few boxes of 9 and 40 mm. No one has .45 anywhere!

joncaputo · 03-25-2009, 11:43 AM

9mm and .45 seem to be the hardest ammo to locate

Firerat · 03-25-2009, 11:51 AM

I keep a decent stock pile of ammo in various calibers at all times.

I search around some of the gun and survival forums I am part of and see what deals are around. When I see something good, I grab it, but I won't go overboard and pay an insane price.

Also, I try and hold off until the gun show comes around, which is about once a month. I usually find the best deals on bulk ammo there.

Bermac · 03-25-2009, 11:52 AM

If you think it is bad in the US try Canada. If it is not shotgun or rifle ammo then you usually have to go to a gun shop.

Most times there is a good supply of ammo where I live because of so few handgun owners.

GlockG23 · 03-25-2009, 12:08 PM

I reload all my ammo, I do this for accuracy and as a hobby
Including

Self Defense
Rifle
Pistol
Competition Rifle & Pistol

I have been doing so, for a long time now. I was 18 when I started.

Strick · 03-25-2009, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlockG23

I reload all my ammo, I do this for accuracy and as a hobby
Including

Self Defense
Rifle
Pistol
Competition Rifle & Pistol

I have been doing so, for a long time now. I was 18 when I started.

Might want to rethink that loading your own personal defense ammo. Not a good idea...

GlockG23 · 03-25-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Strick

Might want to rethink that loading your own personal defense ammo. Not a good idea...

That is really good advise for someone that is not advanced reloader.
but we are off topic here
Man I need to stop doing that !

joncaputo I think A and B hit it. probably more so B