Anybody else buying cheap stacking deep

I’ve always bought ammo when I see it at a good price relative to the moment.

Because I’ve been doing this for years, there is no particular moment when I’m in a hurry to buy: I’ve got enough on hand not to have an immediate need to buy ammo at any given moment.
 
That and a lot of older pistols and revolvers are being traded in or sold to the shop I work at. Picked up a Model 39-2 and a Pre Model 10 within the last month at prices that I could not say no to.
 
A great reminder that I need some more ammo. Ha.

You can never have too much... be it plinking or for the potential zombie apocalypse. Ammo is good to have. ;)

I too wish it was cheaper though! I'll reload eventually when money permits.
 
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I bought a ton of 357 magnum defensive ammo recently because the price on my favorite ammo was below a buck a round, which in 357 land is a steal these days. Free shipping for orders over 200$ and ended up spending like 600 and being good for a year for defensive ammo. Now I can just replenish with a brick of 200 every time I get down to 400 rounds.
 
I need to replenish my .22 supply. I was stocked up back in 2018 but shooting an average of 50 to 100 rounds per week for the last couple years has started to make a noticeable dent in my stash. I'm kind of hoping black Friday has some decent deals but if that doesn't happen I plan to at least buy one 5,000 round case before year end.
 
Building a stash is like contributing to your 401K ...... start young and put some aside every paycheck. Don't wait till you're in your 50s to get started!

Every year after deer season .... "deer Calibers" would go on "sale". I'd buy a couple of 20rd boxes every year..... today I've got a nice stash of .243.

Same with .22 and other ammo ........ add a little bit every time you see a sale or bargain...............

It's almost painless
 
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BAM-BAM said:
The time to build a stash has long passed.........keep it cool and dry
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Nonsense.

I had very little .22 L.R. on hand when the .22 Ammo Panic occurred. It wasn’t a concern for me as I only had a couple of rifles and pistols and rarely shot them. Well I avoided getting caught up in the panic and just rode it out. Since the panic has ended I have made it a habit to buy a brick or two regularly especially when it was on sale. My local farm supply store ran ammunition on sale regularly so I still check every time I would buy feed. Well I have managed to accrue 10k +/- of various brands. I have various brands as .22 firearms are known to ammo picky.

During the COVID pandemic I started shooting my .22’s. I even brought several .22 handguns. So my large supply of ammo will keep me shooting until market stability returns. I hope it is sooner than later. As commented the elections next year will have consequences.
 
Rpg said:
I’ve always bought ammo when I see it at a good price relative to the moment. Because I’ve been doing this for years, there is no particular moment when I’m in a hurry to buy: I’ve got enough on hand not to have an immediate need to buy ammo at any given moment.
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Exactly. I piled on in 2004 when 9mm was $3.88/b0x 50. Piled more in 2008 before that "panic." Bought in 2012 before that panic. Skipped 2016 but did pile in 2018-19. Piling now, I got more than I can shoot in this lifetime. Currently, as a "budget item" $25/week don't hurt a bit. Joe
 
Ammo and components is a commodities market. It goes up and down. Some day in the not too distant future supply will overwhelm demand. It always happens. There is no good way to know what the demand will be in 3-6 months but that isn't going to stop manufacturers from making more then retailers can sell in a 30 day cycle.

As one dealer once told me, we aren't in the ammo storage business.
 
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I've been using SGAmmo when he has deals. Always free shipping with a $200 purchase. Good sale prices on 22LR, 38spl, 9mm, and 45ACP over the past few years. Always wish I could use my LG stores, but for a very long time, when the shortage started, first they had nothing, then it cost too much. Several years ago I always exited my favorite LG, Bridgeport Equipment, with two or three boxes of Federal .223 at $5 and change each for 20 rounds. Sigh. The good old days.
 
mauser9 said:
Don't blame you guys! Have found the price of ammo ridiculous especially at shops like Bass Pro Shop. Wanted $18 for 22 mag per 50. Hard to believe $.59 back in 66 is now $5.59!! Won't get into the centerfire prices as am sure you already know.
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Don’t forget to adjust for inflation.
 
BC38 said:
Unless supply eventually exceeds demand.

That is what I am holding out for. Shutting down the production and supply lines when supply=demand doesn't happen instantaneously. There is a bit of a lag between sales and production.

So I'm still waiting for that "sweet spot" when the production and stock-on-hand exceeds the immediate sales demand. That's the point when the production and sales channels start trying to move the product sitting on the shelves through discounts and rebates, etc.

I believe that convergence of market forces is just around the corner. But I could be wrong - it certainly wouldn't be the first time.

However, even if that opportune moment never materializes, I probably have enough reloading supplies to last me the rest of my life, so as I see it, I have nothing to lose by hedging my bets.
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We will soon be heading into a long period of political, social, and military turmoil, and ammo will get short again, I am afraid.
 
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chief38 said:
Yes and No! For the guys that stocked up when the market was low - kuddos to them. That said, many did not as they believed the marked would soon crash again. Apparently that isn't happening,

I am in the camp that believes the prices are pretty much as low as they are gonna go (within a buck or two) and in the long run will drastically increase. Even if the ammo itself does not skyrocket, there will be ammo taxes, NICS checks in certain liberal States, and record keeping. Limits as to how many boxes you can buy and shortages because of all of this. All of which just lends a hand to jack up the price.

I see ammo as sort of a commodity now - I doubt anyone would loose money on it. I sincerely hope I am wrong here, but from where I stand I don't think so - at least until the next Presidential election.

Hey - I recently decided to stock up on certain commodities like coffee. We are big lovers of 8 o'clock Columbian Dark Roast and it keeps going up every time we buy it. When I see it on sale I buy 6-10 30 ounce bags. This way when it's not on sale we don't have to get screwed on buying it at high prices. Again, I doubt it will ever substantially or permanently come down. I could of course be wrong, my crystal ball hasn't been working in 3 years.
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I don’t see the upcoming Presidential election going well for “ us “.
Anyone who has not stocked up already had better do it now.
 
chief38 said:
I am in the camp that believes the prices are pretty much as low as they are gonna go (within a buck or two) and in the long run will drastically increase. Even if the ammo itself does not skyrocket, there will be ammo taxes, NICS checks in certain liberal States, and record keeping. Limits as to how many boxes you can buy and shortages because of all of this. All of which just lends a hand to jack up the price.
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You don’t list your location but I think you are describing regional differences in gun and ammunition control. I think we all recognize that the restrictions on selling and buying ammo and extra taxes per round / box are all backdoor attempts at gun control. But this is only being done in the States that have a long history of strict gun control such as New York.

Looking at the current direction of the Federal Courts (not just The Supreme Court) and we are getting mostly Pro-2A rulings. Sure some Liberal Judges and States are kicking, dragging and rewriting laws to avoid Bruen but the direction of the Courts is clear.

Here in the Merry Old Land of OZ there is not any serious attempts at Gun and Ammunition restrictions so any change will have to be on the National Level which is not going to happen with the divided Congress.

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I see ammo as sort of a commodity now - I doubt anyone would loose money on it.
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It just goes up in smoke.
 
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