Rugskipper
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Do you buy a 5# sack of flour 'cause you need it right now, or just in case you might want to make gravy next week?
Good & bad news about ammo buying at Cabelas today
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I hate to say this, but for the foreseeable future, if you want to shoot, you better have at least 3 months to a years supply of ammo or reloading supplies on hand.
Like others, I got caught in 2009 and lived hand to mouth trying to get enough to shoot. I have a decent supply of reloaded ammo and supplies but am short on some pistol powder.
I agree with the OP that the loudmouth in Cabela's is a jerk, but am also tired of those (not the OP) who whine because I had the foresight to stock up before the election as best I could and have a stash of components.
Like others, I got caught in 2009 and lived hand to mouth trying to get enough to shoot. I have a decent supply of reloaded ammo and supplies but am short on some pistol powder.
I agree with the OP that the loudmouth in Cabela's is a jerk, but am also tired of those (not the OP) who whine because I had the foresight to stock up before the election as best I could and have a stash of components.
imashooter2
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I don't post on internet forums complaining about people that buy flour they don't need immediately.
These are the jackasses who never shoot or when they do
could'nt hit the broad side of a barn.
Never been one for the (loudmouth) or (lookatme) types.
Big deal buddy, now shut the pie hole.
Chuck
I have to agree with that sentiment. Some of us are more "paranoid" than others and don't trust the system to keep things in good supply should disruptions occur, either through simple supply/demand disruptions or through political action.
I never brag about having ample supply, especially in public, but if it comes up in conversation as it sometimes does, I do respond that I don't need any ammo/components as I learned my lesson in 1994.
Call me a hoarder, or paranoid, but I prefer to view it as simple Boy Scout preparedness. Saving for a rainy day applies to all things, not just money, and complaining about others foresight in having saved stocks of ammo/components is just as offensive as bragging about having it in public.
For whatever reason this ammo is disappearing off the shelves at lightning speed it will come to an end. When it does these people will be wondering what they are suppose to do with all this stuff at that point it will seem worthless.
lonejacklarry
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I, then, will be happy to help them out. Everyone's idea of what is enough to have around is different and when Christmas comes and a lot of people find themselves short of cash, I suspect a whole bunch of ammo will become available.
By the way, early December is absolutely the best time to buy a used motorcycle, too.
imashooter2
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Some folks shoot a lot and they don't intend to stop. Not when the shelves are empty and not when the shelves are full. Those folks will shoot from their stores when the times are tough and restock when the times are good. The supplies they maintain to ensure the ability to keep shooting aren't, and will never seem to be, worthless.
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Well, I was beginning to think the ammo situation in my area was starting to improve but--now from what im told be the folks who run the ammo counters at all the stores I shop at-that a new player is in town and spending loads of cash buying all the ammo. I call up or go by the store I buy from, and dont even have to look as the person in charge will already tell me that the "Indian" has already come by.
My guess is that he is trying to stock up for the next local show here in late August?
My guess is that he is trying to stock up for the next local show here in late August?
Protected One
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It seems that things are starting to loosen up in my area. I found the local Dicks Sporting Goods to have plenty ofd EVERYTHING except 9mm the last few days.
I have all the defensive ammo I need in the calibers that I own. Thus I only bought a couple of 50 round boxes of fmj for my friday shooting session. That way I still have my one "emergency box" at home. The clerk was surprised I didn't take more. No sense in being greedy.
I have all the defensive ammo I need in the calibers that I own. Thus I only bought a couple of 50 round boxes of fmj for my friday shooting session. That way I still have my one "emergency box" at home. The clerk was surprised I didn't take more. No sense in being greedy.
Nframecollector
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I was in a Cabelas in central Texas today and bought one of the 1/2 dozen or so Hex Mosin Nagants for 169.99. When I finally made it to the checkout the guy knocked 20.00 bucks off the price. All in all a good day at Cabelas!
PWGUNNY
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That was probably one of the few times in his life he did something he felt was smart and now has the burning need to let everyone know it.
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" bought 3 boxes to have on hand in case I wanted to go shooting one day, and didn't have time to crank out any reloads."
"I never said you were a hoarder. I said it was interesting that you bought ammo that you didn't need "just in case" while taking to task others who bought ammo they didn't need "just in case" in the same post."
He said, which you choose to ignore, he bought it in case he didn't have time to reload. He was commenting on those who are grabbing all they can, everytime they can. A point lost on you. I reload but I always have a box or 2 of stuff I reload for just in case I run out of reloads and want to shoot right now.
But according to your logic becuase he reloads he has no right or reason to get store bought ammo.
"I never said you were a hoarder. I said it was interesting that you bought ammo that you didn't need "just in case" while taking to task others who bought ammo they didn't need "just in case" in the same post."
He said, which you choose to ignore, he bought it in case he didn't have time to reload. He was commenting on those who are grabbing all they can, everytime they can. A point lost on you. I reload but I always have a box or 2 of stuff I reload for just in case I run out of reloads and want to shoot right now.
But according to your logic becuase he reloads he has no right or reason to get store bought ammo.
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The guy standing in the store bragging about hoarding ammo is almost as annoying as the guy who brags about leaving ammo on the shelf. Bot are attention seekers looking for public affirmation for their actions.
And to the guy who advises having a few months to a year stashed, you may want to rethink that. Three to seven years worth is a better goal, IMO.
And to the guy who advises having a few months to a year stashed, you may want to rethink that. Three to seven years worth is a better goal, IMO.
Yep. Three boxes is 1/2 a range trip. 10K is about 24 range trips. YMMV
imashooter2
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The OP didn't say what is in red above.
I ignored nothing. The OP bought ammo he didn't need. He said he was buying it "in case." That was his statement not mine. He wasn't going shooting, he bought ammo to have on the shelf. Then he took to task others that do the same thing.
I don't care how much ammo you, he or anyone else buys, sells, stores, reloads, shoots, burns in his back yard or throws in a river. I just find it interesting when someone posts on the internet that someone else is a bad person for doing the same thing they do.
Next time...ask him where he lives, just let a deranged smile come across your face after you ask him.
I bet he puts a sock in it.
REM 3200
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It's a biological wonderment that there are more horse's patoots than there are horses.
That's a great line. Hope you don't mind if I borrow it for later use.
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