I planned ahead, bought and an additional 40K of pistol primers Nov 5, '08 followed by pistol and rifle powder order in mid-November. There is now enough stuff to quietly enjoy my hobby for another 8 to 10 years depending on my physical condition. When the components are gone, bullet molds worn out, and the scrap range lead is used up, there will be a fantabulous sale on equipment and weapons. I'll keep the S&W 41, custom Ruger 10-22, and Mossberg 44US. Don't know where we'll go for vacation on the money (could be brazillions of $$ by then), but it will be first class and fun.
For the time being, a box of shells is either a 1 gallon milk jug filled with empty clean brass, or a 50 cal ammo can full of loaded rounds. I've got to stop picking up fired brass at the range. I'm not hoarding, I just got prepared early and shopped often at 3 different Wally Worlds. It took almost 4 months to acquire an adequate supply of 22 LR.
For the time being, a box of shells is either a 1 gallon milk jug filled with empty clean brass, or a 50 cal ammo can full of loaded rounds. I've got to stop picking up fired brass at the range. I'm not hoarding, I just got prepared early and shopped often at 3 different Wally Worlds. It took almost 4 months to acquire an adequate supply of 22 LR.