Stocking up on Ammo.

[mckenney99]

How many here are taking advantage of the current price drops on ammo to stock up?
Since the mid 1990's I have tried to take advantage of drops in the ammo market to build up healthy supplies of all calibers that I shoot. This strategy has allowed me to avoid the ammo shortages and spikes in prices in the turbulent market & I am able to just sit back and listen while others complain.
I realize this is like trying to play the stock market because there is always the chance the prices will continue to drop but I fully believe the prices are about as low as they can currently go on common calibers. Currently I am seeing some really good deals on LE trade in ammo and practice 9mm, .40 S&W & others have dropped to where it isn't worth it to reload with the cost of primers, projectiles and the price/availability of powders. For this month, yesterday I took advantage of what I felt was a really great buy offered by Aim Surplus on CCI/Speers premium 180gr .40 S&W Gold Dot ammo at $19.95/50rds. I'm also seeing deals for standard practice grade FMJ 9mm for around $10-$11/50rds with free shipping if bought in case amounts. It does help (or maybe a curse) that Aim Surplus is only about 30 minutes away but I also regularly cruise Ammoseek for some really good deals and I sign-up to get e-mail "flyers" from suppliers that I have used in the past.
Each month, if I have the extra cash after bills are paid and allocations to savings are complete, I try to purchase at least 1 case of ammo.
We live in interesting times and I believe our ability to continue our shooting sport could be just 1 election, a critical incident or world wide disaster away from being curtailed or priced out of budget.

 

['79 Magnum GT]

Fortunately I stocked up on 22's several years ago. I've got over 14000 rounds and I haven't shot either of my 22's in several years so I figure I've got enough for the rest of my life. I also have over 2600 44's and can reload them for another 17400 rounds. Now in NY state we have to go through a NICS check to buy ammo. I'm not sure because I haven't bought any in years but I think internet sales are forbidden. Maybe someone here can clear that up for me.

Rick

 

[Dave Lively]

I probably have enough but am thinking of buying more. I agree prices are about as low as they are going get given inflation over the past few years. Ammo prices in 2019 were like he 3.5% mortgages you could get back then. Everyone likes to think they were normal but they were actually incredibly low.

 

[alwslate]

I got carried away with stocking up starting back in the 80s when ammo was cheap. No way now in my "golden" years will I ever come close to shooting it up. I need to sell but it's just hard to turn loose of all that nice shiny ammo.

 

[Breakaway500]

Im planning a move out of Ma so no more till Im resettled.

 

[djohns6]

Que the reloaders ...

 

[Bull Shooter]

Totally agree. I stocked up when ammo prices were low and haven't bought much since, until now. Prices have come down. No telling if they will go lower but now is a good time to restock.

 

[max503]

Always good to keep a prudent reserve.

 

[Billylee]

Over the past five years I’ve weened myself down to three calibers…22, 38spl, and 12 gauge. Got 3k in 22, 1500 38, and 1k 12 gauge. Got a good deal on 500 38’s last January from Sportsman Guide with free shipping. Been buying 22 by the brick when I spot a good price.

 

[375hh1973]

Absolutely.

Have bought a ton of 6.5prc and 10mm recently.

Few cases of 9mm and .45acp as well

 

[rockquarry]

Maybe a good idea to have a little factory ammo on hand, but for someone who handloads and shoots regularly, it makes far more sense to buy components. They'll go much farther for the same amount of money. And if you know what you're doing, you'll get ammo that is at least as reliable as the commercial stuff and more accurate.

 

[djohns6]

And there we go ...

 

[Bald1]

Im planning a move out of Ma so no more till Im resettled.

Same ^^^^^^^^^

 

[rockquarry]

And there we go ...

Just another perspective; handloaded ammo is still ammo, made of components just like factory ammo.

 

[Tex1001]

I don't see how $38.75 for 20 rounds of 300 Savage
is a "Stock Up" situation.

Yes. I reload.

 

[Empe]

Que the reloaders ...

....didn't take long at all !

 

[djohns6]

Just another perspective; handloaded ammo is still ammo, made of components just like factory ammo.

Read the first sentence of the initial post .

 

[375hh1973]

I don't see how $38.75 for 20 rounds of 300 Savage
is a "Stock Up" situation.

Yes. I reload.

How bout $77 for 20 rounds of .405 winchester.

I don't reload.

I have a full time job and several hobbies.

Its just the cost of shooting an oddball.

 

[doubletapp357]

Ammo companies will not ship to NY its pretty sad. They do in fact run a background check on ammo purchases which to me is totally insane.

 

[Abnormal]

How many here are taking advantage of the current price drops on ammo to stock up?
Since the mid 1990's I have tried to take advantage of drops in the ammo market to build up healthy supplies of all calibers that I shoot. This strategy has allowed me to avoid the ammo shortages and spikes in prices in the turbulent market & I am able to just sit back and listen while others complain.
I realize this is like trying to play the stock market because there is always the chance the prices will continue to drop but I fully believe the prices are about as low as they can currently go on common calibers. Currently I am seeing some really good deals on LE trade in ammo and practice 9mm, .40 S&W & others have dropped to where it isn't worth it to reload with the cost of primers, projectiles and the price/availability of powders. For this month, yesterday I took advantage of what I felt was a really great buy offered by Aim Surplus on CCI/Speers premium 180gr .40 S&W Gold Dot ammo at $19.95/50rds. I'm also seeing deals for standard practice grade FMJ 9mm for around $10-$11/50rds with free shipping if bought in case amounts. It does help (or maybe a curse) that Aim Surplus is only about 30 minutes away but I also regularly cruise Ammoseek for some really good deals and I sign-up to get e-mail "flyers" from suppliers that I have used in the past.
Each month, if I have the extra cash after bills are paid and allocations to savings are complete, I try to purchase at least 1 case of ammo.
We live in interesting times and I believe our ability to continue our shooting sport could be just 1 election, a critical incident or world wide disaster away from being curtailed or priced out of budget.

I roll my own and haven't been low on stocks since I started almost 15 years ago. My 2nd squib on store bought made me do it. Never bought shelf ammo since and never regretted that move.