suggested quantity..

[brokedownbiker]

I'm calculating by the rifle rather than by the caliber. My goal is 1000 rds. per rifle, 500 rds. per handgun, 5000 rds. of .22LR, and I'm figuring on 500 rds. of 12 ga. mixed between bird, buck, and slugs.

I don't think that you will see the run on ammo and guns to the extent we did several years ago. All of the local and internet suppliers still have plenty of ammo and our local Wal-Mart has AR's in stock and in quantity. I have noticed that some AR parts are somewhat scarce but when lower receivers can be had for $50 and in quantity, a lot of people will be building them.

I believe that a lot of people (at least around here) are stocking up for at least a week or two in some form or fashion, mostly bottled water, food, and fuels. Alabama had a tax free weekend that ends today for emergency supplies. Firearms were not on the list, but generators, tarps, radios, first aid supplies, etc. qualified for the tax exemption.

I shoot an AR so 1k rds 223
500 rds 12 gauge bird
100 rds 12 gauge buck
500 rds 45
4 bricks 22LR just because it is cheap

If you need more than that for your personal use, you are in a war zone. I know guys that have been on several deployments and not used even this much 223 for all trips combined. Now if you are looking at trading or selling, you will obviously need more.

[jimmydiablo]

I've been spending as much as possible. Even considering selling a couple guns for more ammo.

[WiseOwl]

Matt knows what my answer is........ (shhhhhhhhh) :)

[Matt In Oklahoma]

Much as you can quick as you can, elections are on the horizon again. 12ga birdshot should be coming up on sale soon as Dove season kicks off in September so small game taking stuff will be a bit cheaper then if you watch closely.

[jimmydiablo]

7.62x.39..... 7.62x.54...... .22lr...... 12gauge..... 40 cal......???