Two months before the Panic Buying

[gdubya]

I have an optimistic outlook for the upcoming election but want to be ahead of the panic buying just in case. I am evaluating my magazine situation & trying to make sure I have at least a 10:1 ratio for everything that uses mags. Will likely get a little more ammo.

As an FYI, presidents can immediately stop the importation of firearms with an order so it might be a good time to get that new Tikka hunting rifle you have been thinking about.

A couple stripped lowers and LPKs might be a good investment also.

That’s the worst part about being an AK platform fanatic like me, you never know when the hammer will come down just like it already has several time (2014 with the Russian AK ban, 2022 with the Russian Ammo ban). Sometimes I see some AR guys on the internet laughing and hoping they ban imports, I don’t understand it? They are so small minded they don’t understand that import bans affect the market way more than just import rifles etc. An import ban means less available firearms on the market, which amplifies shortages of guns, ammo, and accessories in general. I could go on but anyone who is reading this who has a brain will understand. Remember, 2 is 1 and 1 is none. Stack mags, ammo, and spare parts. Those of us who have been around long enough know it’s not a matter of if there will be panic buying, it’s when.

 

[gdubya]

I whole heartedly agree with the sentiment on stocking magazines. For every gun I own that uses a mag, I store spare mags. I don’t think we will see the same shortages as in the past except for ammo. When it comes to bullets, shitzabout to get real. Anyone griping about today’s prices will feel like an unprepared fool very soon. In short, if you don’t have it, you might think about getting it nowish.

Found this out the hard way back in ‘22. Wish I had been buying at least one 700rd spam can of 7.62x39 a month. Now prices are ridiculous. I still can’t stop picking up when I have the extra $ though lol. Thankfully I had a few K rds put up I stacked over the years, it’s never enough though. :/

 

[gdubya]

Doesn’t matter what it looks like in the jar. After you throw it into a spaghetti sauce, it’s gonna look great.
Beans, rice, and pasta of all types are great dry long term store foods.
Btw, someone was asking about camping containers a while back. Here’s one of the Remington boxes I mentioned. Heavy plastic with good rubber seals. You can pack about 60 pounds of dry foods easy. Then just stack them in a spare room.

This^ 100%. Anyone who has ever been truly hungry knows that even a $h17 biscuit tastes good lol. I wish I had the $ to buy a freeze dryer. Wonder how much people who own them charge to do a run of food for you? I’m not sure I even know anyone with one, but they’ve got to be out there with all the freeze dried candy people sell everywhere these days for some reason lol

 

[John_]

Several boxes marked "P-mags" (black marksalot) in the attic. The wife made a trip up to the attic lookin for something and thought they were boxes of porn mags. My porn stash, lol.

 

[gdubya]

Ha
Ha
I know you guys are just trying to be funny, but realize where we live and know that every time we have a bad storm or any type of unrest, another large number of non gun owners become gun owners. You’d die hungry. Catching someone on the road with a car full of groceries might work out for you, but we all know that trying to go loot someone’s home would get you and all your posse unalived in a minute. I know y’all have better sense.

People seem to forget that even in military scenarios the offensive force expects a 3 to 1 loss ratio compared to the defenders (meaning the force attacking a defensive position can expect to lose 3 personnel for every 1 defender they take out). I’d expect about the same losses from looters or raiders (whatever you want to call them). Why do you think the police often find themselves in a standoff or resort to sending in shields and SWAT teams? Hell, now they’re even sending in demo robots lol. Anyone remember that guy in Dallas who was killing/ambushing officers and ended up hold up in a building? He demanded food so they sent a bomb squad robot in with a Subway bag filled with C4

 

[Magdump]

Hope you guys are buying bulk ammo when you can.

 

[hotbiggun]

Hope you guys are buying bulk ammo when you can.

Academy sports in Lafyette has a good supply of cheap 9mm

 

[Fordfella]

Hope you guys are buying bulk ammo when you can.

The UPS guy was cursing me earlier this week!!

 

[hotbiggun]

The UPS guy was cursing me earlier this week!!

What did you buy, from where?

 

[Magdump]

The UPS guy was cursing me earlier this week!!

Man, you need to find a small ice chest and keep some waters and sports drinks by the door like I do. Just the small gesture has improved the service I get from the drivers in my area. I do this during the warm weather months, ice it down every morning and keep a little sign saying grab a drink and thank you. When I meet any of them in the driveway I offer it up and ask them if they like anything in particular. Blue Powerade and Lipton Brisk lemon tea seems to be the shnit at my house.

 

[Magdump]

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1000 rounds of 9mm for $225 to my door. Winchester white box seconds. Has been great for plinking. Label says some primers may not ignite. Hasn’t happened yet and I’ve shot just over 700 rounds so far at 22 cents per round. They have a lot to choose from. Prices are good.
.40 S&W Reman is .28 per round and has been great (OakIsland Reman)

 

[Fordfella]

Man, you need to find a small ice chest and keep some waters and sports drinks by the door like I do. Just the small gesture has improved the service I get from the drivers in my area. I do this during the warm weather months, ice it down every morning and keep a little sign saying grab a drink and thank you. When I meet any of them in the driveway I offer it up and ask them if they like anything in particular. Blue Powerade and Lipton Brisk lemon tea seems to be the shnit at my house.

I've done just that when I get the text that the Amazon driver is on the way. UPS and Fedex don't give me any indication that they are on the way. Too much activity in my area to leave a cooler on the porch.

 

[Fordfella]

What did you buy, from where?

Boolitz. A lot of them!!!

 

[WilsonCombatant]

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1000 rounds of 9mm for $225 to my door. Winchester white box seconds. Has been great for plinking. Label says some primers may not ignite. Hasn’t happened yet and I’ve shot just over 700 rounds so far at 22 cents per round. They have a lot to choose from. Prices are good.
.40 S&W Reman is .28 per round and has been great (OakIsland Reman)

Outdoor limited has been on their A-game. Last 3-4 bulk orders I had shipped in 24 hours.

 

[Magdump]

Outdoor limited has been on their A-game. Last 3-4 bulk orders I had shipped in 24 hours.

They been doing me right on a regular basis for sure!

 

[Mitch Dufour]

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.... 9mm .... at 22 cents per round.

Dang - that is close to reloading cost.

 

[Magdump]

Dang - that is close to reloading cost.

Imagine 1000 rounds of .40 S&W to your door for $280. I loaded that caliber for the better part of 3 years but I haven’t loaded any since I started buying this for 28 cents/round. No tax, free shipping. I pay an extra 2 bucks per order for insurance. It’s super clean and I haven’t had any issues with it. I shoot a lot so I’m always trying to stay ahead on my favorite 5

 

[hotbiggun]

I need premium ammo. I have pleanty ball ammo, m193 etc etc, i have very little hollow points or 69 grn 223.

What are you guys stocking?

 

[Born4spd]

IMI M193
IMI mk262 77gr
IMI M118LR
147 HST 9mm
TACTX 110gr

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Food, water, 556, friends with skills, and Chess Boards.

 

[hotbiggun]

IMI M193
IMI mk262 77gr
IMI M118LR
147 HST 9mm
TACTX 110gr

Alarm systems that don’t need electricity from fifth Ops.

Food, water, 556, friends with skills, and Chess Boards.

I thought about buying an AR10 but 308 is about $1000 a case. Too rich for me.
I do have about 1000 rounds of 30-06 guess i need a rifle to shoot it out of.