Killer Deals Thread

[mattb]

Nope

But if I give you the buddy price on something and you can make bank......Well played sir. If I give a friend a deal it's because the friendship is more important than the money, if they sell it and make money, the friendship is still more important than the money.

If I give you something because you're down on your luck and say you need it then you turn around and sell it and make money...Fuck You.

Somebody quote this so I can like it again.

[Mad Man]

Nope

But if I give you the buddy price on something and you can make bank......Well played sir. If I give a friend a deal it's because the friendship is more important than the money, if they sell it and make money, the friendship is still more important than the money.

If I give you something because you're down on your luck and say you need it then you turn around and sell it and make money...Fuck You.

Here you go

[polebarn]

From a member here on another forum:


The real-world reality is if one is acquiring ammo for the SHTF scenario or for self-defense concerns, all you really need is a basic combat load of about 210 rounds. If you survive an encounter, you acquire the spoils of war.

Now on the other hard if your acquisition plans is for continued "shooting" for training and fun, thinking ammo will somehow never again be available, then that's another thing.

So in reality, anyone who has a few hundred rounds shouldn't feel tempted to pay the stupid prices being paid right now. It only sells if some fool buys.

Honestly, I have more 5.56mm than I will ever shoot. If something happens that I REALLY need it, no matter how big or bad I think I might be, in reality a couple magazines worth of survival is realistic. You're not going to face hoards of zombies coming for your blood.

The premise of "I need to acquire a few thousand rounds in case shit gets bad" is simply flawed IMO. Just my thoughts.

[0utlaw]

I don't think it's a sure thing but I'd be surprised if Trump lost.

[12bhunting]

From a member here on another forum:


The real-world reality is if one is acquiring ammo for the SHTF scenario or for self-defense concerns, all you really need is a basic combat load of about 210 rounds. If you survive an encounter, you acquire the spoils of war.

Now on the other hard if your acquisition plans is for continued "shooting" for training and fun, thinking ammo will somehow never again be available, then that's another thing.

So in reality, anyone who has a few hundred rounds shouldn't feel tempted to pay the stupid prices being paid right now. It only sells if some fool buys.

Honestly, I have more 5.56mm than I will ever shoot. If something happens that I REALLY need it, no matter how big or bad I think I might be, in reality a couple magazines worth of survival is realistic. You're not going to face hoards of zombies coming for your blood.

The premise of "I need to acquire a few thousand rounds in case shit gets bad" is simply flawed IMO. Just my thoughts.

I don't agree with this at all .... Why not 300 rounds? Where does he get 210 to be his happy medium for an event that may or may not take place? How many rounds do you need for an enemy that you have no idea who it will be or how many there will be?


I'm gonna bet if shit hits the fan, 7 mags won't be shit. ..

[Arcwelder]

Where does he get 210 to be his happy medium for an event that may or may not take place?

Prior to gulf war (1) When I was in, basic load was 2 pouches of 3 magazines and one in the rifle. That adds up to 7 mags.

[0utlaw]

I would agree and disagree, while a few hundred rounds might make you combat effective you should also consider other possibilities, such as having to resupply a family member or bring a new member into your group. I also look at ammo as any other tangible investment, it's value will constantly fluctuate based on supply and demand, world events as well as local ones (ammo is worth more than gold in some big cities right now) so having a large supply will let you capitalize those events with running you short for your operational requirements.

Buy low sell high

[mattb]

He probably got that number from what used to be a basic combat load of ammo for a rifleman. I agree that it sounds low. A guy I follow said he went through 15 mags in a firefight in najaf back when it was hot.

[Chumbag II]

He probably got that number from what used to be a basic combat load of ammo for a rifleman. I agree that it sounds low. A guy I follow said he went through 15 mags in a firefight in najaf back when it was hot.

Yep, when I was in, we got our 7 mags issued to us, 6 in the LBE and one in the M16

[FLT]

I’ve been known to carry more ammunition than was thought to be required.