Killer Deals Thread

[polebarn]

That member is also expecting a Trump victory. Biden changes things.

[Arcwelder]

That member is also expecting a Trump victory. Biden changes things.

While I think Trump Victory would be better overall, I do not think that Trump would be all that great for gun rights. He would definitely be better than 'Shotgun' Joe Biden and the next President Kamela 'gonna take your guns' Harris (once he kicks off or gets 'found incompetent' early February 2021.) The real problem is that a lot of Republicans have taken up the attitude of 'Anthony Kennedy' where he pulls crap just to get into the history book. Look at Romney.

[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

[Dale Gribble]

I’m guilty, I’ve sold some ballistic tip hunting type 223 for a dollar a round in 500 round sealed cases. I’ve got some federal green tip 223 in 420 round ammo cans That I’ll sell for a dollar a round . My fear is that I may regret sellIng it at any price the way things are going. If biden gets elected there might not be any to buy period.

I've got maybe 1000 rounds of 62grn 5.56 that I would sell. I have plenty of parts to make 5.56, and prefer 55gr for most of my guns anyway (and 7.62 AK is my goto HD/SD).

[0utlaw]

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

[polebarn]

7.62 AK is my goto HD/SD).

That reminds me of Jafar when someone asked him about stocking up on 5.56. He said he didn’t because there would be plenty to take on an urban battlefield.

[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. ..

[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

[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.