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General Topics => General Discussion => Topic started by: tim808 on November 15, 2020, 05:06:07 PM
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Have:
9mm and 223 ammo reloading components for several years (About 6000 rds of 9mm and 3000 223)
Hunting ammo for decades if not eternity (I’m lazy & lame)
More than enough Ar style rifles, bolt guns, shotguns and pistols
More than enough ar magazines
I think I have enough mags for my g48 and g23 (6? Each)
Just bought 10 more Duramag 9mm colt style mags
Still trying to get blem Bcm stripped uppers to complete my 9mm and Grendel builds
Still trying to stock more 22lr since my family took up shooting
I did not get into firearms until after I saw hurricane Katrina. So I didn’t feel the impact of the AWB.
Prices are higher but not the panic $100 per pmag high, so I’m trying to fill any gaps while prices are reasonable
What are you getting in case of a possible 2nd AWB?
I’m on the fence about buying more reloading components because I’m lazy. Should I pick up more?
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Under the incoming Harris administration, with Joe Biden as President, (Kamala's own words) I am not buying anything. I am going let them take care of me. They promised they would.
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The BATF and Chief Ballard would like to have a chat with you about your unusually large collection of weapons and explosives.
:shake: :rofl:
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Biden can't do much without controlling the senate. Restricting arm braces, 80% lowers, eliminating CCW in national parks, etc.
But he could restrict imports of firearms and ammunition. Should start getting those if you're interested in any.
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since i own no firearms, ammo, nor reloading components, i have a lot to buy...
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I keep thinking about the time I bought a case of XM193 and I asked myself if I should buy 2 instead.
Shit..... :(
I keep thinking about the time I bought 2 boxes of .44 specials and asked myself if I should buy 2 more.
F*ck...... :(
I keep thinking about the time I bought 5000 rounds of .22 LR and asked myself if I should buy the last ten bricks.
F*cken Shit...... :(
I keep thinking.............. :'(
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Biden can't do much without controlling the senate. Restricting arm braces, 80% lowers, eliminating CCW in national parks, etc.
But he could restrict imports of firearms and ammunition. Should start getting those if you're interested in any.
During the nobama administration we had a hui to bring in a pallet of ammo. A lot of it was Russian 7N6 which would have been about 14¢ a round shipped. While we were putting the order together Barry banned 7N6 as 'armor piercing' and the supply evaporated overnight.
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I keep thinking about the time I bought a case of XM193 and I asked myself if I should buy 2 instead.
Fortunately I had the opposite problem due to my forgetfullness.
I'd buy a case of 9mm. Months later I'd be at a gun store and see cheap ammo for sale. Then I'm thinking I'm running out of ammo, need to buy more so I buy a case. Get home and open the closet to discover the older case of ammo. Dammit. 6 months later same thing.
Then there's powder and primers.
I'm pretty good on 9mm and supplies.
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Zippz,
Right now, that is called a “blessing”
My friend is also blessed. As he is clearing up and putting things away, he keeps finding more boxes of ammo.
He always tries to support the lgs. When he goes to a lgs, he always buys a few boxes of ammo even if he doesn’t need it. Apparently, he just puts them down all over his place.
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Satellite phone so you can call the police when the power goes out!
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i've never regretted getting more gear, but I have regretted not getting more gear
better to have and not need than to need and not have
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Tim - The question depends on what your needs and interests are, and are you willing to sacrifice your interests. By that I mean say if you're interested in firearms training with 9 mm, do you want to keep on training? Or are you willing to cut back or stop that if ammo isn't available or if your ammo stores got below a certain level. IMO, that's where you need to prioritize.
As for buying items ahead of an AWB, I don't think can tell at this point. No way in knowing what items will be pursued. While concerning, I'm just taking the approach of enjoying shooting as best as I can and evaluate how things change over time. I have started getting into handloading and reloading due to the recent market conditions, but that evolution is to support current interests.
i've never regretted getting more gear, but I have regretted not getting more gear
better to have and not need than to need and not have
I have regretted passing on things that were available and then it sold out while I was considering it. I am usually able to find it again later for a decent price though. I will say there are MANY things that I bought and never to rarely use, but I don't regret buying them. Then there's the stuff that I've given away over the years.
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Satellite phone so you can call the police when the power goes out!
...call the popo.... :rofl: you should work the comedy club
Cause when seconds count, they're minutes away....
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Another thing Biden can do is disrupt the sales of 1911 and M1 Garands at the CMP. I believe the CMP operates under a Federal statute, but Biden could find a way to screw with it.
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One key question is are you willing to pay a premium for items?
For me, in general, no. I've been late to the game on reloading/handloading, but thankfully have good friends helping out with the essentials. That and I've been shopping around and finding other components for non-inflated prices. Many thanks to those vendors. In a couple of cases, I probably spent maybe 10-20% above pricing I had seen elsewhere, but the local shop had it in stock, so I went for it. But I'm not paying much more than that.
There are online vendors that will allow you to place an order and "get in line", which I have done with a few places. I can wait.
That's NOT a criticism on folks who are either willing to pay a premium or maybe even "forced" to pay a premium due to timing, or whatevers. Just mentioning my thought process. In the end, you gotta do what you gotta do. Yeah, things kind of suck for firearms enthusiasts right now, but I think some of the panic is self induced.
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I've said this before, if you know how much ammo you have, you don't have enough.
I will make a Costco run to resupply my pantry to full.
As a normal rule of thumb I keep at least a 6 month supply of non perishables,
a freezer of beef, one freezer of pork, and a freezer of fish, turkey, ham and whatever
else came up on sale..
Also I keep a very comprehensive First aid kit. Self designed.
I even have Israeli IDF battle bandages.
I don't hoard, I prepare for Natural and man made disasters.
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I've said this before, if you know how much ammo you have, you don't have enough.
I will make a Costco run to resupply my pantry to full.
As a normal rule of thumb I keep at least a 6 month supply of non perishables,
a freezer of beef, one freezer of pork, and a freezer of fish, turkey, ham and whatever
else came up on sale..
Also I keep a very comprehensive First aid kit. Self designed.
I even have Israeli IDF battle bandages.
I don't hoard, I prepare for Natural and man made disasters.
You have solar or off grid electricity? SHTF and power goes out all that frozen stuff can go bad quick.
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A lot of people in the puna area have gennys. If just one abezillea tree goes down, it takes ages to clear it and restore power. Those trees are massive. Makes a power pole look like twig.
My friends/coworkers think I’m a hoarder but I don’t want to worry about finding stuff when the general public starts to panic and drive up prices.
The Obama years were already interesting even though there was no AWB.
With the guy that spearheaded the AWB in the 90’s soon being the POTUS, it will be really really interesting. I rather be safe and get stuff while I can and while the cost isn’t highly inflated. It sucked having to search for stuff or going to the lgs multiple times because of low quantities.
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You have solar or off grid electricity? SHTF and power goes out all that frozen stuff can go bad quick.
10.6 kW of off grid solar cells in my shop, not yet fully installed, but I can throw enough together
to power freezers in a very short period of time.
Like I said prepper, not hoarder.
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I've said this before, if you know how much ammo you have, you don't have enough.
SNIP
I did an "accounting" about a week ago. Was pleasantly surprised to have more than I thought. :geekdanc:
But sadly, not as much as I would like. :( :-[
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I don’t own any firearms nor do I like firearms. :wave:
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I did an "accounting" about a week ago. Was pleasantly surprised to have more than I thought. :geekdanc:
But sadly, not as much as I would like. :( :-[
you should share with your friends who don't own any...
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I don’t own any firearms nor do I like firearms. :wave:
#metoo
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I believe the panic started already.
I think low hanging fruit would be to ban imports...I just started to focus my buying specifically on imported items like imported AK47s and i am paying premium prices because i think it will be banned one day. You snooze you lose and i snoozed :'(
Supply and demand determines the current prices of these items so the inflated cost is what it is at the moment. I seen many cycles of this and prepared myself because i know what it is like to spend 60 bucks on a ar15 preban steel mag or 100 dollars for a 10/22 25 rounder. Thats not happening to me again.
I don't see the difference in purchasing these firearms or ammo vs a stock or an asset. I made the sacrifice to buy an asset vs spend it on something that loses value. I definitely dont hate on someone selling something for a higher price because it increased in value or demand. Next time play the game. :geekdanc:
Could I wait for this to blow over and repurchase things in 2 to 3 years? Yes, but some low hanging fruit might not be available. I think ammo will eventually go down, but never to its previous lows.
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I did an "accounting" about a week ago. Was pleasantly surprised to have more than I thought. :geekdanc:
But sadly, not as much as I would like. :( :-[
you should share with your friends who don't own any...
Socialism is the way... time to get "educated". You should will share...
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you should share with your friends who don't own any...
I share with my "real" friends. . . at least those who own firearms ;D :P
Socialism is the way... time to get "educated". You should will share...
(insert "come and get them" gif) ;D
"You will be assimilated into the collective" :o
:rofl:
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I share with my "real" friends. . . at least those who own firearms ;D :P
(insert "come and get them" gif) ;D
"You will be assimilated into the collective" :o
:rofl:
Resistance is futile!
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you should share with your friends who don't own any...
Ever heard of Mr Sun Cho Lee?
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Ever heard of Mr Sun Cho Lee?
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He get plenty lychee! :rofl:
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TY for today's smile ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9eF9tQCMbM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjudAoGt8GM&feature=emb_logo
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Resistance is futile!
You can run, but you can't hide!