Just curious, how many rounds per caliber does everyone keep on hand at any given time and how do you store it.

I like to try and by ammo by the case rather than by the box so I always have a little less or a little more than a thousand rounds per caliber that I rotate out when I go shooting. Stored in ammo cans with dessicant packs. Lately I've been shooting alot more than usual, so the supply is looking a little thin.

I like to try and by ammo by the case rather than by the box so I always have a little less or a little more than a thousand rounds per caliber that I rotate out when I go shooting. Stored in ammo cans with dessicant packs. Lately I've been shooting alot more than usual, so the supply is looking a little thin.

I reload in order to make shooting affordable for me. So with my pistol calibers I try and keep about 2k rounds available because it only takes 3-5 range sessions before I would be out. For rifle I can keep 1k rounds and not worry too much. I need to spend more time reloading!

I reload in order to make shooting affordable for me. So with my pistol calibers I try and keep about 2k rounds available because it only takes 3-5 range sessions before I would be out. For rifle I can keep 1k rounds and not worry too much. I need to spend more time reloading!

I always wanted to learn more about reloading. My apartment is pretty small now so really don't have any room to spare but I'll be moving to a much bigger place in a few months so I'll try to educate myself so I'm ready to rock when I have the space.

Ya I'm in a small apt. too with no space for reloading equipment.

I've also been buying ammo by the case so currently have 500-1200 rds each of various calibers.

I always wanted to learn more about reloading. My apartment is pretty small now so really don't have any room to spare but I'll be moving to a much bigger place in a few months so I'll try to educate myself so I'm ready to rock when I have the space.

When you ready to start reloading try reading through all the threads in the reloading section. Lot's of good info there.

I reload in order to make shooting affordable

+1

Stored in my rifle safe in cardboard boxes (labeled).  I use my ammo (typically within a few months) before I need to consider long term storage requirements.

But, I would store it just like Jkeone808 does if I needed to.

Just recently started buying in bulk,mostly half case due to funds or lack there of. Usually have 500-800 rounds on hand. 22 is a different story, 1500-2000 rounds. Always pick up 22 while ammo shopping.
Everything stored in locked ammo cans with silica dry packs.

i try to keep atleast 1000 rds per gun. with 8 ammo cans full i just started to leave the ammo in the cases. pretty soon i need a separate safe just for ammo like kingkeoni!

I've got 2,000 5.56 FMJ about 200 soft core, 1,000 6.8SPC soft core, 3,000 .40 S&W hollow. Still buying more.

Not enough!!!


My goal is to have at least 1000 rounds per caliber. I have that in 5.56, .22, almost there with 12guage. Now I need to work on the pistol rounds.

I also pick up Pmags and various pistol mags when I can; goal is to have at least 10 mags per weapon.

When you ready to start reloading try reading through all the threads in the reloading section. Lot's of good info there.

I will thanks.

I've got 2,000 5.56 FMJ about 200 soft core, 1,000 6.8SPC soft core, 3,000 .40 S&W hollow. Still buying more.

Great job hopefully I can catch up one day.

I have about 5k 545x39 and 6k 762x39 stashed in the coolest room of my house. I also have about 3+ bricks of 22lr. The rest of my ammo is still in the component stage. I should have enough to survive the current panic buying surge. I have dies and supplies to reload the 762x39 and 545x39 but it has been over 2 years since I reloaded any 762x39. I have the bullet resizing die for the 545x39 and some vmax bullets for it but I have yet to start on this project.

All my ammo went down in a boating accident .

I heard some guys with small apartments/studios set up their reloading equipment/area in a closet. When they are done, just close the door so everything is out of sight.

All my ammo went down in a boating accident .

I heard some guys with small apartments/studios set up their reloading equipment/area in a closet. When they are done, just close the door so everything is out of sight.

That sounds like a good idea.

That sounds like a good idea.

must be super hot when you're reloading 

must be super hot when you're reloading 

Haha that's true, I never thought about that.

I have about 5k 545x39 and 6k 762x39 stashed in the coolest room of my house. I also have about 3+ bricks of 22lr. The rest of my ammo is still in the component stage. I should have enough to survive the current panic buying surge. I have dies and supplies to reload the 762x39 and 545x39 but it has been over 2 years since I reloaded any 762x39. I have the bullet resizing die for the 545x39 and some vmax bullets for it but I have yet to start on this project.

Now that's a personal supply!

I have about 4k of 5.55/.223, 1.5k 9 mm FMJ and 300 Gold Dots, 400 or so .308, and a mix of FMJ and HP 40 S&W. I went a little crazy stocking up on 5.56/.223 since that is what I shoot the most. I've been saving most of my brass so I have that available to reload when I eventually get into it.

I try to buy 5.56/.223 in bulk to replace the stock that I've shot. I haven't been shooting that much in previous months, but within the last couple l weeks, I've shot about 500 9mm and about 600 5.56/.223. I guess I have to buy more ammo soon. Haha