I have sixty year old ammunition, just stored in ammo cans in my garage, no heating, or cooling, in Minnesota, and it still shoots great !

@brettnecessary2266

3 күн бұрын

Good to know that. I have stored ammo in my garage in Colorado for over 10 years, so hopefully its still good

@sleigh4019

3 күн бұрын

Moisture is the real thing so long as its sealed up your going to be 99% ok ..huge shifts in weather isn't good but if its in place 35 degrees to 80 degrees and most of the time its 65 or so then it shouldn't hurt ..I have ammo in a sealed container in a basement in Maine off the floor and I think there's some 35-60 years old and same thing ..shoots fine

@gilberthathaway1655

3 күн бұрын

I forgot where I think I might have stored a few piles of....

@Leslie-es5ij

3 күн бұрын

@@gilberthathaway1655 like buried treasure !

@gregb6469

3 күн бұрын

For long-term ammo storage, water-tight, insulated containers should work fine.

Buying a thousand rounds ten years ago and only shooting three rounds is not wasting money or ammo. That's called saving.

Another good idea is how much you do or dot have is none of anyone else's business. Don't make yourself and your family targets for the have nots.

@Dirtywhtboy87930

3 күн бұрын

It’s a good idea to date every box or batch. That way can cycle thru it. Vacuum sealed bags with silica to help wick out moisture, and place in rubber sealed lids in military steel ammo cans… don’t get better than that! Also climate controlled storage.

When Obama was in office he once said - “ I may not be able to take your guns but I can take your ammo “ That’s when I stocked up and I’m not sorry that I did.

@Degan1000

3 күн бұрын

President Obama never said this. This is a scare tactic to get you to vote republican. The only gun legislation Obama signed actually expanded gun rights. Obama signed legislation in February 2010 to allow guns to be carried into national parks. This was banned under Regan. Obama's also signed a law in November 2010 that eliminated a rule that you could not transport guns on Amtrak. This was a rule put into effect under George W. Bush after 9/11.

@kennetholsten5468

3 күн бұрын

Went to Walmart twice a week for his whole administration. Thanks, Barry. Ammo salesman of the decade back then.

@alananderson5929

3 күн бұрын

Your comment prompted me to read his speech on New gun control measures. Very well crafted and thought out observations, comments and suggestions. Please take a few moments to read this and get things correct. He was a-great speaker and dignified role model. Semper Fi 🇺🇸proudly served

@thehimself4056

3 күн бұрын

@@alananderson5929 I agree. I recommend people research exactly who passed what bills they don’t like. You will be surprised at which team has done what. Most people are unaware.

@noonespecific9463

3 күн бұрын

Joke is on him, ever tried out a high end pcp airgun yet? Surprisingly effective and a few dirt cheap lead ingots and a mold and no worry about ammo. I’m talking 1.5 inch groups at 100 yards and enough energy to expand the soft lead slugs. People regularly take deer with them, it’s not a firearm, but could be close enough. The caliber they call 457 is 45 cal with almost 400 ft lbs of energy at the muzzle, some rifles produce up to 15 consistent shots on a single air charge.

Ammo cans are nice. Best to specialize. Shotgun shells are easy to reload, so make sure you have some supplies. I reload out of necessity. Had a good friend that had all the molds, gas checks, powder, primers, dies, extra brass and so on for every caliber he owned. That guy was my hero.

Being smart about it ensures we can keep our hobby sustainable and still be prepared.

"I have a 100 rounds of .357. Feels like enough." Said no one ever......except for a guy on yt.

@nascarnut18

2 күн бұрын

Everything he said was wise and practical. Your apparently infinite 2A budget does not negate that.

@bgarza5506

2 күн бұрын

You missed his point genius

@John-lm8ro

22 сағат бұрын

He said that his go-to handgun is a 9mm. If you're shooting 9mm at the range and you carry a 9mm for defense, why not prioritize 9mm over .357? He sounds reasonable to me.

I buy ammo for two different reasons for the range and for when it comes time to really need it a two separate things entirely

My method for calculating how much ammo I need is to base it on how many rounds per caliber I use per year. I don’t need nearly as much 243 Win. as I do 22 LR. Understanding what you use will guide your decision how much you need.

I was in need of 12ga, and had about $600 to spend. I could've bought almost 1,000 rounds of 00buckshot. But I decided to invest the money into reloading supplies and make my own custom shells as a stockpiling method. For that same $600 I now have a reloading press, close to ten-thousand various wads, 5 thousand hulls (some new, some once fired), 3 pounds of Longshot, 3 thousand primers, 22lbs of #4buck, a slug mold, a #1buck mold, and 75 pounds of lead. Obviously its MUCH easier to just buy the factory ammo and move on with life, but I've found it to be relaxing. I can also make a high power 3" magnum 41pellet #4buck for around $0.45-$0.50 depending on which wad variation I use. And that's if I include the price of the hull, which can be reused 5-6 times. This also gave me the option to load my own custom 2inch full power shells. I can now get more capacity since the shells are smaller, but its still a full power 16pellet #1buck load. Sorry for rambling. God Bless.

Learned my lesson early during the "primer famine" while "Hillbillery"was mounted upon the throne. Couldn't get any primers for five months. Since then I keep several thousand of each in reserve. Never again will I be caught without.

My SHTF gun is a Beretta 92.I keep 3k rounds and complete spring kit, 25+ magazines,gripsparts everything I need to keep that gun running,for the rest of my life. AR-15 same way.For the rest,I keep what I need to keep going to the range.

I started in the late 1980's buying 5.56/.223 in bulk buys as primary stockpile. I didn't own anything else. Then became CCW and built a must have minimum amount-on hand- for range training/self defense. As prices fluctuate I stock up. Oh, I "inherited " an obscene amount of 22LR from the 1940's.

The only mistake I can think of is letting your wife know how many $$ of ammo you have. She’ll want to go buy more useless stuff like shoes or purses.

I see your point. However most fire arm companies say 300 to 500 round just to break them in. A good range day is 200 rounds. Buy now save later. We all remember the 22LR drought.

I used to work in a sporting goods store, and I was amazed at how many people are what I called “caliber collectors”. They’d start saying I’ve got this and that and this and that, and they’d have to have 30-40 different calibers laying around. I guess it’s fun for some folks, but not us preppers. Just get the basic arms you need, and stock for those.

I was told 1,000 rounds per gun & caliber. So if you have 3 9mm, you should have 3,000 rounds of 9mm

@rollofire22

3 күн бұрын

Thats a good starting point

Great video. During the recent "troubles," I traded some .22LR for a new set of truck tires so ammo is always worth something. Stock what's important to you. I stock 30-30, 45-70, 38-55 and 44wcf, you know the popular stuff😂

@daleharvey3278

3 күн бұрын

Ha ha the popular stuff!....don't forget lead for your molds...you should be casting for three of those anyway.

@tufelhunden5795

3 күн бұрын

I was glad to have the 30-30 and 45-70 stockpiled during the last shortage. Stuff was impossible to find. Helped the nephews after the ran out and couldn’t find any to buy. 😅

Shared this on X, people need to hear this and see this wholesome channel. You are spot on with this one, and countering the common misconception that you must stockpile for every gun.

Ammo, stored correctly, has an indefinite shelf life. Quality ammo stored in a controlled environment in the open or uncontrolled in a sealed container will live a lifetime beyond our own.

Hey! 6.5x55 is my favorite deer rifle too. Kicks like a . 243 hits deer like a .30-06😊 have 2 , 1 is an unaltered number matching carbine my grandad bought at Western Auto back in the 60s. I also have 60+ year old 12ga paper shells that belonged to my Grandfather. Fired 7 though my new pump and all 7 worked!

I stockpiled brass, powder, primers, lead alloy and bullet moulds.

I've seen times in my forty seven years when stores were charging $99 for a box of .38 special? And lucky if you could find it.

Have enough rounds in your hand guns to be able to get to your long guns. That’s where you “1000”s come in handy!

@jimmyruger7529

3 күн бұрын

True and thats why my rifle is also a Ruger PC 9 , and hand held tool , is a FN Reflex 9mm

I have the recommended 1,000 for each caliber (actually 600 rounds of 12 gauge and 2,500 rounds of 22 LR) as my range supply. I also have an MTM Case-Gard five can ammo crate that I keep stocked for the SHTF or in the event my family needs to leave quickly. The cans are 30 caliber size and all ammo is loose inside. (1) 600 rounds of 9mm (wife's Glock 19) (2) 400 rounds of 45acp (my Glock 21) (3) 1,600 rounds of 22 LR (2 kids Ruger 10/22 and Taurus TX22 ) (4) 85 rounds of 12 gauge (5) 300 rounds of 5.56 . That together with the ammo that's loaded in magazines already, is all we would be taking if we had to get out fast.

@tufelhunden5795

3 күн бұрын

That’s good thinking. I may have to do the same. Thanks for the idea.

I use ammo for bartering with people I trust. For instance me and my son needed haircuts however I was low on cash. Asked my barber if he would take some ammo and sure enough with no hesitation he said yes. 😅

@jimmyruger7529

3 күн бұрын

Absolutely around tight friends and family , thats the norm here

@stephenmartini5890

3 күн бұрын

That's a great idea if you live in an area you can do so. I don't think in my area it would go over that great. But, I can let go 2 thousand 9mm and not miss it. Same with 22 and 32.

@hookembobby

3 күн бұрын

Them barbers gossip the most!

@patriciastaton6182

3 күн бұрын

Barter is a good thing !!!!!

@coloradoguns

3 күн бұрын

@@hookembobby my barber doesn’t know where I stay at and no one said I told him I have a stockpile 🤣

One consideration is the permanent inflation environment we live in. I reload all my calibers so I’m a different animal for storage/stockpiling. It is a rare occurrence that I buy factory ammunition but for those that do stockpiles make sense if you store your ammunition properly and strive for consistency with manufacturer and bullet weight. Having 1000 rds of 308 from 6 manufacturers with 4 different bullets (weight and type) is foolish. Years ago I had an opportunity to buy a 1000 rds Federal 150g Power Shok for $16.99 a box with free shipping. I’ll only use it for deer hunting and $800 felt really extravagant at the time but now the best price I can find is $1.35 + a rd. Whatever the rifle caliber you have, if you see a bargain on the stuff your rifle likes buy 10 boxes vs 2. You’ll be glad you did.

I echo that and would like to add, invest in cans. Keep it in stable temps and dry.

I was advised to hunt with a common caliber, ammo you could purchase at any convenience or hardware store in rural towns. You can figure out what that was in the 80s, I went with .22lr, 357, 12ga, and 30-30. I still have that 30-30, last time I bought a box of ammo from Walmart it was $8. Still have the whole box, I’m stocked up.

Ammo is ALSO good for bartering.

@True-word74

3 күн бұрын

Yeah ok .

For a hunting rifle, I figure 6 - 10 rounds a year for the foreseeable future. 2 or 3 at the beginning of the season to check your scope/sights to be responsible. The rest for taking your game, depending on how avid you are and possibly recheck your rig if it gets dropped or bumped etc.

Great video and thanks for the info!

Cupple hundred for your hunting rifle? Never practice? Never change scope? Never check 0? Do you use the deer rifle for nothing but deer? No hogs? No coyotes? A couple hundred every year might be ok. But for me i haven't seen a box of 6mm rem at all and for the 6.5 haven't seen 120gr fusion in 3 years. A couple hundred want get you through years.

Consider reloading, particularly for odd calibers. Most brass can be reused multiple times. Primers are cheap, and so are bullets and powder.

I think I may have gone a little over board if stock piling is only 1000 rds per. 😂😂😂😂

@nod00071

3 күн бұрын

yeah same

@georgeanderson3215

3 күн бұрын

me too

@andrewbeaupre1867

3 күн бұрын

Same here, is crazy at 1,001/cal 😂 What should we ever do

@edeldridge36

3 күн бұрын

​@@andrewbeaupre1867Shoot 1!😅

I was taught to keep 5K rounds of ammo for each gun you own . . . if you own two guns in the same caliber, then 10K rounds should always be on hand

@True-word74

3 күн бұрын

Unless you shoot everday week your a fool

@lewis9888

3 күн бұрын

I've always said one thousand rounds per weapon minimum. I like your way of thinking better.

@gregb6469

3 күн бұрын

Under what scenarios would anyone ever need 5000 rounds of ammo? Collapse of civilization? Unless you are supplying your neighbors with ammo you will be killed long before you could use that much. It is certainly too much to take with you in a bug-out situation. Perhaps if ammo becomes currency thousands of rounds would make sense.

@mikebravo4545

3 күн бұрын

I’m pretty sure a very very minuscule percentage of gun owners do this, certainly not me

@MaxWray111

3 күн бұрын

I'm relatively sure most gun owners can't afford to do this.

I always replace the ammo.That I use at the range .You go through. 150 rounds in no time.😅

Good solid advice.

That is exactly what I have done. I have 15 different calibers. And stock piling the primary is the best

Good advise.

All of my ammo is inside where the temp. and humidity are controlled and some is old mil surp like 7.62 x 25 Tokarev. Russian ammo for 1895 Nagant revolvers etc. Got it years ago when it was cheap. I call those small stockpiles. Then there are the actual go to shtf calibers and having a lot of it on hand has always been part of the plan. When the panics hit and you can't find it has never been a problem for me. Planning planning planning...

I store all my ammunition in a level 12 temporal containment field. Should last me a few dozen millennia. Dumping them out of the package directly into a drum of Cosmoline also works.

I have always been a low budget prep guy. Starting in the late 80s, I would buy a couple boxes of ammo in different calibers on Fridays after work on the way home. I retired for good back in 2015. I have an overabundance of some calibers. I reload for all of my hunting rifles. I have all the required supplies to maintain those for the rest of my life. I train often with 9mm, 5.56, 12ga. Those three, I have focused on for the last few years. That means I buy ammo at two boxes for every one box used. However, I recently started ordering ammo online at 1000 per caliber. A few more orders and I am done and then going back to a couple of boxes a week.

Couldn’t agree more. I try to have atleast 200/300 rounds for the calibers I don’t shoot to much. But 9mm or 223 I go with the thousand rounds or more rule. Same with shotgun shell I don’t stock as many more like 500 rounds but I break it up 250 rounds of buck/slug the other half is different bird shots low brass Walmart special upto 3inch Turkey loads. And I do the rotating for all of it I shoot some I replace it right away and I’ll shoot the older stuff first. Unless it’s some kinda special round.

Load your own and stockpile components, it makes life easier when you have a load of different calibers.

So I have a 6.5*55 Swiss to get a box of ammo now is about $60 but twenty years ago $20 so save $ stock up now because when you need it could be $200 a box.

@Cruiser777

3 күн бұрын

I agree. Or, you can't find it anymore.

it's like wine, keep and share

stockpiling vs panic shopping ammo LOL . I've seen the panic shoppers many times it's hilarious my opinion

A thousand rounds per caliber! Sounds like good advice, if you can afford it! I tried reloading , for target practice. And that got to be expensive if you can find all the four reloading components. With the supply and prices going straight up! Good luck if you can find the money. Ammo, reloading components, or food and utilities!

Helpful hint here. Some states don’t charge taxes on purchases online. If you find an online store from one of those states and they’re offering free shipping or low shipping, you’ll be surprised at how low you can get out with bulk order. Most free or low shipping is going to be typically in case or half case.

Good video friend. If I find a good deal on ammo I'm buying it stay safe.

I lost all my ammo in a boating accident! I need to stock up.

I get what your saying but I put away not just for myself but my children and grandchildren.

I store mine inside in the washer-dryer room of my house. I have 6 calibers i store, and snap up 8mm mauser when i can. Not going to say how much i have, but have been doing it for 40 years. I definitely have enough fo 3 lifetimes. And since i have no washer or dryer and do my laundry at a laundrymat, that room stays 72 to 76 degrees year round, in military ammo cans. Shot some greek 8mm out of my k98k yesterday, the cartridges dated 1938. NO HICCUPS OR HANGUPS WHATSOEVER! YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH AMMO.

I have some for each caliber and I have a lot of calibers. But I’ve never had a problem with old ammo not shooting.

Thank you

I agree on secondary firearms that are not shot as often you will need less . Semi - Auto magazine fed rifles that are slated for defense I would say 1,000 as bare minimum 2-4 thousand better. Handguns will need 1,500-2,000 of ball for training in 9mm (because it is cheaper to train with) and 1,000 for 40 and 45. Hollow points will need at least 500 per caliber in handgun.

Good advice, add to your advice , separate fire arms and ammo example, collectable, range, and primary. Just in case primary stuff is all one place for easy access? Just my opinion. Thanks and take care

Stocking up is buying ammo you intend to use in the immediate future. Stock piling is when you buy ammo you do not intend to use in the immediate future.

On my primary weapons I get nervous at 1,000 rounds.

Not everyone can afford to stockpile in the thousands. Though I own a number of guns, I try to concentrate on having at least a few hundred rounds for three calibers that I consider the most important. That being 22wmr for my favorite hunting rife, 9mm for my home defense gun and 380acp for my personal defense gun. However since I like to train with all three, it goes up and down a lot.

the beauty of America is everyone is entitled to their own opinion, sadly others use their opinions to sway others to follow. Not everyone is in the same situation as you GFG. you might not store ammo like me because you have the funds to replenish at anytime.

I reload for everything I have I like to have a 1,000 plus for all handguns 223 556 300 blackout in AR most of my bolt action rifles I've got several hundred rounds and enough powder primers and boulders to reload as I need it

Please make sure you store your equipment properly. I usually did. But we had new carpet put in and lots of stuff was moved around for the time of being. And of course we had a major flood that hasn't happened in this aera in over 30 years. I'm at the top of a hill so I didn't think it would get me. Just too much rain too fast/All at once. Just be careful. A pipe bursting, Condensation /dripping pipe, humidity or even a flood. If you've spent a lot or care about your equipment, just be careful.

I have some ancient 3030. It shoots just fine. I get a box or two wherever I can because the prices here in New York state are not going down. My favorite however is the 35 Remington. I hunt with that more but the price here is outta site!

Primary focus is us and practice come first and need for survival and safety are top of the list 👌 😮

Regarding stock piling ammunition especially for long term storage itmust be properly stored . papa😊

Stockpiling is fine if you're planning on staying in one place or a centralized location, but if you have to move and don't return to the same place, it's only going to be what you can carry comfortably and available storage in your mode of transportation.

Consolidating ammo is what I did, 556, 762x39, 9mm, .22, 12 gauge. Easier to buy a couple calibers in thousands. Also ammo is good for trading.

Waiting right now on my first 1000 rounds buy at a time of 9 Did my best to find a reliable supplier and a reliable 9ml I can trust Ask people who would know if the price I paid was reasonable Was scared I would wait to long and price would rise or government would crack down Long story short I agree with you on what to stockpile first

@frostriver4547

3 күн бұрын

FMJ great for range. Stock up on the best running defensive rounds over time

I even save odd ammo calibers for guns i dont have. If a friend or relatives may need that caliber. Or i find that gun in that caliber.

Video makes good sense. But Mr Mark , get 2 or 4 more boxes for your 357 magnum Windicator . You will use them one day and they are expensive to try n buy 4 boxes of 50 at one time

Before the internet ammo sales I would pick up a Surplus Rifle and grab as much ammunition for it as I could. Weird calibers were harder to find. Now it's easier to find oddball stuff.

Agree ..I have 1500-2k of 9 mm 600-1k 556 and maybe 2k in 22 lr the rest is just 50-150rds of stuff . that's more normal I think

You’re looking at the deer hunting rifle incorrectly. In a WROL scenario that’s your long distance hole puncher. 😉 Even the Corps says the 5.56 is only good for 500 meters so you may want/need something with a little longer range.

Markron bullet and primer sealer

I don't have a big stock pile. I figure by the time the stuff hits the fan near me, I won't get to use it all. No since giving it to the "bad" guys when I'm gone.

I cut down on the number of calibers and keep it simple.

Wow lol 1000 rounds of 12 gauge!!? That’s a lot. ✌🏼

I probly already have made this mistake lol i am not the sharpest knife in the drawer but i prefer to admit when i make a booboo so i can live with myself 😎

One of my Hunting rifles is a SAKO Custom Deluxe Left-handed 375 H&H Mag ... friend keeps telling me I should have at least 1000 rounds for it also. I informed him that at current prices you are looking at that much costing with tax close to 6k and that I was fine with my base of 200 rounds put back and a few for just running a few rounds through it now and then ... he kept on > I said lets go to the range ... I laid out 30rounds and said if you cant shoot all of those in 3 mins I give you $100 > after 5 rounds in under a minute he said ya > 200 or so is enough

Multiple weapons in the same caliber would require more inventory. Also i stock less ammo for my bolt guns/revolvers than semi autos. As far as 22 lr, I dont even keep track of how much i have. I just know that I have a bunch. I never turn down more cheap 22 when it becomes available.

This would have been a good video to discuss the 38 snub nose. That’s one caliber that i felt like 300 rounds was enough lol

Buy as much as your finances will allow you to buy to where you feel comfortable with the amount you have on hand. That might be 500 rounds, it might be 5,000 rounds or more, it is what ever amount you feel comfortable with if ever there was a true shortage or stoppage of ammo. There is no "typical" or set amount no matter what any "expert" tells you. I have two boys and when I'm gone they will get all my Arms and ammo, and will be a lot cheaper now then down the road.

Very well said.

I don't stock much of anything that isn't 5.56 9mm or 308, an for those 3 I don't just stock for me but for just incase my mates need some in shtf situation. Aledgedly...

Also a good idea to invest in some good body armor and plate carrier just in case SHTF. I'm saving up for level 4 armor right now.

@jayjones8147

3 күн бұрын

You are not wrong my man. I had a jump on it back in 2020. Worst part is they say hard plates expire after 5 years. And I don't want to find out the hard way😂😂😂

Still shooting some 1960's 30-06 match ammo.

The funniest thing I’ve heard of lately are the places that stockpile it for you and send it to you in some smaller amount on a schedule you set up. Now what happens when everything goes down the drain and they have your ammo locked up somewhere many miles away? I guess the place doing the stockpiling will have plenty.

It's called a collection kinda like rocks or coins

Number one rule. Don't advertise how much ammunition you have. Number two rule. Be realistic with yourself about yourself, and what situations you can expect. Number three rule. Don't put all your eggs in one basket when storing your supplies.

Hi Mark not a negative i agree with the ammo. But man you are looking older my friend i hope you are well my friend God bless you

Stockpile because one day they'll be worth their weight in gold. Bartering currency...or sharing with those within your community stronghold.

@Bob-lq9ys

3 күн бұрын

Never barter ammo, it could be used against you

1,000 Rounds? That’s one purchase it’s more like 10x that if you want to be prepared.

My uncle always said keep on hand about 200 for your huntin rifles for when times are tough. Most guys shoot a handful of rounds during huntin season

stock pile on ammo in California before July 1, the tax will go up to 21 percent

With Blue states making it harder and harder to buy ammo, add that to your decision on the amount you'll need.

The DOJ!

On a 9 mm ammo is it better to stockpile in full metal jacket or hollow points that's what I want to know

What % of the 1000 rounds would you recommend be non practice carry worthy ammo?