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I'm a collector, as well as a reloader (thankfully). So I currently reload for 34 different rifle and pistol calibers...and stockpile MOST of those calibers. This is not counting 12g, 20g, 410g shotgun shells, and 22LR, 22short, and 22 WMR rimfire cartridges that I also stockpile!
@@MagicPrepper I raised 4 children, so I COMPLETELY know what you are talking about! But now I'm retired, and my kids are all grown, so..... Happy Days!
Replay crew here. A couple of yrs ago after watching a video of yours i trimmed down on calibers. I stock piled ammo based on those calibers for availability and pricing. This has worked out beautifully. Also i traded in numerous lesser quality weapons for considerable upgraded weapons. All of which i learned here. Thanks magic. Keep up the great work
Other than 38 special and 22LR I only have and or buy nato rounds. 9mm, 5.56/223 and 12g. I’ve recently started stocking up on defensive rounds. That’s something I never thought about until I started watching Uncle Freedom’s channel.
@@AJohnSmith because "back in the day"..... If people f'd around? They found out quickly.... With full metal jackets..... Also, during that era, places were a lot more rural, believe it or not.
@@AJohnSmith hollow points are about twice the price of fmj, at least looking at projectile cost. I'd rather have 3000 fmj than 1500 hp. I didn't really consider stock piling defensive ammo until I had way too much fmj. Also ......... fmj + drill press = hp if it really comes down to it.
As a Minnesotan, I too noticed how the AK platform performs under adverse winter conditions and granted it a special place in the preparedness pile. Of course I also got most of my ammo well before the import bans so I’m sitting fairly good there
@@chuckfinley3152I’ve been able to move it once from my old home to where I reside now, so sure with logistical support I can. I’m not exactly planning on running for the hills with only what I can carry because that’s a losing strategy, especially with kids in the mix
Honestly man with the length of your videos with little to no editing, you do EXCELLENTLY. Most people would break this into 100 pieces. Good on you brother!
I got rid of 300 blackout because mixing up rounds or magazines is too easy and it will load, chamber in, and destroy a 5.56 rifle. Im not willing to keep both around and chose 5.56.
Hey MP hope all is well. Our fierce leader here in Canada has banned another 324 pew pews this week. Add that to the 1500 or so that were banned in 2020 and that’s a lot! Can’t buy or sell hand pew pews any longer. Crazy stuff going on. Unfortunately I lost my rifle in a canoeing mishap.
I totally get this. Even then it drives me crazy when I suddenly find the need to buy some 500 S&W and then thinking about how much 9mm that could have been :)
@ In retort to dropping 10mm entirely though, I’d recommend checking out a Glock G20 or a G40 first. They’re pretty sweet shooting guns, and in my experience are highly reliable. you can shoot 40sw too without any issues with them.
Oo LORD! Keep THAT 10MM ANYWAY! Only 10mm is GONNA WORK ON ZOMBIES. ( And you can use 40 cal in it also). Get a 10mm carbine to match with the pistol.. you won’t regret it. DUMP THAT 32cal POS. What you think in bout BRO? SMH/. 😂🤣😱😵💫
I have a few different calibers for some of the guns I have .22, .38 and .357 alone with a few 44 mags but what I stockpile is my go to war ammunition 5.56 ( M855 ) and 9mm.
Streamling this stuff is super practical and a great way of refining your stock. I do the same and try to maintain 3-4 calibres max. So much simpler.... Great video and thanks for sharing. Cheers from Alberta....
So funny you made this video. I do a lot of tactical training at work. I recently did the same thing where I got rid of all cartridges and older guns I don't use. Only have 22lr and NATO now
Outside 12 gauge and 22lr, my bread-and-butter calibers are 5.56, 308 and 9mm. These 5 are not the only calibers I own, but they will do everything I will likely ever need for a firearm to do.
I run a 9m carbine, 223,556 battle rifle, pistol grip auto12gauge and 22LR pistol and rifle only im not shooting but 300 yards max rarely in the terrain in Appalachiastan.
@ActualMachinery Afghan fighters using outdated firearms would be considered battle firearms regardless if it's 22 or muzzle loader if it can do damage and it's what you have, it's a battle riffle.
I've been grabbing the IMI 77gr which isn't quite as cheap but has been very good for me. For the cheap stuff, I actually like M855 for certain reasons. Many disagree with me there which I understand but hey, I'm weird like that.
Are you in a NATO country (may apply to others)? If so: 9mm, 5.56x45/.223 Rem, 7.62x51/.308 Win, 12 Gauge, .22LR. Anything else is either vanity or for a specific use case you have in mind.
I’m glad to see you caught on to the Sig P226 in.40/.357. Have 1gun that shoots all three is really something! For me it’s 9MM, .40 S&W, .357 Sig and .357 Mag in handguns. I’m strictly 5.56 for rifle and various 12 gauge for long guns. Now, all of this said I see no problem with sticking every caliber you can get your hands on. Might need to barter or maybe you’ll find a different caliber weapon on the battlefield.
i think your last comment is too often missed. You should, and I do, have my "main" calibers for stockpiling....however turn down a good deal on other calibers that you may come across in your travels. never know when something will come in handy down the road....as you said, excellent trade value in grid down, and battlefield pickups. You make excellent points
For "stockpiling", I concentrate on 22 long rifle, 9mm, and 5.56 NATO. I have the most of these. To back this up, I have a lesser amount of 7.62 NATO, and 12 gauge. I also keep a much smaller amount of 45 ACP, 40 S&W, 357 Sig, 10 mm, 7.62x39 and 300 BLK (Sub and Super). As you mentioned, when ammo starts flying off the shelf, 9mm and 5.56 disappear and there may still be ammo for some of the less common calibers available. I also like collecting and shooting, so I have other guns that have been used to satisfy my addiction. The "oddballs" include 32 ACP, 380 ACP, 45 Colt, 44-40 (which some may consider an obsolete caliber), 30-06, 30 carbine, 30-40 Krag, 45-70, 303 Brit, 8mm Mauser (7.92x57), 7.62x54R, and a host of others. Enjoyed the video. Thought it was a good discussion and may cause people to think about such things given the past few years and where we as a nation may be heading.
Most stockpiles need more hunting ammo (consider your use, per year, for life for hunting - a certain apoc activity - against the amount of defense ammo you are likely to use in a gunfight against how many gunfights you are likely to survive). You might have 50-100 rounds in your handgun mags and burn through it in a single encounter, but half of the possible outcomes of a force on force event result in death for you (by possibilities, hopefully not odds). On the other hand, a mere 4 deer per year is a need of 8-12 rounds per year (and that is likely 500-1000 rounds for you if you are young to midlife). There is also the reality that apocs are rare, life is common, and it is usually wiser to have what you will use no matter what and "make do" in a crisis with your target rounds than have a huge stockpile of top tier defense stuff that you don't want to use at the range. As for variety, if you are thinking you might be on trail, then you are limited in weight and so you want to slim your calibers DOWN. Cowboy loadouts (sidearm and longarm in the same caliber) becomes VERY reasonable despite the ballistic compromises. If you are going to be static, then having a variety of calibers isn't really a drawback if you have the funding to have enough in the key calibers. Obviously, if money is tight and stock is low, consolidation might be your solution. For me? I've got multiple platforms in the key calibers and plenty of them, so I don't think of something like my .44mag as part of my preps - those two guns and the few hundred rounds I have for them are just part of my hobby. Would I use them in an apoc? Sure - very functional guns (SW revolver and Henry Lever) - but if I had to walk, they would stay.
Picked up a Draco 9s which uses 35 round magazines. Great for close quarters. Came wirh a SOB pistol brace. Will be replacing with a folding pistol brace tomorrow. Cant wait to make it very compact compared to the SOB pistol brace.
@@MagicPrepperI currently run 2 different 10mms… An RIA 5 inch (1911) and a S&W 2.0 M&P 4inch. Both are great running pistols, but the S&W is much lighter and still can be an EDC in winter clothing. PEW..PEW..PEW ! It’s one hell of a power packed choice. 2A all the way in 2025 with Trump as “MY PRESIDENT’ ! ❤❤❤
I recently joined the cool kids club with that one!!! Couldn’t stand the idea of fantastic plastic or having one off sized tool. I’m okay with my decision to get it but am do glad the only plastic on it is the grip panels.
All depends if your alone or family/group size Alone: 1 main rife.. with any choice military caliber. Family/group size: 2-4 ammo selections: *pistol - diffensive *shotgun *rifle: defensive and longrange Use pellet gun for small game and training.... lol
@@MagicPrepper no i only own gen3 20 gen4 20 and fn510 all of them run as long as i death grip the glocks with Underwood/buffalobore. if i dont give it the hulk grip the glocks jam with that full load stuff. and no i dont limp wrist i own a 50ae eagle no jams and the 500 and 460 bear kit 2 3/4in barrels in sw revolvers.
@@Darthdoodoo small game i trap. and id rather use a 556 fmj for smalls then a 12gage with lots of b b pellets you ever cleaned game from bird shot? nd i never said owning 12 gage was foolish i just stated what i run.. So yeah Gfy buddy have a great night
Simplification of calibers makes sense for stockpiling but having a variety of calibers can also be beneficial in certain situations. Over the past few years we have seen times where certain calibers became scarce while other calibers remained available.
410 ,20Ga and 12 Ga. 57×28, 32 acp, 380, 38+p, 9mm and 45acp.22lr and 22wmr. 556, 243, 270, 30 carbine, 7.5×55, 7.62×54, 30-06, 35 Whelen and 375 ruger. Oh yeah I'm still adding to the collection. I feel that teaching and supplying others could be critical in the future.I am stocking up on reloading supplies for all my calibers as well. Don't forget about silent ways to harvest food like bow,slingshot and air rifles. I keep adding them as well. Be safe and merry Christmas.
Replay crew here. I never had enough money to stockpile ammo because I never had many guns. Now I've got a few and have only built out ammo around those standard round guns. If I branch out it'll be because I don't have that platform that I need and will build it out selectively. Thanks for everything MP
Unless you have problems with not having enough space for guns and ammo, it makes sense to keep what you already own in regard to guns and ammo. Having a hidden cashe of guns and ammo for backup makes sense. Grandpa's Savage model 99 in .300 savage could easily be used in a shtf situation for a variety of tasks.
I can't argue with what you say at all. It all sounds like pretty good advice. Since you are keeping that little 32 acp Beretta, I will offer one little piece of advice (as someone who has 3 of those little mouse guns, and who occasionally carries them for self defense. Don't waste your money on personal defense rounds for it, because it has been proven over and over again, that plain old BALL AMMO works best with those little guns! The 32 acp does not ever develop enough speed for a hollow point to mushroom to create a bigger wound channel. I personally, use light-for-caliber bullets from Lehigh Defense in mine when I carry...and those solid copper ("Phillips tipped") bullets rely on "turbo shock" rather than mushrooming for creating a larger wound channel. Plus they are lighter, for faster secondary shots. I actually use that bullet on ALL my personal defense calibers...they are a real game changer! But as I said, if you just want to use that Beretta for "fun", then only buy cheap FMJ ball ammo for it!
MY friend....556 (or 7.62), 12 gauge and 9mm (or .45acp) is a prepper loadout. Sure, we all have .308s or 30/30s...but 10mm, .410...just a waste of time. We all remember the shortages of 2020
Ya.. I'm focusing on only really stocking up on a few US made calibers now. 5.56, 7.62x51, and .300blk. I'm a big AK guy, but unfortunately I'm not wanting to burn through my 7.62x39 stockpile knowing that it'll cost 50+ cents to replace each round. I got a PSA Krink in .300blk and a WBP AK-74 in 5.56 to have some AKs that I can shoot a lot of domestically made and available ammo through. Ballistically, the .300blk Krink is is better than 5.45 out of an 8" barrel anyway.
Great video 👍 I enjoy these types of topics. I run a small variety of ammo around my favorite types of firearms. 9mm 10mm .357 mag .38spl .300 Blackout (mid-range) 7.62x39 (mid-range) .300 win mag ( long range)
I "Stockpile" 22lr, 9mm, 38/357mag, 223/556, & 300BO. Now I also have 12, 20, 410 Shotguns. I also keep and reload 38 Super, 44sp, 44mag, 454, 45, 460, 30-30, 25.06, 25.06AI, 6mm ARC, 22 Creedmore. My shotguns have about 1,000 shells for each of mixed Bird Shot to Buckshot and Slugs. The Revolvers and Rifles I have between 50 to 500 rounds of ammo per. I reload everything except Shotgun Shells. My fighting Pistol, Revolver and Carbine/Rifles ammo, well lets just say I have enough 😁 My Daughter, Girlfriend and myself love to shoot, Practice, Taking Classes and Competitions. I am blessed enough to have our own land so therefore I have a Pistol/Revolver Range in the backyard and a Rifle Range within 100 yards of the house. I'm stretching it out this winter to 1,650 yards.
I make sure to have at least 1000 rounds of every caliber I have (500 if full powered rifle or a shotgun) regardless of how often I shoot it. You just never know. I think it's important to have an alternative caliber on hand because in shtf EVERYONE is going to be looking for 9mm/5.56 and the competition will be intense. I do stockpile more for the calibers I use often, however.
Well if you've stocked up, competition wont matter. That's kinda the point of talking about all this. lol Also, if you've done a VERY good job with your stockpile, you've just hit the jackpot if you can sell your surplus to all the idiots that are panic buying in those times. 🤘
I like the 5 catagory theory, so I'd stockpile 4-7 pending on fighting rifle and range rifle choice and how you want to look at 12ga. If my fighting rifle were a 7.62 and my range rifle is also 7.62, then it's as little as 4 if you count bird/buck shot and slugs as 1. I'd want guns in other calibers, so nothing found goes to waste, but I wouldn't stockpile it. Also, I am defining a stockpile as a store in reserve that I don't intend to use unless I have to. Pretty much anything over 1 range trip I'd consider stockpile
Counting all 12ga as 1 I'm at 7 calibers mainly because I don't have the guns I'd want to use for the purpose of stockpiling ammo and having guns in 2 very different states. I basically restarted though so my current location is only 1 and I intend to follow the 5 categories and either get an AR pistol or a 12ga next and probably the other third before getting a .22lr and a .308 bolt action to put me at 5 where I currently live. Still want to own something is .40 and .357, but I won't keep more than a box or 2 for each of them
All of your rational are ALL valid arguments for handloading.........I load 10mm for about 1/2 what it costs and customize it to the handgun it runs in. Same with 308 and 556. Hunting rounds for 762x39. 300 AAC made from old 556 cases( I load them 556 until the neck splits nad then cut it down and make it a 300 blackout) commonality of shared components makes it more economical to buy in bulk(for instance 10mm and 40SW) you an do more for less with a reasonable investment and a little elbow grease that also affords you the ability to produce ammo when there is panic and the market dries up....
For my non-prep guns, I just keep several hundred rounds of those on hand. For example, 500rds of 45colt for a lever gun (because its fun) or couple hundred 22-250 for a bolt gun. For my prep guns, its the basics 9mm, 45acp, 556/223, 22lr.
I started out collecting vs stockpiling. I prolly have 10-12 different rounds, but enough of even the minor ones to be useful. Increases the costs of course. But I concentrate on 9mm, .40, 12g, 5.56 7.62x 39 and .308
Magic , I'm a little different than some people. I've been doing this for over 30 years and besides being a prepper, I'm a gun collector. I used to shoot competively and now I'm old and slower. My go to pistols are, 45acp, 40 S&W, and 9mm. I have conversions for all my .40's. I also have a couple thousand .380's mostly from when the wife carried them. Finally got her converted to 9mm, so I have lots of .380's to shoot in my old collector guns. My favorite two calibers that I shoot are .44-40's and .25acp. I can't imagine a scenario when I would actually carry a .25 but it's a lot of fun. My Colts in .44-40 are fun too I have all my bases pretty well covered in prepping although I don't think anyone will ever have enough of everything. I just went and bought new hand tools like axes, shovels, pick axes and stuff like that Keep up the great videos my friend.
Some about a third of the way through the video I’m sure I’ll have more stuff to say later on however, I really appreciate that one of the first things that you mentioned in this video is the ability to swap barrels and shoot using the same platform different ammunition. The more options you have the better off you will be in most scenarios.
I tried this with my collection of guns and ammo. 9mm was a definite as I had rifles and pistols in 9mm. Ironically, 7.62x39 was the next one picked. And last was the longer range 6.5 grendel. Only because I don't have a 308.
9mm, 5.56 NATO, 300blk, and .308/7.62NATO. I keep the 300blk most stocked as it is the least likely to be found in a bad situation where I have to scrounge for ammo. Maybe someday I'll branch out into 12 gauge shotgun, but I just don't have a true use-case for it at this time that isn't covered by my current firearms. I also live in a town with an ammo factory, and am just a few hours away from the Lake City Ammo plant. I feel relatively confident in my choices.
@@Arkancide Id suggest focusing on your 5.56 stockpile instead, as 300blk is not a "good" round unless suppressed from a short barrel. Its a waste of money if you aren't using it for its intended purpose.
@@ActualMachinery You haven't done ANY research on the terminal ballistics of 300blk supersonics, have you? You sound like a fudd from 5 years ago, back when the 300blk round was newer and nobody understood its capabilities outside of subsonics and suppression. Seriously, with all due respect, do some research on the subject. Tools&Targets, Buffman-R.A.N.G.E and many others have done some phenomenal testing to showcase what it can do. Check em out.
I stock 6.5CM, 22LR and 9MM. but thats because they are the guns I use most. My 308 I have ammo for but I rarely use it so dont go too full on with stocking ammo for it.
my favorite .308 by far is the Patriot Ordnance Factory revolution in .308 and i got the DI version for even better accuracy but they have Gas Piston also, mine is sub moa and 6.3 pounds. they are truly a ar15 chambered in .308 or 6.5cm and can get barrel lengths from 12.5" 14.5" 16.5" 18.5" and 20-24" in 6.5cm and maybe a few other sizes now. Everything has been upgraded for robustness reliability and precision. they pioneered new metal types to make the firearms same size and weight as ar15 but strength needed for larger more powerful ammo.
Stockpile the standards (.22LR, 9mm, 556, 308, 12GA) and then keep a few boxes of the more niche calibers that you’re not relying on in times of trouble.
I have to say that having exotic rounds does have its advantages. Imagine having a gun in 7.5x55 Swiss; that’s not a common round in the states and most likely people will either toss is or leave it because what’s the point in having ammo if you don’t have a weapon to use it. This also goes to if your weapon gets stolen; imagine finding a gun that had 3 rounds of 6.5 carcano. You only have 3 rounds then after you use them a 7 pound Italian club. So it can go either way in my opinion.
For my workhorses I standardized, but I still have several oddball calibers. That way when the ammo craze happens again, I will stock up on what’s available. I remember not being able to find 22lr or 9mm anywhere for the longest time, but 17 hmr and 10mm were usually on the shelves.
I think there should be a difference between guns you want to keep for some other reason (sentimental, collection, range toy, etc.) and survival or “working” guns. Working guns do need a large stockpile of ammunition to keep them running and they are what you will use the most. The others can be kept with say a decent amount of ammo on hand for hard times (not able to replenish what you have ). Example, you have a semi auto 308 that is your survival rifle for more punch. But you like deer hunting and occasional plinking with a 30/30. Nothing wrong with keeping that rifle and a backup reserve (not necessarily a stockpile) of say 1,000 rounds of hunting ammo. Once you get that you never have to think about ammo for it again. 2 separate classes of firearms. For stockpiling it should be centered around .22lr, 9mm, 5.56, .308, and 12ga.
I do the regular 9mm and 5.56/.223 and 12g. I shoot a lot of trap and some of my shootgun friends asked why i stocked up on 12g target loads. Well the last several years i have been shooting ammo i bought back when it was $5 a box while they are buying ammo for $11 a box. I bought a glock 22 and 23 so i can do the conversion barrel thing. I love it. I found a deal on 1000 rounds of cheap HP that was cheaper than fmj. So im good since i dont shoot it as much as i do 9mm. The conversions work great. I will soon be getting a 357 sig barrel. Probably will only get a few boxes of ammo just to test it but i dont plan to stock it. Only have the barrel available just in case. Ive been buying more .223 rather than 5.56 because i bought a .223 bolt rifle and its super fun to plink with. Its way cheaper that my 6.5 creedmoor. I also started stocking 20g because im moving to that instead of 12g for turkey and pheasant. Plus i help with the bsa shooting merit badges and i supply the guns and ammo for that. So .22 is stocked up too. Back in probabably 2016-17 whenever walmart still sold 223 and handgun ammo i was stocking up like crazy. Im still shooting that cheap stuff. Im glad i did.
For me, 22lr, 9mm, 5.56, and 12g (bird/buck/slug). And if I’m getting multiple guns, they’re the exact same gun, to maintain consistency on mags, holsters, parts etc. And in the event I get an AR9, it’s accepting Glock magazines so it plays nice with my Glocks.
ive been having a problem with this too,,,,ive concluded that i cant own so many different calibers ,,,i decided these: 22lr, 9mm, 45, 12 gauge, and 556 are the only things i can buy in the future. I have Nambu..why> well cause i love guns..i got to stop the madness
The real answer is reload, stock up components, and standardize bore size over specific calibers. Maybe a few thousand 9mm projectiles for the 357 and 9x19, a few more thousand for 300blk, 308, maybe add on a 300 winmag, and then you can focus on buying the 5.56 if you really need it.
@feetoorourke that used to work better but components are more expensive than they used to be. And the time required to reload has become more valuable as well. I still reload but I can't rely on it while keeping up with a shooting schedule.
@@MagicPrepper it really opens up some more optimal calibers for stocking. I run a 7mm-08 gasser and 7mag bolty, so I stock up on 162gr elds. A box of 100 is about $50, powder and primer are about a quarter per round, so that makes it possible to stock precision match ammo for less than a dollar a piece. I keep about 200rds loaded up in magazines, and the components are a lot easier to store that way.
$.028 /5.56 , 55gn. I use to spend a lot of time picking up brass . Then I build a deflector that clips on to the Piccadilly rail out of pcp pipe. Drops the brass right beside my foot.
I don’t buy ammo anymore. I have 357, 44 mag, 40, 308, 223, 30.06, 308, 12 ga, 22, 9mm, 7.62 and 220 swift and piled up. I don’t get 45 LC because I only have one of those. I just realized I have too many pew pews.
That's why I'm not buying any new guns at the moment. I'm already buying 8 different rounds. I want to get an AR 10 in 6.5 Creedmoor since I already have a bolt rifle in that caliber.
If you're already hanging with 6.5 CM then that seems like a good idea to me. Just keep in mind that many 6.5 CM AR-10's seem to struggle with the cartridge regarding cycling. Not sure which ones run smooth but I am sure some basic research can help you out with that.
Magic: feed your .32 FMJ. JHP's are shorter in length than FMJ and the slop in length can lead to rim lock. Most JHP's don't get enough velocity to expand and if they did they would only get very limited penetration.
I have two different stockpiles, the active stockpile that I fully intend to shoot and maintain to have ammo for all of my guns then I have my strategic stockpile that is the ammo I don't intend to shoot and I maintain for long term emergencies and that only has my main calibers in it.
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How many types of ammo do you stockpile? Do you go through the same process I do every so often by cutting out certain types to be more efficient?
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I'm a collector, as well as a reloader (thankfully). So I currently reload for 34 different rifle and pistol calibers...and stockpile MOST of those calibers. This is not counting 12g, 20g, 410g shotgun shells, and 22LR, 22short, and 22 WMR rimfire cartridges that I also stockpile!
@@dalericher404 Wowsers. That is a lot to manage! I like reloading but I find that with young children, I often lack the time to get it done.
As a collector I delegate most to hobbyist where I have maybe 1k rounds or so. Maybe less.
My stockpile is 4-5.
@@MagicPrepper I raised 4 children, so I COMPLETELY know what you are talking about! But now I'm retired, and my kids are all grown, so..... Happy Days!
Types? Do you mean rifle, pistol and shotgun?
.22lr, 9mm, 5.56 and 12ga.
The bare minimums
@@MagicPrepper22kr,9mm, 10mm, 556, 308, 12g, some, 45 and 357
and .308 is exactly the 5 i have
30-06
308, 556, 9mm and .22lr here
Replay crew here. A couple of yrs ago after watching a video of yours i trimmed down on calibers. I stock piled ammo based on those calibers for availability and pricing. This has worked out beautifully. Also i traded in numerous lesser quality weapons for considerable upgraded weapons. All of which i learned here. Thanks magic. Keep up the great work
That is awesome! Thanks for supporting the channel for all of this time!
Other than 38 special and 22LR I only have and or buy nato rounds. 9mm, 5.56/223 and 12g. I’ve recently started stocking up on defensive rounds. That’s something I never thought about until I started watching Uncle Freedom’s channel.
You must be a Boomer. “Never thought about defensive rounds.” 😂
@@AJohnSmith because "back in the day"..... If people f'd around? They found out quickly.... With full metal jackets..... Also, during that era, places were a lot more rural, believe it or not.
Don’t be a dick.
@@AJohnSmiththis the guy that ricochets bullets into farmhouses when chasing yotes
@@AJohnSmith hollow points are about twice the price of fmj, at least looking at projectile cost. I'd rather have 3000 fmj than 1500 hp. I didn't really consider stock piling defensive ammo until I had way too much fmj.
Also ......... fmj + drill press = hp if it really comes down to it.
As a Minnesotan, I too noticed how the AK platform performs under adverse winter conditions and granted it a special place in the preparedness pile. Of course I also got most of my ammo well before the import bans so I’m sitting fairly good there
But are you going to be able to carry all that ammo with you everywhere you go?
@@chuckfinley3152 nope. But that's not really a concern.
@@chuckfinley3152I’ve been able to move it once from my old home to where I reside now, so sure with logistical support I can. I’m not exactly planning on running for the hills with only what I can carry because that’s a losing strategy, especially with kids in the mix
Honestly man with the length of your videos with little to no editing, you do EXCELLENTLY. Most people would break this into 100 pieces. Good on you brother!
@@tylerdavidleach I like doing one take videos unless I have to chop it for demonstration purposes. Feels more natural.
I got rid of 300 blackout because mixing up rounds or magazines is too easy and it will load, chamber in, and destroy a 5.56 rifle. Im not willing to keep both around and chose 5.56.
4 pistol calibers (2 interchangeable). 5.56 and 7.62 nato. 12 gauge. 22 lr. I'm pretty basic.
this what I have and 9mm
@Impossibly-Possible 9mm is one of the 4 pistol calibers 😁. That, .45 acp, and the two interchangeable ones are .38 spl and .357 magnum.
Hey MP hope all is well.
Our fierce leader here in Canada has banned another 324 pew pews this week. Add that to the 1500 or so that were banned in 2020 and that’s a lot! Can’t buy or sell hand pew pews any longer. Crazy stuff going on. Unfortunately I lost my rifle in a canoeing mishap.
What's crazy is the first gun ban from 2020 was my biggest video ever at the time. Wish it was for better reasons.
I see magic prepper I click , I watch and give it a thumbs up 😅
These are the videos I especially watch.
@@coloradoguns i can appreciate this
My main calibers for everything are 22LR, 10mm, and 308. I own very few other calibers and it has made things simple for stock piling and reloading.
I have 10 calibers, probably 20 variations, don't be like me.
I appreciate the honesty
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2 different categories for me.
1. Hunting/survival
2. Protection/war
I have 2 levels: on the shelf and stockpile
On the shelf is a few boxes for things that I shoot as, basically, range toys.
I totally get this. Even then it drives me crazy when I suddenly find the need to buy some 500 S&W and then thinking about how much 9mm that could have been :)
@@MagicPrepper Had to chuckle at that a bit!
Very good points
I try to be reasonable.
@@MagicPrepperI’m going to be doing the same thing.
@TheGunGuyCody it has been a huge stress relief.
If you have an issue with the smith 10mm, sell it. No sense in keeping a gun you can’t trust or rely on.
This is the way
@ In retort to dropping 10mm entirely though, I’d recommend checking out a Glock G20 or a G40 first. They’re pretty sweet shooting guns, and in my experience are highly reliable. you can shoot 40sw too without any issues with them.
Oo LORD! Keep THAT 10MM ANYWAY! Only 10mm is GONNA WORK ON ZOMBIES. ( And you can use 40 cal in it also). Get a 10mm carbine to match with the pistol.. you won’t regret it. DUMP THAT 32cal POS. What you think in bout BRO? SMH/. 😂🤣😱😵💫
NO COMMIE CALIBERS.. Grrrrrrr.😂❤
@MagicPrepper they need to work out the kinks and it would be a good one .
I have a few different calibers for some of the guns I have .22, .38 and .357 alone with a few 44 mags but what I stockpile is my go to war ammunition 5.56 ( M855 ) and 9mm.
I can dig it.
Streamling this stuff is super practical and a great way of refining your stock. I do the same and try to maintain 3-4 calibres max. So much simpler.... Great video and thanks for sharing. Cheers from Alberta....
It feels really good to cut back on variety.
So funny you made this video. I do a lot of tactical training at work. I recently did the same thing where I got rid of all cartridges and older guns I don't use. Only have 22lr and NATO now
Outside 12 gauge and 22lr, my bread-and-butter calibers are 5.56, 308 and 9mm. These 5 are not the only calibers I own, but they will do everything I will likely ever need for a firearm to do.
Good reasoning. I follow you with 5.56 and 308. In pistol, 9mm and 45 acp. I have one addition, 30 carbine. Ammo is about the same as 308 in price.
I run a 9m carbine, 223,556 battle rifle, pistol grip auto12gauge and 22LR pistol and rifle only im not shooting but 300 yards max rarely in the terrain in Appalachiastan.
Sounds like a solid lineup. Nice and minimalist :)
@MagicPrepper 1911 45acp of course as well
Battle rifles are 308 and other full power rifle rounds. 5.56 rifles are intermediate rifles
Hate to be that guy, but something chambered in 5.56 is not a battle rifle. A "battle rifle" uses full-powered rounds.
@ActualMachinery Afghan fighters using outdated firearms would be considered battle firearms regardless if it's 22 or muzzle loader if it can do damage and it's what you have, it's a battle riffle.
For the money, AAC 77 grain OTM is a great buy at 55c per round. Its not the most consistent, but probably the best buy for 556 stockpiling
True I'm on sale psa has.
Very true
I've been grabbing the IMI 77gr which isn't quite as cheap but has been very good for me. For the cheap stuff, I actually like M855 for certain reasons. Many disagree with me there which I understand but hey, I'm weird like that.
@@thetest8777Yoda?
@@MagicPrepperI’ve had great results with M855 from PMC and stacked it deep.
Are you in a NATO country (may apply to others)? If so:
9mm, 5.56x45/.223 Rem, 7.62x51/.308 Win, 12 Gauge, .22LR.
Anything else is either vanity or for a specific use case you have in mind.
this right here
Yep 👍
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This is the way
While not as efficient, being able to use a variety of calibers has certain advantages
@@red88chevy i agree with this as well. Especially if you have the skillset of a specialist.
I’m glad to see you caught on to the Sig P226 in.40/.357. Have 1gun that shoots all three is really something!
For me it’s 9MM, .40 S&W, .357 Sig and .357 Mag in handguns.
I’m strictly 5.56 for rifle and various 12 gauge for long guns.
Now, all of this said I see no problem with sticking every caliber you can get your hands on. Might need to barter or maybe you’ll find a different caliber weapon on the battlefield.
i think your last comment is too often missed. You should, and I do, have my "main" calibers for stockpiling....however turn down a good deal on other calibers that you may come across in your travels. never know when something will come in handy down the road....as you said, excellent trade value in grid down, and battlefield pickups. You make excellent points
Love the content, and regularly buy from Midway USA,glad that it helps support the channel!
For "stockpiling", I concentrate on 22 long rifle, 9mm, and 5.56 NATO. I have the most of these. To back this up, I have a lesser amount of 7.62 NATO, and 12 gauge. I also keep a much smaller amount of 45 ACP, 40 S&W, 357 Sig, 10 mm, 7.62x39 and 300 BLK (Sub and Super).
As you mentioned, when ammo starts flying off the shelf, 9mm and 5.56 disappear and there may still be ammo for some of the less common calibers available. I also like collecting and shooting, so I have other guns that have been used to satisfy my addiction. The "oddballs" include 32 ACP, 380 ACP, 45 Colt, 44-40 (which some may consider an obsolete caliber), 30-06, 30 carbine, 30-40 Krag, 45-70, 303 Brit, 8mm Mauser (7.92x57), 7.62x54R, and a host of others.
Enjoyed the video. Thought it was a good discussion and may cause people to think about such things given the past few years and where we as a nation may be heading.
12 gauge, .22lr, .308, .556-.223/ 9mm, thats what I have for firearms and ammo.
This exactly
Yep, this guys handgun stockpile makes now sense.
Most stockpiles need more hunting ammo (consider your use, per year, for life for hunting - a certain apoc activity - against the amount of defense ammo you are likely to use in a gunfight against how many gunfights you are likely to survive). You might have 50-100 rounds in your handgun mags and burn through it in a single encounter, but half of the possible outcomes of a force on force event result in death for you (by possibilities, hopefully not odds). On the other hand, a mere 4 deer per year is a need of 8-12 rounds per year (and that is likely 500-1000 rounds for you if you are young to midlife).
There is also the reality that apocs are rare, life is common, and it is usually wiser to have what you will use no matter what and "make do" in a crisis with your target rounds than have a huge stockpile of top tier defense stuff that you don't want to use at the range.
As for variety, if you are thinking you might be on trail, then you are limited in weight and so you want to slim your calibers DOWN. Cowboy loadouts (sidearm and longarm in the same caliber) becomes VERY reasonable despite the ballistic compromises.
If you are going to be static, then having a variety of calibers isn't really a drawback if you have the funding to have enough in the key calibers. Obviously, if money is tight and stock is low, consolidation might be your solution. For me? I've got multiple platforms in the key calibers and plenty of them, so I don't think of something like my .44mag as part of my preps - those two guns and the few hundred rounds I have for them are just part of my hobby. Would I use them in an apoc? Sure - very functional guns (SW revolver and Henry Lever) - but if I had to walk, they would stay.
Dont forget the 22lr glock upper and the cmmg ar15 22lr bolt.
They make a 22LR P226 upper I've considered grabbing for the 4 caliber grand slam.
It is critical to stockpile correctly if you are on a budget. Your life could depend on it.
The budget rules all
Picked up a Draco 9s which uses 35 round magazines. Great for close quarters. Came wirh a SOB pistol brace. Will be replacing with a folding pistol brace tomorrow. Cant wait to make it very compact compared to the SOB pistol brace.
Tailhook for the win ;)
Appreciate these slightly more niche vids brother. I'm all about 9mm (EDC), 5.56 & 10mm.
What 10mm pistols are you running? Any luck?
@@MagicPrepperFN 510 Tactical for when I’m out in the woods here in big sky country. Been treating me well, no complaints.
@@MagicPrepperI currently run 2 different 10mms… An RIA 5 inch (1911) and a S&W 2.0 M&P 4inch. Both are great running pistols, but the S&W is much lighter and still can be an EDC in winter clothing. PEW..PEW..PEW ! It’s one hell of a power packed choice. 2A all the way in 2025 with Trump as “MY PRESIDENT’ ! ❤❤❤
I don’t own a single 9mm tool. And proud of it.
I recently joined the cool kids club with that one!!! Couldn’t stand the idea of fantastic plastic or having one off sized tool. I’m okay with my decision to get it but am do glad the only plastic on it is the grip panels.
All depends if your alone or family/group size
Alone: 1 main rife.. with any choice military caliber.
Family/group size: 2-4 ammo selections:
*pistol - diffensive
*shotgun
*rifle: defensive and longrange
Use pellet gun for small game and training.... lol
For me its 50bmg 308win 556nato 9mm 10mm thats it.. and i thought about ditching my 10mm collection
No 12g is foolish sir. You gonna hunt chipmunks and cardinals with the fity😂😂
@@Darthdoodoo I'm here for it
Are you having 10mm issues as well?
@@MagicPrepper no i only own gen3 20 gen4 20 and fn510 all of them run as long as i death grip the glocks with Underwood/buffalobore. if i dont give it the hulk grip the glocks jam with that full load stuff. and no i dont limp wrist i own a 50ae eagle no jams and the 500 and 460 bear kit 2 3/4in barrels in sw revolvers.
@@Darthdoodoo small game i trap. and id rather use a 556 fmj for smalls then a 12gage with lots of b b pellets you ever cleaned game from bird shot? nd i never said owning 12 gage was foolish i just stated what i run.. So yeah Gfy buddy have a great night
Simplification of calibers makes sense for stockpiling but having a variety of calibers can also be beneficial in certain situations. Over the past few years we have seen times where certain calibers became scarce while other calibers remained available.
Agreed. There needs to be some variety. But too much can become a chore.
410 ,20Ga and 12 Ga. 57×28, 32 acp, 380, 38+p, 9mm and 45acp.22lr and 22wmr. 556, 243, 270, 30 carbine, 7.5×55, 7.62×54, 30-06, 35 Whelen and 375 ruger. Oh yeah I'm still adding to the collection. I feel that teaching and supplying others could be critical in the future.I am stocking up on reloading supplies for all my calibers as well. Don't forget about silent ways to harvest food like bow,slingshot and air rifles. I keep adding them as well. Be safe and merry Christmas.
Replay crew here. I never had enough money to stockpile ammo because I never had many guns. Now I've got a few and have only built out ammo around those standard round guns. If I branch out it'll be because I don't have that platform that I need and will build it out selectively. Thanks for everything MP
That's arguably a better position to be in. Less variation in guns, and more ammo can be easier.
Definitely picking and choosing 10mm over 357. Then 45acp over 357 as well. Then 44 mag. Of course 9mm and 5.7
There are Mak(9x18) and 9mm (9x19) barrels available for the Ruger LC380 (9x17) allowing it to chamber all 3 flavors.
@Green_Leaf I didn't know that but that is cool.
Unless you have problems with not having enough space for guns and ammo, it makes sense to keep what you already own in regard to guns and ammo. Having a hidden cashe of guns and ammo for backup makes sense. Grandpa's Savage model 99 in .300 savage could easily be used in a shtf situation for a variety of tasks.
I can't argue with what you say at all. It all sounds like pretty good advice. Since you are keeping that little 32 acp Beretta, I will offer one little piece of advice (as someone who has 3 of those little mouse guns, and who occasionally carries them for self defense. Don't waste your money on personal defense rounds for it, because it has been proven over and over again, that plain old BALL AMMO works best with those little guns! The 32 acp does not ever develop enough speed for a hollow point to mushroom to create a bigger wound channel. I personally, use light-for-caliber bullets from Lehigh Defense in mine when I carry...and those solid copper ("Phillips tipped") bullets rely on "turbo shock" rather than mushrooming for creating a larger wound channel. Plus they are lighter, for faster secondary shots. I actually use that bullet on ALL my personal defense calibers...they are a real game changer! But as I said, if you just want to use that Beretta for "fun", then only buy cheap FMJ ball ammo for it!
That is really good to know! I am going to check out those Lehigh rounds for 32. Could make the difference. Thanks for the tip!
Very helpful info, enjoyed, thanks
You can get a Glock 22 a 9mm conversion barrel and a 357 sig conversion barrel. 3 calibers in one pistol.
MY friend....556 (or 7.62), 12 gauge and 9mm (or .45acp) is a prepper loadout. Sure, we all have .308s or 30/30s...but 10mm, .410...just a waste of time. We all remember the shortages of 2020
I hear you brother. We all like variety and flavor but my budget doesn't. I think I can justify .357 MAG over the 10mm for a few reasons.
The P226 also has a 22LR slide available that comes with 2 22LR mags.
Yes it does and I have definitely considered grabbing it.
Good M193 (PMC) + 77gr (IMI). Base 9mm (Blazer) + 9MM HP (gold dot). Donezo. 😊
If any ammo goes on sale for a great price (bulk) I buy it whether or not I own a firearm of that caliber, reason is simple: barter.
Ya.. I'm focusing on only really stocking up on a few US made calibers now. 5.56, 7.62x51, and .300blk. I'm a big AK guy, but unfortunately I'm not wanting to burn through my 7.62x39 stockpile knowing that it'll cost 50+ cents to replace each round. I got a PSA Krink in .300blk and a WBP AK-74 in 5.56 to have some AKs that I can shoot a lot of domestically made and available ammo through. Ballistically, the .300blk Krink is is better than 5.45 out of an 8" barrel anyway.
great subject matter, great job!
Great video 👍 I enjoy these types of topics. I run a small variety of ammo around my favorite types of firearms.
9mm
10mm
.357 mag
.38spl
.300 Blackout (mid-range)
7.62x39 (mid-range)
.300 win mag ( long range)
Looks like the commies at YT wont show my post. All I typed was the few calibers I stock.
Super cool thumbnail 👍
When the video auto plays, your thumbnail comes to life.
Seriously, excellent job bro.
I got 9mm for pistols and I got 5.56 nato and 7.62x39mm bc I run an ar15 and an ak47
Logistics dude, G19, quality AR, 9mm, 556, 12g, 22lr and a legacy hunting cartridge (30-06, 270, 308 etc)
How many rounds does that 357 lever action pcc hold?
8 in the tube and 12 on the buttstock :)
Thanks man
I "Stockpile" 22lr, 9mm, 38/357mag, 223/556, & 300BO.
Now I also have 12, 20, 410 Shotguns. I also keep and reload 38 Super, 44sp, 44mag, 454, 45, 460, 30-30, 25.06, 25.06AI, 6mm ARC, 22 Creedmore.
My shotguns have about 1,000 shells for each of mixed Bird Shot to Buckshot and Slugs. The Revolvers and Rifles I have between 50 to 500 rounds of ammo per. I reload everything except Shotgun Shells.
My fighting Pistol, Revolver and Carbine/Rifles ammo, well lets just say I have enough 😁 My Daughter, Girlfriend and myself love to shoot, Practice, Taking Classes and Competitions. I am blessed enough to have our own land so therefore I have a Pistol/Revolver Range in the backyard and a Rifle Range within 100 yards of the house. I'm stretching it out this winter to 1,650 yards.
I make sure to have at least 1000 rounds of every caliber I have (500 if full powered rifle or a shotgun) regardless of how often I shoot it. You just never know. I think it's important to have an alternative caliber on hand because in shtf EVERYONE is going to be looking for 9mm/5.56 and the competition will be intense. I do stockpile more for the calibers I use often, however.
Well if you've stocked up, competition wont matter. That's kinda the point of talking about all this. lol
Also, if you've done a VERY good job with your stockpile, you've just hit the jackpot if you can sell your surplus to all the idiots that are panic buying in those times. 🤘
I like the 5 catagory theory, so I'd stockpile 4-7 pending on fighting rifle and range rifle choice and how you want to look at 12ga. If my fighting rifle were a 7.62 and my range rifle is also 7.62, then it's as little as 4 if you count bird/buck shot and slugs as 1. I'd want guns in other calibers, so nothing found goes to waste, but I wouldn't stockpile it. Also, I am defining a stockpile as a store in reserve that I don't intend to use unless I have to. Pretty much anything over 1 range trip I'd consider stockpile
I like that idea. I'm technically at 9 right now with the 22lr and 12ga added (which is why I needed to cut down) but even that is high.
Counting all 12ga as 1 I'm at 7 calibers mainly because I don't have the guns I'd want to use for the purpose of stockpiling ammo and having guns in 2 very different states. I basically restarted though so my current location is only 1 and I intend to follow the 5 categories and either get an AR pistol or a 12ga next and probably the other third before getting a .22lr and a .308 bolt action to put me at 5 where I currently live. Still want to own something is .40 and .357, but I won't keep more than a box or 2 for each of them
My guy just casually pulled out Boba Fett’s gun like it was no big deal
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All of your rational are ALL valid arguments for handloading.........I load 10mm for about 1/2 what it costs and customize it to the handgun it runs in. Same with 308 and 556. Hunting rounds for 762x39. 300 AAC made from old 556 cases( I load them 556 until the neck splits nad then cut it down and make it a 300 blackout) commonality of shared components makes it more economical to buy in bulk(for instance 10mm and 40SW) you an do more for less with a reasonable investment and a little elbow grease that also affords you the ability to produce ammo when there is panic and the market dries up....
For my non-prep guns, I just keep several hundred rounds of those on hand. For example, 500rds of 45colt for a lever gun (because its fun) or couple hundred 22-250 for a bolt gun. For my prep guns, its the basics 9mm, 45acp, 556/223, 22lr.
I was about to pick up a 10mm. You talked me out of it.
I started out collecting vs stockpiling. I prolly have 10-12 different rounds, but enough of even the minor ones to be useful. Increases the costs of course. But I concentrate on 9mm, .40, 12g, 5.56 7.62x 39 and .308
Magic , I'm a little different than some people. I've been doing this for over 30 years and besides being a prepper, I'm a gun collector. I used to shoot competively and now I'm old and slower.
My go to pistols are, 45acp, 40 S&W, and 9mm. I have conversions for all my .40's. I also have a couple thousand .380's mostly from when the wife carried them. Finally got her converted to 9mm, so I have lots of .380's to shoot in my old collector guns.
My favorite two calibers that I shoot are .44-40's and .25acp. I can't imagine a scenario when I would actually carry a .25 but it's a lot of fun. My Colts in .44-40 are fun too
I have all my bases pretty well covered in prepping although I don't think anyone will ever have enough of everything.
I just went and bought new hand tools like axes, shovels, pick axes and stuff like that
Keep up the great videos my friend.
Thank you MP for the video.
Some about a third of the way through the video I’m sure I’ll have more stuff to say later on however, I really appreciate that one of the first things that you mentioned in this video is the ability to swap barrels and shoot using the same platform different ammunition. The more options you have the better off you will be in most scenarios.
Why don't you just get rid of that SW 10mm and get a reliable one?
I tried this with my collection of guns and ammo. 9mm was a definite as I had rifles and pistols in 9mm. Ironically, 7.62x39 was the next one picked. And last was the longer range 6.5 grendel. Only because I don't have a 308.
Stock pile everything you can get...... + reloading consumables
Good discussion
I pretty much would NOT sell a Gun today and I certainly would not loose my ass and trade at a dealer..
Im still in my 30s and I remember 10-15c AK rounds and 25-30c 556 brass. Gotta love inflation.
9mm, 5.56 NATO, 300blk, and .308/7.62NATO. I keep the 300blk most stocked as it is the least likely to be found in a bad situation where I have to scrounge for ammo. Maybe someday I'll branch out into 12 gauge shotgun, but I just don't have a true use-case for it at this time that isn't covered by my current firearms. I also live in a town with an ammo factory, and am just a few hours away from the Lake City Ammo plant. I feel relatively confident in my choices.
What barrel length, and what suppressor do you have on your 300blk gun?
@@ActualMachinery 12.5" no suppressor right now. I only run supersonic loads in it, like 110gr VMAX, 115gr JHP, and 115gr TUI, so nothing subsonic.
@@Arkancide Id suggest focusing on your 5.56 stockpile instead, as 300blk is not a "good" round unless suppressed from a short barrel. Its a waste of money if you aren't using it for its intended purpose.
@@ActualMachinery You haven't done ANY research on the terminal ballistics of 300blk supersonics, have you? You sound like a fudd from 5 years ago, back when the 300blk round was newer and nobody understood its capabilities outside of subsonics and suppression. Seriously, with all due respect, do some research on the subject. Tools&Targets, Buffman-R.A.N.G.E and many others have done some phenomenal testing to showcase what it can do. Check em out.
I stock 6.5CM, 22LR and 9MM.
but thats because they are the guns I use most. My 308 I have ammo for but I rarely use it so dont go too full on with stocking ammo for it.
The scope on the,.357 lever gun looks like it's on backwards.
my favorite .308 by far is the Patriot Ordnance Factory revolution in .308 and i got the DI version for even better accuracy but they have Gas Piston also, mine is sub moa and 6.3 pounds. they are truly a ar15 chambered in .308 or 6.5cm and can get barrel lengths from 12.5" 14.5" 16.5" 18.5" and 20-24" in 6.5cm and maybe a few other sizes now. Everything has been upgraded for robustness reliability and precision. they pioneered new metal types to make the firearms same size and weight as ar15 but strength needed for larger more powerful ammo.
Stock the good stuff, too, not just the range stuff
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Stockpile the standards (.22LR, 9mm, 556, 308, 12GA) and then keep a few boxes of the more niche calibers that you’re not relying on in times of trouble.
I have to say that having exotic rounds does have its advantages. Imagine having a gun in 7.5x55 Swiss; that’s not a common round in the states and most likely people will either toss is or leave it because what’s the point in having ammo if you don’t have a weapon to use it. This also goes to if your weapon gets stolen; imagine finding a gun that had 3 rounds of 6.5 carcano. You only have 3 rounds then after you use them a 7 pound Italian club. So it can go either way in my opinion.
I reload so it helps making the ammo you want for cheaper if i want something new then i just need dies
For my workhorses I standardized, but I still have several oddball calibers. That way when the ammo craze happens again, I will stock up on what’s available. I remember not being able to find 22lr or 9mm anywhere for the longest time, but 17 hmr and 10mm were usually on the shelves.
My stock
22LR
9MM
10MM
5.56/223
300AAC
7.62/308
300WM
12GA
Ive got 22lr but dont own a gun in that. I got it cheap.
I need to build up my stock on 762x39 though…
I think there should be a difference between guns you want to keep for some other reason (sentimental, collection, range toy, etc.) and survival or “working” guns. Working guns do need a large stockpile of ammunition to keep them running and they are what you will use the most. The others can be kept with say a decent amount of ammo on hand for hard times (not able to replenish what you have ). Example, you have a semi auto 308 that is your survival rifle for more punch. But you like deer hunting and occasional plinking with a 30/30. Nothing wrong with keeping that rifle and a backup reserve (not necessarily a stockpile) of say 1,000 rounds of hunting ammo. Once you get that you never have to think about ammo for it again. 2 separate classes of firearms. For stockpiling it should be centered around .22lr, 9mm, 5.56, .308, and 12ga.
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Stock Pile - which rifle are you grabbing if 20 people are coming for you at your house? stock that ammo for that rifle and of course 9mm!
I do the regular 9mm and 5.56/.223 and 12g. I shoot a lot of trap and some of my shootgun friends asked why i stocked up on 12g target loads. Well the last several years i have been shooting ammo i bought back when it was $5 a box while they are buying ammo for $11 a box.
I bought a glock 22 and 23 so i can do the conversion barrel thing. I love it. I found a deal on 1000 rounds of cheap HP that was cheaper than fmj. So im good since i dont shoot it as much as i do 9mm. The conversions work great. I will soon be getting a 357 sig barrel. Probably will only get a few boxes of ammo just to test it but i dont plan to stock it. Only have the barrel available just in case. Ive been buying more .223 rather than 5.56 because i bought a .223 bolt rifle and its super fun to plink with. Its way cheaper that my 6.5 creedmoor. I also started stocking 20g because im moving to that instead of 12g for turkey and pheasant. Plus i help with the bsa shooting merit badges and i supply the guns and ammo for that. So .22 is stocked up too. Back in probabably 2016-17 whenever walmart still sold 223 and handgun ammo i was stocking up like crazy. Im still shooting that cheap stuff. Im glad i did.
For me, 22lr, 9mm, 5.56, and 12g (bird/buck/slug). And if I’m getting multiple guns, they’re the exact same gun, to maintain consistency on mags, holsters, parts etc. And in the event I get an AR9, it’s accepting Glock magazines so it plays nice with my Glocks.
I added a 350 legend upper for my ar. During the plandemic it never ran out, great for hunting (just like a 30-30) but really small carbine
ive been having a problem with this too,,,,ive concluded that i cant own so many different calibers ,,,i decided these: 22lr, 9mm, 45, 12 gauge, and 556 are the only things i can buy in the future. I have Nambu..why> well cause i love guns..i got to stop the madness
The real answer is reload, stock up components, and standardize bore size over specific calibers. Maybe a few thousand 9mm projectiles for the 357 and 9x19, a few more thousand for 300blk, 308, maybe add on a 300 winmag, and then you can focus on buying the 5.56 if you really need it.
@feetoorourke that used to work better but components are more expensive than they used to be. And the time required to reload has become more valuable as well. I still reload but I can't rely on it while keeping up with a shooting schedule.
@@MagicPrepper it really opens up some more optimal calibers for stocking.
I run a 7mm-08 gasser and 7mag bolty, so I stock up on 162gr elds. A box of 100 is about $50, powder and primer are about a quarter per round, so that makes it possible to stock precision match ammo for less than a dollar a piece. I keep about 200rds loaded up in magazines, and the components are a lot easier to store that way.
$.028 /5.56 , 55gn. I use to spend a lot of time picking up brass . Then I build a deflector that clips on to the Piccadilly rail out of pcp pipe. Drops the brass right beside my foot.
I don’t buy ammo anymore. I have 357, 44 mag, 40, 308, 223, 30.06, 308, 12 ga, 22, 9mm, 7.62 and 220 swift and piled up. I don’t get 45 LC because I only have one of those. I just realized I have too many pew pews.
That's why I'm not buying any new guns at the moment. I'm already buying 8 different rounds. I want to get an AR 10 in 6.5 Creedmoor since I already have a bolt rifle in that caliber.
If you're already hanging with 6.5 CM then that seems like a good idea to me. Just keep in mind that many 6.5 CM AR-10's seem to struggle with the cartridge regarding cycling. Not sure which ones run smooth but I am sure some basic research can help you out with that.
Practical stock:
-9mm
-5.56
-12g
-22lr
-308
Then the "fun" calibers for suppressed guns only (small stock):
-300blk
-38 special/.357
Magic: feed your .32 FMJ. JHP's are shorter in length than FMJ and the slop in length can lead to rim lock. Most JHP's don't get enough velocity to expand and if they did they would only get very limited penetration.
I have two different stockpiles, the active stockpile that I fully intend to shoot and maintain to have ammo for all of my guns then I have my strategic stockpile that is the ammo I don't intend to shoot and I maintain for long term emergencies and that only has my main calibers in it.
Don't ever tell on video that you no longer have .45 acp because you will loose subscribers😂😂😂😂😂😂
Why would he loose subs for NOT having an overpriced inferior/outdated round on hand?
Two world wars
He doesn't care about those 10 fudds