How much ammo should you have....
... on hand in 2023?
Okay I did a search and found a few threads with this same question, but all of them were from over 9 yrs ago.
So I decided to start this one to refresh the discussion and bring it into the 2020's.
I went thru all my ammo a few days ago and took count of it. I use 8 different calibers for the firearms I own.
I have been trying to stock pile some extra lately to have in case the SHTF, for example we have more bank failures and the US Dollar goes belly up & is worthless.
My thinking is the surplus rounds can be used as "currency" to buy other provisions. And of course defend my life & property.
So what's everyone's thoughts on how many rounds you should have on hand for each caliber in this day and age?
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N + 1. Repeat as financially able.
You'll get 100 different opinions.
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NEAHS
So what's everyone's thoughts on how many rounds you should have on hand for each caliber in this day and age?
1000 rds per caliber would be safe for shtf.
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esh21167
N + 1. Repeat as financially able.
You'll get 100 different opinions.
Well we know opinions are like a-holes, everyone has one.:rolleyes:
But in all seriousness, I won't mind them hundred opinions. This is a discussion board after all, and it's good to consider other thoughts about issues.
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Grizzlytrap
1000 rds per caliber would be safe for shtf.
Wow, I guess I maybe aiming a little high on my supply.
I was thinking at least 10,000 rds for the semi-auto rifle and pistol calibers, 5000 rds for bolt action, lever action, and shot guns.
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It depends on what it*s for. 338lp i only have a few hundred as it*s limited application, 9mm I have thousands as it fits a lot of guns and is very versatile. 5.7x28 I have thousands because it*s better than 9mm. 30-06 in thousands because truck mounted m1919. And 5.56 in the thousands because ar15. And tens of thousands of .22 because why not it*s cheap.
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There are so many variables, but I'll estimate about 5000 pistol rounds per caliber and 10,000 rifle rounds per caliber that you expect to be your primary tools. 2500-5000 .22 rimfire. Maybe another 1000-2000 for backup calibers.
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How much ammo should you have?
All of it.
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Enough to fend off your townships police force and the fed for a week.