Who can actually afford to shoot right now?

[zachomega]

The cost of ammo is ridiculous. I'm not out, but i certainly don't have enough that i could go and burn through it and be able to replace it. 600$ cases of 9mm are unsustainable as a recreational shooter.

I know, gun control isn't about controlling the guns. It's about controlling the ammo. I get that there are A LOT of new shooters. But i seriously doubt they are buying up cases at a time.

I'm also not criticizing anybody who is 40 cases deep of 9mm. I don't have those kind of resources. But if i did, i would be there too.

It looks like I'm going to be shooting a lot of 22. Maybe some conversion kits are in my future. Any suggestions?

-Zach

[Emptymag]

Yep. 22 pew pew pew

[zachomega]

Yep. 22 pew pew pew

We're going to be telling the next generation of shooters, "back in my day, you could get a thousand rounds of 22 for under 40$ at Walmart".

What i wouldn't do for a time machine and those 10$ boxes of federal ammo at Walmart.

-Zach

[Emptymag]

My carbine pictured has a dedicated 22LR upper/barrel, but since this topic came up, I looked to see how stock was at various vendors who sell the CMMG conversion kit.
Lots are out of stock - almost all of them actually.
These have typically gone for $150-$170 on sale.

I found one in stock for a pretty good price - especially considering $5 flat rate shipping.
$159.99 CMMG Bravo .22 LR Conversion Kit W/ One 25 Round Magazine
https://kmtactical.net/wp-content/up...g-22ba6e1.jpeg

For those like myself who already own the mags, you CAN get JUST the conversion "BCG", but they aren't as common.
(CMMG PRODUCT #: 22BA60F)

[2DogsBarking]

try finding reasonable 22 ammo............................

[zachomega]

try finding reasonable 22 ammo............................

I hear you. Fortunately, i stocked up on 22 steadily for years. Every time I'd hit Wally world, I'd get a brick or 2. Or get one of those Remington bucket of bullets. Or get a case of 22. I'm not saying I'll never run out, but as long as i don't do mag dumps, i should be good for a while.

-Zach

[RenoV8]

try finding reasonable 22 ammo............................

I did...4 years ago. Before that 8 years ago. Still shooting the stuff I bought 14 years ago...

[Cloud]

My carbine pictured has a dedicated 22LR upper/barrel, but since this topic came up, I looked to see how stock was at various vendors who sell the CMMG conversion kit.
Lots are out of stock - almost all of them actually.
These have typically gone for $150-$170 on sale.

I found one in stock for a pretty good price - especially considering $5 flat rate shipping.
$159.99 CMMG Bravo .22 LR Conversion Kit W/ One 25 Round Magazine
https://kmtactical.net/wp-content/up...g-22ba6e1.jpeg

For those like myself who already own the mags, you CAN get JUST the conversion "BCG", but they aren't as common.
(CMMG PRODUCT #: 22BA60F)

For that price they use to come with 3 mags.lol And you use to be able to buy the CEINER mags for $8.99.

[jthrelf]

If you have a deep enough stash you can shoot steadily and then hope to resupply once things even out...

I'm also the type of shooter that 50-100 rounds a week is enough to keep skills sharp. You can readjust your training to be more efficient.

[bigandy1966]

For that price they use to come with 3 mags.lol And you use to be able to buy the CEINER mags for $8.99.

Black dog mags with metal feed lips were / are better /last longer
The time to practie is over,
the prepare time is over,
If you aren't good, and prepared then you missed the bus.
Now is the time we wait and watch
Keep your eyes open, mouth shut and powder dry