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The past month, I've definitely limited the amount of rds fired only because of the cost. So dry fire skills are an excellent substitute.
I don't see a ban that will affect anything but mags. So, I guess you could make a case for trying use the same mags and preserve your spares for some time down the road.
The way I look at it is parts vs proficiency, at the very least. The reason I think this way is because parts can always be made. I have a garage full of tools. Technology and machinery are so advanced that with the proper material, tools and blue prints about anything can be built. Many "guns guys" are skilled in a variety of trades. Skills & tools are worth their weight in gold. Don't lose sight of the basics.
I don't believe a ban will happen. However, I only have a about three cases of ammo so I have not been shooting much until I can find some reasonably priced ammo. I am dry firing and shooting my 22s a whole lot more. Glad I had a decent stash of 22 cause it has dried up locally.
Pick up a .22 and shoot the hell out of it until things calm back down if you're low on 5.56.
Shot 300 rounds with the 15-22 yesterday. Cost less than $20.
Last edited by Karcas; 01-13-13 at 14:22.
Shelves are refilling.
Shopping after lunch today, I saw end caps full of Independence, MFS (?), and PMC .223 55 ball. Prices topped out at $9.95/bx. Not my first choices in ammo, and more than I want to pay for those if using them, but not obscene, and not unobtainable for most folks. Some had 7.62x39 pretty plentifully too.
.308 is still pretty sparse, but almost any other hunting caliber is plentiful. Handgun ammo is catching up with a number of training loads available at normal prices.
People must be getting their credit card statements.
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I've kind of stepped back and gone into "wait and see" mode. I started buying some 22's a couple years ago so that I could still shoot without breaking the bank, and I have many thousands of rounds of 22LR to play with. Got an M&P22 pistol a few months back, that gun is getting a lot of use now. I can't see burning through too much 5.56 or 7.62x39 until the dest settles from this Arse-in-Chief's second term, I basically set aside a "minimum amount required" that won't be touched unless it's necessary. Then hopefully we'll get a new administration that isn't chicken crap, the tide will turn, and we can get back to normal if the country isn't TOTALLY in the toilet by then.
I've been doing that for years. I set a minimum stock level and shoot only the quantities above that. I make small purchases regularly, and larger purchases periodically to sustain supplies. If I shot into my reserves, I would be good for...quite awhile.
As I've advocated before, implement a one-box rule. Each time you go to the Anymart or LGS, take home one box of a caliber you use. Supplement with case purchases here and there, and you'll be surprised how much ammo you accumulate and can shoot.
Last edited by ST911; 01-14-13 at 09:59.
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