Okay, so here's a quick formula to help you decide just how many loaded mags you need on hand:
Dp * Nsq * Rbg * (1/Rmag) * Fs = ML
Where:
Dp = Population density per sq. mile in your general AO (avg. 833/mi in OKC metro area)
Nsq = # of Square miles in your localized AO (2 square mile area around my home that I plan to defend)
Rbg = # of Rounds per bad guy neutralized (say, 3 on average)
Rmag = # Rounds per loaded mag (28 for USGI, 30 for Pmags)
Fs = Suppressive Fire constant, multiplier for rounds expended that don't necessarily kill something. (I'm gonna use 1.5)
ML = Number of Loaded mags to keep on hand
So, for me:
833 * 2 * 3 * (1/28) * 1.5 = 267.75, so 268 loaded USGI mags will allow me to be the last man standing and to rule my little 2 sq. miles of heaven with an iron fist, when the shit finally hits the fan.
As a side note, that's only 250 Pmags, so see, those Pmags really are more economical. That's 18 less mags!
Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go buy 250 Pmags...and some spare thumbs.
Last edited by LOKNLOD; 06-23-08 at 19:15.
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