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Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Ammunition Reorganization

I usually try to pick up at least one box a month, if not more, and set it aside for a range day. Good thing, because my last trip to a few stores, I couldn't find any of my ammo except for the 12 gauge. I picked up a few more boxes too. The usual calibers are out: 9mm, .40, .45, 22LR, .380, 38. I figure it will just be a matter of time before the shotgun shells start to disappear. I might as well get ahead of the curve.
Lubricating the seals on some of the ammo cans





Ammunition currently not available along with PMags ( 30 rd)




Shotgun shell collection


I also did a partial inventory, and reorganization into the ammo cans. My goal is to prioritize the ammunition cans and ammo. A mixed bag will go into the number one ammo can: A mix of all calibers: .45, 9mm, 380, 5.56 and shotgun. The second can will be mostly 5.56/.223 with a little bit deeper stash for 9mm and .45. This way, if a rapid exit has to be made, all of the ammo is already sorted.

What do my fellow bloggers do in regards to storing ammo? I'd be interested in hearing what you have to say.

Keep Right On Prepping - K


12 comments:

  1. MattJanuary 2, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    I just returned from my local gun place about 4 hours south of you. Plenty of the common ammo (not 5.56/.223 however) on the shelves. I saw plenty of everything on your list there.

    They were up there in your area for the big show this weekend. He took his stock up there and from what I see of the empty gun cases, I'd be surprised if he didn't sell north of 100K in gun sales (not parts or ammo)

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    1. KJanuary 2, 2013 at 6:12 PM

      TEOTWAWKI had a post about ammo availablitity, seems your location is the exception. I'll do a post tomorrow about ammo that is available nationwide. Should be interesting. Take care.

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  2. LindaGJanuary 2, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Never thought about lubricating the seals.
    We keep all ours in ammo cans right now, too.

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    1. KJanuary 2, 2013 at 6:11 PM

      A Q tip and some Vaseline is all you need. About once a year is overkill. The first time I did them, they probably hadn't been done since they were manufactured.

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  3. StephenJanuary 2, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Nice job. I also use surplus ammo cans. It's to the point where I only shoot .22 caliber. Ammunition is too valuable to waste. It's a tangible asset I'd rater hoard.

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    1. KJanuary 2, 2013 at 7:15 PM

      Very true, range trips are going to be limited if I can't find any more ammo.

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  4. Sunnybrook FarmJanuary 2, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    I am looking into making an atlatl, I don't think the feds will go after anything that isn't in their spell check.
    I bet the show will be a zoo, I can't afford any ammo right now but have a decent supply in ammo boxes.

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    1. KJanuary 2, 2013 at 7:51 PM

      Yeah, I've already sold my Evil black guns. I was approached and offered a nice price, and am betting that I can buy 3 after the gun ban is defeated. Win-win as far as I'm concerned, legal or legal and owning 3 evil black guns.

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  5. Jacked Up Glock MomJanuary 2, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Senior organized all of our ammo too. Looks like we have all been hard at work. He priced 30 AR Mags on cheaper then dirt for 99.00!

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    1. KJanuary 2, 2013 at 8:06 PM

      $100 = Not happening or more money than brains

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  6. KellyJanuary 3, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    I'm not sure what our ammo supply looks like, but my husband is obsessed and cranky with the ban. There is a gun show this weekend, he is thinking like you K that he can sell a couple of guns for a crazy price and then when people need some money, buy them back cheap! I can't wait for it to be over with, so my husbands mood will improve.

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    1. KJanuary 3, 2013 at 8:31 AM

      It made sense to me to sell the guns.

      I'm a little cranky myself because of lack of ammo, and less time at the range because of it. Have your hubby fill out my ammo poll, if he is inclined.

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