What Calibers Do You Have? Which Calibers Do You Stockpile?

[American Rage]

I sold everything but 4 calibers/gauges after Obummer was elected. I figured it would be best to concentrate on common and affordable ammo. Now I'm down to .22lr, 9mm, 12ga, and 5.56.

How about you?


Rage

[Gunreference1]

I have:

.22 LR
9mm
.25-.284 Win.
.300 Win. Mag.
12 gauge

This is for ammunition that matches the firearms I own.

Steve

[ready]

I did similar. 22lr, .357/.38, 9mm, .45, .223, 7.62, 12 gauge.

[swampdragon]

308
7.62x39
.45acp

Actually looking at (2) more in the near future.
38spl/357mag
12ga

I'm really torn between the 12ga and a cool lil .22lr for SHTF small game hunting.

[ubersoldate]

22.
223.
12g
9mm
My main calibers...
But I still have a grip of x39, x54r and 38sp

[ready]

I scoped a Savage .22 bolt gun. Didn't cost much and I've been able to hit out to 200yds with it. Let's me practice all day without worrying about ammo cost.

[Charliebravo]

I've got a shit ton of calibers, but only seriously stock a few. Those are .22, 5.45x39, 5.56x45, 7.62x39, 7.62x51, 9mm, and .45 ACP. Everything else is either for personal range pleasure (.30 carbine) and/or trading stock (9x18). I'd never use 9x18 in a gunfight by choice, but what about my neighbor whose wife won't let him own guns right now? If TSHTF, what do you think he'd be willing to trade for a Marlin .30-30 with 300 rounds and a CZ-82 with another 500 rounds. He'd probably give me his wife for them.

[ready]

Would you do it?

[chiak47]

.22lr
9mm
.40
.223
7.62x39
12ga
20ga


I stockpile
12ga
.22lr
9mm
7.62x39



Swampy, I bought a 10/22 a few months ago and I am addicted to it. I can blast off my back porch all day for $20 bucks. My kids and I stick poker chips in slotted 2x4's and play games..Great fun and it's excellent skill building to boot..

[Broondog]

oh shit! i hope i don't miss one since this is off the top of my head. :think2:
rifles.....
.22lr, 6.5 Swede, 7.5x55 Swiss, 7.62x39, 7.62x54r, 7.65 Argie, 30.06, .30 Carbine, .32 Win Spl, 7.92x57 (8mm Mauser), 8x56, 12g.

pistols....
.22 short, 9x18 Mak, 9x19 Luger, 7.62 Nagant, 7.62 Tok, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .40 S&W.

for every caliber except .22 short i have AT LEAST 500rds on hand. and many of them i have more....much, MUCH more. :biggrin:

[Paladin]

For people; .308 (M118LR equiv.), .223 (SS109 equiv.), .45acp, 12ga. Stockpiled.

For critters; .300WSM, .270, .243, .45-70, .22LR, 45LC, .357, 12 & 20ga. Handy but not stockpiled.

Because there's so much of it around, I should get some 7.62x39 for people & 44mag for critters.

And I've been thinkin' about .50 Alaskan in a lever gun & .475 Linebaugh in a Ruger Bisley for Brownies in Alaska. I used to live in the interior and go back from time to time...

[chiak47]

7.62 Tok

I want a PPS-43 BAD...Cheap ammo and the badass factor to go with it...
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=178807590

[Broondog]

I want a PPS-43 BAD...Cheap ammo and the badass factor to go with it...
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=178807590

yep, that would be a fun little bugger. probably more fun than the CZ-52 i keep that round for.

[chiak47]

yep, that would be a fun little bugger. probably more fun than the CZ-52 i keep that round for.

AIM had these a few months ago for under $500...I kick myself for not getting one.

[AK-J]

I primarly stock up on .22lr, 5.45x39mm, 7.62x39mm, 7.62x51mm, 7.62x54R, 9x19mm, .40S&W, and 12 Gage.

The other calibers I have on hand in lower quanities: .32 Auto, .380 Auto, 9x18mm Makarov, .357magnum, .223, .30-30, .410, 20 gage.

[swampdragon]

.22lr
9mm
.40
.223
7.62x39
12ga
20ga


I stockpile
12ga
.22lr
9mm
7.62x39



Swampy, I bought a 10/22 a few months ago and I am addicted to it. I can blast off my back porch all day for $20 bucks. My kids and I stick poker chips in slotted 2x4's and play games..Great fun and it's excellent skill building to boot..


10/22's are great lil rifles.
My best friend when I was a kid had one.
We went shooting all the time and he let me shoot his quite a bit in exchange for shooting my pistols.

[Paladin]

Years back Ruger marketed an "International" version of the 10/22 through WalMart. Stainless with a full length stock. Wish I still had it.

[ready]

I just wish they'd use better receivers. It's so easy to strip the threads with that soft ass aluminum.

[NewbieAKguy]

.22LR
12 GA
.223/5.56
.308 Win/7.62x51
.30-06 (Greek Surplus/whatever is safe in my Garand)
9mm
.45 ACP

I have enough to get me by. :wink: Add to it when I can.

[El Laton Caliente]

Rifle
.22lr
5.56x45/.223
5.45x39
7.62x39
7.62x54
7.62x51/.308
7,5MAS (forgot that French thing)
8mm

Pistol
.22
.32S&W
.380
7.62x25
9mm
.45
.455Webley

12ga

I try & put back cases of ammo several times a year...

[deth502]

12 ga
20 ga
22lr
30-06
243
308
270
x39
x54
223
300 wm
44 mag
357 mag
9mm
40 s&w
45 acp
32 acp
380 acp
9x18
i have a few old revolvers in odd cals tooo, like 32 s&w. dont think id fire them.

50 bmg, one day. and while the last thing i want to do is add another cal, i wouldnt pass up a nice mauser or k-31 given the chance.

[NewbieAKguy]

12 ga
20 ga
22lr
30-06
243
308
270
x39
x54
223
300 wm
44 mag
357 mag
9mm
40 s&w
45 acp
32 acp
380 acp
9x18
i have a few old revolvers in odd cals tooo, like 32 s&w. dont think id fire them.

50 bmg, one day. and while the last thing i want to do is add another cal, i wouldnt pass up a nice mauser or k-31 given the chance.
Daaaaaaang.:thumbsup:

[Moebrown20]

223
x39
30 carbine
12 G
22 lr

Soon
45
308
.50 beowulf & bmg

[AKTexas]

The question which calibers don't I use?

Some ammo is simply surplus non-reloadable and corrosive.

I also stockpile non-reloadable ammo for the AKlones, cheap surplus rifles like the Turk Mausers,Yugo Mausers, Mosin Nagants etc.

If it can be reloaded and components are available we reload for it.

Some of the supply is really limited and special;such as .358 Win,.264 Win Mag, etc.I have more loading supplies than actual loaded rounds.

The more common calibers like .308,.223,9mm,.40 S&W,.45 ACP I keep a large supply of factory as well as reloads and triple the components.

Handguns

.22 LR
.32 ACP
.380 Auto
9mm Makarov
9mm Luger
.38 Special
.357 Magnum
.40 S&W
.357 Sig
.41 Mag (edit this in)
.45 ACP
.45 Colt
.44 Special
.44 Mag
.44/40
7.62x25 Tok

long guns

.223 Rem/5.56
.220 Swift
.30 Carbine
.25/20 Win
7.62x39
7.62x54r
.308 Win/7.62x51
.303 Brit
8mm Various loads for different diameter
45/70 Springfield
38/55 Win
11mm for the 43 Mauser
.358 Win
.264 Win Mag
.338 Win Mag
.270 Win
30/30 Win
.30-06 Springfield

12 Gauge
20 Gauge
.410 Bore

Edit: Cast our for the 11mm 43 Mauser.

I also from time to come across reloading components at garage sales or someone I shoot with gives me their brass. I have cases and reloading dies for .25-06 Rem, .243 Win, .300 Win mag.Less than 100 cases of each but good to have in the event I either pick one of these calibers up or someone I know needs them.

[alismith]

I don't stockpile anything, but I buy for all the calibers I have and seldom shoot them anyway, so I have quite a bit of ammo for anything I have.

Mostly I have:
.22 LR
.45 LC
.44 Mag.
12 ga.
7.62x39
5.56

I have BP caps, powder, bullets, lead, and molds for all the BP calibers I have.

I am able to reload for every caliber I have and have enough cases, primers, and bullets, etc. to last a while. I figure if SHTF, then any ammo sources will dry up and it's good to be able to roll your own if you have to.

[abpt1]

Awesome now I know where to go when I run out of ammo .


;)


j/k

I have a few bricks of .22lr that should do me lol !

[AKTexas]

Awesome now I know where to go when I run out of ammo .


;)


j/k

I have a few bricks of .22lr that should do me lol !

Bring food and beer!

[abpt1]

Bring food and beer!
LOL

No problem !
BTW
I had some of my home brew last night and it kicked ass !

[sniper_n_training]

I have a few bricks of .22lr that should do me lol !

Sounds like your prepared for wave after wave of Apaches and Blackhawks! :thumbsup:

[O.S.O.K.]

Yes.

I have far too many and stockpile them all to one degree or another. Some, like 7.62 Nagant (or the formed 32-20 brass that I use) is not really stockpiled... but for the most part, the rest are - by most people's standards anyway.

[sniper_n_training]

8mm
7.62x25
7.62x39
7.62x54r
.308
.22lr
.25
.380
9mm
12ga
20ga
.50cal (Muzzleloader)

I try to stockpile most of the calibers above, some more than others obviously.

[old Grump]

Can't do it off the top of my head but I'm covered from .17 air rifle pellets of various flavors to 10 gauge 00. Only ones I don't stockpile because of cost and availability is 7.5X55 and 25-20.

[American Rage]

The question which calibers don't I use?

Some ammo is simply surplus non-reloadable and corrosive.

I also stockpile non-reloadable ammo for the AKlones, cheap surplus rifles like the Turk Mausers,Yugo Mausers, Mosin Nagants etc.

If it can be reloaded and components are available we reload for it.

Some of the supply is really limited and special;such as .358 Win,.264 Win Mag, etc.I have more loading supplies than actual loaded rounds.

The more common calibers like .308,.223,9mm,.40 S&W,.45 ACP I keep a large supply of factory as well as reloads and triple the components.

Handguns

.22 LR
.32
.380
9mm Makarov
9mm Luger
.38 Special
.357 Magnum
.40 S&W
.357 Sig
.45 ACP
.45 Colt
.44 Special
.44 Mag
.44/40
7.62x25 Tok

long guns

.223 Rem/5.56
.220 Swift
.30 Carbine
.25/20 Win
7.62x39
7.62x54r
.308 Win/7.62x51
.303 Brit
8mm Various
45/70 Springfield
38/55 Win
11mm for the 43 Mauser
.358 Win
.264 Win Mag
.338 Win Mag
.270 Win
30/30 Win
.30-06 Springfield

12 Gauge
20 Gauge
.410 Bore

I also from time to come across reloading components at garage sales or someone I shoot with gives me their brass. I have cases and reloading dies for .25-06 Rem, .243 Win, .300 Win mag.Less than 100 cases of each but good to have in the event I either pick one of these calibers up or someone I know needs them.

Now here is what I'm talking about. Here's a gentleman (AKTexas) who loves firearms, but knows that some calibers are more important than others. Thus he stockpiles the important ammo, while still enjoying his collection. Wish I could do the same. But I can't, which is why I went down to 4 caliber/gauges.

Rage

[ksuguy]

I've got lots of calibers, but some I keep more of than others. From smallest to largest:

.22 LR
7.62x25
9mm Makarov
9mm Luger
.40 S&W (no guns in this caliber, just a few boxes of ammo)
10mm
.45 ACP
.30 Carbine
5.56x45 / .223
7.62x39
7.62x51 / .308
7.5 Swiss
7.62x54R
30.06
8mm Mauser
12 Gauge
.50 BMG (No guns, just a little ammo)

As for numbers, I probably have more 30.06 than anything else. Lots of CMP ammo buying the past few months.

[AKTexas]

Now here is what I'm talking about. Here's a gentleman (AKTexas) who loves firearms, but knows that some calibers are more important than others. Thus he stockpiles the important ammo, while still enjoying his collection. Wish I could do the same. But I can't, which is why I went down to 4 caliber/gauges.

Rage

I was more when I have a the AK74 clone and the French MAS.

Love?My tree hugging mother says different.

[gpwasr10]

Pistol:
.22 LR
.22 Mag
9mm
.45 ACP *
.44 Magnum *

Rifle:
5.56 *
7.62x39 *
7.5 French *
.303 British
8mm Mauser
7.5 Swiss
.45-70
12 Gauge

* = Stockpile

[crlovel]

I have:

5.56/.223
7.62x39
7.62x54
.308
.22
9mm
.32 ACP
.380
.45 ACP
12 gauge

I stockpile .22, 9mm, .45 ACP, 5.56/.223, .308, and 7.62x39.

[Krupski]

I sold everything but 4 calibers/gauges after Obummer was elected. I figured it would be best to concentrate on common and affordable ammo. Now I'm down to .22lr, 9mm, 12ga, and 5.56.

How about you?


Rage

I stock calibers for each weapon. Currently I have about:

.22LR - about 10000 rounds
.22 CB caps - about 300 rounds
9x19 - about 3000 rounds (plus 100 rounds of Hydrashocks)
.45ACP - about 2000 rounds (plus 80 rounds of Hydrashocks)
5.56x45 - about 5500 rounds (plus about 700 rounds of red tracers)
7.62x39 - about 3000 rounds (plus about 200 rounds of green tracers)
20 ga - about 200 rounds
12 ga - about 100 rounds
12 ga "specialty" (flash-bang) - 30 rounds

Add to that 2 loaded 5.56x45 Beta-C drums and two loaded Romy AK 75 rd. drums.


Damn I'm getting low... need to start buying!

[Krupski]

Can't do it off the top of my head but I'm covered from .17 air rifle pellets of various flavors to 10 gauge 00. Only ones I don't stockpile because of cost and availability is 7.5X55 and 25-20.

Really, you should "stockpile" because whatever you can buy TODAY is going to cost more TOMORROW.

I buy my stuff incrementally all throughout the winter and then shoot it all up in summer.

[Ruskiegunlover]

I used to have several different rifles, calibers, and different handguns/calibers. Before 08, I was already wittling down. Sold off .32's, the L1A1 (.308 WAAAYYY too expensive), sold the .45......I am trying to simplify my collection and calibers.

I own
2, soon to be 3 tokarevs
2 ak's
1 sks
1 m91/30
1 marlin .22
1 m48 yugo mauser
2 bulgy maks
1 nagant revolver
1 beretta m9
1 beretta 84BB

For all the rifles and most of the handguns I have complete kits. Spare mags, holsters, belts, mag pouches. Stripper clips.

I do not 'stockpile' 8mm, as its a gift from the wife, and I have never fired it (looks unissued). But I love it.....beautiful rifle.
Have about 1500 in 7.62x54r,
about 2,000 in 7.62x39
maybe a little over 2,000 in 7.62x25 (yugo)?
about 1400 in 9mm
about 900 in 9x18.....
1,000 in .22 bulk pack.

The main calibers are 7.62X25, 39, 54R. 9MM LUGER AND MAKAROV. .22.

[AKTexas]

Forgot to list the newest addition.

.41 Mag for the handguns.

[Mark Ducati]

.22 LR
17 HMR
5.7x28 FN
7.62x25 TOK
9mm
45 ACP
45 COLT
38 Special
.357
50 AE
5.56x45
5.45x39
7.62x39
7.62x51
8mm Mauser
30-30
30-06
405 WIN
12ga
50 BMG

[O.S.O.K.]

OK, I'll give a little more info. The calibers that I stock the MOST of: (say, more than 200 rounds)

.22LR
7.62x25 Tok
9mm
45ACP
5.45x39
.223
.308
7.62x54
8mm Mauser
12 Guage

My total list is very similar to AKTexas - with some differences like 10mm Auto instead of .357 Sig for example.

I'm trying not to add any new calibers to the collection. I always feel compelled to purchase dies and reloading components...

[AKTexas]

OK, I'll give a little more info. The calibers that I stock the MOST of: (say, more than 200 rounds)

.22LR
7.62x25 Tok
9mm
45ACP
5.45x39
.223
.308
7.62x54
8mm Mauser
12 Guage

My total list is very similar to AKTexas - with some differences like 10mm Auto instead of .357 Sig for example.

I'm trying not to add any new calibers to the collection. I always feel compelled to purchase dies and reloading components...

Well I working on 10mm for the G21 drop in barrel.We have the dies,molds coming and on backorder for cases and some FMJ bullets.

[O.S.O.K.]

I like my Storm Lake barrel. And you can load 38-40 hardcast lead bullets - 180 grains usually and they work well.

[AKTexas]

I like my Storm Lake barrel. And you can load 38-40 hardcast lead bullets - 180 grains usually and they work well.

I have a box of 38/40 cast that was sent extra for us to try.I'm willing to try them.I have Stormlake barrels for both the G23,G21 and now the G27.

[ATAK, Inc.]

Guess mine is a pretty simple list, but have kept focused on just a few systems, you know, ammo commonality.

.223- enough for one rifle:)
5.45x39
7.62x39
7.62x54r

Nothing handgun... No handgun at the moment!

[AKTexas]

Guess mine is a pretty simple list, but have kept focused on just a few systems, you know, ammo commonality.

.223- enough for one rifle:)
5.45x39
7.62x39
7.62x54r

Nothing handgun... No handgun at the moment!

Get one.

[arcangel]

308- 168gr bthp hornady, 168gr hornady tap, 155gr hornady tap, 150gr american eagle. stockpiled.
556- M855, M193, 55gr hornady tap. stockpiled.
45 auto- winchester 230gr fml, remington umc 230gr, hornady tap. stockpiled.
9mm- winchester 115gr fmj, remington 115gr fmj, hornady 115gr critical defense carry load, 124gr hornady tap, 124gr federal, 135gr federal +P. stockpiled.
22lr- whatever is on sale, stockpiled.

Good to be back guys!

[shadow65]

.22LR
9mm
.40
.45ACP
5.56/.223
7.62 x 39
12 guage 00

[HammerHead]

Too many calibers to stockpile all.
.300 Wheatherby Mag.
.300 Win. Mag.
.30-06
.30-30
7.62x39
.223
.22
9x18
.357 Mag.
.40 S&W
.44 Mag.
12 ga.
20 ga.
.410

I stockpile 7.62x39, .223, .40 S&W, 9x18, and .22.

[slamfire51]

223 (reload all mine)
22 lr
7.62x54R
7.62x39
7.62x39 blanks (for Holiday celebrations)
1 box of 7.5 Swiss (no gun to shoot it in)
12 Ga
9mm Makarov
7.62x51 Blanks
2 gross of bottle rockets (stored in ammo can, so they count)

Some stockpiled a while ago.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/Canis-latrans/ammoinventory002.jpg

[Buford T. Justice]

.22LR
.38SPC
9mm
10mm
.44MAG
.45ACP
.45Colt

.17HMR
5.56
7.62
.30-30
.30-06
.300WSM
.45-70

12 GA
20 GA

I try to keep at least 500 rds for all of them with several over 3K

[American Rage]

Dang buford, that's a lot to stock up for! I think I'll stick to my basic 4.


Rage

[Buford T. Justice]

Yes it sure is. It is amazing how these guns keep adding up. The funny thing is, I have over 30 guns and can't stand to part with most of them. When I do get rid of one, I end up with something else to replace it. I would love to be able to cut that list down as well but just can't force myself.