THE BEGINNERS GUIDE TO STOCKPILING AMMO

I DECIDED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO FOR PEOPLE THAT HAVE STARTED OR WANTS TO START STOCKPILING AMMO AND GIVE THEM A FEW HELPFUL HINTS AND IDEAS.

[@bigwilly8746]

Great advice Troy! Your stash looks pretty organized. Who freakin' knows how many rounds you need per weapon, per caliber... but I like the nice round figure of 1000 rounds per long gun & 500 rounds per pistol. It took me a while to get there, but I consider that my "minimum" inventory. When it's time to go shooting I buy what I shoot each trip to the range, never dropping below the minimum inventory level.

[@2aNewsNow]

Thank you Billy and it sounds like are the right track with your ammo stockpile. Good Luck

[@dudenpm]

i rarely fully agree with people vids. but I agree with all you said. good job

[@GLAD1AT0R89]

These guys around my part of Arkansas are relentless. I have to wake up at 7A.M. if I want .22 ammo cause they buy the entire stock within an hour of it arriving at the store. I call WalMart and other retail stores daily and I always miss the shipment.

[@esoskratos26]

Words of wisdom! Thanks brotha.

[@2aNewsNow]

Thanks for watching

[@2aNewsNow]

Thanks I'm glad you liked the video and you are absolutely right about the ammo boxes.

[@tomn5880]

I've been involved with firearms for 60 years. 1. Don't use plastic ammo cans for storage. Use metal ammo cans. 2. Use desiccant and a food quality oxygen absorber in each can. 3. Have a firearm for each adult member of the family (pistol and/or rifle), train on how and when to use them. (Question on amount of ammo: How much? You need as much as you need. There is no magic number. One will need what ones needs and even more because running out means end of life) Good video on storage however the plastic ammo cans will fail. Fill a garbage can with water, put some bricks, rocks other weight plus some tissue paper in your plastic can, immerse it in the water and soak it over night. I had plastic ammo boxes and lost a lot of ammunition due to corrosion because they leak. I converted all my storage to metal Military or Military style 50 cal ammo cans and haven't lost a round yet. Been some 30 years now.

[@omikronairsoft6037]

God bless you bro!!

[@2aNewsNow]

Thanks for the tip on the dehumidifier,I have looked at them but for some reason never got one but now that you reminded me I will for sure get one because it is already hot and humid here it was almost 90 degrees today.

[@sniffmoneyArmsAndAmmo]

Thx for the tips I'm a beginner stockpiler

[@sakiusad]

I'm going with 10,000 rounds per gun. Sounds crazy, but I really do believe when SHTF, ammo will be the new currency.

[@camsnyder2636]

sakiusad Then you may accidentally supply your soon to be enemies.

[@chrisgrace1489]

I have no idea what shtf is

[@LeftEyeofRa]

@@chrisgrace1489 shit his the fan

[@NASWOG]

no problem. like many places they are out of stock of alot of the cheap common rounds. but they have a wide variety, no inflated prices, dependable delivery, and an unlimited supply of surplus ammo.

[@oneeyedpatriot]

Thank goodness I have been working toward my ammo for years. I just subbed. Good words of advice.

[@dwightstewart7181]

I have four firearms (two S&W .223/5.56mm M&P-15 rifles and two Springfield XD 9mm SC pistols - one each for me & the wife) and try to maintain a stockpile about 750 rounds of each caliber. Unlikely to survive a shootout requiring more ammo than that. About 150 rounds of each caliber (not counting what’s already in the firearms) are premium self-defense rounds (Hornady hollow-points). The remainder are budget rounds which can be used for plinking or target practice, and for self-defense if nothing else exists. Its all stored in traditional military-style wooden ammo boxes I built myself. Metal or plastic boxes seal in moisture (which is why metal boxes rust inside and out), while wood breathes and generally dries with age. I cycle through my ammo, so long-term storage really isn’t an issue anyway. I just like wooden ammo boxes.

[@charles2007cm]

The ammo cans from Harbor Freight Tools seem to be pretty good, and you can use the 20% coupons Harbor Freight is always sending out on them.

[@djtlfox]

Isn't always funny to here and American say something like "why do you need that" we are the most spoiled people in the world and we have the balls to say something like that. Blows my mind. Nice vid. Thanks

[@fordrocks1986]

I've watched all of your videos all vary good and the ones with nana are funny.

[@2aNewsNow]

That's what I have done and now I don't have to go crazy looking all over for it but I still pick up a little here and there.

[@2aNewsNow]

Great idea, a couple of years ago my brother did give me some 9mm for Christmas.

[@williamsantiago7303]

Great video, thanks for the info buddy.

[@2aNewsNow]

Yes that's very true and most limit boxes purchased so others are able to get some.

[@2aNewsNow]

That is very true.

[@Tom-ij2qp]

Good advise about not buying ammo at gun shows. Sometimes double the price. I usually buy at Wal-Mart.

[@robert0380]

Yes, their prices are reasonable and the store in Wichita, KS has ALL KINDS of ammo. You wouldn't know a shortage existed looking for ammo there. They had a nice long shelf of various types of .223/5.56 and then another display in the isle with .223/5.56 and 7.62x39.

[@thetobaccoguy1751]

The best way to stockpile ammo, is to STOP buying ammo! Buy a reloading press, and stock components. You will get 3-5 times the rounds per $, and they will be of higher quality. That, and you will have much more firearm knowledge.

[@thetobaccoguy1751]

Hawaiianbro10 Same here buddy. I've been casting my own bullets and reloading all handgun calibers for about 5 years. Just made the jump to rifle. Honestly, It's almost easier than handgun!

[@2aNewsNow]

Thanks MrFisher, well for prepping of coarse food and water for every one a plan if SHTF happens a bug out bag or bug in bag. Here in Florida when it's hurricane season we keep cash on hand because when the electric goes out credit cards won't work in stores and ATM'S unless they have generators and the list can go on for ever.

[@DefenseInnovations]

Also I found that leaving in the boxes works well for space saving with Tula cause the boxes are small, but remington boxes are a waste of space... Boxes look nice tho when stacked up.... Good vid!

[@2aNewsNow]

Stored properly ammo can last 30 to 50 years or more.

[@SethWilcox82]

I keep my 7.62x54R surplus ammo in a CIWS ammo can, thing is gigantic! 740 rounds looks like such a small amount in it!

[@2aNewsNow]

Yes that's a great idea.

[@2aNewsNow]

Thank you I'm glad you liked the video.

[@elkhunter8664]

Good call on the desiccant pouches. They are in almost every product you buy. I have saved every one for years and now have hundreds to use in my gun safe and ammo cans. I do have to disagree on the online purchase option. I find that online is the only way to go if buying in bulk. I suggest Bulkammo.com or Ammoseek as a good place to start. The exception is .22 rimfire, that I would buy local if you can find it. The other thing you need is a calculator so you can take price plus shipping and figure out a per round price. That way you can get a true cost compared to local stores.Good solid advice, thanks for the video.

[@wsfd4321]

Not a bad video at all, but DAMN you take FOREVER to say anything.....this video should have been half the length it is.

[@jas251000]

Your the reason why i can't find 223 at Walmart lol!!! That's what i did before all the crazy stuff happened i bought 100 rds of whatever every two weeks it adds up quick.

[@2aNewsNow]

Yes it does add up quick.

[@thedowntrodden1522]

the best way to check quickly to see if the seal is good is (i know it sounds crazy) is open the can and smell the inside if it smells of fresh paint the seal is good because they are painted and if the seal is still good it will smell like fresh paint

[@MLMWarriors]

Nice

[@fordrocks1986]

What a great video thank you good sir

[@2aNewsNow]

Sure no problem, keep trying you will find some.

[@DefenseInnovations]

Love the video... Have to disagree on the gun show vs retail factor. I work at a gun shop in Cincy Oh and our shop and goodman guns show usually have ammo for a lot cheaper. Walmart does have the best bottom prices I agree, but Bass Pro and Dicks are the worst when it comes to quality and price. Know what rounds should cost and then go from there. Thanks!

[@MaedarOH]

I picked up 7.62x39 for $5.29/20rnds last week. The shelves were well stocked and the limit is set at 100/day.

[@MaedarOH]

Cabelas has really good pricing on most ammunition from what I've found.

[@SalvadorDaliLama1]

I live in Canada and my friend works at a gun store. He tells me a couple times a week people from the USA call and ask to buy like 30-50 thousand rounds! They don't export to the states but THAT is a good example of panic buying. Maybe they own gun shops and are selling .223 for a dollar a round IDK...

[@mmagymratreviews]

Great video man! Pretty basic, I use the same techniques you use. Besides the stickers...

[@2aNewsNow]

That is in your area here in Florida it is the opposite Walmart is the cheapest on ammo and the gun shows even before the panic buying started there prices were outrageous.

[@oneeyedpatriot]

Never have enough!

[@2aNewsNow]

I have been told some Walmart's will limit on one value pack of ammo but not many just limit to 1 box but I know some do and if I lived near one I would be asking why 1 store has a different policy then another.

[@rerod]

I didn't think that you need to start off with the disclaimer since we all know that the ammo shortage like the oil shortage of the 70's was BS. From what I've read with DHS buying up a crapload and ammo manufacturers restricted to what they can send out makes up for most of that.

[@2aNewsNow]

Well for your info I have a AK-47 because I'm an American citizen and passed a background check and decided that my 2nd amendment rights give me a right to own one and no I don't have it to play Rambo I have it because I enjoy taking it to the range and shooting it and also it's for home defense to protect my self and my family because sometimes a shotgun or hand gun is not good enough.Not that you deserve a civilized answer but I decided I would show I'm a better man than you.

[@rmhjackal5265]

I would stock some k .22lr's, 1000 9mm and at least 500 .38,.38 shells,38 bullets,powder and at least a 50 round box of each 22wmr and .357

[@2aNewsNow]

Wow thanks again very much and I will let Nana know,I need to make another Naughty Nana video it's been awhile.

[@realization101]

The way our gun rights are fading away the purchase ammo every pay check sounds like a good idea.

[@2aNewsNow]

Thanks for the comment,There is no real formula it's what ever the person who owns the guns and ammo believes will get them threw what ever situation they are stockpiling ammo for and also what makes them sleep better at night.

[@jackpinesavage1628]

I figure I'll be taking a dirt nap by the time I'm 90 years old. Subtract my current age from 90, multiply that number by the daily or season bag limit of game, (squirrels, rabbits, pheasants, partridges, deer) then multiply that number by the number of season days for each game species, or by one in the case of one per season and I have a good idea of how much ammo to store. As I age, that total number gets smaller. Of course, they have no bag limits on zombies, so I'll keep a thousand rounds of 38 specials for them.

[@41odyssey]

in canada you can buy thousands of rounds at a time and 7.62x39 is cheap as dirt up here.

[@2aNewsNow]

Yes I know because last week I went in my Walmart about 10:30 am and the guy that's worked there for over 25 years knows I come in for ammo and he said you missed all the .22lr and 9mm it came in and it was gone by 8:00 am. you win some and loose some.

[@AdventureCayman]

Desiccant causes corrosion and rust! The best way to store ammo would be in it's original packaging in a ammo vault with an electric dehumidifier in it. I personally can't afford that yet, so I vacuum seal my ammo and have had great luck so far.

[@thetobaccoguy1751]

+AdventureCayman That is only true if your desiccant has already absorbed moisture, and if you pack it directly against the ammunition. A desiccant pack thrown in a bucket or ammo can with factory boxed ammo will cause no harm. Been doing it for years.

[@AdventureCayman]

+Hans “Hanzy4200” S. - Just because you have been doing something and it's worked out for you for "years" doesn't mean it's the proper way or will work out for you or others in the long term. I have been selling and servicing safes and vaults for 28 years now and know from REAL and a LOT of experience. I know the problems descants cause as people have paid me thousands of dollars to repair the damage caused to safes from descants, and the worst of it was the property they were trying to protect.

[@thetobaccoguy1751]

AdventureCayman Correct. And just because you have had certain experiences, doesn't mean that is the case for everyone. A safe and a ammo can are completely different animals. The only way a safe should have desiccant in it, is if it is in a self container rechargeable unit.

[@AdventureCayman]

+Hans “Hanzy4200” S. - Thanks for telling me the proper method for safes...because your 15 minutes of internet experience beats my 28 years of real world experience.

[@thetobaccoguy1751]

AdventureCayman Dessicant has been used successfully for decades by millions of people. Go fuck yourself. I guess installing safes makes you the ultimate gun guru in all ways! What could make you more of a expert than installing metal cabinets! Ass clown.

[@theresakolata5081]

is there still a limit on boxes you can buy? i just got back from walmart about 60 minutes ago and bought 7 boxes of 12 gauge slugs when i was there.

[@MrHeavyMetalRocker1]

Shotgun shells aren't regulated like pistol and rifle ammo. Shotguns shells are very very plentiful

[@dennisjames1302]

Nice video

[@2aNewsNow]

It was converted in to one a few years ago.

[@2aNewsNow]

Thanks for the rip I'll check them out.

[@MrBikboi]

Don’t waste money not buying in bulk, work more spend less wait longer and buy for the cheapest price. Don’t waste money on anything other than the metal 30/50 cal ammo cans, make sure you check the seal and lubricate if need be. Take your ammo out of the boxes and into the metal ammo cans put in a few silica gel packets and store in a cool dry environment and you’re good. That ammunition will outlast you. That’s pretty much all the information you need it’s common sense really this video could be condensed to a few minutes.

[@2aNewsNow]

Thank you sir for watching and thanks for your comment.

[@kineticdeath]

wish i could get an ak in australia, but im not allowed to in any way, i even have a million hoops to jump through just to get one stripped out and unusable as mere a collecters piece. Good luck to the law abiding gun owners in the US! Dont become boring like australia

[@NASWOG]

i buy about 80% of my ammo from grafs.com check them out and you'll see why. only ammo i buy in person is from my flea market. i get 7.52x39 and 7.62x54 for $3 a pack (20 rds)

[@2aNewsNow]

Me too Patriot and now I just buy so i can replace the ammo I shoot.

[@bighairyfeet]

So you stored ammo over 'years' of time? Will your ammo still work after long term storage? Do you rotate your ammo out? Also, is you 5.56 all the same grain? Different grains (weight) affects your zero...

[@2aNewsNow]

I did mention that in the video.

[@McFlysGarage]

I wish I could buy Ammo from my local wal mart or Bass Pro but I sadly cannot camp out at 5am before work.

[@thetobaccoguy1751]

Never buy from a sporting goods store. Even buying small amounts, online retailers trump everyone, aside from .22 at Wal-mart. 5 gallon buckets with O-ring seals work well for storage. Those cans get very expensive. I gave up after 20.

[@2aNewsNow]

I wish I had one near me.

[@2aNewsNow]

I like your You Tube name and by the picture it looks like your balls are turning green too.LOL

[@2aNewsNow]

Thank you for watching and for the nice comment.

[@OldMusicFan83]

Ammo Seek . com is an excellent site to find cheap ammo.

[@dahoser1eh]

+OldMusicFan83 yeah, or just google it

[@Bmacvlogs23]

have you ever had problems with .223 tulammo

[@2aNewsNow]

Your welcome I was hoping that the video would be helpful.

[@paccalattets2868]

How long does ammo last ,as to where it will still fire correctly?

[@Acc0rd79]

Dang, no wonder I cant find any 9mm here, you live somewhere near me! haha Im in Kissimmee.

[@tagteamer001]

lucky gunner has awesome prices

[@mikewarren7855]

i'm sorry, but i came into this video with my mind made up for a smart aleck answer. how to stock pile ammo..... buy a stock of ammo..... put it in a pile..... any quesitons?

[@calebsone1630]

good advice but let me add Walmart is known to buy un reliable ammo. there is a online site for buying I get magtech .45 for 17 bucks and that is the same from my friend that owns a gun shop he gives it for that same price. as far as target practice Walmart is ok but don't trust your family on old ammo from china or brazil

[@50shadesoffde11]

Number one don’t use four different ammo cans and not be able to stack them that’s rule one

[@ballsdanglin]

my ammo is turning green Got Dammit!

[@mrapple3702]

To hell with that. If there is space in the closet or on the shelf then you need more ammo.

[@youbuynew]

10,000 rds. for your battle rifle, 3,000 rounds for your pistol. and 5,000 rounds for your .22 Long Rifle.

[@tomr3074]

Ok , buy it , label it , shoot it, repeat.

[@Nismo46920]

my walmart only allows one box per customer so i have my wife and i grab a box at a time

[@blackandgold978]

Excellent video. Good guidance. Only one disagreement: I tend to find that local GUNSTORES are the biggest price gougers. Online in large orders is the best way to go; that offsets the shipping costs.....and online is often the only place to find a particular caliber/brand/grain that your looking for.

[@robert0380]

I'll have to watch the movie again, but I"m pretty sure Rambo didn't use an AK.

[@tacticalsquash8854]

I am stockpiling tulammo 7.62x39 for shtf, it's pretty much what I can afford. What are your thoughts on this ammo for shtf/protection?

[@2aNewsNow]

I think it's perfect for shtf/wrol it's cheap yo buy if you buy steel case, you can use it for killing the bad guy and for hunting,has great stopping power, it lasts for a long time and if you have an AK-47 to shoot it out of you can't go wrong.

[@GunsAreEssential1975]

Thanks for the ammo porn brother. Can't find any ammo here, so I figure I could at least look at yours.

[@uDROPiCUM]

would underground work?

[@thealize808]

Lets say if nobody could find ammo ever again or it was 10 times more expensive than now. And say you shoot twice a month. And maybe 200 rounds each time. In about 5 monthe all your ammo would be gone. I guess for a shtf 1000 rounds each caliber would be ok. But the 1000 rounds stock. Is this ammo thats not being used or is being used. Because 1000 rounds can be gone in a blink of a eye. Just something I was thinking about. Thanks... awesome channel

[@2aNewsNow]

Thanks for the comment.

[@Maskedminnesota]

worst place to buy ammo is gander mountain.

[@idreamofdragonso5677]

Really is it that bad?

[@akitadad]

+IDreamOfDragons O Yep!

[@BittingerMovies]

And the rich guys that buy old tanks aren't crazy? What about the guys who have the permit or whatever you want to call it to own guns like M60's, .50 cals? Those guns are full auto. His Ak-47 is more than likely a semi-auto. A semi-auto .22 will kill just as easy as an Ak.

[@mrapple3702]

If you don't want one or think that you NEED one then please don't buy one.

[@aCycloneSteve]

"Blame those who are allowed to buy 1,000 rounds and resell it for 3-4 times as much" Really? I think that's called capitalism. It's everyone's responsibility to decide what they are willing to pay and how bad they want it. If Wal-Mart multiplied their price by 5 there might be some available for people who really need it instead of having the shortages like we do now..

[@silentsniperrr]

ooooor you could not just stockpile ammo so i can have supply to buy?

[@2aNewsNow]

OOOOOR you could get your ass up early and buy some.

[@MikeDesertHunterHale]

Stop telling and showing everyone what you have...... You make a good target....... I'm still shooting 50 yr old ammo, if it stays dry and cool it will last forever....

[@rendor21]

Why would you need to stockpile ammo? Afraid a damn world war is going to break out sometime soon?

[@goatkiller68]

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[@wsfd4321]

I guess this individual is completely dependant on 911 response. What's going to happen to you when 911 goes unanswered? Can't happen? THINK AGAIN!!

[@dingusthedrunkenhousecat2870]

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