Posted: 12/8/2007 6:43:35 PM EDT
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Since my move six month ago to CO from PRK I've acquired 8 long guns and 2 pistols. Have I gone on a buying spree? Is that too much? (Ammo purchased and shot excluded). I love CO! |
been there. but after reassessing my priorities i've taken a whats practical in a SHTF scenario and tailored my collection to those specifications. sold off the collectiong dust items and gone NFA. |
Unfortunately, I ain't one of them gizillioner silicon valley pirates height=8
Yeah, seems like having more ammo and a few trusty rifles is a bit more viable option. On the other hand, weapons are a good investment also. |
might be well worth it if you look at the price increase over the years of your C&R vs. say a M-16 bought only 7 or so years ago. who knows what it will be worth in 5-10 more. I bet a lot larger profit margin than hanging onto some super old rifles, thats for sure. |
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Yeah, seems like having more ammo and a few trusty rifles is a bit more viable option. On the other hand, weapons are a good investment also. at one time yes, and for sure after the 08 elections. however with the price of ammo climbing and no relief in sight, the market is soft on military style SEMI-AUTO guns. look in the EE to see how many $800-1200 ar's have had "PRICE REDUCED" edited on their BTT post. of course nows the time to buy. |
very true, even look at the CMMG deal for so called bargin bin rifles that most members find to be in pretty much perfect shape. they run something like $575 shipped. Or you can build a del-ton kit for easily the same if not cheaper and get some good enjoyment and good experience building a rifle. I just wish i had enough extra money to build a couple of the kits. |
I would go with the weapons. With the ammo prices right now...you can pretty much have a entry level AR for the price of 1500 rounds of decent quality ammo. I am starting to stockpile as much .22 as I can since it is only .02/round. I figure if worse comes to worst, I can shoot 15 rounds of .22 for the same price 1 round of .223 costs me. I know high quality shots are key, but there is nothing like a ton of lead flying in the air for some cover. |