The Frontier Sixshooter Community Message Board - Likewise for me, Matthew.

Likewise for me, Matthew. (reply)

Catoosa — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 14:31:32 +0000

Lord knows I ain't no expert (at anything!), but I have attended the School of Interesting Experiences when it comes to reloading.

He just bought a Vaquero in 45 - that works well for me (reply)

stonewalrus — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 02:23:57 +0000

considering I have two revolvers in that caliber...

Slippery slope Matthew. (reply)

Hoot — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 01:28:36 +0000

Not that I haven't enjoyed the slide!

Pretty soon you find that you can suddenly reload for this cartridge and, well hey, this other cartridge isn't too far out of reach. And, then, 'Hell, I got a great deal on this set of dies so...'

Holler up if I can help. Lord knows, I been helped a bunch so far.

Or when you have to move (reply)

Warhawk — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 00:17:43 +0000

That's why I've started reloading, as long as he has (reply)

StoneWolf — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 18:32:37 +0000

Standard calibers I'm stocking up on components.

I too see a reason to "lay by in store" - my oldest son is (reply)

stonewalrus — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 17:55:06 +0000

Doing a fine job himself but his little brother is 8 - hard telling what will be available by the time he grows up.

This will not be a mild storm either. I'm thinking it will (reply)

Big Six — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 17:00:40 +0000

be a series of severe events, each one adding to the accumulation of woes...

I agree 100%.

I am getting kinda long of tooth and am "filling the pantry" for my children and grandchildren.

I suppose, as with all things, there is a practical limit but at this time I cannot see where it lies.

Took a long walk in the woods yesterday. Visited a site where #3 son and I built a campfire near the creek during a light snow on a cold day. He was 7 at the time and remembers it well. He is a LEO now in a big city and is soon to break that 30 mark. He has changed (only older and bigger), I have changed (only older), the world has changed (gone to h*ll in a hand basket) but that circle of rocks by the creek remains the same. He will visit it this fall with his child. Hopefully during a light snow.

That big woods is a place of respite for us in this world of woe.

Hard times for us all presently (you too) and harder times ahead.

Gird Thyself.

Ephesians 6:12

Last I met up with him was, umm, 3 years back? (reply)

Hoot — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 10:18:37 +0000

We correspond very occasionally. A good soul.

This will not be a mild storm either. I'm thinking it will (reply)

Hobie — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 01:24:29 +0000

be a series of severe events, each one adding to the accumulation of woes...

i sure miss AK (reply)

cable — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 21:26:41 +0000

I have warned some friends and relatives who are not as (reply)

stonewalrus — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 20:37:26 +0000

Serious into guns that they had better stock up a few hundred rounds because of the storm that is brewing.

How much ammo? (reply)

Big Six — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 16:17:41 +0000

Good thinking on stocking up prior to election of the Obomination.

Back in 1967 I had little money for anything but gasoline (28 cents/gal) for getting to school but I was able to hustle more than I am now.

When GCA 1968 was passed (unconstitutionally BTW) ammo had to be "signed for" locally and nationwide as I recall. Consequently I "hustled" (worked overtime) to acquire money to stock up as I resented the unconstitutional infringement on my ammo purchasing abilities as well as my firearm purchasing abilities.

At that time little country stores were everywhere here in the sticks and all of them sold ammo. I bought (hoarded) all available within commuting distance.

During those long years that followed before the McClure Volkmer Act (I think that was its name) I never bought a single round of "signed for" ammo.

I had plenty for my needs until things loosened up.

I didn't consider it hoarding any more than cutting extra firewood in anticipation of a bad winter.

BTW winter is coming on hard so stock up.

AK's still around (reply)

Miles — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 16:05:14 +0000

but with his job and keeping an eye on his mom nowadays, he's busier than a one legged man in a ....well, you know.

How much ammo? (reply)

Harry O-1 — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 15:51:36 +0000

I was caught flat footed during the Clinton shortage. Had to restrict my shooting significantly. I started laying in "stuff" so it wouldn't happen again.

During the first Obama shortage I was in pretty good shape, but I had picked up a new caliber and could not find anything for it for about a year. I redoubled my efforts.

I ignored the second Obama shortage. I have everything I need, including .22LR ammo. In fact, I bought a .22 rimfire rifle for my grandkids during the height of the shortage. The salesman told me that they had a few boxes (not cases) of .22LR in back that they were saving for people who bought guns. I could buy two of them (I did not ask if they were 50 or 100 round boxes). I said, "No thanks, I have plenty." He said, "I haven't heard that in a long time."

Yep, "a brave soldier". (reply)

Hoot — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 13:57:30 +0000

I recall fondly the days of AK Church, Savage 24 board and earlier incantations of this one.

I get it, but actually it would be the same anywhere (reply)

Miles — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 05:26:54 +0000

Because it's short for MILES FORTIS which is straight, classical Latin.
Tell the smallfry his name means "Soldier".

Yessir. (reply)

Hoot — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 01:35:31 +0000

And, as a 'by the way', do you know that in Canada, your name would be "Kilometers"?

(Hoot has a grandson named 'Miles' and loves this joke.)

The only time you have too much ammo is: (reply)

Miles — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 01:27:26 +0000

When you're on fire.

As much as you can afford... And then some DITTOS (reply)

Hobie — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 00:12:47 +0000

AND I am trying to fill all the empty cases I've accumulated.

As much as you can afford... And then some (reply)

stonewalrus — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 23:35:18 +0000

I tried to take stock in what I had squirreled away at my house the other day. Had more of some than I realized. I am concentrating on a few favorite calibers (defensive pistol and long arm) but making sure to have a couple of boxes at least of every caliber. I would go broke if I tried to stock up on all calibers. I think it is prudent to take inventory once in a while.