1075tech
.338 Win Mag
For the purpose of this question, let's assume Glock 19 or 26. SHTF stash. 115, 124, or 147 gr? FMJ? HP?
FMJ is fairly reasonable right now.
FMJ is fairly reasonable right now.
9MM For Glock ?s
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124 is the standard European load. 147 is a bit slower but often more accurate. Not that the 9mm is much of a target round.
Bananabandit
.338 Win Mag
115 fmj cause its cheap.
^^^^^ I can't argue with that !
Doc8404
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I have both.
lots of NATO and +P JHP 124 due to price.
lots of NATO and +P JHP 124 due to price.
124
Or I'll be that guy.
Buy a box of each and shoot them on paper, see which load your glock likes more for accuracy and which you like more for control
Buy a box of each and shoot them on paper, see which load your glock likes more for accuracy and which you like more for control
Bananabandit
.338 Win Mag
You never want to be that guy
C3D
.338 Win Mag
How much shooting do you think you'll be doing when the SHTF? It ain't going to be 1,000 rounds; you'll be dead long before then if the environment requires that level of fire.
Buy some really good self defense ammo and stack that a few hundred deep.
Buy some really good self defense ammo and stack that a few hundred deep.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
I use strictly bulk 124 gr NATO because it isn’t watered down like the cheap 115 gr target ammo and it feels exactly like what most defensive loads feel like that aren’t plus P.
As far as POI and POA, unless you are shooting that Glock at over 25 yards, you will not notice it no matter what grain you choose. Most people do not have the skill set to notice that anyway especially on a non match grade pistol at around 10 yards.
As far as POI and POA, unless you are shooting that Glock at over 25 yards, you will not notice it no matter what grain you choose. Most people do not have the skill set to notice that anyway especially on a non match grade pistol at around 10 yards.
Robin
.475 A&M Magnum
I agree with C3D, plus, the act of practicing will make you a better shot over any ammo variety at pistol range. If money is an issue get a good pellet gun or .22. It carries over and in most cases makes you a better pistol shot overall.
Robin
Robin
Celt
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Cheapest you can get for shtf.
spat
.700 Nitro Express
Depends on whether you're prepping for SHTF or TEOTWAWKI.
SHTF won't last long, you're right, a few hundred rounds of premium ammo in each caliber is more than enough.
TEOTWAWKI OTOH lasts indefinitely, pretty much by definition. You won't need much more for self defense than SHTF, maybe two or 3 times as much.
You'll need a bit for hunting too, but again, a few hundred rounds goes a long way.
But the big difference is practice.
Were you planning on not practicing at all for years, then being ready to go if bad things happen ?
How much ammo per year do you need just to maintain your current skill level ? If the world goes to hell, are you going to be happy with that skill level, or will you want to be better ?
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
A few hundred rounds is all you need for combat. You won’t survive long enough if you need more to use more.
And as far as SHTF, if you are the only guy practicing shooting at trees, they will kill you for that ammo.
And as far as SHTF, if you are the only guy practicing shooting at trees, they will kill you for that ammo.
C3D
.338 Win Mag
Ain’t no practicing with live ammo in a TEOTWAWKI situation. That ammo is far too valuable, no matter how much you have. It’s the best currency for the new economy.
spat
.700 Nitro Express
If it's that valuable, you're going to want even more.
spat
.700 Nitro Express
If they aren't practicing, you'll probably be able to defeat them, and add their supplies and weapons to your own
spat
.700 Nitro Express
That's what suppressors are for.
You can bet I'd have some before my skills started getting rusty.
My Glock 43 doesn’t like 124 HP. Had lots of failure to feed. They would get caught up on the feed ramp. I switched to 147 and that solved the problem. So I stock up on 147 FMJ for target and SHTF use and have a few boxes of HP for daily carry purposes.