I’ve won guns on GB and then ordered the dies
If it is something I can get dies for, I can usually find or have a suitable mold and can scrounge some once-fired brass. Then I will entertain buying something in a cartridge I don't already load.
I’ve done it both ways, “well, now that I have this ammo, might as well...”
Won the Gun Broker auctions. I lose far more than I win, but occasionally I’ll post the high bid and win.How do you win a gun on BG? Do they do raffles? Just curious
+1I would buy a firearm in a second today if it was a good deal. Ammo or not.
You do have to pay a small fee of your own makingHow do you win a gun on BG? Do they do raffles? Just curious
Completely agree. A good deal is a good deal. If I don’t use them, I consider them an investment.+1
I've bought ammo for guns I've never owned, bought guns without ammo and never fired them. Bought accessories for guns I planned on getting but never did. If a good deal is found on anything firearms related right now, you better get it. May be the last good deal you ever see.
I've said before that early last summer my wife decided she wanted a Ruger American Rimfire .22LR for shooting ground squirrels. The only problem was, our favorite LGS didn't have one like she wanted, (cerokote barrel, modular synthetic stock, and a silly muzzle brake) and they couldn't find any place to order one from. So they told us to just keep "checking back" in case they luckily got one in.Most LGS worth their salt have ammo in the back for gun purchaser's only. At least around here.
Almost a separate issue.I just ordered a scope fora rifle I don't have yet.
Almost a separate issue.
If I see optics or a red dot on considerable sale, I'll snag it, even if I don't have an immediate need.
Which is handy when a need arises.
I think I saw SGAmmo or TargetSports had Tokarev spam cans available, and that was last nightI swapped for a Tokarev that is wending it way to my FFL courtesy of Fedex. Have no ammo for it, but so far I have gotten a set of dies. My buddy has a mold for it which he is expecting me to use to cast him a pile of bullets for his pistol, so I will make the pile bigger for my own needs. Brass is a bit of a pickle, but I have a back order in with Starline and my buddy will float me a hundred or two cases until I get some of my own.
I didn't really need a Tok, but always wanted one as a link in the chain of combloc military sidearms.
I think I saw SGAmmo or TargetSports had Tokarev spam cans available, and that was last night
You can't go wrong with 270 Winchester... Finding ammo for most hunting calibers is hard as crap now but luckily I reload so I don't have to worry about that for a while lol. I will suggest that you go to a few gun shops or shows and find a caliber you like and try to by a bunch at decent price, but do not pay scalper price for ammo whatever you do... Some calibers besides 270 I'd try to look for in size order are; 22-250(maybe not the best for long range big stuff though) 6.5x55swedish(minimum IMHO for big stuff like elk, but still packs a good punch), 7.62x51, 30-06, 300WinMag. I personally think for all around anything on norte de america, 270 Win is your best bet ,but I'm a tad biased lol. P.S. try to get reloading components cheap or at retail for the caliber or calibers you like. I got a RCBS 30-06 full sizer and seating die set for 20 bucks at a gun show last month lol. Powder and primers are stupid high at gun shows though, you should be able to get brass for a reasonable price though... A good site to check often is Powder Valley, they will occasionally get drops of good powder and primers at normal retail price.Right now I wouldn’t.
That said, I am currently looking to add a hunting rifle to the mix for large game and longer distance work. I just can’t come to a decision on caliber.
You can't go wrong with 270 Winchester... Finding ammo for most hunting calibers is hard as crap now but luckily I reload so I don't have to worry about that for a while lol. I will suggest that you go to a few gun shops or shows and find a caliber you like and try to by a bunch at decent price, but do now pay scalper price for ammo whatever you do... Some calibers besides 270 I'd try to look for in size order are; 22-250(maybe not the best for long range big stuff though) 6.5x55swedish(minimum IMHO for big stuff like elk, but still packs a good punch), 7.62x51, 30-06, 300WinMag. I personally think for all around anything on norte de america, 270 Win is your best bet ,but I'm a tad biased lol. P.S. try to get reloading components cheap or at retail for the caliber or calibers you like. I got a RCBS 30-06 full sizer and seating die set for 20 bucks at a gun show last month lol. Powder and primers are stupid high at gun shows though, you should be able to get brass for a reasonable price though...
Love to give some friendly advice here on THR! I'm still kinda new to the fourm so I haven't had a chance to be involved with a lot of discussions... I do try to like and comment when I have constructive stuff to say, like in response to your question. So, keep on looking for that one( or six! ) gun/s that called your name and get involved in either mag dumping into trash or shooting IPSC silhouette targets at 1k yards, whatever floats your boat!Thanks for the input. I’ve never been a dedicated hunter. But my dad let me use his 270 and I did enjoy. I’m slowly trying to dip toes in the reloading game. Got a press and and some 300 blk dies. Snagged a few primers. Just sniping what I can when I can.