If More is Better, Too Much is Just Right
My ammo buying has become more strategic and I have also worked to consolidate calibers.
Over the past 24 months or so, I've been steadily accumulating a modest stockpile of ammo. The current goal is to have a minimum of 10,000 rounds for the common calibers I own (.22LR, 9mm, .223, 7.62x39, .308), and at least 1000 rounds for the less common calibers (.380, 7.62x54R, 12 Ga) So far, I've been able to get my hands on about 5,000 rounds of .223, 3,000 rounds of 7.62x39 and have 11,000 rounds worth of 9mm components waiting to be reloaded. I haven't quite figured out how I'm going to pay for 10,000 rounds of .308.
Ultimately, I'd feel comfortable with 100,000 rounds of 9mm and .223; likely enough for me an my future family for our lifetimes.
Without ammo, guns are nothing more than expensive metal bludgeons.
Without the ability to practice shooting, the guns may not be effective even WITH ammo.