So What Exactly Constitutes a Hoarder.....( A Reloading Component Whore)......???

[rangebob]

"We have finally received a shipment of ammunition. The guards now have bullets in their guns."
-- Warden Colonel Enrico Ferrucci (Italian Army), "Secret War of Harry Frigg (1968)",
speaking to five brigadier generals (American, British, and French) who have been POWs for several weeks arguing about how to escape past the armed guards.

 

[Andy]

Reloading Component Hoarder = Smart Person

I have several years worth of powder (at my present rate of shooting), and I cast bullets. I have components that would allow me to rifle hunt for the rest of my life, and shoot recreationally just as long.

 

[Camaroguy]

To someone that might Only shoot 1-2 rounds (yes single rounds) a year

I have talked to guys where this is the case

2 boxes = 40 Rounds = you might be a hoarder

Hard to imagine not having any components or completed rounds. I'm getting worried because I've only got 500 primers, half a pound of 4895 and 100 bullets. Starting to think that hoarding is the way to go. Now to just get a third job to afford it all.

 

[Eagleye]

Reloading Component Hoarder = Smart Person

I have several years worth of powder (at my present rate of shooting), and I cast bullets. I have components that would allow me to rifle hunt for the rest of my life, and shoot recreationally just as long.

Andy, you obviously think just like I do!!

I hate worrying about where my hobby is going due to lack of components.

Therefore, I "hoard" if that is what it is called, lol.

Dave.

 

[silverfoxdj]

Reloading Component Hoarder = Smart Person

I have several years worth of powder (at my present rate of shooting), and I cast bullets. I have components that would allow me to rifle hunt for the rest of my life, and shoot recreationally just as long.

hmm, I'd better get started or Andy where do you live again lol

 

[Cleftwynd]

I wish I could "hoard" but at this time it isn't really possible for me. I hold no hard feelings towards that can and do. I say they are just smarter than me, lol.

 

[bjmurata]

I guess I would easily qualify as a reloading component whore according to most people,possibly even to the next level as a reloading component slut of sorts.That being said,I've been caught short in the past and it ain't gonna happen again if I can avoid it.If I spot something I can use,now or in the future and can swing it,they go into the larder.There is such a thing as nobility versus stupidity.I would rather risk being called names than sit around looking at a gun or guns sidelined for lack of reloading components.Just the way I roll.

 

[thump_rrr]

I don't consider myself as a hoarder.
I consider myself to be proactive.
I buy what I can when I have a few extra dollars laying around.

When the Sandy Hook tradgedy occurred I foresaw that there would be a run on all things related to firearms so I increased my inventory.

I could have bought 30 more pounds of Varget and either kept it or resold it for a profit but I didn't.
Instead I bought 3-4 lbs from each of the 3 stores I frequent and told them that I didn't want to deplete their supply since others would also be needing some.
I did however tell them that if an 8lb jug ever came their way I would appreciate a call.
They called me when both the 8lb jug of Varget and XBR came in.

I don't buy primers in quantities less than 5,000 due to the additional discount provided.
If retailers didn't want to sell in large quantities they wouldn't give additional discounts.

As for ammo, when I setup the progressive press with the case and bullet feeders I will make enough of a caliber to last me a whole year if not 2 before changing calibers.

I know there are many here on CGN who's inventory surpasses mine tenfold.
More power to them.

 

[Cleftwynd]

Nice stash thump_rrr.

 

[3macs1]

Reloading Component Hoarder = Smart Person

I have several years worth of powder (at my present rate of shooting), and I cast bullets. I have components that would allow me to rifle hunt for the rest of my life, and shoot recreationally just as long.

Have to agree. Had some great old mentors over the years who told me that if I planned to keep shooting at what levels I enjoyed I best start now putting stuff away for when I retire and cash is tight.The way my investments went I am some glad now I did
So now with 40 plus years worth I have no idea how much I have but know it will take me to my grave on the shotgun stuff for sure.
Saved some big time dollars also. For example the lead shot I am just finishing up with about 5 bags left I paid 12 bucks a bag for and the pallet of 100 bags next to it 17.50. What is that now like 50 bucks.Bought out every 28ga and 410 wad and hull that Lloyd had at Irv's when he closed so well over 50,000 28ga wads alone now. They don't get bad if kept in the dark
Do have to get some time to go through it however since I know now there is some stuff I will never use
Just a small example I have a set of three high school lockers I put shelves in and they are just puking shot gun shells in all gauges

 

[rookie wildcat]

Well, while not stocked for my retirement, I would have to be a hoarder by this definition, even by my Father's. He's a "box every ten years" guy and constantly asked me why I have so much stuff, what war was I planning to start. He should see it now.
After the last "component depression", I swore I would not be in such a deplorable again. Ran out of small primers, only had one box of large left when supplies came back. No shotgun primers at all!

Bought anything I could when I could find it and still do, even though it means a little hurt in the wallet. Stocked for well more than a year of shooting at my current levels.

 

[dead meat]

I thought a hoarder was someone that just stock piled stuff and never used it. I only stock up on stuff i will use, it may take some time but it gets used.

 

[tjhaile]

I prefer the term "stockpile." Talk of "hoarding" reminds me of a bunch of Soviet peasants denouncing each other as Kulaks.

Stockpiling is what smart people do to ensure they have what they want when they want it.

 

[archie_james_c]

I usually buy what I need as I need it. Its gonna bite me in the ass some day though.

Only have about 3000 primers in hand (small rifle, large rifle and mag rifle)
700 .223 amax's
150 .223 TTSXs
400 .277 SSTs/Inter bonds
200 6mm Amax's (dangerously low)
And about 1000 pieces of random stuff I don't primarily use.
500ish pieces 223 brass
150ish 270 WSM brass
150ish 243 brass
300 30-06 brass
400 7mm RSAUM brass
Then about 500ish pieces of assorted chamberings some I have guns in, some not

I appear to be addicted to hording dies though....

3x .223
.243 AI 3 piece
.260 AI 4 piece
.260 Rem.
.270 WCF
.270 WSM
.284 Win
7mm-08
7mm RM
7mm RSAUM
2X 7mm WSM
.308 WCF
2X .30-06
.308 Norma Mag
.325 WSM

And I'm always looking for more

 

[07blackwater]

At my present rate of shooting I have about a 2 year supply.

Whenever I have extra cash I top it up.

 

[fiddler]

In general, hoarding is over compensation for a variety of issues. Each on its own is an individual scenario. Having that said, concerning firearms and ammunition the market is so up and down and especially the availability of ammo and loading materials. I shoot lots and stock well for my needs. For many of us that have been doing this for many decades, we know how supplies of plenty can run dry. There was a time when having a couple crates of 303 in your trunk for traction was just as cheap as having sand bags. Those days are long gone and any supply should be deemed as potentially precious. I don't have a mortgage, I pile it high when the price is right. Its not hoarding.

 

[mr.e moose]

I don't consider it hoarding, I consider it being wise. If you can find components for a good price that you know you will use, then buying them saves you money. I cast and have a full selection of molds for all of my calibres but if I find a good deal on bullets, then that saves me time. Keeping a good stock of supplies frees a person from worrying if the components that he needs are available. When you reload for obsolete calibres you can save 80% and you always have a supply.

 

[c-fbmi]

I'm in the throws of packing up my gun vault/loading room to move, my components are being counted in tons not numbers any more. I have nearly a week invested and I'm about half done.
Do I hoard.........NO, but when you play with more than 125 rifles and shotguns, it takes a lot of different powders and projectiles and amounts to tens of thousands of brass and loaded rounds. I feel very vulnerable if my primer supply of any given primer drops below 2000 and my powder...........well I'm not going to say!!
OP, only one city block if all my primers and powder were to go at once, would mean I was probably 5 miles outside city limits!!!
There may be some rifles sidelined briefly due to this shortage of components, but I'll just use a different one............God knows I've got at least 5 for any conceivable purpose man could use a rifle for legally.
I would have to say that although there would be certain components I would run out of in time, I couldn't possibly exhaust my complete supply in my remaining lifetime, but I'm going to do my best and will continue to buy componenets in the thousands and powder, let's just say as much as I want to when I want to.
A rough calculation places my jacketed bullet selection at just under a ton, just for example!!!!!! Any where from several hundred to several thousand for every caliber from 20 to 50 (except 27 where I'm proud to say I have zero). LOL I'm not sure I need 500.....500gn Woodleigh softs for my 470 NE but I got 'em.
Guys like Eagleye, Dogleg, H4831, and a few others including myself are the reason no one would ever attempt to invade Canada.

 

[Powderfinger61]

Hard to imagine not having any components or completed rounds. I'm getting worried because I've only got 500 primers, half a pound of 4895 and 100 bullets. Starting to think that hoarding is the way to go. Now to just get a third job to afford it all.

i would litterly be sick if this is all i had on the bench.

last spring, 14,000 primers, 6000 projectiles, brass unknown, but enough, approx 30 lbs powder....NO FACTORY CENTERFIRE AMMO

13 different calibers to load for

 

[jethunter]

Foresight is when you buy stuff that you need before you actually need it because you will use it. It's common sense and planning.

Hoarding is when you buy more stuff than you can use or stuff you won't use because having it makes you feel good. It's a mental disorder.

Whining about supply shortages is what people who lack foresight do; It's a mental disorder.