Lol, that is hilarious. I would add asking how was Gunny Neighbor was set for hi-cap magazines and if help with the struggle was needed. Caring is Sharing.
Mr. Kelly is jumping to a conclusion. Many of the firearms may just be collector pieces and not intended for the zombie apocalypse . This may dramatically increase the rounds per weapon count for those that maybe used.
I won't be picking up the .375 H&H or .338 Lapua to repel the zombie hordes, so the small inventory of ammo is of no concern. Same for the .44 mag. Others, well FAFO, zombies.
One has to be an optimist that you're going to actually fire off 250 rounds in a dangerous situation without catching a few rounds in the most personal manner.
Unless you're shooting at unarmed victims or constantly doing Successful Ambushes like the Cove folks did, a lot of return fire generally occurs.
High volume fire is something Military folks get to do BECAUSE they have automatic weapons and plenty of Resupply. They are seldom AIMING but spraying in the general area of the enemy. Spray and Pray.
In all the stories of the "Times 'O Troubles" seldom did the IRA Lads have more than 3 magazines of ammo for their weapons.
While a lot of training can be done without ammo (dry firing, for example), to train enough so your weapon is a seamless extension of your body requires that you burn a fair number of rounds on a periodic basis.
That ...seamless extension... suggests that it is desirable to have weapons with similar or identical manual-of-arms.
Fear the man that has but one (or two) weapon and constant use.
In my cowboy action shooting training, I allow modern weapons occasionally and limp wristed compact 9mm's often jam-stovepipe and they DON'T Know how to clear it SAFELY. Same pistol gripped pump shotguns and so on.
The safety issues are why I tend not to allow modern weapons. Old school folks are generally more aware of their only weapon or three (revolver, shotgun, rifle) than the golf bag modern shooters.
"That ...seamless extension... suggests that it is desirable to have weapons with similar or identical manual-of-arms."
I think that is one of the reasons why the M1 Garand owner oftentimes has one of the Ruger Mini-30 and/or Mini-14 rifles. Common sight picture - safety locations - handle charger. Though a major difference in heavy centerfire vs. Mini carbines and lack of detachable magazine of Garand, still pretty similar.
I was told that someone's wife wanted to know when they were going to sell gold and silver since it just went up. She was told "NEVER". And that there was to be more stockpiling of all metals including lead. I'm not sure she "gets it".
As others have noted, rounds per weapon will likely vary widely. .22lr is a cheap and handy varmint and training caliber. I'd expect that to be the most plentiful type of ammunition for those reasons. A big bore bolt action long range rifle may not have many at all, considering that it costs a lot more per round and is less likely to be fired that much.
Lol, that is hilarious. I would add asking how was Gunny Neighbor was set for hi-cap magazines and if help with the struggle was needed. Caring is Sharing.
ReplyDeleteMr. Kelly is jumping to a conclusion. Many of the firearms may just be collector pieces and not intended for the zombie apocalypse . This may dramatically increase the rounds per weapon count for those that maybe used.
ReplyDelete10k is rookie numbers.
DeleteThat was TDW's comment: Hell, I have 10,000 rounds for one of my firearms. Sure frustrates me about that boating accident!
DeleteI won't be picking up the .375 H&H or .338 Lapua to repel the zombie hordes, so the small inventory of ammo is of no concern. Same for the .44 mag. Others, well FAFO, zombies.
DeleteYou can never have enough ammo unless you are on fire.
ReplyDeleteOr swimming
DeleteOne has to be an optimist that you're going to actually fire off 250 rounds in a dangerous situation without catching a few rounds in the most personal manner.
ReplyDeleteUnless you're shooting at unarmed victims or constantly doing Successful Ambushes like the Cove folks did, a lot of return fire generally occurs.
High volume fire is something Military folks get to do BECAUSE they have automatic weapons and plenty of Resupply. They are seldom AIMING but spraying in the general area of the enemy. Spray and Pray.
In all the stories of the "Times 'O Troubles" seldom did the IRA Lads have more than 3 magazines of ammo for their weapons.
While a lot of training can be done without ammo (dry firing, for example), to train enough so your weapon is a seamless extension of your body requires that you burn a fair number of rounds on a periodic basis.
DeleteThat ...seamless extension... suggests that it is desirable to have weapons with similar or identical manual-of-arms.
As someone wiser than I said:
DeleteFear the man that has but one (or two) weapon and constant use.
In my cowboy action shooting training, I allow modern weapons occasionally and limp wristed compact 9mm's often jam-stovepipe and they DON'T Know how to clear it SAFELY. Same pistol gripped pump shotguns and so on.
The safety issues are why I tend not to allow modern weapons. Old school folks are generally more aware of their only weapon or three (revolver, shotgun, rifle) than the golf bag modern shooters.
"That ...seamless extension... suggests that it is desirable to have weapons with similar or identical manual-of-arms."
DeleteI think that is one of the reasons why the M1 Garand owner oftentimes has one of the Ruger Mini-30 and/or Mini-14 rifles. Common sight picture - safety locations - handle charger. Though a major difference in heavy centerfire vs. Mini carbines and lack of detachable magazine of Garand, still pretty similar.
I was told that someone's wife wanted to know when they were going to sell gold and silver since it just went up.
ReplyDeleteShe was told "NEVER". And that there was to be more stockpiling of all metals including lead.
I'm not sure she "gets it".
As others have noted, rounds per weapon will likely vary widely. .22lr is a cheap and handy varmint and training caliber. I'd expect that to be the most plentiful type of ammunition for those reasons. A big bore bolt action long range rifle may not have many at all, considering that it costs a lot more per round and is less likely to be fired that much.
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