[MisterF80M3]

Is there an ammo shortage all over the US or is that only a CA thing?

[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by MisterF80M3

Is there an ammo shortage all over the US or is that only a CA thing?

It's an everywhere thing. Haven't seen any 9mm, 45, or any other popular calibers in stock since about June. You can still find them online but you'll pay a premium (50+ cents a round for 9mm for example).

[Denis S]

Originally Posted by Dog Face Pony Soldier

That doesn't explain why "it's more important to not buy a semiautomatic." What's the downside to choosing a semiautomatic over a bolt rifle in your planned use?

Sorry, my bad english again brings me - you probably do not quite understand. I didn't mean that semi-automatic rifles are bad. I meant that this is my first rifle after shotguns, and I believe that my first rifle should be the bolt carbine.
Because the bolt carbine - a classic! I am first of all a hunter, and I try to honor the traditions of classic hunting. One shot one kill! Well, and as noted above - it is considered more accurate, simpler and more reliable.
Of course, in the future I will also buy a semi-automatic rifle, which is more convenient for driven hunts (perhaps this word is wrong - when collective hunting in the forest is carried out), for example.

Originally Posted by Lucky John

HE is in Saint Petersburg RUSSIA and not covered by the second amendment. When you go to buy guns legally in Russia you don't walk in to the gun store and say "I want something I can overthrow the government with." He is authorized, after a five year wait, after not screwing the pooch with his shotgun ownership, to buy a hunting rifle and it is in his best interest to buy a bolt action and keep things low key.

I am amused by your knowledge of Russia and its laws )) For reference: in Russia you can own 5 pieces of shotguns and 5 pieces of any rifled weapon. Quite enough to overthrow the government, I believe )
The only restrictions are that you cannot keep a gun (pistol) at home (only in a club if you are engaged in gun shooting), and fully automatic rifled weapons are prohibited.

[TheWatchGuy]

Originally Posted by Dog Face Pony Soldier

Even coming from north NJ where 200yds is long range, I respect the concept you mention. However I think if you're going to only have one rifle, then versatility should rule the decision. Admittedly, I don't know a damn thing about hunting. That's why I'm posing the question with reverence.
I think the particular situation that inspired my question is unique. I hadn't bothered to notice where the poster was located.

My first rifles were bolt action because they are primarily hunting rifles. Main thing is they are more reliable than semi-auto. Nothing worse than lining up a shot and getting a malfunction. Now if you want to just blow through ammo at the range, semi all day.

same thing i do for my hunting shotguns. i have a handful of semi and pump shotguns, but my go to for hunting is my over under. the only issue ive ever had with it is i have apparently become a terrible shot with a shotgun based on my dove hunts last weekend.

As for accuracy, you can get a semi that is very accurate now a days, so its kind of a moot point. but not too long ago, bolts > semi in terms of accuracy.

All that being said, when i go hog hunting, semi auto AR15 in 300 blackout all day every day. mainly cause you can just let loose with it.

[Smgs1992]

Originally Posted by MisterF80M3

Is there an ammo shortage all over the US or is that only a CA thing?

Its nationwide.
One of the reasons i like having a .40 though. I can still find ammo and shoot. Trying to find 9mm or 45acp right now is like finding a needle in a haystack

[MisterF80M3]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

It's an everywhere thing. Haven't seen any 9mm, 45, or any other popular calibers in stock since about June. You can still find them online but you'll pay a premium (50+ cents a round for 9mm for example).

Thank god I got 50k of 9mm, 45, 223 and 22lr stashed up in the last decade.

I've been liquidating a lot of my collection. 300% ROI, why not?

[andrewmr]

Originally Posted by Dog Face Pony Soldier

Even coming from north NJ where 200yds is long range, I respect the concept you mention. However I think if you're going to only have one rifle, then versatility should rule the decision. Admittedly, I don't know a damn thing about hunting. That's why I'm posing the question with reverence.
I think the particular situation that inspired my question is unique. I hadn't bothered to notice where the poster was located.

Thanks for the respect, but I can't claim it. I'm simply replying with what I've been told.

I don't even own a bolt rifle, but I own more semi's than is allowed in Russia :-)

And.... I'm not sure about laws in other areas but I have lived in places where you can not hunt with a semi. So, that should enter into the equation.

[Joekerr]

Originally Posted by MisterF80M3

Thank god I got 50k of 9mm, 45, 223 and 22lr stashed up in the last decade.

I've been liquidating a lot of my collection. 300% ROI, why not?

Wait a minute...50,000 rounds?? It doesn't even matter if that's of each calibre or not...frick that seems like a lot. I have maybe 150 rounds of .45, maybe 50 shells, and probably about 50 rounds of .308. And I'm feeling ok. That was me stocking up so to speak lol. You are in a different world than I am though, that's for sure!

[MisterF80M3]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

Wait a minute...50,000 rounds?? It doesn't even matter if that's of each calibre or not...frick that seems like a lot. I have maybe 150 rounds of .45, maybe 50 shells, and probably about 50 rounds of .308. And I'm feeling ok. That was me stocking up so to speak lol. You are in a different world than I am though, that's for sure!

50k total, sorry. That would be insane in each round

[Joekerr]

Originally Posted by MisterF80M3

50k total, sorry. That would be insane in each round

Yeah, if it was in each round you'd pretty much be required to post a pic so I can feast my eyes on it.

I honestly didn't expect someone from CA to have that much...not sure why, but I just didn't. Sort of a nice surprise.

[chowser51]

finally made it to my ffl and got my bday presents

[MisterF80M3]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

Yeah, if it was in each round you'd pretty much be required to post a pic so I can feast my eyes on it.

I honestly didn't expect someone from CA to have that much...not sure why, but I just didn't. Sort of a nice surprise.

You do know that there are a ton of gun enthusiasts in California right? Calguns has 350k members, almost just as much as the whole Bimmerpost forum.

Other than the coastal cities (Bay Area and LA county) almost all other cities are red and are shall issue CCW.

[Fly320s]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

Wait a minute...50,000 rounds?? It doesn't even matter if that's of each calibre or not...frick that seems like a lot. I have maybe 150 rounds of .45, maybe 50 shells, and probably about 50 rounds of .308. And I'm feeling ok. That was me stocking up so to speak lol. You are in a different world than I am though, that's for sure!

For a person that really enjoys shooting, and does it often, 50,000 rounds is not that much. A professional pistol shooter will do nearly that much in one year.

I have a pistol class this weekend where I will shoot about 800 to 1,000 rounds of 9mm.

[Joekerr]

Originally Posted by MisterF80M3

You do know that there are a ton of gun enthusiasts in California right? Calguns has 350k members, almost just as much as the whole Bimmerpost forum.

Other than the coastal cities (Bay Area and LA county) almost all other cities are red and are shall issue CCW.

True, but the population of CA is something close to 40M though isn't it? While I'm sure there are a lot more enthusiasts that aren't on Calguns, if you were to take just that population, it isn't even 1% of CA's population. I'm not putting CA down, beautiful state, but I thought I'd heard it is a decent bit more restrictive on firearms than other states. Might be wrong though.

Originally Posted by Fly320s

For a person that really enjoys shooting, and does it often, 50,000 rounds is not that much. A professional pistol shooter will do nearly that much in one year.

I have a pistol class this weekend where I will shoot about 800 to 1,000 rounds of 9mm.

Honestly didn't know that. That's a huge amount of money too.

[MisterF80M3]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

True, but the population of CA is something close to 40M though isn't it? While I'm sure there are a lot more enthusiasts that aren't on Calguns, if you were to take just that population, it isn't even 1% of CA's population. I'm not putting CA down, beautiful state, but I thought I'd heard it is a decent bit more restrictive on firearms than other states. Might be wrong though.



Honestly didn't know that. That's a huge amount of money too.

Typically, only enthusiasts join forums and talks about the hobby with other enthusiasts. Do you think a person who buys a 328/330 and keeps it bone stock the life of its car will join a forum? Highly unlikely.

The survey, published by the peer-reviewed medical journal BMJ in the magazine “Injury Prevention,” also says that one in seven Californians, an estimated 4.2 million people, owns a firearm.

If that is true, then Calguns only represents <1% of the gun owners in CA.

California does have strict gun laws that were passed in the past few years. Luckily for me, I finished my gun collection 10 years ago before all these laws were passed.

[Smgs1992]

Originally Posted by MisterF80M3

Typically, only enthusiasts join forums and talks about the hobby with other enthusiasts. Do you think a person who buys a 328/330 and keeps it bone stock the life of its car will join a forum? Highly unlikely.

The survey, published by the peer-reviewed medical journal BMJ in the magazine “Injury Prevention,” also says that one in seven Californians, an estimated 4.2 million people, owns a firearm.

If that is true, then Calguns only represents <1% of the gun owners in CA.

California does have strict gun laws that were passed in the past few years. Luckily for me, I finished my gun collection 10 years ago before all these laws were passed.

Any word on the magazine capacity ban? Havent heard too much about it lately but i also havent had high cap mags banned here for awhile so i dont look into it really.

[IllSic_Design]

Originally Posted by Smgs1992

Any word on the magazine capacity ban? Havent heard too much about it lately but i also havent had high cap mags banned here for awhile so i dont look into it really.

AG Becerra filed a petition for an En Banc hearing with the full panel of 9th circuit judges after the 3 panel group ruled it unconstitutional. Mag ban is in effect until outcome of this.

[DieselDiner]

Originally Posted by IllSic_Design

AG Becerra filed a petition for an En Banc hearing with the full panel of 9th circuit judges after the 3 panel group ruled it unconstitutional. Mag ban is in effect until outcome of this.

9th circuit doesn't bode well for the outcome.

[dchaump]

Can't wait to try her out.

[Shiza]

New purchase, chambered in 6.5 creedmoor. Just waiting on my optic now.

[jamesinaz]

Originally Posted by Shiza

New purchase, chambered in 6.5 creedmoor. Just waiting on my optic now.

Nice. What caliber? Make?

[Shiza]

Originally Posted by jamesinaz

Nice. What caliber? Make?

It's a Ruger precision rifle, chambered in 6.5 creedmoor