Any fellow survivalists utilize their truck?

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Quick...somebody talk me out of buying a shotgun solely because I can't find ammo for my 9mm anywhere!!

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Never can have enough guns!!

Did that help your decision?:

 

i been looking for 9 myself...and im almost out of 5.56 too ;( sad days ahead my friends

as for shotguns im a mossberg 500 guy...there amazing weapons with a huge aftermarket

 

You can still get anything you want, it's just that the prices blow. Make friends with your local walmart/cabelas/gander mt sporting goods dude and find out when the shipments come in. Or, pay out the nose and just get some nice high quality ammo in smaller quantities than normal... That's what I do. I still budget the same amount for ammo, just get less. On the other hand, the difference between high quality stuff and surplus is like 2% right now, so I end up with better ammo for a similar price point...
9mm
http://www.ammosupplywarehouse.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?search=action&category=H9M0



5.56
http://www.surplusammo.com/223-55-grain-fmj-black-hills-1000-rounds-remanufactured/

 

Ha! Same mentality as me.

For the time being, I've slowed my search for a new shotgun.

Right now it's looking like the 500, 590 (A1, preferably) or the 535 (Gander Mountain "exclusive").

Thanks for the input!

I can't even find the small quantity stuff. When I clicked on your link to the 9mm ammo, it said they were all sold out. My timing is atrocious.

I've signed up for e-mail notifications for almost every 9mm ammo they offer on Midway USA and Bud's Gun Shop.

I'll keep an eye out on the site you linked to and see what I find. I don't mind paying higher prices at all and certainly don't mind stocking up on the good stuff.

Thanks for your input, gents!

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Looks like BulkAmmo.com had some JHPs in stock. Don't need a ton of that stuff but could use another 100rds or so. Got one box at $60.

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The one thats hardest to find is the one you need the most. 22LR is perfect for hunting small game (far more abundant than larger animals that will be hunted to extinction within1 year of the zombie apocalypse), great for stealth hunting. It also easily penetrated the skull and will do a fine job of dispatching walkers. A brick of 500 is $20.

 

no a brick of 500 is about 60$ right now lol...if you are lucky you might find one for 20$ but i havent seen any for months...

 

Yep. Here in Colorado you are much better off staying at home with ALL your stuff compared to taking only one truck full and fighting off all the predators that will be also heading into the mountains. Most important resource here is water--there's just not much of it around.

 

The food from Wise isn't bad, about the same as freeze-dried backpacking food was back in the 1970s. I tried some samples at gun shows awhile back--interesting what is offered at gun shows in Utah. For sure it would be better than having nothing, or a bunch of fresh food that will spoil before it can all be eaten.

 

They sent me a few samples. Amazing what they can get away with calling food. 8 need to look into the freeze drying process.

 

bagged tuna, Salmon, etc are great. There are online places that sell the bulk meat too.

 

I found it for $20 two days ago

 

Sams Club

 

Wow - good find. Wish I had $850 laying around to get one. Maybe I can talk the girlfriend into splitting it.

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BulkAmmo.com just got some Hornady Critical Defense 135gr JHP in. $49.75 for 50 rounds.

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Our favorite backpacking meal was Stove Top Stuffing with a can of chicken dumped in plus a bit of Tabasco for added flavor. Good stuff!

 

If anyone is looking to store a pistol in thier BOV. GunVaults are currently 55% off through Promotive.com

Another good source of info: http://www.itstactical.com/

 

This actually became kind of a hobby for me for a while. The pack has everything I need to survive for at least 72 hours and stuff that can extend that indefinitely if I play my cards right.

-Three days worth of food/water bladder(s)(it holds two)
-Jetboil and extra can of fuel
-Tarp
-Emergency blanket/poncho which actually has a very important added benefit to be used under..."different" circumstances. Do your research
-Sleeping bag
-Tent
-Rain jacket
-Fleece sweatshirt
-Gloves
-Basic med kit and blowout kit
-Various tools and untensils
-Hedlamp and flashlight
-100' of Paracord and cams for securing tarps, etc.
-Glow sticks
-GPS unit, compass, maps
-Steripen and water tabs
-Hatchet
-Ammo
-E-tool
-Solar charger/batteries
-And my handy dandy blaster

The pack is made by Eberlestock and has a built-in rifle scabbard. Normally, this would be used to transport your big bolt gun, but in a bug-out situation, that's a very large and heavy item, so on a really bad day the blaster goes in there instead. If I have to, I will spike the bolt gun and leave it.

Also in the pics is a plate carrier with Level III body armor. I've actually been shot before, so I know it hurts. Want to prevent that from happening again if at all possible

I have one rolling tote that contains all of my conventional camping gear like burners, propane, lantern, bigger sleeping bag, self-inflating pad, bigger tent, tools, tools, tools.

A second one contains all of the stuff you see in the above pics, plus a Thermarest sleeping pad, ammo for whatever firearms I decide will work best for whatever situation, etc., etc.

There is a good amount of food also stored in the truck, along with another single burner, fuel and water purification stuff.
Other things that go along on longer camping outings are 7 gallon water jug, two 5 gallon gas cans, lightweight posts for erecting a shelter, etc. And don't forget TP and a shit shovel. That's good to keep in your vehicle anyway. Never know when that Dumb and Dumber bathroom situation will arise. Baby wipes, Rinse-free wash solution(not hand sanitizer. That shit dries your hands out something fierce).

Probably left a lot of stuff out, but that's all I can think of at the moment.

I'm not a crazy prepper type, but I am certainly prepared.