Truck might be on hold again.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Slammed70 · 06-06-2008, 04:11 PM

Other hobbies are getting too expensive, look at how much ammo is these days....

Putter · 06-06-2008, 04:20 PM

Shoot. (I mean....crap)

I'd just stay home 'cause it costs too much to shoot a MoFo.

mekdad · 06-06-2008, 04:20 PM

You might look in to getting a 9mm those 50 ae have always been spendy to shoot

Slammed70 · 06-06-2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mekdad

You might look in to getting a 9mm those 50 ae have always been spendy to shoot

I have three of those, lol. I bought 20 boxs of AE in Janurary(ish) and they were only $32 or so each....

mekdad · 06-06-2008, 04:40 PM

Thats a bit of a price jump,I better go check .308's and see how high they have gone hunting season coming up and all.

Shyguy · 06-06-2008, 04:43 PM

My brother reloads for him and his son and a few days ago he told me that the price of reload supplies has about doubled since the last time he bought them.

I don't shoot a lot, just a snake or varmit now and then. I don't enjoy shooting at a paper target as much as working on these old trucks.

My brother and his son are both in law enforcement so they have to practice to be able to keep their certs.

Danny

Psycho71 · 06-06-2008, 05:03 PM

Even with the price increase, I think I'd be reloading from looking at the boxed ammo prices lately. But then again, I've been reloading for 15yrs.

I'm kinda lucky though, I guess. I bought enough supplies to reload a thousand or so rounds for each of my rifles a couple of years ago when I was doing a lot of Prairie Dog shooting. Then got out of it, so i still have gobs of components left in the closet. Enough to last me 5-10 yrs, unless I start shooting PD's again.

But with all that being unrelated to your situation, you might look into an RCBS master kit, and then some powder, bullets, and primers. (I hope you've been saving that brass?) The money spent should come back to you pretty quick by looking at the price per box you posted. That is, if you shoot that beast enough to be complaining about the cost of feeding it, which is completely understandable if you do.

Jay

Slammed70 · 06-06-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Shyguy

My brother reloads for him and his son and a few days ago he told me that the price of reload supplies has about doubled since the last time he bought them.

Thats why I quit reloading and just buying new, costs a buck or two more and I dont spent any time doing it.

dieselarmy13 · 06-06-2008, 05:18 PM

I have an old Smith .44 mag that I love to shoot, but it's just not practical anymore(not that it was ever 'practical'). Costs too damn much. Instead I just go play with .22's and 9's. I haven't looked into it, but does anybody know why certain ammo has doubled in one year?

70rs/ss · 06-06-2008, 06:29 PM

costs of materials and the manufacture of said materials. Copper and brass are retarded. You can actually make coin recyling your brass!!

Jcentsr6 · 06-06-2008, 06:31 PM

You aint lying. Im trying to save up some $ to hook up my Ar-15...I want about $2500-3000 in stuff for it. At least they dont take gas to use!

dieselarmy13 · 06-06-2008, 06:43 PM

What kind of AR is that, Jcent? I used to have a Bushmaster, and I've been looking at a S&W MP15 here lately. I sure do miss having an AR.

70rs/ss · 06-06-2008, 06:51 PM

I have been hunting an AR as well, $900 is what I've seen them for, I guess I want to get one for free with a few thousand rounds just for me being a nice guy!?

Jcentsr6 · 06-06-2008, 06:58 PM

I gots mine for $570.00 online...The best price ever seen. most are $1200 plus for an AR with adjustable stock. I bought mine from CMMG..they have a bargin bin special...but you cant pick brand or anything...just size. Its luck of draw on the brand. Mine is a carbine 16'' model DPMS. It was brand new though...looked to be test fired thats all.

Slammed70 · 06-07-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 70rs/ss

You can actually make coin recyling your brass!!

I got a 55 gallon barrel full of brass that I never got around to reloading.....how much is brass worth these days?

oldspowered · 06-07-2008, 05:36 PM

remind me not to piss you guys off in a dark alley!!!

Pont406 · 06-07-2008, 06:27 PM

I just got back from a Ventura show. People were buying ammo like crazy. They called it obama rush.

dieselarmy13 · 06-07-2008, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by oldspowered

remind me not to piss you guys off in a dark alley!!!

Do they even have any alley's in Milford?

hotrod 80 · 06-07-2008, 06:41 PM

I was talking to the local tire shop guy about getting a little lead for a small project and he said they come to him all day trying to buy it . He cashed in a 5 gallon bucket of old tire weights the other day for $367 .

dieselarmy13 · 06-07-2008, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrod 80

I was talking to the local tire shop guy about getting a little lead for a small project and he said they come to him all day trying to buy it . He cashed in a 5 gallon bucket of old tire weights the other day for $367 .

Thank you China.

oldspowered · 06-07-2008, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dieselarmy13

Do they even have any alley's in Milford?

yeah we got 15!

tcb-1 · 06-07-2008, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by oldspowered

yeah we got 15!

yep. I usually park in one of those 15 alleys when I'm in Milford to see my in-laws

Slammed70 · 06-08-2008, 12:43 AM

Wanna know whats out of hand?

.700 Nitro Express....

....is over $300 for a box of 200. It costs me over $15 every time I pull the trigger.

And Im not sure whats more crazy, me buying that gun knowing ammo was expensive, or buying the gun and never shooting it because of the ammo.

06-06-2008, 04:20 PM	#2
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Truck might be on hold again.... Shoot. (I mean....crap) I'd just stay home 'cause it costs too much to shoot a MoFo. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 06-06-2008 at 04:21 PM.

06-06-2008, 04:20 PM	#3
mekdad Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Filer, Idaho Posts: 416	Re: Truck might be on hold again.... You might look in to getting a 9mm those 50 ae have always been spendy to shoot __________________ you never know what you can do until you have to undo something you have done!

06-06-2008, 04:40 PM	#5
mekdad Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Filer, Idaho Posts: 416	Re: Truck might be on hold again.... Thats a bit of a price jump,I better go check .308's and see how high they have gone hunting season coming up and all. __________________ you never know what you can do until you have to undo something you have done!

06-06-2008, 04:43 PM	#6
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Truck might be on hold again.... My brother reloads for him and his son and a few days ago he told me that the price of reload supplies has about doubled since the last time he bought them. I don't shoot a lot, just a snake or varmit now and then. I don't enjoy shooting at a paper target as much as working on these old trucks. My brother and his son are both in law enforcement so they have to practice to be able to keep their certs. Danny

06-06-2008, 05:03 PM	#7
Psycho71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 827	Re: Truck might be on hold again.... Even with the price increase, I think I'd be reloading from looking at the boxed ammo prices lately. But then again, I've been reloading for 15yrs. I'm kinda lucky though, I guess. I bought enough supplies to reload a thousand or so rounds for each of my rifles a couple of years ago when I was doing a lot of Prairie Dog shooting. Then got out of it, so i still have gobs of components left in the closet. Enough to last me 5-10 yrs, unless I start shooting PD's again. But with all that being unrelated to your situation, you might look into an RCBS master kit, and then some powder, bullets, and primers. (I hope you've been saving that brass?) The money spent should come back to you pretty quick by looking at the price per box you posted. That is, if you shoot that beast enough to be complaining about the cost of feeding it, which is completely understandable if you do. Jay __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. If a hammer doesn't fix it, you have an electrical problem! Slot Cars, 1:24 Scale, 100MPH@100,000RPM, fastest things on wheels! Last edited by Psycho71; 06-06-2008 at 05:14 PM.

06-06-2008, 05:18 PM	#9
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Truck might be on hold again.... I have an old Smith .44 mag that I love to shoot, but it's just not practical anymore(not that it was ever 'practical'). Costs too damn much. Instead I just go play with .22's and 9's. I haven't looked into it, but does anybody know why certain ammo has doubled in one year? __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL Last edited by dieselarmy13; 06-06-2008 at 05:19 PM.

06-06-2008, 06:29 PM	#10
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: Truck might be on hold again.... costs of materials and the manufacture of said materials. Copper and brass are retarded. You can actually make coin recyling your brass!!

06-06-2008, 06:31 PM	#11
Jcentsr6 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Odenton, Md Posts: 552	Re: Truck might be on hold again.... You aint lying. Im trying to save up some $ to hook up my Ar-15...I want about $2500-3000 in stuff for it. At least they dont take gas to use! Attached Images __________________ going to sell this one...looking for a SWB project next.

06-06-2008, 06:43 PM	#12
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Truck might be on hold again.... What kind of AR is that, Jcent? I used to have a Bushmaster, and I've been looking at a S&W MP15 here lately. I sure do miss having an AR. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

06-06-2008, 06:51 PM	#13
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: Truck might be on hold again.... I have been hunting an AR as well, $900 is what I've seen them for, I guess I want to get one for free with a few thousand rounds just for me being a nice guy!?

06-06-2008, 06:58 PM	#14
Jcentsr6 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Odenton, Md Posts: 552	Re: Truck might be on hold again.... I gots mine for $570.00 online...The best price ever seen. most are $1200 plus for an AR with adjustable stock. I bought mine from CMMG..they have a bargin bin special...but you cant pick brand or anything...just size. Its luck of draw on the brand. Mine is a carbine 16'' model DPMS. It was brand new though...looked to be test fired thats all. __________________ going to sell this one...looking for a SWB project next. Last edited by Jcentsr6; 06-06-2008 at 06:58 PM.

06-07-2008, 05:36 PM	#16
oldspowered resto body guy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: milford, Nebraska Posts: 128	Re: Truck might be on hold again.... remind me not to piss you guys off in a dark alley!!! __________________ http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86...DSC_0004-2.jpg trucks are ment to haul!

06-07-2008, 06:27 PM	#17
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: Truck might be on hold again.... I just got back from a Ventura show. People were buying ammo like crazy. They called it obama rush. Last edited by Pont406; 06-07-2008 at 06:27 PM.

06-07-2008, 06:41 PM	#19
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Truck might be on hold again.... I was talking to the local tire shop guy about getting a little lead for a small project and he said they come to him all day trying to buy it . He cashed in a 5 gallon bucket of old tire weights the other day for $367 . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

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