Yes I buy ammo

Published on February 8, 2024
Duration: 3:56

Ben Stoeger discusses his personal ammunition purchasing habits, emphasizing that he buys the vast majority of his ammo. He details his preferred brands for handgun (Blazer, PMC) and rifle (PMC Bronze) training, noting significant weekly consumption for demonstrations and personal practice. Stoeger also touches on the cost of ammunition, his investment strategy for stockpiling, and the reasons for preferring factory ammo during classes.

Quick Summary

Firearms instructor Ben Stoeger clarifies that he buys most of his ammunition, primarily Blazer Brass and PMC for handguns, and PMC Bronze for rifles. He consumes about 1,000 rounds weekly for demonstrations and aims for 15,000-20,000 rifle rounds annually, viewing ammo purchases as an investment.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction: Do I Buy Ammo?
  2. 00:18Personal Ammo Purchases
  3. 00:24Ammo Received vs. Purchased
  4. 00:43Reloading and Bullet Sources
  5. 01:00Factory vs. Reloads for Training
  6. 01:16Current Reloading Status
  7. 01:30Primary Ammo Vendor: Target Sports USA
  8. 01:37Weekly Ammo Consumption for Demos
  9. 01:50Preferred Handgun Ammo Brands
  10. 02:09Annual Ammo Consumption Estimate
  11. 02:30Rifle Ammunition Choice: PMC Bronze
  12. 02:51Annual Rifle Ammo Training Goals
  13. 03:11Ammunition Stockpiling Strategy
  14. 03:21Annual Ammunition Spending
  15. 03:38Ammo as an Investment
  16. 03:50Conclusion: I Pay for My Ammo

Frequently Asked Questions

What brands of ammunition does Ben Stoeger primarily use for training?

For handgun ammunition, Ben Stoeger primarily uses Blazer Brass and sometimes PMC, depending on availability. For rifle ammunition, his preferred choice is PMC Bronze due to its consistency and reliability for training purposes.

How much ammunition does Ben Stoeger consume weekly for demonstrations?

Ben Stoeger estimates that he consumes approximately one case, or about 1,000 rounds, of handgun ammunition per week solely for demonstrations and showcasing techniques during classes.

What is Ben Stoeger's annual ammunition spending?

In 2022, Ben Stoeger spent around $35,000 on ammunition, and he anticipates spending even more in 2023. He views this expenditure as an investment in his skills and teaching.

Why does Ben Stoeger prefer factory ammunition for classes?

Ben Stoeger prefers factory ammunition for classes to ensure perfect consistency and to remove himself as a variable. This allows him to focus on training without potential issues that could arise from reloaded ammunition.

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