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9mm Bulk Ammo Logistical Notes For Shooting Enthusiasts

14 September 2020

Wade Moreno

Why buy bulk 9mm ammo? The straight-forward answer usually centers on financial benefits. Buying 1,000 rounds in bulk often proves less-costly than buying boxes of 50 or 100 rounds each time a shooting enthusiast visits the gun range. Convenience also factors into things. Purchasing a significant amount of 9mm ammo in bulk eliminates stopping off at gun shops on the way to an outdoor range or local shooting club. When buying bulk ammo, maybe it would be best to think about the purchase in relation to shooting plans. This way, a shopper gets the right amount of ammo for the duration in mind.

Ammo Doesn't Go Bad, But Plans May Change

If 9mm ammo has an expiration date, it may not be for many decades from the original purchase point. Manufacturers generally put a 10-year life span on their ammo, but under the right conditions, it can last for much longer. So, purchasing two years' worth of ammo at one time might be worthwhile. The "two years" represents a figure based on assumptions about the average rounds shot at the range. Maybe you shoot 100 - 200 rounds per session. Typical sessions could change, though. Bringing a friend or wishing to stay a little longer might lead to shooting 500 rounds. Or, perhaps you buy another firearm later in the year, which may also lead to shooting more rounds. With two years of advanced ammo purchases, at least you'll have an adequate supply for the coming months.

Purchasing Extra Rounds Due to External Factors

Bulk ammo purchases vary. 500, 1,000, or 2,000-round purchases are possible. Consumers make purchases based on their needs or, in some cases, presumed needs. Buying extra ammunition might make sense given changes in the consumer and hobbyist landscape. 2020 saw a significant increase in firearm sales, as many news reports indicate. Presumably, many of those sales involve 9mm handguns, as the 9mm is the most popular self-defense round. Logically, all those millions of firearm sales mean significant ammo purchases. Supplies do run short. Purchasing bulk orders doesn't only complement personal gun range use but also addresses potential external factors, such as potential ammo shortages. Again, the ammo won't go bad any time soon. Stocking up might make sense.

Remember, if ammo runs low, then visits to the range may end up cut back. Why see your hobby time cut short when a little pre-planning and bulk purchasing provides solutions? Talk to someone who supplies 9mm luger ammunition for sale in bulk to learn more.

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