r/canadaguns • u/GlumNature6528 • Aug 07 '26

Feets / Collection / My build 5 Boxes of Ammo?

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Just got my PAL and 2 guns (Moist Nugget and Howa 1500 7.62x39). CFSC instructor said it takes 5 boxes of ammo to get good with a gun. Seems excessive imho...

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u/HappyCan7250 Aug 08 '26

Since getting some 223 semi autos, I find myself burning through ammo way faster vs with my bolt guns. Different types of fun though. When using my bolt guns, I try to shoot as small of groups as possible, not really concerned about speed, but with any of my semi autos Im just trying to shoot reasonable groups with moderate speed.

More ammo is always better. I like to keep quite the stash and constantly replenish it, for 2 reasons. 1. My financial situation may change at some point, even now it has somewhat moving go a new house, but I can still shoot for months without needing to worry about buying more. 2. One day ammo could become unavailable, for a multitude of reasons, but primarily if there was ever total economic collapse or natural disaster, I can still feed myself and family. Remember, wasn't it the RCMP who did that study that said by 2040 or so Canadians may be forced to resort to foraging? Doesn't hurt to prepare for the worst, just in case.

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u/GlumNature6528 Aug 09 '26

Haha. I actually bought this ammo for my kids. I know I will only be able to shoot a fraction while I am still alive.