Christmas 2020 Ammunition as a gift?

[KellyinAvon]

As long as you don't have to buy it. You give them a $50 amount of ammo and if prices ever get back to last year, then they are thinking, cheapskate gave me a $10 box of ammo.

Hhhhhmmmm, spent $10 on a $50 gift? That's what I'm talkin about! 50 round boxes are easy to wrap too.

 

[binkerton]

I did this about 8 years ago during the last ammo shortage. My brother had gotten his oldest boy a .22 rifle but they couldnt find ammo, so for the kids present that year I wrapped up an extra box of Federal 375 I had to spare. I figured it'd get me uncle of the year status. My brother seemed appreciative, the kid acted like I'd shorted him with a $10 box of ammo. Oh well.

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

My parents usually get me a couple boxes of ammo every year, dad informed me that this year there will be no ammo given from Santa.

 

[1nderbeard]

I don't like people that much.....
I'm actually one of the only gun guys in my circle of family/friends, so I may just by myself some stocking stuffers.

 

[1nderbeard]

I did this about 8 years ago during the last ammo shortage. My brother had gotten his oldest boy a .22 rifle but they couldnt find ammo, so for the kids present that year I wrapped up an extra box of Federal 375 I had to spare. I figured it'd get me uncle of the year status. My brother seemed appreciative, the kid acted like I'd shorted him with a $10 box of ammo.  Oh well.

Jerk kid. I'd probably write him out of any future christmas lists.

 

[AdventureTeamJoe]

Ammo seemed to be a popular gift request this year. FIL and brother will be getting 9mm while my nephew gets 9mm and .308. Not gonna lie, parting with good rifle caliber rounds hurts a bit.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Like we haven't been doing this for years.

Loaded a .50cal can of 9MM for the boys this year.

Giving #2 a .50cal can of 12 gauge.

 

[tmschuller]

9mm and some mosin food for the boys..

 

[edwea]

My dad will be getting 30-30 handloads this year. Nothing too special, same loads I always make for him.

 

[Hohn]

I can't think of anything I'd rather find under the tree this year than ammo.

My humble suggestion:

https://www.eurooptic.com/Barrett-M...5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=avantlink

 

[maxwelhse]

As long as you don't have to buy it. You give them a $50 amount of ammo and if prices ever get back to last year, then they are thinking, cheapskate gave me a $10 box of ammo.

This is the risk I run with gifting all precious metals. Some years $100 looks like a lavish gift, this year that would 3 silver eagles or like 6 rounds of 9mm.

 

[Thor]

Yes please.

 

[Kozaturf]

Absolutely, I don't even care if it's in IKEA form.

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

Like we haven't been doing this for years.

Loaded a .50cal can of 9MM for the boys this year.

Giving #2 a .50cal can of 12 gauge.

Woukd you like another kid Kirk??

 

[Mark106]

I've loved receiving ammo as a gift since I was a kid, and as an adult I often give it.
I think for those of us who have a stash, sharing a bit of that with family and friends is a fine idea.
I know among my family and friends who shoot, it's greatly appreciated.
In fact, the OP's post just inspired me to go make up a couple little gift packs for friends at work who shoot.

 

[DadSmith]

I gave out close to $800 in ammunition in today's market. Everyone loved it not one had a frown. I received many thanks even for 50rds of 9mm fmj. What use to be $10.50 a box is now around $33 a box if you can find it.

It was a great hit. I think I may do this every Christmas and birthday's.

 

[Jin]

I gave my neighbor got a couple boxes of 9mm for his CZ. He’s been trying to pay the LGS’s almost $1 per round.

Some people know and appreciate, and other won’t. But this goes for all gifts.


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[380Mike]

I got two boxes of 9mm FMJ in my stocking. I loved it.

 

[DadSmith]

People ask me what I want for gifts. The answer has always been ammunition. Except no one ever buys it. I told them a box of ammo is or should I say was a cheap gift that would make me happy.

 

[MrSmitty]

My son gave me 2 boxes of rife ammo, He spent about 4 hours of his wages on 2 boxes....Love that young man!