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Discussion on Issue #73 is now open.
I think aluminum and steel are the easiest metal to stockpile simply because there’s just so much of it around and can find them almost anywhere. I actually have a small stockpile of aluminum can and scrap metal. I plan to melt the cans down into ingots when I get the right equipment.
I remember when the Russian metals markets opened up in the 1990s and the prices crashed on everything. Cheap metals were everywhere. That’s about to go bye-bye. I don’t think many Americans today realize how much prices are going to explode on these materials. Aluminum will certainly spike, along with steel. Industrial grade ingots is a good idea.
Wood, both as building material and for lighting and heating, seems to be a good idea. Storage space may be an issue for many, though. What other multitasking materials can you recommend?
Also buying some boxes of nails and screws would be a good idea.
What are your feelings on water storage? How many gallons in containers should I buy?
I’ve noticed the prices on containers are going way up and they will go higher soon. I suggest that you store at least enough water for a couple weeks if you can. I recommend using several smaller 5-7 gallon containers and don’t go too cheap; you don’t want leaks. Also be sure to treat the water in case it is being stored for a long time. The smaller containers are easier to move if you need to take water with you somewhere. The big 55 gallon drums are nice, but good luck trying to move that anywhere in a hurry.
Do you think ammo prices will go up again?
If they do go up, it will be because of mass panic buying. All the materials used in ammunition come from other countries besides Russia, at least in terms of US imports. So, sanctions are not going to affect much for ammo. Also, Biden blocked Russian ammo imports months before the Ukraine war, so the market has already absorbed the costs from that. If you are running more uncommon calibers I would stock what you can, though. Anyone doing that before the covid lockdowns would have made a killing on reselling or barter.
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Following SarahH’s question, it’s also a good idea to start stocking up on gun parts while you still can, including lower and upper receivers.