Hello Dave!

Wednesday August 25 1993, Dave Creek writes to Lance Reichert:

 LR>> Later in your post, you did address the most important issue, tho':
 LR>> should production cease, what ammo will be most universally desired (for
 LR>> barter) and what firearm will be easiest to maintain & find ammo for.
 LR>> Thanks.

 DC>    I think the most desirable ammunition from a barter standpoint
 DC> would be 22 long rifle. This cartridge can't be reloaded since it has
 DC> the priming in the rim. Also, there are probably more 22 rifles and
 DC> pistols in existance than all other calibers combined.
 DC>    As for firearms that would be easy to maintain and find ammo for, a
 DC> single shot 22 rifle (single shots have less parts to break). For a
 DC> larger hunting rifle, any rifle that uses military ammunition, 30-06,
 DC> 308, or 223. And don't forget the 12 gauge shotgun.

An excellent bit of insight!  I might add a .410 shotgun (single shot pack gun) 
although it will be a bit harder to find ammunition....they are cheap and have 
few parts to break.  They can be used for a variety of game and slugs are 
available.

John Mudge

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