Years ago I put away some Federal Premium 30-06 165gr and 180 grain Nosler Partition and 180gr Trophy Bonded Bear Claw just in case I got to go on a great hunt.
Recently saw $80 a box price on the 180 Partition and Trophy Bonded loads and $75 for 165gr.
I used to be in the buy your ammo crowd and Now I build my ammo.
But when I bought it I did not shoot but 1 or 2 rounds to check to make sure my 1 and only gun was hitting where I aimed.
1 deer a year was it.
So 3 rounds shot in a year at most.
1 20 round box of ammo would last 7 years.