ZERT Coffee & Chaos 115 – Locked, Loaded, and Wrong? Fix Your Ammo Game

Locked and Loaded: Choosing the Right Ammo with Jamie Franks

We’re diving back into the world of ammunition with none other than Jamie Franks! In this episode, we break down one of the most debated topics in the prepping and firearms community: what’s the right loadout, and how much ammo should you really be storing?

Sure, Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) rounds are great for the range—but when it comes to self-defense or a real-world SHTF situation, is that really what you want to rely on? Jamie helps us cut through the noise and get serious about the right balance between FMJ, Jacketed Hollow Points (JHP), and other specialized loads.

Whether you’re stockpiling for emergencies or just want to be smarter about your ammo choices, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

What’s your ideal FMJ-to-JHP ratio? How much is enough when it really counts? Tune in and find out.