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[WonderSparks]

Ammo counts depend for my 'Mechs based on the weapon and the role, as well as trial-and-error combat experience. For instance, I usually go with one ton of SRM ammo if I use an SRM 4 and an SRM 6, but some 'Mechs I've found that runs out too quickly.
And when it comes to my Misery's AC/20, I currently use a whopping six tons of ammo, about the same as my Highlander's LB-10 X AC.

[Inflatable Fish]

Helmstif, on 03 April 2013 - 07:53 PM, said:

AC20/Gauss: 3 tons each. That's usually just enough for me to complete a match. You can't handle that? Well, you sir need to practice your aiming.

AC2: It depends. My go would be 1.5 ton each, or as close to that as possible.

AC5/UAC5: 2 tons each. Probably a bit more on UAC, since it depletes ammo faster. My 5-tier ballistic experience is rather limited, but that feels enough for me.

AC10/LBX10: 3 tons each. I never used AC10 and rarely use LBX10 for hunting Lights, so don't take my word for it.

LRM: Probably 1 ton per 5-salvo. However for higher salvo-count you have in your launcher, the need for ammo marginally decreases as they tend to fire slower.

SRM4/6: 1 ton or less as back-up weapon, 1.5 as main weapon.

SRM2/SSRM2: Half ton per launcher should suffice.

spot on, sir.