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Title: Anyone been watching ammo prices lately
Post by: rojawe on September 17, 2010, 08:43:59 PM
still high but some bargins out there if you have the time  picked up a 1000 rds of Winchester 9mm 115gr FMJ for 200.00 delivered. ;D :o :D
Title: Re: Anyone been watching ammo prices lately
Post by: Badgersmilk on September 17, 2010, 09:21:14 PM
When I see great deals like that on FMJ I can't help but wonder if it's worth it to pull the bullets and press in your favorite flavor hollow point... 

More tempting with rifle ammo, but still.  Seem's like a HUGE money saver when you price factory HP's!

Reliability of the cheap primers might be an issue.  :-\
Title: Re: Anyone been watching ammo prices lately
Post by: MAUSERMAN on September 18, 2010, 12:23:33 AM
I have seen some real deals out there. No more than 2 weeks ago I purchased Tula 7.62x39 for 3.49 a box. Needles to say 2000 rounds were delivered and planning a range day very soon.
Title: Re: Anyone been watching ammo prices lately
Post by: TAB on September 18, 2010, 01:07:28 AM
prices have gone up locally in the last 6 months
Title: Re: Anyone been watching ammo prices lately
Post by: alfsauve on September 18, 2010, 07:52:15 AM
Two weeks ago, Adventure Outdoors (Atlanta area) ran a special of name brand 9mm FMJ for $8.99/50 limited 10 boxes.
Title: Re: Anyone been watching ammo prices lately
Post by: twyacht on September 18, 2010, 08:26:00 AM
Finally, some deals are around. Cheaperthandirt, luckygunner.com, sportsmanguide.com all have good deals.

The milsurp, FMJ's, target/range ammo is pretty darn good.

Even some SD top-shelf JHP's are becoming "somewhat reasonable",....hopefully it will trickle down to 45Colt. :-\

Had great success with Silver Bear 62gr. .223 HP's from CTD,  less than $4.89 per 20.

Bought 100rds. 180gr TMJ .40S&W from BMI, at luckygunner.com for $24.00, $10.00 shipping.

Deals on .45ACP as well.

THANK GOD!!!

OBTW, keep stocking up, while prices are "decent",....it could change in a heartbeat.
Title: Re: Anyone been watching ammo prices lately
Post by: Solus on September 18, 2010, 08:44:58 AM
The cheap ammo is a good way to build your brass inventory.  Pick up every one you fire...and every one someone else left laying around....you chamberings or not.  Maybe we can get a Brass Exchange going here?

Buy reloading components now and save them, getting the brass from the cheap loaded stuff you are buying too.

When prices go back up, you can reload from your cheaply acquired components.
Title: Re: Anyone been watching ammo prices lately
Post by: 2HOW on September 18, 2010, 09:55:19 AM
my local wallyworld has 9mm for 9.89 per box so its all coming down a bit.
Title: Re: Anyone been watching ammo prices lately
Post by: Badgersmilk on September 18, 2010, 01:13:14 PM
The cheap ammo is a good way to build your brass inventory.  Pick up every one you fire...and every one someone else left laying around....you chamberings or not.  Maybe we can get a Brass Exchange going here?

Buy reloading components now and save them, getting the brass from the cheap loaded stuff you are buying too.

When prices go back up, you can reload from your cheaply acquired components.

What worry's me about this is now their talking about states requiring "all lead free ammo" for any type hunting!  I've known a few fella's who had DNR ask to check their ammo before (for quantity in the gun, using slugs, or caliber)