Cheapest way to buy .380 rounds?

[Yohan]

I am very new to guns in general, and on my last trip to the local range, the owner was selling 9mm rounds in a big container. Of course, he laughed at me when I asked if he had .380 in a big container like that. What is the cheapest way to buy .380 rounds? Is buying them in the small boxes the only option I have? I'd definately appericiate some input- thanks

-Yohan

[Blackhawk]

Online.

Several sources: www.ammoman.com, natchez, www.miwall.com, and lots of others.

Don't buy Russian stuff with steel cases. The laquer makes a real mess to clean up.

[Col. Mustard]

There are a number of Internet sites which sell ammo at decent prices. The discounts may be offset by shipping costs, but it varies. Depending on what you pay for ammo locally, one or more of these sites may be a good deal:

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/default.asp

http://www.natchezss.com/ammo.html

http://www.ammoman.com/

Maybe others have had good experiences elsewhere...

[Redlg155]

You can find .380 ammo at decent prices, but just don't expect 9mm prices.

I like Ammoman.com. The last time I ordered I placed the order something like 1 AM. Got confirmation at 7:30 AM with a tracking number. They have also always billed my debit...I don't use credit cards, in a timely manner.

Good Shooting
RED

[Yohan]

Thank you- I shoot a Walther PPK/S- what kind of ammunition would you recommend?

[Blackhawk]

I'd start out with 95 grain FMJ. They're the cheapest, so you won't mind shooting a lot of them to build your proficiency and confidence.

If you think you want to use more expensive hollow points for self defense, you can always adopt them after you're proficient.

[taco]

If you want to get cheap (in terms of price) ammo you should start reloading. It will cost about $3.50 per box of 50 FMJ factory duplicate ammo. If you loaded with cast bullets it will be down to $2.80. Unfortunately if you start to reload you won't be saving any money as you'll just shoot more:D

[Baron Holbach]

Natchezss.com

[Rickmeister]

Sellier & Bellot ammo at www.natchezss.com

Probably the most affordable, good, practice ammo available.

[NINEX19]

FWIW

From the SportsmansGuide.com

This is new manufacture 91-grain, full metal jacket, Berdan primed, non-reloadable with a varnished steel casing for smooth feeding.
Muzzle Velocity: 1,010 F.P.S. Muzzle Energy: 206 ft.-lbs. Packed 50 to a box.

50 rds. .380 Auto FMJ Ammo $4.97

500 rds. .380 Auto FMJ Ammo $48



http://sportsmansguide.com/

[Russ]

In bulk on-line. The only way to go.