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Old July 13, 2008, 11:07 PM   #1
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Best Ammo prices?

For those of you that do not reload, what website have you found to have the best prices on ammo?
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Old July 14, 2008, 12:08 AM   #2
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I found that the best way to look for ammo is to book mark a number of sites and check prices periodically. GA Arms has their own ammo that is quite good and very competitively priced. (I see them at gunshows and often buy then.) I sometimes buy from Cheaper than Dirt, Sportsman Guide, and Midway. Natchez has pretty good prices, but I can't buy from them since they are in TN. Occasionally I will buy from Outdoor Marksman. Pay attention to shipping costs. Also try to buy larger quantities whenever possible due to shipping. I have not found one site that consistantly sells for less although I do like Cheaper than Dirt and GA Arms for centerfire ammo.
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Old July 14, 2008, 07:34 AM   #3
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I too have used Cheaper than dirt and Natchez, also The Armory, Here's a link. http://www.the-armory.com/
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Old July 14, 2008, 11:31 AM   #4
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Ammunition To Go-usually not the best price's on individual items,but they have everything and by the time you pay multiple shipping charges elsewhere...i tend to just stick with them.

Wideners-plinking ammo(Partisan 55gr/75gr) for my AR.

occasionally i'll get something from AIM or Natchez...G&R...Walmart for my 9mm range ammo(WWB).
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Old July 14, 2008, 12:00 PM   #5
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22-rimfire has it right. Several of us do it. It has been my experience that certain vendors tend to have the best prices on a given make, model, and caliber I need, but rarely have the best prices on all makes, models, and calibers. For example, I get my Blazer .45 acp from Natchez, but my Hornady .45-70 from Sportsmans Guide (sometimes 9mm, 5.56, too), and .308 from Ammoman.
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Old July 18, 2008, 01:50 AM   #6
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Ammo Prices

I've looked at www.gun-deals.com to compare those sites. Most are pretty similar... But it doesn't hurt to check.

The thing I like is breaking it out to price per round. Then I know hey I enjoy spending $20 in ammo at the range!

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