Where do you buy your ammo, and what are you paying?

9mmsnoopy · October 12, 2012, 10:48 AM

I go to the gun shows,regularly check out ammoman.com,luckygunner.com,natchez,etc.... and it seems that sprawlmart has them beat, esp. when shipping is factored in.

They have the Federal "champion" 100 rnd box of 9mm for $19.97, bought 500 rnds for $108 OTD. Anybody seen a better deal on a "reputable name brand"?

Carne Frio · October 12, 2012, 11:05 AM

If you live where you can have ammo easily
shipped to you, ammoseek.com shows all of
the choices available.

http://ammoseek.com/?gun=handgun&cal...ds=&sortby=cpr

Sparks1957 · October 12, 2012, 11:48 AM

I make most of my own these days. SGAmmo and Ammoman were my regular sources before then.

geetarman · October 12, 2012, 01:39 PM

I kind of like ammoman.

I just bought 1000 rounds .308 in battle paks for $589 delivered to my door.

JIMBOINVA · October 12, 2012, 01:47 PM

Thnx for these sites ! New to me -- researching now -- thnx !

zincwarrior · October 12, 2012, 01:50 PM

Agreed, its hard to beat a good Walmart sale, when shipping is added in.

I use:
*Internet, with the usual suspects
-sportsman's guide
-cheaper than dirt
-cabellas
-freedom munitions
-Jack Ross (haven't used but heard good things about)
*Walmart
*Academy

Walmart and Academy are pretty comparable but just have a slightly different range ammunition available.

chupps · October 12, 2012, 02:06 PM

I buy alot of ammo from www.sportsmansguide.com, mostly 9x18 and 9x19, some .38. They are very competitive on price and occasionally they will offer free shipping specials.

9mmsnoopy · October 12, 2012, 02:15 PM

I forgot Academy. While the selection there blows away walmart, they do seem to be a bit higher pricewise. The tradeoff is that Academy always has stock, while at walmart its hit or miss.

Hasnt been that many years ago Academy had WWB 9mm 50 count for $4.something a box, i sure miss those days.

TailGator · October 12, 2012, 02:40 PM

I wish it were otherwise, but the per-round price at Walmart is almost exactly the same (slightly less, if different at all) as buying in bulk and paying for shipping.

zincwarrior · October 12, 2012, 03:15 PM

In Houston, WB Winchester is the same price as WB online, but without the shipping cost.

StukaJU87 · October 12, 2012, 10:11 PM

Here's some I didn't see mentioned.

Aimsurplus.com

Gun-deals.com
allows you to search deals by caliber and puts the deals in spreedsheet form for easy viewing. The list is easy to sort and it has links to all the deals.

Centerfiresystems.com
Their online catalog is fun to go through. They update it every couple months.

jimbob86 · October 12, 2012, 10:17 PM

I roll my own, mostly.

moxie · October 13, 2012, 08:48 AM

In Houston don't forget sales tax. 6.25% plus county plus city. Mine is 8.25%.

Chuckusaret · October 13, 2012, 09:12 AM

I am very satisfied with ammoman.com. All my orders at my front door in less than a week with no added shipping costs.

FireForged · October 14, 2012, 10:04 AM

local gun shop

50rnds Federal AE 9mm 115g $11.00
50rnds Federal AR 40cal 180g $13.00

Apache1 · October 14, 2012, 05:56 PM

Two times I have purchased 1000 rounds of newly manufactured (not reloads) 180gr FMJ .40 S&W from Freedom Ammunition from Steven in Ohio. Eash time the cost was $260.00, including shipping. I have shot about 1500 of those rounds, and I have found the ammo to be exceptionally clean firing ammo. I have experienced no problems with the ammo at all. Take a look at the website to investigate further (www.freedomammunition.com.) I am in no way related or affiliated with the company, other that being a very satisfied customer.

ripnbst · October 14, 2012, 06:14 PM

Palmetto state armory ammo prices are usually good. Cheaper than dirt is good but their shipping ruins everything for them.

sigcurious · October 14, 2012, 06:46 PM

Quote:

I use:
*Internet, with the usual suspects
-sportsman's guide
-cheaper than dirt
-cabellas
-freedom munitions
-Jack Ross (haven't used but heard good things about)
*Walmart
*Academy

I would caution anyone thinking about using Jack Ross to wait until they've got their business sorted out. They have been unable to fulfill orders for quite sometime now. Which is sad because they're semi-local to me.

On a happier note, I've used SG Ammo, Cabela's(wait for ammo sale + free or flat rate shipping deals to coincide), and UN Ammo and been happy with all my purchases from those vendors.

dstryr · October 15, 2012, 11:31 AM

I've been using Freedom Munitions for my 40 cal range ammo. Best pricing I have been able to find and with the free freight Labor Day sale last month, a few of us bought enough ammo to last a while on a group buy.

Beagle45ACP · October 15, 2012, 01:57 PM

I used to use mainly Walmart, but now that a buddy of mine has gotten his .45ACP, we (along with his dad) tend to roll our own now, since the three of us together can crank out about 3000-3500 rounds in a day. Not sure on the price of all those rounds, we just give my friend's dad our used brass and stop in STL to pick up his supply orders (then drive them all the way up to CHI) and he considers that our financial contribution.

angel71rs · October 15, 2012, 08:02 PM

For bulk range fodder: Freedom Munitions

For premium ammo and 7.62 x 39 bulk: SGammo

Also caution on Jack Ross until they get their act together. My experience with them:

http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...95#post5116095

October 12, 2012, 10:48 AM	#1
9mmsnoopy Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Thrillsville ,Tx Posts: 904	Where do you buy your ammo, and what are you paying? I go to the gun shows,regularly check out ammoman.com,luckygunner.com,natchez,etc.... and it seems that sprawlmart has them beat, esp. when shipping is factored in. They have the Federal "champion" 100 rnd box of 9mm for $19.97, bought 500 rnds for $108 OTD. Anybody seen a better deal on a "reputable name brand"? __________________ beretta cx4 storm .40 caliber sig P290 Kahr PM9 Glock 26 Bushmaster AR15

October 12, 2012, 01:39 PM	#4
geetarman Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,157	I kind of like ammoman. I just bought 1000 rounds .308 in battle paks for $589 delivered to my door. __________________ Geetarman Carpe Cerveza

October 12, 2012, 01:47 PM	#5
JIMBOINVA Member Join Date: October 6, 2012 Location: Dulles, VA Posts: 31	Thnx for these sites ! New to me -- researching now -- thnx ! __________________ Old Fed LEO-now Chairborne Sherlock Holmes Former USNR Intel Geek for SEALS-East Coast "Do you want information from the Records Section or the Truth Section?"

October 12, 2012, 01:50 PM	#6
zincwarrior Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2011 Location: Texas, land of Tex-Mex Posts: 2,259	Agreed, its hard to beat a good Walmart sale, when shipping is added in. I use: Internet, with the usual suspects -sportsman's guide -cheaper than dirt -cabellas -freedom munitions -Jack Ross (haven't used but heard good things about) Walmart Academy Walmart and Academy are pretty comparable but just have a slightly different range ammunition available. Last edited by zincwarrior; October 12, 2012 at 02:14 PM.*

October 12, 2012, 02:15 PM	#8
9mmsnoopy Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Thrillsville ,Tx Posts: 904	I forgot Academy. While the selection there blows away walmart, they do seem to be a bit higher pricewise. The tradeoff is that Academy always has stock, while at walmart its hit or miss. Hasnt been that many years ago Academy had WWB 9mm 50 count for $4.something a box, i sure miss those days. __________________ beretta cx4 storm .40 caliber sig P290 Kahr PM9 Glock 26 Bushmaster AR15

October 12, 2012, 11:05 AM	#2
Carne Frio Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 2008 Location: Near Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 829	If you live where you can have ammo easily shipped to you, ammoseek.com shows all of the choices available. http://ammoseek.com/?gun=handgun&cal...ds=&sortby=cpr

October 12, 2012, 11:48 AM	#3
Sparks1957 Senior Member Join Date: September 4, 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,552	I make most of my own these days. SGAmmo and Ammoman were my regular sources before then.

October 12, 2012, 02:06 PM	#7
chupps Senior Member Join Date: October 6, 2005 Posts: 368	I buy alot of ammo from www.sportsmansguide.com, mostly 9x18 and 9x19, some .38. They are very competitive on price and occasionally they will offer free shipping specials.

October 12, 2012, 02:40 PM	#9
TailGator Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,787	I wish it were otherwise, but the per-round price at Walmart is almost exactly the same (slightly less, if different at all) as buying in bulk and paying for shipping.

October 12, 2012, 03:15 PM	#10
zincwarrior Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2011 Location: Texas, land of Tex-Mex Posts: 2,259	In Houston, WB Winchester is the same price as WB online, but without the shipping cost.

October 12, 2012, 10:11 PM	#11
StukaJU87 Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2011 Posts: 256	Here's some I didn't see mentioned. Aimsurplus.com Gun-deals.com allows you to search deals by caliber and puts the deals in spreedsheet form for easy viewing. The list is easy to sort and it has links to all the deals. Centerfiresystems.com Their online catalog is fun to go through. They update it every couple months.

October 12, 2012, 10:17 PM	#12
jimbob86 Junior member Join Date: October 4, 2007 Location: All the way to NEBRASKA Posts: 8,722	I roll my own, mostly.

October 13, 2012, 08:48 AM	#13
moxie Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2006 Location: TX Posts: 513	In Houston don't forget sales tax. 6.25% plus county plus city. Mine is 8.25%. __________________ If you want to shoot...shoot...don't talk! Tuco USAF Munitions 1969-1992 RVN 1972-1973

October 13, 2012, 09:12 AM	#14
Chuckusaret Junior member Join Date: December 5, 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 708	I am very satisfied with ammoman.com. All my orders at my front door in less than a week with no added shipping costs.

October 14, 2012, 10:04 AM	#15
FireForged Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 1999 Location: Rebel South USA Posts: 2,074	local gun shop 50rnds Federal AE 9mm 115g $11.00 50rnds Federal AR 40cal 180g $13.00 __________________ Life is a web woven by necessity and chance...

October 14, 2012, 05:56 PM	#16
Apache1 Junior Member Join Date: May 27, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 3	Two times I have purchased 1000 rounds of newly manufactured (not reloads) 180gr FMJ .40 S&W from Freedom Ammunition from Steven in Ohio. Eash time the cost was $260.00, including shipping. I have shot about 1500 of those rounds, and I have found the ammo to be exceptionally clean firing ammo. I have experienced no problems with the ammo at all. Take a look at the website to investigate further (www.freedomammunition.com.) I am in no way related or affiliated with the company, other that being a very satisfied customer.

October 14, 2012, 06:14 PM	#17
ripnbst Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,552	Palmetto state armory ammo prices are usually good. Cheaper than dirt is good but their shipping ruins everything for them.

October 15, 2012, 11:31 AM	#19
dstryr Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2012 Location: IA Posts: 132	I've been using Freedom Munitions for my 40 cal range ammo. Best pricing I have been able to find and with the free freight Labor Day sale last month, a few of us bought enough ammo to last a while on a group buy. __________________ dstryr, since 1986. http://www.dstryr.com/

October 15, 2012, 01:57 PM	#20
Beagle45ACP Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2012 Location: IL, USA Posts: 163	I used to use mainly Walmart, but now that a buddy of mine has gotten his .45ACP, we (along with his dad) tend to roll our own now, since the three of us together can crank out about 3000-3500 rounds in a day. Not sure on the price of all those rounds, we just give my friend's dad our used brass and stop in STL to pick up his supply orders (then drive them all the way up to CHI) and he considers that our financial contribution. __________________ I have a mild interest in guns. Actually, I think the clinical term is "obsession," but that makes me sound like some kind of gun-nut. Which is fair, since I am. Wastin' away my future children's inheritance one box of ammo, range fee, and bottle of Hoppe's #9 at a time.

October 15, 2012, 08:02 PM	#21
angel71rs Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2009 Location: TX Posts: 139	For bulk range fodder: Freedom Munitions For premium ammo and 7.62 x 39 bulk: SGammo Also caution on Jack Ross until they get their act together. My experience with them: http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...95#post5116095

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