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Old May 27, 2020, 12:21 PM   #1
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Federal HST

Does anyone on here have any experience buying ammunition from MidwayUSA? I found some federal HST for $35 for a box of 50 rounds but I have never bought anything from MidwayUSA.
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Old May 27, 2020, 12:39 PM   #2
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I have never purchased ammo from Midway.

However I have purchased numerous other products.

I've only had a couple of minor issues over more than 10 years and they were quickly resolved.

If they had ammo that I was interested in at the right price I would have no reservations.
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Old May 27, 2020, 12:42 PM   #3
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Ditto
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Old May 27, 2020, 01:09 PM   #4
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I’d go ahead and buy that ammo. Never had any issues with Midway. I got some a little bit cheaper right before the panic. But right now , that’s a good price for great ammo.
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Old May 27, 2020, 01:19 PM   #5
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I've bought stuff from Midway several times, no problems.
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Old May 27, 2020, 01:34 PM   #6
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I’d go ahead and buy that ammo. Never had any issues with Midway. I got some a little bit cheaper right before the panic. But right now , that’s a good price for great ammo.
So $35 for 50 rounds of HST 40 S&W is a good price?
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Old May 27, 2020, 01:52 PM   #7
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I've bought ammo from Midway with no problems and I think I bought some once when they had the free shipping deal going on. Note: They regularly offer a free shipping deal the trick is to coordinate the sale on the ammo with the free shipping dates.
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Old May 27, 2020, 01:56 PM   #8
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Midway is fine, just their ammo prices are pretty high and their shipping prices when you throw ammo in the order goes up fast.
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Old May 27, 2020, 03:30 PM   #9
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The price quoted is good. A quick Google search show comparable pricing from several other online retailers. What may drive it into the realm of not being so good is shipping and sales tax, figure that into the equation.

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Old May 30, 2020, 08:40 AM   #10
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Bought plenty and never had a problem with Midway.
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Old May 30, 2020, 09:17 AM   #11
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Midway is a reliable source. $35 is less than Target Sports. Further comparison shopping is left as an exercise for the customer.
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Old June 1, 2020, 08:37 AM   #12
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If the price is right, I'd buy it. Bought several items from Midway without any issues. Their shipping used to be pretty high but if all else failed, I'd buckle down and pay it.
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Old June 4, 2020, 01:16 AM   #13
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Have purchased a little of everything from Midway including, ammo, powder, primers, bullets as far back as I can remember and have always been happy with them...

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Old June 4, 2020, 03:57 AM   #14
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I use Midway frequently. Always quick delivery and never a problem.

I mainly use a couple of other online sources, but with a couple of my calibers Midway has a more diverse selection.
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Old June 4, 2020, 05:52 AM   #15
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My carry ammo is Federal HST 147g Hollow Point ammo. In seeing test results in Ballistic Gel medium, impressive. My Son bought it? No idea what he paid for it. But it sits in my Gen4 Glock 19 behind me on the bedside table and will be reholstered some time this AM.
As I have never shot anyone in my 84 years of life, the only way we can trust in our carry ammunition is by sticking to major manufacturers, with video tests etc.
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Old June 6, 2020, 10:07 AM   #16
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Well Midway is doing their free shipping promotional again today (6/6/2020) and if you order more than about $50 (and that's not hard to do ) you can get the free shipping.
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Old June 7, 2020, 02:06 AM   #17
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Midway is good to go.

However, the price isn't very good. Target Sports put it on clearance pretty much every month for 50% off. Usually at the beginning of the month and you have to add it to your cart to see the discounted price. This makes it $19.99 for 50 rounds.

Gun shows (prior to the shutdown for the virus) also typically have ammo vendors selling it for $20-25 per 50.

While many places have temporarily inflated prices of the 9mm ammo due to the recent panics, 40S&W is still pretty plentiful and easy to find.
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Old June 21, 2020, 06:56 PM   #18
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Midway is a reputably company. I cannot speak for the price considering the times.
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Old June 26, 2020, 09:43 PM   #19
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Midway is a good company.
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Old June 29, 2020, 01:07 PM   #20
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Midway is the best. I wish all online vendors were like them.
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Old July 3, 2020, 05:47 AM   #21
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Midway is excellent to do business with. Their ammunition prices can be a little on the high side. And you have to be very aware of their shipping cost. They can go from free, to off the chart. But as a company they are good to go. I've spent thousands with them over the years, and never had a single issue.
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Old July 3, 2020, 09:28 AM   #22
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I have used Midway a lot but usually wait for a free shipping opportunity before I make a big order. I used to just get a part here and there, but with Brownells just 20 minutes away, it's easier to run down there.
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Old July 3, 2020, 09:54 AM   #23
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Have been a customer of Midway for longer than I can remember and buy all my reloading supplies from them. Ordered some ammo when I was having trouble with some reloads. Same experience - Outstanding.
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