[Rant] Ammunition Availability in Rants, Raves, and Praise http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r22621340 en Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:29:40 EDT Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:29:40 EDT Re: [Rant] Ammunition Availability http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22659315 exocet_cm : I'm not talking about the past, I'm talking about right now. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22659315 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:50:46 EDT Re: [Rant] Ammunition Availability http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22659194 Ascent : Heh, sorry...but is it wacko to plan ahead? I am sorry I paid less than you can today....not really :) Had I of known that ammo prices were going to go up so much, I would have bought more! I could use the extra money now!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22659194 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:02:53 EDT Re: [Rant] Ammunition Availability http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22658989 C0deZer0 : It seems people everywhere have been buying up ammo and such like crazy... like they're expecting something huge to go down. :hmm:

Just really sad that a few whacko's have to make it so difficult for everyone else.
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said by Jameson See Profile :

said by vasta See Profile :

Just got back from a gun show
I think the cheapest 9MM lot I saw was 500 rounds for $135
and ~$300 maybe for 1000 7.62 rounds, It was either 250 or 300, Cant remember
Damn that's good. But you know it always scares me when I'm buying cheap reloaded ammo from hillbilly joe and sons. I don't want my expensive gun to explode into pieces because they packed the shit with too much powder.. :hmm:
I actually don't think any of it was reloaded but I'm no expert, Made in Russia....I've shot ~100 rounds of Brown Bear 9MM through my gun and had no issues, I heard Brown Bear is "dirty" but I clean my guns after every trip and never noticed the gun being anymore dirty with Brown Bear then with Winchester, American Eagle/Federal or whatever

I bit on the 9MM but didn't get the 7.62, Most single boxes of 7.62 were ~$7.95 for 20 rounds(Brown Bear which I've also shot through an AK47 without issue)...I might pick up a 500 or 1000 round pack next time around

You can reload FMJ cases can't you?...Might get a press someday...Delaying because I don't know where to start, What presses are bad which are good.
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said by Jameson See Profile :

Fuck you removed See Profile, I just went to that ammo to go site for like the 3rd time and every time I go there I spent $100 bucks. :)
:) I'm not sorry. :)

These guys supposedly have pretty good service - a friend of mine buys from them all the time and has never complained. I just noticed that some of my hollow point rounds probably need replaced soon, so I'll probably be placing an order with them sometime this month.

Please post back and let us know how your experience was.

said by exocet_cm See Profile :

Just placed an order with em. I hope it is all in stock... :o
What did you end up going for?
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said by vasta See Profile :

Just got back from a gun show
I think the cheapest 9MM lot I saw was 500 rounds for $135
and ~$300 maybe for 1000 7.62 rounds, It was either 250 or 300, Cant remember
Damn that's good. But you know it always scares me when I'm buying cheap reloaded ammo from hillbilly joe and sons. I don't want my expensive gun to explode into pieces because they packed the shit with too much powder.. :hmm:]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22654027 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:26:02 EDT Re: [Rant] Ammunition Availability http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22653902 vasta : Just got back from a gun show
I think the cheapest 9MM lot I saw was 500 rounds for $135
and ~$300 maybe for 1000 7.62 rounds, It was either 250 or 300, Cant remember]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22653902 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:44:15 EDT Re: [Rant] Ammunition Availability http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22653797 Jameson : Fuck you removed See Profile, I just went to that ammo to go site for like the 3rd time and every time I go there I spent $100 bucks. :)

6 boxes of .40S&W for me @ a decent price!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22653797 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:14:03 EDT Re: [Rant] Ammunition Availability http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22641375 ender7074 : I feel your pain. 9mm is almost impossible to find at a decent price. You'd think that the damn things are made out of gold... I dont usually have any problem finding 7.62 in both 39 and 54 just because the Russians made tons of the stuff :D Good luck man!
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L to R Dillon XL650 RCBS Lyman Chrusher RCBS Rockchucker w/progressive adapter
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Next best thing to an automated press
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Trimmer on bench . brass on shelf
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Cleaning , maintenence, bore-sighting
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22632120 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:54:21 EDT Re: [Rant] Ammunition Availability http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22623329 exocet_cm : Same old city :-/]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22623329 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:16:40 EDT Re: [Rant] Ammunition Availability http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22623326 exocet_cm : Stand by your inbox, I'll be in touch shortly :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22623326 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:15:50 EDT Re: [Rant] Ammunition Availability http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22622181 countryhick : Reloading is your best bet. Providing the components are available. If you can, locate an experienced fellow reloader nearby to show you the process. Start off with a single stage press from any of the major mfg.'s. Then once you're comfortable, and if ammo is consumed in large enough quantities to merit it, advance to a progressive reloader. I love my Dillon XL650. They have a kick ass warranty. At the time, it was the only reloader that could keep up with my nephews appetite for shooting. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22622181 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:13:23 EDT Re: [Rant] Ammunition Availability http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22621887 removed : It's a pain, that's for sure. I usually call a few different Academy locations on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays when their ammo shipments come in. By doing this, I'm usually able to secure a Remington 250 round Mega-Pack in .40 S&W and 9mm. I usually have 2-3 boxes of each on hand at any time, so I'm not stockpiling or hoarding too badly.

You can try shopping online as well:
»www.ammunitiontogo.com/catalog1/···fmj-ammo

These guys ship from Texas (50 miles northwest of Houston), so you should have it in Louisiana within 2 days. Their pricing is hit/miss depending on their stock level. Just two weeks ago, they were selling Russian .40 FMJ steel boxes for $30! :uhh:

BTW: I stopped to buy gas and take a piss in New Orleans last week. The area sure hasn't changed much since Katrina. :huh:
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irc.removed.us - #dslr | DSLR Phishtracker | Email: removed@dslr.net]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22621887 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:48:22 EDT Re: [Rant] Ammunition Availability http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22621848 TearAbite :
said by exocet_cm See Profile :

I don't even know where to start in reloading.
Try this: »lmgtfy.com/?q=ammunition+reloader+kit]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22621848 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:39:04 EDT Re: [Rant] Ammunition Availability http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22621841 exocet_cm :
said by Omega See Profile :

quote:
Any suggestion where to turn to for ammunition?


Mexico?
Probably going to have to.
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said by dadkins See Profile :

Start reloading your own?
I did once when I was a kid but haven't done so in years. It was a neighbors reloading setup.

I don't even know where to start in reloading.
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Ma blog: »www.johndball.com]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22621840 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:36:16 EDT Re: [Rant] Ammunition Availability http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22621532 dadkins : Start reloading your own?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22621532 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:58:47 EDT Re: [Rant] Ammunition Availability http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22621514 Omega :
quote:
Any suggestion where to turn to for ammunition?


Mexico?
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In addition to that, whats up with there being NO ammunition available for purchase? Federal .40 caliber Hydra-Shok and generic .40 caliber target rounds are on back order for months from most websites (I stopped checking after I got to website # 24).

I guess I'll have to result to learning how to reload ammunition to supply my own demand for hot lead.

Any suggestion where to turn to for ammunition?
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Ma blog: »www.johndball.com]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,22621340 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:52:02 EDT