For general discussion of 5.56/.223 and special sales & discounts.

3/18, walmart, $6.97/box, american eagle, 55grain fmj, black box, bought 5 boxes.

3/19, academy, had above for $1 less/box , bought 5 boxes.

5/03, walmart, above for $6.99, got 10 boxes. first time in stock since 3/18.

6/25, gun club, $116/1k nosler 69gr hpbt, custom competition slugs.

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I picked up an ammo can full of milsup 5.56 M855 from Midway not too long ago, 10 rounds in a copper stripper clip, with the wire seal intact. I think the total round count was 460. It was a good deal!

Hog

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I picked up 1000 rounds of 55 grain 5.56 ammo at natchezss.com for 300.

Cabelas today was running a sale on 223 REM 55GR for $6.79 and 5.56mm 62GR at $6.99.

Use the midway AR codes for 5.56/223 ammo,
I got 300 rnds of federal 223 @ .31 cents a round.
That's not a bad deal, brass cases too.

Clicky
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-w...-codes-ar.html

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Just got a 10 pack of 30 round mags from DSG with Magpul followers for $85. $9 shipping. Not ammo but thought this would be a good place to post.

Just picked up a 1000 rnds. of PMC .223 for $284.50 + tax from Natchez.com. That's the cheapest I could find it online. Few months earlier paid $259.00 for the same ammo, prices are going up.

PMC 223 Rem 55 gr FMJ Bronze 20/box - Natchez Shooters Supplies

Any sportsmansguide.com club members here? They're selling Federal 55gr 223 on stripper clips in 900 round packs for $266.96 ($0.30/round) with free shipping today only (3/29 -- use code SH346). That's what I'd be paying per round for shipped Freedommunitions.com reloads.

Bad news is that it's on backorder until mid-April. But if you're in no rush it's a pretty good deal at the moment.

Don't forget that club members can use their 4-month easy pay option as well.

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Free shipping is on purchase of $99+. Also they will not bill you till it ships, so that is a plus.

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I just ordered from freedom, can't wait to swe how it shoots.

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New or reloads? I bought their reloads and so far (~400 rds), except for the ones that got mangled in my 10-rd Thermold mags fiasco, all have gone bang. I don't have enough time behind a rifle to give a fair assessment of the accuracy potential. I'll get a 1 MOA 3-shot group then flyers will open up the 5-shot group to 4 MOA, haha.

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Reloaded brass,
Lots of good reviews, and cheap, I'm going to dissect one to spec it out completely.

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...and then boom... just like that, out of stock...

Go to freedom ammunition,
I talked to him today,
All his 55 gr. 223/5.56 ammo is loaded identical, fmj, php, vmax.... The differences in price are explained below.
New... New brass
Reloaded.... Once fired brass
Blaster training ammo...... New or once fired brass, blem/scratched did not pass visual case prep.

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Mine came in on Thur, I must have got the last case.

Freedom is where I'll be going when it comes time to stock up on my pistol ammo.


-Bill

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Federal XM193 NATO 5.56 55gr FMJ 1000/box - Natchez Shooters Supplies

Federal XM193 NATO 5.56 55gr FMJ 1000/box
Federal XM193 NATO 5.56 55gr FMJ 1000/box
Product Number: FAXM193BK
Web Product Title: 5.56 NATO 55GR FMJ 1000RD BOX
Item Price: $569.99 $329.95
Availability: In Stock
Shipping Weight: 30.04 lbs.
Found alternate supply at a higher cost. Limited Supply
Lake City says it will not be able to supply until June.
Lake City is currently fulfilling military contracts.

approx .33 a round

approx .33 a round

Then add shipping? but still the best ammo around imo.

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I have about 3K rounds now so I think I'll wait out the election year madness before buying any more .223/5.56.

I was at a LGS yesterday and was discussing the shortages and price hikes happening with the guy behind the counter. He said it would probably be a good time to buy a used gun come 2013 when all the panic-stricken impulse gun buyers realize that they neither want or need the gun they bought in 2012. lol

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I'm not a WalMart fan; however, this ammo 'shortage' has prompted me to check them for 556 ammo. I checked the 3 local ones with no luck. We had to travel for Easter and I checked one in LA that had 2 cans of Federal marked $149. Although they rang up $159 at the register, the clerk got them approved for the marked price. It was the first positive experience I've had in a WM in a long time. Might look into one if you're nearby.

I checked the three Wal Marts near me for some, and they were completely out. It's one of those things of checking them on a regular basis. I did find one of them to be carrying various AR-15's. That day they had a couple of Sig Sauer's, and told me they radomly get in different one's.

Anyone know who has BULK 500ct or 1000ct Hornady Bullets FMJ-BT or similar in stock...

Cant seem to Find any

GRACIAS

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Not listed as in stock, but Midway has them on sale for $80.99/1000. They're listed as backordered, but they receive supplies well in advance of the expected ship date. My last order for 3000 bullets had an expected ship date of Nov, but I just received shipping notice for it today.

Or if you want to buy in real bulk Wideners sells pulled bullets for $484/6000 shipped. You need to put yourself on an email notice list as they sell out quickly.

Until the election is over we all may be playing the waiting game for ammo and reload components.

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Thanks Bill

I tried both who you mentioned....

Best ive seen is that $485/6000, but wasnt looking to spend $500 on bullets...LOL


I may just sit tight for a bit.. and keep checking at Midway

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2 weeks ago ordered 1k,
hornaday 69gr hpbt match bullets,
through local gun club,
1/2price($116 includes shipping).

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I havent shot anything above 55gr.... whats the biggest difference in Larger Grain Bullets

????

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less velocity, more energy.
maybe seated below neck, 2.250"oal.
point of impact may be different.
i use ~25gr for all loads and all bullet weights(CFE, Varget, 4895, Re15).

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Higher cost?

Seriously though, since I'm shooting paper at a 100yd-max range I stay with the cheapest bullet that performs well.

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Just left Tampa gunshow 5.56 fmj is going for $425.going up so stock up while you can even get it

MiWall, ammo shop who sells at Crossroads of the West gunshows; Wolf/WPA 223 for $220 per 1,000 rounds. All local SoCal ammo supplies for XM855 or 193 is about $165-175 per 420 on strippers.

I just ordered 5 boxes of:
American Eagle® Rifle Ammunition
5.56 NATO, 62 Grain, FMJ 20rnd per box
$9.99 per box no shipping costs
at http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/brows...&WTz_stype=GNU

Can anyone tell me what they think of this round. I found them and the PMC Bronze Rifle at the same price per case. I am told the XP is a faster/hotter round. Any feedback?

Thanks Guys.

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M&P 15 Tactical

Just landed in my inbox from freedommunitions.com:

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- Bill

Got the same add and order the 1000 rounds. With shipping $312.

I shot a bunch of Freedom Munitions ammo last weekend, 300 rds. in 9mm and 100 in .223, they were surprisingly consistent. I was very pleased with their product.

I can get American Eagle .223 55g at a LGS on the cheap.

What is the quality of the American Eagle ammo?

Thanks...

Very good. I've shot MOA with it.

Except it is .223 and not 5.56. Which in real life means shoot bad guys closer and or from a longer barrel.

It’s also not milspec.

Those who missed Wideners IMI M193 by the case missed the pre panic buying best non designer (bonded/barrier blind) rounds already.

Emory

8/17 walmart federal 55 gr .223 bulk can 420rds $164. Turtle run, Coral springs, fl. Bought 1 and 1 left

Cabela's has PMC Bronze 55gr FMJ, 20 rds/$5.99 plus $5 shipping on orders over $99.

So if you buy the minimum of 17 boxes to get to $99, that's <32 cents per round.

Updated; Use code REWARDSFree for free shipping over $49. Thats 30 cents/rd.

BTW, the .308 147 gr for $12.99 isn't bad either.

This is absolutely the truth...

I ordered 1000 rounds from FM and they sent me a substitute. Same caliber but a lesser grade round and said nothing about it. Same price. No discount.
what the frig ?
I was not a happy camper.

They would've taken it back but I had to pay return shipping of $34 !!!

But, I always look for the positive no matter how bad something turned out....
That experience turned me on to reloading

I ordered only 100 rounds last night, so I 'll see what comes. Earlier in the week I bought 1000 rounds from Freedom so my ammunition budget was shot, but you know the sickness, I had to buy at least a 100 rounds at that price. I also purchased some 12 ga. home defense. Can't beat the Cabelas free shipping!

The REWARDSFree promo has ended at Cabelas :-(

But man I sure took advantage of it while it lasted

Cabela's has the PMC .223 on sale again for $5.99 box, free shipping with their visa.Cabela's: PMC Bronze Line Rifle Ammunition

Good call! The 5.56 NATO ammo is also on sale:

Cabela's: PMC™ X-Tac Rifle Ammunition

- Dave

I'm not sure if this counts, but I was at Dick's Sporting Goods in Nashua, NH, yesterday and they had a "buy 4 & get 1 free" sale on all mix 'n match ammo. I picked up two boxes of 9mm, and three boxes of Winchester 5.56.

- Dave

I looked at their site this morning and it was $6.49 for a 20 round box of .223. Thanks for the update. Time to order some.

I went to Dicks in NJ, had the same deal, I bought 3 cases of 12ga. club shot and had $60 in coupons. Walked out the door with with the 3 cases for under $114.