CMP ammo

[AlHunt]

Maybe this is old news. I strayed into the CMP website and they appear to have a variety of ammo for sale, in stock. Prices aren't pre-panic or anything but they show it available.

I put something in my cart and headed for checkout. It didn't throw up any objections.

Civilian Marksmanship Program eStore

I'd be interested to know if anyone successfully buys anything.

 

[mike from st pete]

CMP has always been a bit more than the economy web vendors.
The CMP uses the profits from their sales to fund training, matches and that state of the art range in Alabama

 

[ladder13]

You need an account with them before they will sell you anything.

CMP Purchase Eligibility Requirements - Civilian Marksmanship Program

 

[clang444]

It wasn't all that long ago that the CMP was selling surplus Lake City .30-06 Ball ammo for $0.20/round. That was maybe 10 years ago. Greek HXP started about the same price a couple years later. Prices have steadily increased as the surplus ammo dried up. Prices are about the same as retail now.

 

[tominboise]

I ordered two cases of their Eley standard ammo back in November. I expect to get it about the first of the year. I thought it was a good deal. I will let you know how it shoots in some of my rifles. Note that the ammo I ordered is out of stock at this time.

 

[Electraclyde]

You do need to be a CMP member to order ammo. I did order some .30 cal. carbine from them. It took about 5 weeks total time from order to my receiving the ammo. That was just about 3 months ago.
FWIW the ammo is creedmore brand and my SSG (Saginaw Steering Gear) carbine does NOT like that ammo.

 

[smith17]

You do need to be a CMP member to order ammo. I did order some .30 cal. carbine from them. It took about 5 weeks total time from order to my receiving the ammo. That was just about 3 months ago.
FWIW the ammo is creedmore brand and my SSG (Saginaw Steering Gear) carbine does NOT like that ammo.

What doesn't work about that ammo? I investigated and Creedmoor uses Starline brass, a Hornady 110 gr RN bullet and comes out around 2,000 fps. Totally within specs.

 

[glowe]

You need to be a member of a CMP affiliated shooting club. There is a CMP club membership number that is required at time of the completion of the order. Main reason why so much ammo is available is that hoarders & re-sellers are not the type of buyers this organization attracts.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

You need to be a member of a CMP affiliated shooting club. There is a CMP club membership number that is required at time of the completion of the order. Main reason why so much ammo is available is that hoarders & re-sellers are not the type of buyers this organization attracts.

A CWP will cover that.

 

[glowe]

Sorry, missed your post. Please show where the rules for membership have changed??

MEMBERSHIP IN CMP AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION:
You must provide a copy of your current membership card or other proof of membership. This requirement cannot be waived. The CMP currently has over 2,000 affiliated organizations located in many parts of the country. CMP Club Member Certification Form- If your CMP affiliated club does not issue individual membership cards, please have the club fill out the CMP Club Member Certification Form and return it with your order.

Membership in many of these organizations costs $25.00 or less and can be accomplished online. A listing of affiliated organizations can be found by clicking on our Club Search web page at CMP Club & Competition Tracker | Club Search. If you have any difficulty in locating a club, please contact the CMP at 256-835-8455 or by emailing CMP Customer Service. We will find one for you. In addition to shooting clubs, the CMP also has several special affiliates. Membership in these organizations satisfies our requirement for purchase. These special affiliates include: Congressionally chartered veterans' organizations such as the VFW, AL, DAV, MCL, etc. U.S. Military services (active or reserves), National Guard, to include retirees. Professional 501(c)3 law enforcement organizations and associations such as the FOP, NAPO, NSA, etc. The Garand Collector's Association is a CMP Affiliated Club. You can download a Garand Collector's Association Application Form.

Note: Club membership IS required for purchase of rifles, parts, and ammunition.

Club membership is NOT required for instructional publications or videos or CMP memorabilia.

 

[mike from st pete]

Join the Garand Collector's Association.
$25.00 annual dues and quarterly news letters with great articles on Garands.

 

[Buick]

Join the Garand Collector's Association.
$25.00 annual dues and quarterly news letters with great articles on Garands.

I agree i just received my first GCA journal and it is very well done and very interesting.