Bulk Ammo for .357mag

[Geetergod]

Just bought a S&W 686 in 6" and was looking into buying bulk ammo from ammoman or dansammo or a similar site. The gun is primarily going to be used for target but will also go with me deer hunting a couple times. Looking to buy 1000 rounds since my friend also has a 357 and we will just go halfs on it. Anyone buy any bulk ammo that they really like for the price? Thanks a lot.

Dano
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[Ironhand]

I've not bought .357 in 1000rd lots, but I used to buy CCI .magnum ammo all the time, 200 or so rounds at a time. If you can find the aluminum-cased stuff cheap in 1000rd cases, then buy it. It's good stuff.

 

[dirty gary]

You and your friend should invest in a Dillon press and reload your own ammo. Cheaper, plus you can load for specific purposes, like target practice or hunting. Be careful, its addictive.

 

[blujax01]

Welcome, Dano!

Can't help you but thought I'd welcome you to the forum. A search shows that the prices are pretty much consistent at $380-$400 a case (plus shipping).
To Dirty Gary's point, if you "roll your own" you can make some much mo' better ammo for less than half that. It doesn't take a lot of $200 savings to justify the cost of a press, which can be done all-inclusive (press, dies, manual, scales, etc.) for as cheap as $300 to the full-blown upscale super duper at $2000.

 

[steamloco76]

Even in case lots .357 Magnum ammo is expensive. Reloading is the way to go. Unless you and your friend are going to shoot 1000 rounds per month, a decent single stage reloading press will be just fine. I load a heck of a lot of ammo on my single stage Hornady Lock-N-Load press.

You can buy a good kit with press, scale and accessories for about $300-$350. Add dies-I recommend the Lee four die sets with the factory crimp die for .357 Mag- $50 add a decent powder measure-$80 and a couple of loading manuals $80 and you will be set.

 

[Geetergod]

I used to reload shot shells before the shot and primers got so expensive. We won't shoot that much being he has 3 young kids and I have my first one on the way in a few weeks. I just wanted to "stock up" before prices get even more ridiculous than they already are. (if that's possible). Found blazer 158gr aluminum case 500 for $198 including shipping. About $17/box, that's $10/box cheaper than the stores here in upstate ny. I'll keep looking and thanks for the help!

Dano

 

[sodacan]

You might want to consider looking at underwoodammo.com. Good quality, priced right, and nice people to deal with. Good luck.

 

[nipster]

I go to gun shows and buy bulk. I picked a 500 round box of 158gr FMJ by Ruag today for 178.00 which equals about 37 cents per round (cash deal, no sales tax). If I didnt have so much 38 special on hand, I could have gotten a good deal on that, but I stocked up a while back and got some 158gr FMJ 38 special at what ended up being 28 cents per round (Ruag as well).

I cant shoot lead bullets or reloads at any of my local (indoor) ranges, so I have never gotten into it.