Bulk ammo?

[Florida Shooter]

It appears that bulk ammo - meaning, sold in bags of 100 rds - can be less expensive that the same ammo in a 50 rd box. Is there a reason I would NOT want to buy that bulk ammo?

 

[Skeeziks]

It appears that bulk ammo - meaning, sold in bags of 100 rds - can be less expensive that the same ammo in a 50 rd box. Is there a reason I would NOT want to buy that bulk ammo?

I wouldn't consider 100 rnds. to be "bulk."
Usually One Thousand rnds. or more is condidered bulk. And some will even say 5000.

If you tell us specifically which brand you're talking about, maybe we can advise you.

 

[Florida Shooter]

To me, bulk starts at 1000. The reason I used the word "bulk" is because that's how the vendors describe ammo sold loose in 100 rd bags.

My question is this: If there is ammo you'd gladly buy at bargain prices if it came in a box, would feel ok buying the exact same stuff if it were to be sold for less, loose [no boxes] in plastic bags of 100 rds each?

 

[kennyb]

i would reload and save a ton of $$

 

[Florida Shooter]

Range doesn't allow reloads, and they check your ammo before you enter the range.

 

[handgunner356]

Find another range. But really if you look at something like Remington UMC that is sold in 50, 100 and 250 packs it usually amounts to no more than $0.50 per 50rds difference.

 

[Skeeziks]

No, I would not feel comfortable buying loose ammo sold in bags if I wasn't sure where it was mfgd.
I like for the ammo I buy to have a lot number.

 

[Florida Shooter]

In south Florida, there are MANY ranges, both indoors and out. None of the indoor ranges allows reloads. Also, my reloading days are past. I'm looking at seventy years on this planet in October, and reloading isn't worth my time.

Also, my range - though not the closest - is not far off, and I get a great rate for a monthly or annual membership. It's just the most economical for me.

That said, I've reached the conclusion that any savings over buying by the 1000 round case of boxed ammo is not enough to buy it loose in plastic bags. I also belong to a group buy club, and we get some really decent deals. We place our orders generally by the tenth of the month,and then when it comes in, we go down to the shop, buy our ammo, and have a cook-out right outside the shop.

So, this thread will go on as others want it to - I'm now satisfied with buying 1000 round cases - in boxes.

 

[JohnnieB]

My question is this: If there is ammo you'd gladly buy at bargain prices if it came in a box, would feel ok buying the exact same stuff if it were to be sold for less, loose [no boxes] in plastic bags of 100 rds each?

Been there. Done that.
Caliber I don't reload.
Saved about $0.10/round.
All went Bang.
Will do it again.

 

[TSQUARED]

I would never purchase loose ammo sold in bags.

 

[JohnnieB]

Perhaps I should clarify.
I don't by baggies of ammo (or anything else) from guys standing on street corners, nor from any other vendor I'm not familiar with.
In fact, I only buy it from a specific ammo manufacturer that also reloads commercially and breaks down large loose pack bulk purchases from other manufacturers into smaller quantities for resale.
On the other hand, I buy loose pack boxes of Aguila, Federal, Remington and Winchester ammo from most any vendor. (Other than the street corner entrepreneurs. )
To each their own, but personally, I don't have a problem with loose pack ammo in baggies as long as I know/trust the source and have some form of recourse if it is defective.
FWIW - I use the Fiocchi .32acp ammo I get in baggies for practice and carry the more expensive boxed stuff for SD.
In calibers I do reload, I practice with reloads and carry factory made ammo.
Of course, I also fire a few of what I carry to insure the ammo in whatever I'm carrying is relatively fresh.

 

[OKFC05]

My question is this: If there is ammo you'd gladly buy at bargain prices if it came in a box, would feel ok buying the exact same stuff if it were to be sold for less, loose [no boxes] in plastic bags of 100 rds each?

If you're talking about the stuff often found at gun shows that was loaded by somebody, sometime, using who-knows-what data, I wouldn't shoot it in my guns if it were free.

I reload my own.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

It appears that bulk ammo - meaning, sold in bags of 100 rds - can be less expensive that the same ammo in a 50 rd box.

Range doesn't allow reloads, and they check your ammo before you enter the range.

Please explain to me how the range will know the rounds in the bag aren't your reloads? I can shrink wrap 100 rounds of my reloads and make them look like they were bought in "bulk".

 

[thndrchiken]

Or save a few factory boxes and load my reloads, as long as the general appearance is close and the bullets match what's on the label how are they to know.

 

[Jamie]

In south Florida, there are MANY ranges, both indoors and out. None of the indoor ranges allows reloads. Also, my reloading days are past. I'm looking at seventy years on this planet in October, and reloading isn't worth my time.

Also, my range - though not the closest - is not far off, and I get a great rate for a monthly or annual membership. It's just the most economical for me.

That said, I've reached the conclusion that any savings over buying by the 1000 round case of boxed ammo is not enough to buy it loose in plastic bags. I also belong to a group buy club, and we get some really decent deals. We place our orders generally by the tenth of the month,and then when it comes in, we go down to the shop, buy our ammo, and have a cook-out right outside the shop.

So, this thread will go on as others want it to - I'm now satisfied with buying 1000 round cases - in boxes.

Where about are you in S. Fla? I go to a range in Vero Beach, no problems with reloaded ammo, the range out in Okeechobee doesn't play that either. There are more and more ranges not allowing reloaded ammo, lawyers I guess. I kind of understand the reasoning, but....

 

[RichardF]

Like "kennyb" I would reload also and save $. It does require a time commitment but is rewarding.

 

[old bear]

Florida shooter, when available I buy Georgia Arms ammo in 100 round bags and have never had a problem with it. My local reloader delivers my ammo to in Zip-lock bags. If you don't feel comfortable carrying loose ammo around invest in some plastic ammo boxes, they are cheap, water/moisture restraint, and last forever.