cheap ass .223 bullets?

[LoneWolfUSMC]

I know "cheap" is relative anymore, but I need to make up a buttload of 55 or 62gr close range training rounds. They don't need to be "precision" capable, just good enough to hit a head at 100 yards.

I would rather not spend the cash on SMK's and I can't seem to find anyone with military pull-downs or surplus in stock.

Anyone have any leads? I have been concentrating on the bolt gun so much I have totally neglected non-department funded carbine training.

 

[dksd39]

Re: cheap ass .223 bullets?

everyone I know of has been sold out for ever. I would like to buy another 5k but just cant find them either.

 

[300LW]

Re: cheap ass .223 bullets?

I have some old stock (early 80's) Hornady 55 gr. FMJ that you can have if you want them. I won't be home for another week or so but can get a count of them then. I should have at least 2000, maybe as many as 4-5000. Price negotiable, will consider trades for 308 components.

 

[steve marshall]

Re: cheap ass .223 bullets?

Until the buying frenzy ends I'd say you are SOL. On the other hand, my gunshop has a bargain section and you'd be amazed at what shows up. I recently bought bricks of primers for $15. And thousands of pull down 308's at an average of under 8cents each. And thousands of .308 and 30-06 brass at about 5 cents each. And 20 or so lbs of various powders at an average of $10 a pound. It is a great gunshop but it can't be the only one. Look around, you might be surprised. And don't turn your nose up at the local auctions and yard sales either.

 

[HiCapMag]

Re: cheap ass .223 bullets?

Check here from time to time (like every few minutes

)

They have come in and out of stock a couple of times in the last month.

http://www.wideners.com/itemview.cfm?dir=278|281|293|324|696

 

[paulyosh]

Re: cheap ass .223 bullets?

You might keep an eye on these:

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productnumber=616602

Bought some a couple of weeks ago at $46.99/500, which wasn't too painful, all things considered.

They claim they're expecting more on 5/30...

 

[Outsydlooknin75]

Re: cheap ass .223 bullets?

I was going to say wideners as well. They HAD 6k 224 in the 55 grain flaovrs a couple weeks ago for like 460 shipped. Thats about as cheap as you are going to find them I do believe.

Berry's Bullets, Montana Gold, and those are the only other ones that I can think of at the moment.

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

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Thanks. I guess like anything it's just going to be a "watch and see" game.

 

[HiCapMag]

Re: cheap ass .223 bullets?

Montana Gold has them up on the website, so they are in stock.

https://secure3.mooseweb.com/montanagoldbullet.com/pricelist.tpl

 

[Country]

Re: cheap ass .223 bullets?

Why don't you contact Sierra , Hornady and Berger and ask for any seconds explain that they are for Government use and you will take them in bulk with no fancy packaging .
You might get a real good price.

 

[Brians708]

Re: cheap ass .223 bullets?

Country,
Does Sierra sell seconds? I have used Noslers "Seconds" and they we great. Do they have a site or is it a phone call kinda thang?

 

[RidgeRebel]

Re: cheap ass .223 bullets?

You can try Berry's Manufacturing in St. George UT. I just bought 1000 55 grn fmj leads for under $100.00. Thats about the best deal I have found of late. http://www.berrysmfg.com/