What caliber has a good punch and cheap ammo?

[Wordupmybrotha]

It took nearly a decade but here it is
https://youtu.be/Tgn7luW0JnE

Yeah, I just saw that last night. Hahaha

[Euphoria526]

9mm ar

[Calico1404]

Do you have any of the Howa 10 round mags?

Been curious about the function and quality.

Yes, the 10 round is what it came with. The stock is great, I believe houge. It is a short action or "Mini action" as Howa calls it so it is a very short stroke.
only issue would be finding more mags, the 7.62x39 is same as the 6.5 grendel so you are sharing purchases with those guys too. lol

The Mossberg in 223 is also beautiful and they make a flex version that takes a standard stock or an AR based pistol grip and adjustable stock, takes standard AR mags, wonderful Bolt to add along with your AR on trips.

[LynnJr]

30-06 can be had from 50 cents a round on up.

[usmcchet9296]

OP you need to pick up reloading, 2018 is just around the corner

Thats the best advice in the long run
Reloading is cheaper in the long run and you can tailor a round to your individual rifle

Your question isn't very specific

Punching what? holes in paper, and animal (what kind) or a person or zombie?

Since we don't know its a hard question to answer

Also at what distance and thru what kind of rifle (tactical, target, hunting)

Need a little more to go off but with and initial expenditure of money (3 to 5 hundred) you can get into reloading and ending up saving money in the long run.

[Jimmy's]

50-54 caliber round lead balls for a non inline Muzzle loader. Cheapest ammo anywhere. Makes big holes.

[crufflers]

Hello. I'm looking into a bolt action rifle. I like the 223 but I wanted something that punches pretty good. I considered the 308 but darn, ammo is expensive.

The average price for a 223 that I've been paying is $0.37 per round while the 308s run for nearly $1. What caliber do you suggest?

I've been getting some factory .223 for .24+ lately and .308 for .55 and up... even Federal Gold Medal Match for $15.99 shipped (.80). Not horrible. 5.56 is typically M193 cans like CBC or PMP, American Eagle, Norma Tac 55 grain.

Running out of chances to use online coupon codes and giftcards though. Stock up during the July 4th specials. Might be one of the last.

Yeah, reloading components.

[Joe'Bronco]

What caliber has a good punch and cheap ammo?

7.62x39 Stop here.

I just picked up a Howa in 7.62x39 and I am thrilled.

https://www.americanrifleman.org/art...2x39-mm-rifle/

Great choice! Better (hunting) ballistics than a 223 and cheaper and more readily available ammo than a 308


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[crufflers]

I need to get a chamber insert for my old Spanish Mauser to shoot 7.62x39... but there's always the Romanian SKS.

[Carcassonne]

12 gauge slugs?

I can't think of anything that has a punch and is cheap.


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[Euphoria526]

.357 magnum in an ar?

[CandG]

308 you can get for pretty cheap. If you are looking at $1 you aren't looking hard enough.

Yep. Even Sierra MatchKing can be had for .75/rd, and that's good ammo. Cheapo ammo can be readily found online for .45-.50/rd, which isn't that much more than 5.56.

That said, .30-06 is my choice for a medium-power bolt rifle cartridge. .300 Win Mag is awesome too.

[crufflers]

.357 magnum in an ar?

Seems like there are more AR options in 10mm auto, but I didn't search very long.

[Spyder]

Not going to find much that's less expensive than 308 for full power. Get better at shopping!

[plumbum]

7.62x39 Stop here.

I just picked up a Howa in 7.62x39 and I am thrilled.

https://www.americanrifleman.org/art...2x39-mm-rifle/

This little guy is on my very short list, and the bore is .311 so cheap blasting ammo should be great.