wideners shipping charges

[264Grendel]

I have never ordered ammo from wideners, just reloading components. I was recently looking to purchase some 5.45x39 and was shocked by the price of shipping. $89 estimated shipping cost for usps priority. Has anyone purchased ammo from them and is this normal shipping costs? Or is it the sign of times of high gas prices.

[roushstage2]

You can't ship ammo via USPS, so I'm not sure where they are getting that quote from.

[sigstroker]

Actually, I don't think that's official policy or the law, it's just that no post office will do it. Maybe Wideners has a special arrangement.

But for OP, Priority is a very expensive way to send anything. Change shipping method.

[ke6guj]

look at the charges more ,and you'll see a ~$40 UPS ground option.

[G-Man WC]

I've only ordered componets. My last order was 4 boxes of 100 30cal bullets.
I think shipping was $17 and change, but they had what I wanted and in stock. Was worth it to me. -g

[264Grendel]

look at the charges more ,and you'll see a ~$40 UPS ground option.

Ah, i dont know how i missed that. Thanks.

[JDay]

Actually, I don't think that's official policy or the law, it's just that no post office will do it. Maybe Wideners has a special arrangement.

But for OP, Priority is a very expensive way to send anything. Change shipping method.

It is codified in the CFR, aka Federal Law. So no, you cannot ship ammunition through the USPS.

http://pe.usps.com/text/pub52/pub52c3_016.htm