How do I go about buying bulk

[RandyRhoads]

So my SCAR 17 receiver should be ready to be picked up friday and I can't wait to test it out. I want to buy a good deal of ammo, and have a few questions about it.


I thought buying bulk saved a ton of money? It seems like i'm not saving much by buying a large quantity over box by box.

Where's a good place to buy 1-2k rounds?

Should I buy 7.62x51, or .308?

Should I buy a few boxes of different ammo and see what works best, then buy that in bulk, or just buy the cheapest bulk? My understanding is the SCAR will eat whatever, so if I can save a few hundred bucks on the cheaper stuff...

I've looked on gunbrooker.com (never used before) and see a lot of 1k rounds for sale but they mostly seem to be blanks (wtf?)

Other than that most are 500 rounds at a time. Should I just buy a couple of those? Or will I save more money finding somewhere to buy 1-2k rounds at a time?

Thanks

[brdrgrd]

Ammoseek.com

[bambam8d1]

Luckygunner

[stilly]

and finally, ammoman.com.

[AmericanRedoubt]

Gunbot.net or Ammoseek.com -- often good prices as Cheaper Than Dirt or Selway Armory.

Long live the Republic. God Speed.

[MarkG35]

I've had good luck with SGAMMO.

[MarkG35]

I think you need .308.

[RandyRhoads]

I think you need .308.

Why .308? Cheaper? Or the extra pressure?




Thanks i'll check out those sites.

[Capybara]

Second for www.SGAmmo.com Good people, family owned business in Oklahoma.

[ptmn]

Ammoman.com has Lake City 7.62 for $370 per 500 for a total of $740 for 1000. They don't charge shipping or credit card fees, so $740 is all you pay.

Since your on the reloading page, I'm going to suggest that you invest in a reloading system instead. Go to Grafs.com, which also does NOT charge shipping and find the following:
$126 Lee Breech Lock Challenger Reloading Kit
$32 Lee .308 four die set with shell holder
$203 Hornady 150gr FMJ (1000)
$184 Accurate Arms 2495 8lb keg

From Wideners.com (they do charge shipping)
$272 1000 unfired PRIMED Lake City 7.62 cases

Since the cases are already primed and unfired, they processing time is next to nothing and makes the loading fast and easy. Add up the total cost, which is less than $900 and you have 1000 loaded 7.62 rounds AND a full reloading system that you can use over and over again.

[jeffyhog]

Haven't seen any good deals on 308 in quite a while. .75cpr seems to be the going rate, and it doesn't get too much better buying in bulk. I think palmettostatearmory.com had some Federal XM80 on sale last week for $13 per box of 20, but i believe it is magnetic.
If your looking for good non-magnetic ammo, try to pick up some South African surplus from the For Sale section. Usually goes for about $100 for 140 round battle pack.

[jeffyhog]

Just saw another post that Walmart has the ZQ brand 7.62x51 priced at $9.97 per 20 round box, plus tax. Made in Turkey, brass case, non-magnetic. Pick up a few boxes and try it out. Last time i was there I think it was $14.99

[RandyRhoads]

Damn. Really didn't want to get into reloading. If I go that route what's the average price per.308? Minimal difference ?

Do I need to ship to an FFL or does ammo ship to my door?

I think I found 500 packs for $235 or $285 earlier.

Is it recommended to try a box of a brand before buying bulk or should my scar eat it up regardless?

[toby]

Ammoman.com has Lake City 7.62 for $370 per 500 for a total of $740 for 1000. They don't charge shipping or credit card fees, so $740 is all you pay.

Since your on the reloading page, I'm going to suggest that you invest in a reloading system instead. Go to Grafs.com, which also does NOT charge shipping and find the following:
$126 Lee Breech Lock Challenger Reloading Kit
$32 Lee .308 four die set with shell holder
$203 Hornady 150gr FMJ (1000)
$184 Accurate Arms 2495 8lb keg

From Wideners.com (they do charge shipping)
$272 1000 unfired PRIMED Lake City 7.62 cases

Since the cases are already primed and unfired, they processing time is next to nothing and makes the loading fast and easy. Add up the total cost, which is less than $900 and you have 1000 loaded 7.62 rounds AND a full reloading system that you can use over and over again.

This is the way everyone should go, not so much these particular products but that's personal preference ,the main thing is it's ammo you made and you can custom tailor it for your specific needs or desires.

[RandyRhoads]

That's cool and all I get custom making it but at this point and time I want cheap rounds. Unless it will save me a decent amount to reload myself I'd rather not mess with it.... Yet.