Where to buy bulk ammo

[ironcowboy]

I'm looking to get a good deal on some ammo here, walmart is ok for .22, but i need a place (namely the cheapest, yet good) to order .45acp, .44 mag, .357, .22-230, .243, 7mm mag, .223/5.56.
Was going to try cabelas, but they are not that cheap...
Thanks guys,

[imperialism2024]

A lot of it depends on what you define as "bulk". Some people define it as a 100-round box, others as 100,000-round pallets. I usually look for 1000-round cases.

At any rate, shipping is what's going to kill you, if you buy online. If you go to gun shows, those will be your best bet, as they tend to be the cheapest by far even before you try haggling for a cash discount. This is where I generally get my bulk ammo.

If you go to Cabela's often, you may want to wait for one of those coupons for a certain dollar amount off of a certain purchase price point, if you use a Cabela's credit card. Once in a while, they run an offer for $100 off a $500 purchase...

It also might be worthwhile to check out your nearby gun shops, as they may have decent deals.

[Pector55]

It also depends on whether you are an "ammo snob." (a term my friend uses because he refuses to shoot Wolf ammo) Other than gun shows, now it's getting to the point where some ammo is just getting tougher and tougher to find even if you deal with the shipping.

[ironcowboy]

Not an ammo snob (at least not for bulk shooting) and i'm looking for 1000 quantities. Maybe i'll give a gun show a shot, any good ones coming up near Lancaster?

[customloaded]

Look around this site, you might find an old thread or two about guys who live fairly close going in on bulk orders to get get bigger discounts and cut down on shipping/hazmat charges.

I just bought enough powder, lead, wads, and primers to make 5,000 12 gauge loads for $400 bucks as a group of us went together and ordered in bulk...Just a thought....

[bogey1]

there is no such thing as cheap ammo anymore. gun shows you might save a couple of bucks, and it all depends on what type you want to buy. i remember getting 1000 rnd cases of 762x39 for 74.00 and that wasnt too long ago. your starting a little late but dont worry. what you buy this year will be worth twice as much next year.

[ironcowboy]

Thats what i'm worried about, hence why i want to get in now...

[Pector55]

Originally Posted by ironcowboy

Not an ammo snob (at least not for bulk shooting) and i'm looking for 1000 quantities. Maybe i'll give a gun show a shot, any good ones coming up near Lancaster?

There is a show coming up in York in February. Otherwise, try this: http://www.ammoman.com/index.htm

[bogey1]

Originally Posted by ironcowboy

Thats what i'm worried about, hence why i want to get in now...

BUY NOW... pector's right, ammoman.com probably has the best prices. (for certain ammo)

[ironcowboy]

Thanks guys, i'll probably pick up 1000 rounds of .223 from ammoman, 100 .45acp from walmart ($299) and i'm up to about 3000 .22 rounds, i want at least 5000 to hold back.
Good idea where i can get .22-250 and.243? Anyone want to do a bulk buy?