I finally was able to join the local rod and gun club last week and during the meeting, we were told the club is affiliated with the CMP, and that we could order ammo from them. I looked on the website in the ammo section and they do have some ammo in stock 22lr, 10mm, 40 s&w, .223, .308, 6.5mm creed, and 7.62x54r). I would assume selection is normally better during normal times?

What caught my interest was Eley 22lr. 500 Rd bricks of Eley club for $90 and Eley target for $79. Sounds like a deal to me. Ammoseek showing 500 Rd bricks going for north of $100 for regular federal, etc. And they ship for free if order is over $100.

The rest of the ammo seemed pricey, but about on par with regular ammo nowadays. Some looks like it's reloaded ammo (sold under their own "Creedmore" brand and the descriptions have some detail about each. Limits are 5000 rounds per caliber per year.

What are your thoughts and experiences with CMP outside of rifle and 1911 sales?

Thanks