hgr2 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Been shopping around for some 223 ammo(non-Russian) and it’s getting harder to find and more expensive every day. Just about everywhere I've looked is out of 55gr bulk reloads and if they do have it it's priced as new. Even once fired 223 brass has gone up almost over night. Are people hoarding again or some new regulations in place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I always look to ammoman.com to see how tight things are. If he does not have any XM193 available then, IMHO, things are tight. As of today, there is no XM193 listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ItemListing.aspx?catid=110 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langenator Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Been shopping around for some 223 ammo(non-Russian) and it’s getting harder to find and more expensive every day. Just about everywhere I've looked is out of 55gr bulk reloads and if they do have it it's priced as new. Even once fired 223 brass has gone up almost over night. Are people hoarding again or some new regulations in place? It's an election year...folks are getting a head start after what happened in 2008-09. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UW Mitch Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Sigh...guess it's good I bought at least some ammo last year when it was on sale. Guess I have to make sure I have enough components to keep me going through the election. ~Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Homeland Security purchased about a bazillion rounds about 2 months ago. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz-0 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Sigh...guess it's good I bought at least some ammo last year when it was on sale. Guess I have to make sure I have enough components to keep me going through the election. ~Mitch I caved and started my preemptive hoarding early so I don't get screwed by all the hoarders like last time. I bought 4k pieces of once fired .40 for $118 a couple months ago. Cheapest I can find with stock now is about $200. Bullets prices are up a tad, availability is getting worse. Powder and primers are still not crazy. I'm not as buffered with my .223 components, but I'm getting close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike's m&p Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Bought federal 100 packs red box at walmart for $38.97 today.Had at least 10 boxes. They also had American Egale made by federal only in 20 round boxes. Ive shot both with no prblms save my brass and startin to reload. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgr2 Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 At a gun show this February I picked up 2k of American Eagle and 1K of reloaded 55gr ball for $900 out the door. I called the guy who sells the reloads and they are now $369 per thousand. The same stuff was on their website for $288 about a month ago. I might try some of that Russian stuff for practice. If I do find a good deal I will be making a much bigger purchase this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunfighteruk Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Last month a few Brits were shooting in Kentucky we bought 10,000 of the Freedom munitions factory reloads & they were fantastic for the price ,shot 223,9mm & 45's - all brass cased fmj - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgr2 Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 Just placed an order with Rudy at Freedom Munitions, nice guy, thanks for the lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdboytyler Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Anybody know why the 223 Re, 55 gr ammo is loaded to a higher velocity than the 5.56mm 55 gr ammo? I thought the 5.56 had a higher pressure rating. I also emailed Freedom Munitions the same question and I'm awaiting a reply. Caliber Grain Type Velocity Energy 223 Rem 55 FMJ 3240 1280 55 PSP 3100 1174 55 V-MAX 3240 1282 60 V-MAX 3100 1281 62 FMJ 3020 1225 62 PSP 3090 1357 69 HPBT 2900 1288 77 HPBT 2750 1292 Caliber Grain Type Velocity Energy 5.56 62 M-855 3050 1280 64 M-856 3000 1278 55 M-193 3150 1211 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwiz Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I always look to ammoman.com to see how tight things are. If he does not have any XM193 available then, IMHO, things are tight. As of today, there is no XM193 listed. ammoman has good prices and availability, but as a person, he's an ass (his store is not too far from me). He exemplifies the 'gun show commando' persona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UW Mitch Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Bi-Mart in Forest Grove, OR has the American Eagle 100rd bulk packs in stock for $33.97 - I bought some as they haven't had any in stock for a little while. Last Sept I bought from the same store on sale for $31. ~Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.roberts Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Anybody know why the 223 Re, 55 gr ammo is loaded to a higher velocity than the 5.56mm 55 gr ammo? I thought the 5.56 had a higher pressure rating. I also emailed Freedom Munitions the same question and I'm awaiting a reply. The .223 loads are probably chronoed out of a 26" barrel bolt gun (varmint gun) while the 5.56 loads are probably chronoed out of an 20" AR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langenator Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 I ordered some 55gr ammo from Freedom Munitions on Monday...we'll see how long it takes to arrive. $149+shipping/500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgr2 Posted May 26, 2012 Author Share Posted May 26, 2012 I chronoed a few rounds of the FM 55gr ball ammo the other day. Out of my 18”Criterion chrome lined barrel it was running right at 3000fps and out of my 20” Lother Walther it was a bit over 3100fps. The SD was in the mid 20s. Accuracy was nothing to write home about, but on par with any other bulk ball ammo I’ve shot. Thinking about getting a bunch more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchang0 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 (edited) Homeland Security purchased about a bazillion rounds about 2 months ago. Pat POLITICAL CONTENT REMOVED. Please read and follow the forum rules. Thanks, Admin Edited July 12, 2012 by Flexmoney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsticks Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 There hasn't been much availability of 223/40/9 locally for some time now. Online availability has been better but the price keeps rising. There are some ok deals out there but you have to keep on top of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdm74 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I just bought .223 pmc for 5.89 a box of 20. its only a shortage when all the fools run out and buy up everything, lately the deals come in waves. If you don't see one just wait a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mingaa Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 (edited) Yep the PMC was available here too-lots of sales over the 4 th long wknd. I opted for Fed Am Eagle 556 for 6.99 / 20. I've been finding FAE 9 in 147 and 40 in 180. Shooting FAE in matches more. All have been consistent and outshoot Brand Name Federal side by side and always cheaper as the bargain line. I try and keep in front of the curve and not get to the desperate need of a round and am still doing okay not reloading and catching relative bargains. Edited July 8, 2012 by mingaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdzman Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Went to Walley World to pick up a couple of boxes of WWB to put through my new Sig and they were totally out of all 9mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agusta Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Plenty of .223/556 on gunbroker and a couple of the sellers include free shipping. When buying bulk 1000+ rounds online is the only way to go and save the tax money if you get the shipping priced right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWF Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Tactical Ammo, factory 2nd's are are great, that's all we shoot anymore for for G.P. shooting and 90% of match stages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOA Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 No ammo shortages in Northern Calif. PMC 5.56 at $320 per 1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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