Online vs. Store Ammo

[Smoothoperator]

Looking for a little insight into ammo purchases online.

Typically I've always purchased through Fleet Farm, but some of the prices online would save me about 5 to 10 cents per round. I shoot about 5000 rounds a year of 9mm/.40/.45 combined so the savings could be pretty good.

Wondering if anyone has a preferred online vendor and any feedback on your experience.

Also....anyone know if there is a limit on what you can buy in MN? Thinking of just getting 1000 of each caliber to start, I like to keep about 500-1000 on hand just based on availability etc...


p.s. I did search but didn't find much on the topic, sorry If I missed an earlier discussion!

[andrewP]

http://sgammo.com usually has pretty competitive pricing, and they ship at reasonable rates.

[MXGreg]

I use http://www.gunbot.net . You can shop a lot of online sellers at the same time.

[farmerj]

Pay attention to your shipping. It can really change the outcome.

[Pat Cannon]

I can't believe it's been two hours and nobody has asked: You shoot 5000 rounds a year and you don't reload??

[LarryFlew]

I can't believe it's been two hours and nobody has asked: You shoot 5000 rounds a year and you don't reload??

Pat beat me to it?????

[Back In Black]

http://www.ammoseek.com

[ranger]

http://www.slickguns.com/

http://www.wikiarms.com/

[linksep]

http://gun-deals.com/list/ammo/9mm+Luger

[JustinPo]

sgammo

palmetto state armory

[farmerj]

sgammo

palmetto state armory

Palmetto's freight costs will kill any benefit of buying.

[Doc Harvey]

There are frequently some very good deals at Sportsmans Guide, and if you're in or near the Twin Cities, shipping is very, very fast.

[JustinPo]

Palmetto's freight costs will kill any benefit of buying.

I have have found this statement false on many occasions.

I also try to do larger buys not 100 here or a 100 there, but 1000 rounds minimum. My other strategy is to get groups of buddies together (who I trust to pay up) and we do big group buys, this makes the shipping very cheap.

[Smoothoperator]

Palmetto's freight costs will kill any benefit of buying.

I have have found this statement false on many occasions.

I also try to do larger buys not 100 here or a 100 there, but 1000 rounds minimum. My other strategy is to get groups of buddies together (who I trust to pay up) and we do big group buys, this makes the shipping very cheap.

That's also something I'm looking at, I called a few guys and already got to 10K rounds....

[ranger]

Gander Mountain and Cabela’s, both offer free shipping to your nearest store.