Dave DeLaurant
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You sure that friend wasn't named Sam, as in Uncle? ;-) You need another friend with something in .223 that's belt-fed.
Man, I don't even have that much .22 rimfire ammo.
Man, I don't even have that much .22 rimfire ammo.
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WestKentucky
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Heizer pocket AR? (It’s not an AR, dumb name)
Tavor
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Something with slide fire and binary accessories.
I would sell it and buy a cannon.
Tavor
Arsenal AK
Something with slide fire and binary accessories.
I would sell it and buy a cannon.
Sell the ammo. All of it. You can price slightly below current market value to move it fast, and still make plenty of money. Why get into a rifle you don't really want or have need for? Sell the ammo and buy something you really want and will enjoy.
Were it me, I'd sell or trade enough to bring my 308 stocks back up and then set to work wearing out the barrel on my AR...
Were it me, I'd sell or trade enough to bring my 308 stocks back up and then set to work wearing out the barrel on my AR...
wbm
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Ok. If I had all that ammunition I would sell some of it, buy a Mini 14 and gun insurance then back over it with a truck. After getting the insurance payout, I would get myself a quality AR-15.
Remington1911
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Post #2, so what the hell do I know, but here are my two bits.
You did not really say, or I missed it, what you do like. For all I know you might view 223 as a 22 rimfire on 'roids, or the same way many look at the 22mag over 22lr. Just why bother. You might just like hand guns and that is what you really enjoy, you might think the only real rifle is a rifle that starts with a 30cal and goes up from there. You might think only whimps play with this over grown 22 and real men only shoot belted mags. who knows, but my takeaway is that the 223 is something you have never really been down a long road on. You might have shot it from time to time but just left you with eh, whats the big deal.
any and all that is cool.
You say an AR is not for you, again this could be for many reasons, from you see it as a belly button and everyone has one, to I don't want an "assault rifle". Thing is there are not too many other offerings to an automatic after you cross the AR platform off the list. I would bet in this day and age you could sell half that ammo, get a halfway good AR and give it a go, see first hand what daily life is with the thing, you may turn to the dark side who knows. I can tell you they are fun, I don't shoot mine very often, but when I do I usually walk away thinking you know I should play with this more, I understand the hype and it is fun......then it sits right next to a CZ bolt gun in 223 and I will grab it. I just enjoy shooting it more. Same deal you could sell part of that ammo to fund the buy on that.
If you are one of the people that is well my friend gave this to me and I feel funny about selling it (that would be what I would think) I would bet that out of your buddies someone has a 223 in some form and you can always do a.....hay bob, want to go shoot, bring your 223 I want to try it out, if bob is looking at his ammo stash and saying well I have not bought anything lately because of costs, availability, whatever, say hay I will bring 100 rounds of 223 and we can split it 50/50. I doubt anyone would turn that down. Just say I am looking and not sure what to get. I know I would jump on a deal like that and bring both the AR and the bolt rifle for you to play with.
You did not really say, or I missed it, what you do like. For all I know you might view 223 as a 22 rimfire on 'roids, or the same way many look at the 22mag over 22lr. Just why bother. You might just like hand guns and that is what you really enjoy, you might think the only real rifle is a rifle that starts with a 30cal and goes up from there. You might think only whimps play with this over grown 22 and real men only shoot belted mags. who knows, but my takeaway is that the 223 is something you have never really been down a long road on. You might have shot it from time to time but just left you with eh, whats the big deal.
any and all that is cool.
You say an AR is not for you, again this could be for many reasons, from you see it as a belly button and everyone has one, to I don't want an "assault rifle". Thing is there are not too many other offerings to an automatic after you cross the AR platform off the list. I would bet in this day and age you could sell half that ammo, get a halfway good AR and give it a go, see first hand what daily life is with the thing, you may turn to the dark side who knows. I can tell you they are fun, I don't shoot mine very often, but when I do I usually walk away thinking you know I should play with this more, I understand the hype and it is fun......then it sits right next to a CZ bolt gun in 223 and I will grab it. I just enjoy shooting it more. Same deal you could sell part of that ammo to fund the buy on that.
If you are one of the people that is well my friend gave this to me and I feel funny about selling it (that would be what I would think) I would bet that out of your buddies someone has a 223 in some form and you can always do a.....hay bob, want to go shoot, bring your 223 I want to try it out, if bob is looking at his ammo stash and saying well I have not bought anything lately because of costs, availability, whatever, say hay I will bring 100 rounds of 223 and we can split it 50/50. I doubt anyone would turn that down. Just say I am looking and not sure what to get. I know I would jump on a deal like that and bring both the AR and the bolt rifle for you to play with.
Sell ALL the 55 FMJ ammo, take the money and go shopping. If you want something in .223 get a nice one, add a good scope and then buy some decent ammo. If something in 6.5 catches your eye instead cool, or maybe it will be a 1911 who knows, it's a hunt and you have mo ey in your pocket. Then take a little bit of the $ from selling the ammo and buy your pepper buddy a really nice knife.
danez71
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@Remington1911 - Welcome to the new member.
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First, let me say I'm not into ARs either. Great with the modularity and serviceability. Right up my alley but, ehh. Its more powerful than I want as a pinker but borderline powerful enough to hunt much beyond sniping a deer or pig.
I'd most likely sell most of the ammo (keeping 1000 for occasional 223 bolt gun use) and buy other stuff and different ammo for the things I enjoy more.
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First, let me say I'm not into ARs either. Great with the modularity and serviceability. Right up my alley but, ehh. Its more powerful than I want as a pinker but borderline powerful enough to hunt much beyond sniping a deer or pig.
I'd most likely sell most of the ammo (keeping 1000 for occasional 223 bolt gun use) and buy other stuff and different ammo for the things I enjoy more.
Legionnaire
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Put me in the "sell the ammo and buy what you want" camp.
CapnMac
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Leaning on the "sell it" option given it's all PMC 55gr FMJ, which is going to be complicated to expend in 100 round units with a bolt gun (that's 200 range trips).
However, in thinking about selling the ammo, you will run into some issues, too. Like the cost of shipping, say, 1000 rounds at a time. Also, needing the ORM-D label, too. And, looking on Ammoseek just now, PMC 55gr is selling, retail for 49¢ to 79¢ per each. So, to sell your ammo you are in the 40¢ to 50¢ per each range. So, 1000 rounds is five benjamins a go; which is going to be steep for some folk. And, you'd have to wait on them to mail the Money Order, too. So, I'm now of a mixed mind on this. I have a reflex that 500 rounds might be the "sweet spot" for sales. But, I'm hesitant to make an absolute assertion of that.
However, in thinking about selling the ammo, you will run into some issues, too. Like the cost of shipping, say, 1000 rounds at a time. Also, needing the ORM-D label, too. And, looking on Ammoseek just now, PMC 55gr is selling, retail for 49¢ to 79¢ per each. So, to sell your ammo you are in the 40¢ to 50¢ per each range. So, 1000 rounds is five benjamins a go; which is going to be steep for some folk. And, you'd have to wait on them to mail the Money Order, too. So, I'm now of a mixed mind on this. I have a reflex that 500 rounds might be the "sweet spot" for sales. But, I'm hesitant to make an absolute assertion of that.
BigBL87
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Honestly, I wouldn't even consider selling online if it were me. I'd probably just piece it out locally. Less hassle and overhead. I might also donate some to BigBL87 too because he's such a stand up guy, but ya know...
Selling it online would definitely move it faster, though.
codytrucker
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Maybe buy a rifle that is a trainer to something you have and like to shoot . Keep 2,500 or so rounds to shoot , sell the rest . Buy some good reloading equipment and components if you can find them for the guns you like to shoot.
Take your buddy out to a good steak dinner.
Take your buddy out to a good steak dinner.
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