Eventually I want to get into reloading but for now I am stuck buying factory stuff (apartment dweller) I just wanted to get a feel for what the High Roaders are considering good prices of various cartridges on a per-round basis, either at the store or online. I usually use the calculator on my phone to gauge the deal, since packages come in 20, 25, 50, 100, 350, 400, 420, etc. Basically prices fall into three ranges: "no way!" "not a great deal but I am headed to the range and need it" or "stock up! buy out the whole store!"
Note, I am thinking mostly plinking, range ammo. Obviously SD and high end hunting ammo can be 2x the cost or more.
What I am seeing in MN at the stores
9mm
$15/50 = 30 cents per round (no way!)
$10/50 = 20 cents per round (stock up!) I saw this for S&B at Cabela's awhile back. Also, I am not averse to herter's steel case stuff, but only if iti s $8 per box (16 cents per round).
.223/5.56
30 cents per round is decent. I bought a couple boxes of the AE 100-round boxes for $30 each the other day. Not a GREAT deal, but decent for brass case. I won't buy steel case unless it is under 25 cents per round.
.308
Usually I am looking at the core lokts PSP's for general purpose
$20 per box ($1 per round) no way!
$15 per box, okay we are getting there
$12 per box (60 cents per round) I will pick up a few boxes
I will buy steel case but only if it is under 50 cents per round.
Does this seem about right? How do my costs compare to where you are? Any online distributors with great deals right now? (Please share!)
Note, I am thinking mostly plinking, range ammo. Obviously SD and high end hunting ammo can be 2x the cost or more.
What I am seeing in MN at the stores
9mm
$15/50 = 30 cents per round (no way!)
$10/50 = 20 cents per round (stock up!) I saw this for S&B at Cabela's awhile back. Also, I am not averse to herter's steel case stuff, but only if iti s $8 per box (16 cents per round).
.223/5.56
30 cents per round is decent. I bought a couple boxes of the AE 100-round boxes for $30 each the other day. Not a GREAT deal, but decent for brass case. I won't buy steel case unless it is under 25 cents per round.
.308
Usually I am looking at the core lokts PSP's for general purpose
$20 per box ($1 per round) no way!
$15 per box, okay we are getting there
$12 per box (60 cents per round) I will pick up a few boxes
I will buy steel case but only if it is under 50 cents per round.
Does this seem about right? How do my costs compare to where you are? Any online distributors with great deals right now? (Please share!)