cheap ammo? what is a good one for practice?

[carsonsig]

ok, I just got my stevens 200 in 30-06, a scope, mounted it etc... got 2 boxes of good ammo (hornady light magnum, and some fusion) for sight in and some break in.

but at 1-1.50$ per shell, there isnt much practice in my budget!

what is a good lower cost ammo brand?

I was looking at sportsmans guide Sportsmans guide ammo in 30-06

and have seen the old, military ammo can of -06 for x$ stuff before. I know not to ever get anything that is corrosive primed... but is there a brand of lower priced ammo that shoots clean and relatively well?

thanks in advance!
Carson

 

[Nathanael_Greene]

There's some stuff imported from Bosnia that shoots dirty but is fine for practice; I even use it for hog hunting. 180-grain soft points, about $7/20.

It might be the same stuff that Sportsman's Guide sells as "Prvi Partizan".

I've found that it's not match-grade accurate, but I've shot about 3" groups with it, versus 2" groups that I typically shoot using better ammunition.

Good luck!

 

[jagdpanzer347]

Carsonsig, I remember my first post, pretty cool isn't it? Much more fun than just "lurking". Anyways, glad to see you on the board.
The misconception that corrosive-primed ammunition will ruin your firearm is widespread. It does require a little more attention to cleaning however. You do have to clean the bore with Windex or an amonia/water mix after shooting.
Preferably right after you've finished shooting. Also wipe down the bolt face.
If you're shooting a gas-operated semi-auto you'll have to do the same for the gas system. Clean as usual when you get home and that's about it.
I'm not suggesting that Korean surplus you were looking at is the best choice for you, but it is an option. Plus, if (when) you get an M1, you'll already have some clips! If you also shoot either 7.62x54 or 8mm you can shoot for pennies a shot with surplus ammo. (this activity is highly recommended).
And don't neglect the idea of reloading as well. Hope this helps in some small way.
-jagdpanzer

 

[Ohen Cepel]

Welcome aboard.

I think the Prvi suggestion is a good one. I usually do a bit or research and when I find a good deal I order a lot of whatever is the best deal. Keeps the price per round down.

I like dealing with ammoman.com However, often at a show you can catch a good deal and not have to buy too much at once.

 

[crazed_ss]

WalMart has .30-06 for like 12 bucks for a box of 20.. Remington and Winchester stuff.

 

[Nathanael_Greene]

Oh...forgot to mention...welcome to The High Road!

 

[railroader]

http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/copy_of_30_06.html This works fine for practice. It's corrosive so clean accordingly. It's really not hard to do with a bolt action. Mark

 

[rbernie]

Academy Sports usually has the best prices for Remington ammo ($14/box of 20 of 150gr or 168gr SP) if you have an Academy nearby.

 

[asknight]

Lake City M2 ball ammo. $192 for 960 rounds through the ODCMP. $0.20 per round, IOW.

 

[USMCRotrHed]

If you buy from CMP

The above post mentions the Lake City stuff, You can also get Greek ammo for about the same price per round but in smaller quantities. Some say the Greek HXP stuff is more accurate than the Lake City. Personal preference I think.

Greek comes in cases of 768 rds for $168 and 480 rds for $100 plus shipping. That's about $4.85 a box of 20 after shipping even.

www.odcmp.com Go to sales then to ammunition.

BTW, I'm getting a "new" Garand from them tomorrow morning! already have 2 cases of ammo. Guess where I will be tomorrow afternoon!

 

[loose cannon]

or you could take the fired brass outta your stevens and make it into new ammo for about $.15 per shot useing a few simple tools,bulk bullets,8lb cans of powder and bulk primers.lotsa fun.

for the expensive stuff,i am my ammo company.

 

[Sam Adams]

or you could take the fired brass outta your stevens and make it into new ammo for about $.15 per shot useing a few simple tools,bulk bullets,8lb cans of powder and bulk primers.lotsa fun.

+1.

Handloading is enjoyable (it can be very relaxing, and there's no price to put on the pride you have in "rolling your own"), economical and could really help your accuracy. Using those fire-formed shells and neck-sizing the brass will really help accuracy, esp. if you use the right bullets. You could make match-quality ammo tuned to your rifle for well under $.30/round. Besides, you could then use the same equipment to handload for any other guns you have (for the price of a set of dies), thereby saving more money (which you can then send downrange at high velocities ). I highly recommend going this route.