thanks to all....i've bought ammo from cmp before, it was just in boxes. i think i'll give the ones in clips a try...seems like a fair price and i've been pleased with everything i've ever bought from them....matt
ps i just pre-ordered a ww2 winchester m-1(to add to my 2 springfields) from them( thus the need for more enblocs), i hope my good luck streak continues with their stuff!