Cheap bullets for the AR

[dverna]

I did not know where to post this so Mods should move it as appropriate.

For those looking for cheap plinking bullets for their AR's, and struggling with .22 cal cast, Midsouth has bulk bullets on sale. I priced out 6000 Hornady 55 gr FMJ's and they came to less than $450 shipped and insured. That works out to $7.50/100. Including adding a GC, using 92-2-6 alloy, my cost is about $4/100 for cast bullets. YMMV but not worth it to me.

They have smaller quantities, Hornady match bullets, and other calibers on sale as well.

[JBinMN]

I just bought 3 weeks ago, from Midsouth, before that sale, 500 of the same bullet for about $45.00 + shipping. About a dime per bullet.

I don't shoot AR 223/5.56 that much, so I do not cast for it; I just buy the bullets to load. Maybe I will start casting for it sometime this year though. Only if I feel the need & get a "sale" or something.
;)

I would like to say though, any time someone sees a sale & passes it on it is good, IMO.
:)

Thanks!
:)

P.S. - To the PTB...I still think there should be an "AR" sub forum.
hint hint..
;)

[3leggedturtle]

I have used Midsouth’s “bulk” bullets in 34, 50and 55gr bullets and am more than happy with them. The 50gr SP’s are really grenades when they hit varmints and water bottles! Todd/3leg

[Dadswickedammo]

Rocky mountain reloading.
New 55gr fmjs $82.00 per k shipped and they always have a sale $74.00 to your door and they are fine people to deal with.

[Jack Stanley]

I've been impressed by Midsouth . When .224" FMJ bullets by the case were hard to find . When they had them they were reasonable , if I remember right it was about $460 a case delivered . You did have to watch for them because the word was out and they sold fast .

Jack

[root]

Midsouth has always been the GO TO for me.
Seems they have the best prices or are so close with them that if you need to order other things they are the way to go!
Most times at least.
Thanks for the heads up on the .223 5.56 I'm putting together summers loads now.

Like you Idon't cast for it so I'm always looking for the good jacketed deals.
Rich

[Lethemgo]

Monmouth has 8000 hornady $565 + shipping

[flyer1]

I've had great luck with hornadys from Monmouth.

[Outer Rondacker]

I just picked up 1k worth 55G J- soft points for 33.97 shipped. Sale is over it ended yesterday. I am not a big fan of 223/5.56 so this will last me a lifetime.

[umwminer]

Outer , who was selling them at that price ?

[Texas by God]

I just picked up 1k worth 55G J- soft points for 33.97 shipped. Sale is over it ended yesterday. I am not a big fan of 223/5.56 so this will last me a lifetime.

I would gladly pay $3.40 per hundred for bullets!

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[JBinMN]

https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/0000422455vne500/varmint-nightmare-x-treme-22-caliber-point224-diameter-55-grain-premium-soft-point-500-count

^ $39.99/500 2 day sale ( starts today) for anyone interested...

[Outer Rondacker]

This one is better. Its a boat tail. Easier to load in cases. https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/0000422455sp500/varmint-nightmare-22-caliber-point224-diameter-55-grain-boat-tail-soft-point-500-count Comes up 39.99 in my cart.

[CastingFool]

I buy my .224 bullets, both FMj's and Spire pointsx from Monmouth. I think they have a good price, both for the product and for shipping, and great customer service.

[Outer Rondacker]

I can barely get my order in and you guys want me to give up my source. I have been trying to get an order of bullets for two months. Finally got one box in. It ships today. Shipping is slow and I will give up my source. What they have to offer changes daily. I love their 50% off sales. I think they are getting ready to do a 35% off 45acp. Its AmericanReloading.
If you join their link they will send you emails with deals. But be warned they sell out in minutes. Oh shipping is free I think. Mine always has been.

[JBinMN]

Some possibilities here:
https://www.midwayusa.com/s?promotionid=1208212&utm_source=weekly-specials&utm_medium=email&utm_content=product_7_link&utm_campaign=process

PLUS... there is a 10% discount going on there, as well:
https://www.midwayusa.com/promo/save30-032018

[mpkunz]

Be sure to clarify you goals. If you want a large and reasonably high quality inventory for low dollar outlay, then wait for Wolf to go on sale and buy as much as you can afford. I assume there is no market whatsoever for "high grade sniper quality ammuntion in this caliber. If you just want to do it yourself, then buy some brass, buy some dies, and buy a LEE mould and get to work, as the quality will probably be on par with or exceed that of Wolf.

[JBinMN]

Dunno about anyone else... I am just passing on what I run across.

It is up to the buyer/reloader if they want to buy & how they set up their rounds. Plinking, hunting, match grade..etc..

I reckon I have 2 options.

Share when I find something that might be to someones advantage...

Or, Not.

When I see folks not appreciating the sharing with one another, well then...

I think I will choose the 2nd.

Ya'll enjoy.

[Outer Rondacker]

Dunno about anyone else... I am just passing on what I run across.

It is up to the buyer/reloader if they want to buy & how they set up their rounds. Plinking, hunting, match grade..etc..

I reckon I have 2 options.

Share when I find something that might be to someones advantage...

Or, Not.

When I see folks not appreciating the sharing with one another, well then...

I think I will choose the 2nd.

Ya'll enjoy.

Im with you. Im just passing it on. As for high quality well it depends on what your doing. For me letting guys get trigger time. No need to work out a really high quality load for a 223 in my mind. If it can ring a steel plate at 200 I am happy when it comes to 223.

Most of the time guys looking for bulk are not looking for high quality in my mind. Even more often when it comes to 223 they are looking to just play soldier and spit them out some kinda AR platform. That is fine also if it is what you like.

[root]

Im with you. Im just passing it on. As for high quality well it depends on what your doing. For me letting guys get trigger time. No need to work out a really high quality load for a 223 in my mind. If it can ring a steel plate at 200 I am happy when it comes to 223.

Most of the time guys looking for bulk are not looking for high quality in my mind. Even more often when it comes to 223 they are looking to just play soldier and spit them out some kinda AR platform. That is fine also if it is what you like.

Yup the 5 AR's get the bulk 5.56 pull downs or sale bullet heads.
The bolt action and single shot gets the Hornady VMAX, Nosler and SPEER.

Big difference is can't hunt with the AR's here in PA so they are just fun blaster guns and 300+ rounds out of one in a session is nothing.
The bolt and single action are used for hunting and they are dialed in with good quality accurate loads with a lot more time an money involved in the load.
The bolt and single shot don't see 300 rounds together in two years since they are not for just blasting and the loads cost a lot more to load.

So when ever someone posts up a link for blaster bullets or hunting heads I take note and AM GREATFUL!

Funny thing is I'm tossing together a bunch of AR blasters right now for summer fun.
With 6 people in the house 300 rounds goes fast on a summer day out at the private range.

Rich

[40sand9s]

The last time I bought several thousand I had good luck at NE reloading, they have sales all the time but really I just price places out and buy from whoever is cheapest at the time.

[marlin39a]

You can get factory second 55 gr FMJ at Midway, while supplies last, at 33.00 per 500. Order today over $99.00 and get free shipping. Just placed my order.