A question about .223 ammo prices?

massnee

massnee

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I am seriously considering purchasing an AR to replace a 9mm caliber rifle I own. I can purchase 100 rounds of 9mm ammo at Walmart for $11.00.

Is .223 ammo ever cheaper? I should also mention that I am trapped in the state of Massachusetts. Maybe someday I will move to America…
 
massnee...the best bargain i got for .223 commercial stuff was the federal eagle 55gr grain...it was $100 for 500 rounds...you can find the military stuff a lil cheaper...you just gotta look for sales or try and stock up at a gunshow...but you wont be dissapointed in an AR platform... the .223 round has alot more stopping power than a 9mm...in the long run i think its worth it...i was originally gonna buy a beretta cx4 storm in 9mm but decided to go with an ar and couldnt be happier
 
I shoot 5.56 Radway Green (British ball ammo) in my DPMS rifle.
It is a little more expensive than some others but shoots better than most.
If you're just plinking at claybirds or soda cans, at short range, the cheaper stuff may be OK.
 
firtree said:
Just for the sake of discussion, what is the 9mm rifle you are using now?
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I am shooting a Kel-Tec Sub2000. It is a great gun and works everytime.

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maybe consider the keltec su-16...if thats the right model...takes ar mags...collapsible...and the money youll save as compared to an ar will supply you with enough ammo for the year
 
I heard about diferent feeding problems with AR rifles and types of ammo. Some cheaper AR models have trouble cycling certain types of ammo, some of the higher end models will eat anything. Some ammo won't feed right at all in them.
My advice... find a few particular models you're considering whether it be seeing them at places like Four Seasons (Bushmaster dealer) or a few for sale online, at shops, etc. Go on the net and do some research on them. Check AR forums and ask questions on reliability, ammo, etc. and study results. An AR rifle is a big investment for most of us, and I for one wouldn't be buying one blind w/out getting as much info as possible first. I'd say you're off to a good start in asking about ammo, now go further.
BTW, I have the same model Kel Tec rifle and love mine. I noticed you put a butt bad on yours. I'm guessing for length of pull, something the Kel Tec Sub 2000 lacks big time. Is that from Kel Tec, or aftermarket made to fit?
I've been thinking of getting a top rail scope mount for mine with a red dot sight system. Kel Tec sell sthem directly.
 
jhrosier said:
I shoot 5.56 Radway Green (British ball ammo) in my DPMS rifle.
It is a little more expensive than some others but shoots better than most.
If you're just plinking at claybirds or soda cans, at short range, the cheaper stuff may be OK.
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i buy RG whenever I can find it.Just got 1K a while ago
 
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