$100 worth of ammo...

[hubcapsc]

I received my mail-order ammo from Georgia today. UPS has a new delivery thing... they
kind of slow down and throw your stuff in the ditch out by the road and mark it as "delivered
to the front door". When your house is in the middle of 20 acres, the ditch out by the road is
a long way from the front door... after years of reliable delivery down to the house, this has
been going on for a few months... 



I knew how they packaged it, I'd seen it before. I hope the "this stuff is going to hangfire"
warning is nothing to worry about...



-Mike

[MAD6Gun]

 Dann near a buck a round for .380. Wow. I'm glad I only have one 380, a Ruger LCP. After I broke it in I don't shoot it much. Still have a couple of boxes of ammo for it though.

[The emperor has no clothes]

I’ve never bought ammo over the internet. Is that normally how it’s packaged ?

[hubcapsc]

I’ve never bought ammo over the internet. Is that normally how it’s packaged ?

I believe that's how this Georgia place I bought it from normally packages.

-Mike

[Ken aka Oil Burner]

I'm guessing they're selling out of a bulk drum of ammo. The only time I ever received ammo in a heavy plastic bag, that was the case. I did know that going in, though. Most of the time, 50 rounds would be in a box with an organizing sleeve of some sort. Things are definitely different these days, though. Thankfully, I don't need any ammo anymore after that terrible boating accident 

[Jess from VA]

I’ve never bought ammo over the internet. Is that normally how it’s packaged ?

I believe that's how this Georgia place I bought it from normally packages.

-Mike

Especially good packaging for throwing it in your ditch.  

Mine never came wrapped up in plastic like that.  Back when they left it at my front door. (I can still remember the guy having to make multiple trips and complaining how heavy it was.)  Except for certain specialty ammo, or very small quantity, all my ammo has been on line ordered (in bulk) for a long time.  

I'm kind of surprised on the light-primer-strikes-in-revolvers warning.  First, not too many revolvers ever came in rimless .380 (Taurus and Ruger made one).  And second, most revolver hammers hit (the primer) much more reliably (and harder) than striker fired autos.  If that happens, understand the round might still go off in a delayed manner, so act accordingly and keep it pointed safely.  Then shoot it a second time (but then throw it away if it fails again).  After being sure it won't go off on delay, look at the primer on the back of the cartridge case, and see if it has dents from the hammer, on or off center, and how deep.  (However, that warning wouldn't be on there if they hadn't already had some problems).

Something isn't right here.


Centered up, but light primer strikes here.  (Glock auto)


There's also some good Utubes on light primer strike troubleshooting.

[Pete]

Shipping ammo in those plastic bags via common carrier is dangerous. The primers exposed to other loose rounds and impacts can go off. I would not be surprised if shippers refused those types of packages.   It could even be in violation of shipping rerulations.

The four rounds in the picture that show random dents in the primers could be from shipping or someone with poor reloading cleanliness procedures. Small trash issues in the primer punch or feed can cause those dents as can poor packaging and rough handling in shipping.

[bassman]

Are they bulk or reloads ? 

[hubcapsc]

Are they bulk or reloads ? 

I only know this: https://www.georgia-arms.com/380-acp-95gr-plated-total-metal-jacket/

and that they are available. All the gun stores and ammo shops around here
that I've been to say stuff like "we haven't seen any 380 since June..."

-Mike

[..]

Are they bulk or reloads ? 

I only know this: https://www.georgia-arms.com/380-acp-95gr-plated-total-metal-jacket/

and that they are available. All the gun stores and ammo shops around here
that I've been to say stuff like "we haven't seen any 380 since June..."

-Mike

Mike do you want a box of 50 Winchester 95gr Full Metal Jacket, Target? $30.

[Serk]

I'm so old, I remember when this was $100 worth of ammo.....

(With 4 other shelves like this one, guess I could retire early if I were so inclined?!?!?!)

[hubcapsc]

Are they bulk or reloads ? 

I only know this: https://www.georgia-arms.com/380-acp-95gr-plated-total-metal-jacket/

and that they are available. All the gun stores and ammo shops around here
that I've been to say stuff like "we haven't seen any 380 since June..."

-Mike

Mike do you want a box of 50 Winchester 95gr Full Metal Jacket, Target? $30.

I appreciate the offer, but don't want to eat into your supply unless you really have plenty.
I got 7 boxes of the Winchester at the Greenville Gun show last weekend...

-Mike "for more than $30 a box  "

[hubcapsc]

I'm so old, I remember when this was $100 worth of ammo.....

It's not like they don't make ammo anymore... aren't the manufacturers
probably making as fast as they can? I think there's a whole lot of
people out there with a whole lot of ammo.

-Mike "not complaining, just a guess..."

[The emperor has no clothes]

I'm so old, I remember when this was $100 worth of ammo.....

(With 4 other shelves like this one, guess I could retire early if I were so inclined?!?!?!)

You’ve been looking pretty old in your last pics. But you ain’t near close enough to remember that. 

[Serk]

You’ve been looking pretty old in your last pics. But you ain’t near close enough to remember that. 

What you talkin' about Willis???

[Jess from VA]

Are they bulk or reloads ?  

I only know this: https://www.georgia-arms.com/380-acp-95gr-plated-total-metal-jacket/

and that they are available. All the gun stores and ammo shops around here
that I've been to say stuff like "we haven't seen any 380 since June..."

-Mike

There's plenty of good commercial ammo makers out there (using good solid loading equipment with good quality control) besides the name brands.  One or two rounds may fail to fire but they aren't going to blow up.  The (somewhat) cheaper prices make up for the occasional failures.  It's not what you want to defend your life, but it's exactly what you want to practice with.

The stuff to avoid (unless you know them) is the 1-3 guys who load in a basement and sell off a small table at shows.

I long for the days when I could always buy 50 .38 special wadcutters (target stuff) for $2.50 (if I gave them 50 fired brass in trade) at any gun show anywhere, or $3 without the brass trade in.

I also long for the days when I could order 2-4000 various name brand rifle and pistol cartridges and shotgun shells for fair prices.  I'm glad I did that in the past.

I've got a good Dylan RL550 and some components (and brass up the ying), but I just never took to the process as a hobby.  But I can still turn some stuff out if I have to.  

 

[Jess from VA]

You’ve been looking pretty old in your last pics. But you ain’t near close enough to remember that. 

What you talkin' about Willis???

Dad?  Is that you?  Where you been? 

[RP#62]

You’ve been looking pretty old in your last pics. But you ain’t near close enough to remember that. 

What you talkin' about Willis???

Gandolf?

[..]

Are they bulk or reloads ? 

I only know this: https://www.georgia-arms.com/380-acp-95gr-plated-total-metal-jacket/

and that they are available. All the gun stores and ammo shops around here
that I've been to say stuff like "we haven't seen any 380 since June..."

-Mike

Mike do you want a box of 50 Winchester 95gr Full Metal Jacket, Target? $30.

I appreciate the offer, but don't want to eat into your supply unless you really have plenty.
I got 7 boxes of the Winchester at the Greenville Gun show last weekend...

-Mike "for more than $30 a box  "

Not a problem. I'll keep them for you.

[hubcapsc]

Are they bulk or reloads ? 

I only know this: https://www.georgia-arms.com/380-acp-95gr-plated-total-metal-jacket/

and that they are available. All the gun stores and ammo shops around here
that I've been to say stuff like "we haven't seen any 380 since June..."

-Mike

Mike do you want a box of 50 Winchester 95gr Full Metal Jacket, Target? $30.

I appreciate the offer, but don't want to eat into your supply unless you really have plenty.
I got 7 boxes of the Winchester at the Greenville Gun show last weekend...

-Mike "for more than $30 a box  "

Not a problem. I'll keep them for you.

Thanks  ... I need to ride the red bike somewhere soon, it has been three or four weeks,
can't let it gum up. There's some nice days at the beginning of next week, but they coincide with
my Aunt Jean getting out of broken-hip rehab in Greenville, so I might be in Greenville those days...

-Mike

[f6gal]

I'm so old, I remember when this was $100 worth of ammo.....

It's not like they don't make ammo anymore... aren't the manufacturers
probably making as fast as they can? I think there's a whole lot of
people out there with a whole lot of ammo.

-Mike "not complaining, just a guess..."

We have a little.  Bawhahaha!  

[hubcapsc]

I'm so old, I remember when this was $100 worth of ammo.....

It's not like they don't make ammo anymore... aren't the manufacturers
probably making as fast as they can? I think there's a whole lot of
people out there with a whole lot of ammo.

-Mike "not complaining, just a guess..."

We have a little.  Bawhahaha! 

I got an NRA "special Announcement" email this morning: The Truth Behind The Great Ammo Crisis...

It specifically mentioned you...

-Mike

[carolinarider09]

So, I was doing some stuff and decided I wanted to get a 9mm bullet feeder die for a Hornady Lock n Load system. 

You know what, you can get one in .45 and .38 but not 9mm/380 special.  I find that sort of interesting. 

Just thought I'd vent a little. 

[Firefight100]

Is this what your looking for  https://www.hornady.com/reloading/presses/lock-n-load-accessories/pistol-bullet-feeder#!/   I have a Lee press

So, I was doing some stuff and decided I wanted to get a 9mm bullet feeder die for a Hornady Lock n Load system. 

You know what, you can get one in .45 and .38 but not 9mm/380 special.  I find that sort of interesting. 

Just thought I'd vent a little. 

[f6gal]

I'm so old, I remember when this was $100 worth of ammo.....

It's not like they don't make ammo anymore... aren't the manufacturers
probably making as fast as they can? I think there's a whole lot of
people out there with a whole lot of ammo.

-Mike "not complaining, just a guess..."

We have a little.  Bawhahaha! 

I got an NRA "special Announcement" email this morning: The Truth Behind The Great Ammo Crisis...

It specifically mentioned you...

-Mike

I'm not surprised, but I wish they would quit saying my name.  Some chick in AZ would suffice.

[carolinarider09]

Is this what your looking for  https://www.hornady.com/reloading/presses/lock-n-load-accessories/pistol-bullet-feeder#!/   I have a Lee press

So, I was doing some stuff and decided I wanted to get a 9mm bullet feeder die for a Hornady Lock n Load system.  

You know what, you can get one in .45 and .38 but not 9mm/380 special.  I find that sort of interesting.  

Just thought I'd vent a little.  

Sort of but no.  I did not want use the real autofeed drum.  But this specific piece.

https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/00005095330/lock-n-load-bullet-feeder-die-(3809mm)

It is interesting you can purchase this for the above die.

https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/00005095350/lock-n-load-bullet-tube-9mm-3-count

But you can't get one (the feed tubes) for 38 special.  Then I did some math and if I am correct the 38 special (actually .357 did) is with in a couple thousands of an inch of being 9mm so the 9mm bullet feed tube would work for the 38 special.

And this is fun stuff.  You get to learn, build, and you can see your results quickly and prepare for future stuff, whatever it might be.

[Jess from VA]

Ammo Forts are a thing.  

[f6gal]

Ammo Forts are a thing.  

Hmmm, have you been to my house?  The last pic looks familiar.  But that's only one rack in one room. there are others.  

[Jess from VA]

Don't give too much away in public now.

[f6gal]

Don't give too much away in public now.

It doesn't matter, bc of tax stamps I'm already on their "list."  

-Connie "We'll just have to see who runs out of ammo first..."


(Borrowing Mike's style again.)

[..]

Are they bulk or reloads ? 

I only know this: https://www.georgia-arms.com/380-acp-95gr-plated-total-metal-jacket/

and that they are available. All the gun stores and ammo shops around here
that I've been to say stuff like "we haven't seen any 380 since June..."

-Mike

Mike do you want a box of 50 Winchester 95gr Full Metal Jacket, Target? $30.

I appreciate the offer, but don't want to eat into your supply unless you really have plenty.
I got 7 boxes of the Winchester at the Greenville Gun show last weekend...

-Mike "for more than $30 a box  "

Not a problem. I'll keep them for you.

Thanks  ... I need to ride the red bike somewhere soon, it has been three or four weeks,
can't let it gum up. There's some nice days at the beginning of next week, but they coincide with
my Aunt Jean getting out of broken-hip rehab in Greenville, so I might be in Greenville those days...

-Mike

I might be in Maggie Valley.

I could leave it out for you in a secret place?

[f6gal]

Are they bulk or reloads ? 

I only know this: https://www.georgia-arms.com/380-acp-95gr-plated-total-metal-jacket/

and that they are available. All the gun stores and ammo shops around here
that I've been to say stuff like "we haven't seen any 380 since June..."

-Mike

Mike do you want a box of 50 Winchester 95gr Full Metal Jacket, Target? $30.

I appreciate the offer, but don't want to eat into your supply unless you really have plenty.
I got 7 boxes of the Winchester at the Greenville Gun show last weekend...

-Mike "for more than $30 a box  "

Not a problem. I'll keep them for you.

Thanks  ... I need to ride the red bike somewhere soon, it has been three or four weeks,
can't let it gum up. There's some nice days at the beginning of next week, but they coincide with
my Aunt Jean getting out of broken-hip rehab in Greenville, so I might be in Greenville those days...

-Mike

I might be in Maggie Valley.

I could leave it out for you in a secret place?

Don't do it Mike... it's a trap!! 

[hubcapsc]

I could leave it out for you in a secret place?

No, no hurry. Now that I know your actual phone number I
ought to see you and your new motorcycle face-to-face next
time I ride to Clayton. And I should probably be on the black
bike not the red bike...

-Mike

[Jess from VA]

Don't give too much away in public now.

It doesn't matter, bc of tax stamps I'm already on their "list."  

-Connie

I wasn't talking about those guys. 

I was talking about guys who can't get warrants (except for their arrest).   

[f6gal]

Don't give too much away in public now.

It doesn't matter, bc of tax stamps I'm already on their "list."  

-Connie

I wasn't talking about those guys. 

I was talking about guys who can't get warrants (except for their arrest).   

Oh, if the criminal pukes want some ammo, I'll be happy to give them some... one bullet at a time. 

[Serk]

These prices seem absolutely redonkilous to me, but they say in stock, so passing it along:

https://mailchi.mp/centerfiresystems/ammo-in-stock?e=34a0a2dbfb

[..]

Are they bulk or reloads ? 

I only know this: https://www.georgia-arms.com/380-acp-95gr-plated-total-metal-jacket/

and that they are available. All the gun stores and ammo shops around here
that I've been to say stuff like "we haven't seen any 380 since June..."

-Mike

Mike do you want a box of 50 Winchester 95gr Full Metal Jacket, Target? $30.

I appreciate the offer, but don't want to eat into your supply unless you really have plenty.
I got 7 boxes of the Winchester at the Greenville Gun show last weekend...

-Mike "for more than $30 a box  "

Not a problem. I'll keep them for you.

Thanks  ... I need to ride the red bike somewhere soon, it has been three or four weeks,
can't let it gum up. There's some nice days at the beginning of next week, but they coincide with
my Aunt Jean getting out of broken-hip rehab in Greenville, so I might be in Greenville those days...

-Mike

I might be in Maggie Valley.

I could leave it out for you in a secret place?

Don't do it Mike... it's a trap!! 

I'm not that twicky.

[carolinarider09]

From 1800 - 1856 - and yes, there were issues but....

Oh, forgot, cost $0.00 (well it might have been $20 but I don't keep records)

[Jess from VA]

Hey Bill, I just came across this wacky cartridge.

It's called the .17/50 BMG Eargesplitten Loudenboomer?   A .50 BMG necked down to .17 caliber.

A mach five varmint round that purportedly will travel from Prague to Phoenix before going subsonic.





I'm pretty sure no one makes a rifle for it anyway.  

[h13man]

Dann near a buck a round for .380. Wow. I'm glad I only have one 380, a Ruger LCP. After I broke it in I don't shoot it much. Still have a couple of boxes of ammo for it though.

I paid that ($1 ea.) for 5.62 Federal M193 ball in Houston 2 wks. ago but 60 rd. was the limit but I came in the right day! Collector's on Westheimer Rd. has largest inventory than most major gun shows I've ever been to. Just WOW! Saw one S&W M&P  in whole store and it was a used 9mm priced higher than my .45 I bought a year ago.

Was in my local Rural King and they're sitting on their butts with no ammo but shotgun and all 4 cases of pistol display were empty but one and 2 long guns in the rack. I started my planning in 2018 to upgrading my "needs". Still wanting a Howa bolt .308 but...