.380 TulAmmo

[Al]

Bought 1000 rounds just for the heck of it and it was $.20/round vs $.25/round. I shoot over 1000 rounds per month and now that I am teaching the wife it will be higher. I realize it is dirtier, is more prone to failure to feed and maybe slightly more wear. I will be able to tell if it is as accurate just bc I shoot a lot.

What experiences do others have? Not really a matter of being cheap...just a curiosity.

 

[Vern_in_IL]

What you need to do is get all sorts of different ammo. Every gun will shoot differently with different brands of ammo. Hit the range and save the targets. Then you will know the ammo that is right for your gun. It is important that ammo works, does not stove pipe/jam, and repeatable accurate, or you could be murdered.

I like TulAmmo, I like Italian ammo, my rifle is chambered in 300 Blackout ($$$$$$$$$) (300 AAC BLACKOUT 125 gr match) good for suppressor use.

 

[Robenstein]

Originally Posted By: Al
Bought 1000 rounds just for the heck of it and it was $.20/round vs $.25/round. I shoot over 1000 rounds per month and now that I am teaching the wife it will be higher. I realize it is dirtier, is more prone to failure to feed and maybe slightly more wear. I will be able to tell if it is as accurate just bc I shoot a lot.

What experiences do others have? Not really a matter of being cheap...just a curiosity.


I have shot a metric ton of steel cased ammo from various brands and factories. Here is what I have found.

1. Steel cased ammo does cause a bit more drag on feed lips so that can cause some issues feeding on some guns.

2. I am not sold on the wear. I know there was a Lucky Gunner test that showed accelerated barrel wear (bi metal bullets), but the U.S. government did a test on it at the Frankford Arsenal way back in the 40's and found it did not damage barrels more than copper jacketing. The only place I think may wear quicker on some guns could be extractors.

3. Extraction issues can happen on some guns with lacquered cases. Especially on guns like an AR, but also some of use with Mosins know about the sticky bolt syndrome. Pay attention to the chambers when cleaning. You may have to swap out the chamber with some acetone or fingernail polish remover to get the residue off.

4. If it has red primer and/or bullet sealant....that stuff makes cleaning dirty burning ammo even less fun.

 

[901Memphis]

Do you use ammunition search engines? The going price for what I just checked on new brass 380 ammo is 20 cents a round. You can get 17 cents a round if you're a team buds member at Budsgunshop

 

[bubbatime]

Brass case .380 for .20 a round? Links?

 

[Linctex]

Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
Do you use ammunition search engines?


which ones?

https://ammoseek.com/ammo/380-auto

 

[Linctex]

Originally Posted By: bubbatime
Brass case .380 for .20 a round? Links?


https://ammoseek.com/ammo/380-auto

Bud's, only if you are a member

...some place called AmmoMart?

 

[901Memphis]

https://www.outdoorlimited.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ptgb380bcase

 

[KJSmith]

http://www.sgammo.com/
May not always be the cheapest, but always the best.

 

[Astro14]

Originally Posted By: KJSmith
http://www.sgammo.com/
May not always be the cheapest, but always the best.


+1

And I'll add that they're generally the cheapest. Particularly on SD ammo. Bought a case of 1,000 rounds of Speer Gold Dot .45 ACP for $500 recently. Shipped. You just can't beat that price.

 

[Al]

Originally Posted By: KJSmith
http://www.sgammo.com/
May not always be the cheapest, but always the best.

I always get my ammo in 2 business days with only a $2.50 insurance charge. I have bought many many thousands there in the last 2 1/2 years. Never one problem. If its out ofj stock they willj tell you.
In my mine they are as good as it gets... targetsportsusa.com
Thanks Robenstein for the useful information!!!

 

[SF0059]

Originally Posted By: KJSmith
http://www.sgammo.com/
May not always be the cheapest, but always the best.


+1. The best prices and service I have had from an ammo dealer.

 

[Leo99]

I might stock up in anticipation of nj banning internet ammo sales next year. Tulammo works find in my guns but I don't shoot nearly as much as you guys.