Ammo & Firearms Deal Thread

[billt460]

Another area of shooting I've just about given up on is bullet casting. I must have at least 20+ bullet molds, all bubble wrapped in rust preventative. Back in the 70's and 80's when I was working in the machining trades, our purchasing agent where I worked could get me scrap lead, and even scrap Linotype if I was lucky, for next to nothing.

And back then the only lead bullets you could buy were those crappy swaged lead .38 wadcutters from Speer. They were filthy. But they were the only game in town if you didn't cast your own.

Fast forward to today and you have places like Berry's and many others, that offer the reloader just about any kind of lead bullet you could want. Both coated and uncoated. Most are hard cast, and won't lead the barrel at high velocity.

I doubt I could sell my bullet molds today for 10 cents on the dollar. And scrap lead is all but unobtainable today, because everyone is on the anti toxic bandwagon. And if you do find it, the cost isn't worth it.

And many scrap yards today, (depending where you live), will buy scrap lead from consumers, but are not allowed to sell it to them. Only commercial smelters. I keep my molds only because I've got about 1,500 pounds of casting alloy ingots, neatly stacked in the corner of my garage...... "Just in case".

 

[billt460]

Palmetto State Armory is running a closeout on Speer Gold Dot .45 ACP for just 44 cents a round. ($21.99 @ box of 50). That's not too bad. I've seen 230 gr. Ball for almost as much. Shipping will of course kick it up some. .45 ACP is heavy.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/spe...aign=am&utm_term=05-02-2025&utm_content=89855

 

[f355spider]

I thought I would start a thread strictly for good ammo and firearms deals in general. Just be sure your links work. And to be safe, don't post links from any place that doesn't accept major credit cards. Visa, American Express, etc.

A lot of scam sites will have unbelievable low prices, along with showing every powder brand in stock. And they will only accept cash transfers like Zelle and the like. Also, if they post an address look it up on Google Earth. If it's a private residence with a big Internet presence, it's most likely a scam site.

This is the best I've found so far for 9 MM. 124 Gr. FMJ brass cased for just $200.00 @ 1,000 shipped to your door. This stuff is made in Turkey, and it doesn't specify if it is boxer primed. The photo of their storefront shown below is off Google Earth. They're a legit business.

https://aeammo.com/limited-time-sal...d-case-free-shipping/?sku=BPS-22D919P006-1000

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So you are recommending a deal, from a vendor you have never used, and ammunition you have never used?
I'm not sure that is helpful if neither has been properly vetted.

 

[billt460]

I'm not "recommending" anything. I'm just bringing it to attention in case anyone is interested.

 

[Elkins45]

Nonsense, I'm loading 9MM with 124 plated bullets for about $7.00/box at today's prices. S&A primers at $209/5000 delivered, 8lb Titegroup for $236 at a local shop and Berry's 124 plated bullets, recently purchased from Cabelas on sale for $77

Where are you buying a case of primers for $209?

 

[f355spider]

I'm not "recommending" anything. I'm just bringing it to attention in case anyone is interested.

Well a quick check of online reviews of that brand of 9mm ammo, would suggest that people should very carefully consider whether it is truly a "deal" or simply a future headache.

 

[Slick3914]

I'm not "recommending" anything. I'm just bringing it to attention in case anyone is interested.

Astra Sports, sold out now but the normally com in stock quickly. They’ve dropped $21 in recent months.

https://goastrasports.com/category/reloading/?filter_brand=servicios-y-aventuras&query_type_brand=or

 

[demarpaint]

I started reloading again after a very long time away from it. I couldn't believe how high prices have gone up, I still have quite a bit of gunpowder in my stash. EG: I tested Retumbo which was marked $18.05/pound, H4831 about the same. 8 lbs of Varget cost me about $55. Needless to say that would have been a pretty decent long term investment. Oh and forget about the cost of primers, bullets and brass........

 

[billt460]

I thought I would post this. Palmetto State Armory has their stripped lowers for just $30 each... No limit. These do not appear to be blems. Pretty nice price if any of you guys are in a building mood!

Naturally, these have to go through an FFL. So there will be a transfer fee to be factored in.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa...=weekend&utm_term=05-11-2025&utm_content=1728

 

[Hall]

5.56 at $0.40/round if you're lucky enough to avoid sales tax. Adding in sales tax, they end up $0.43/round. Free shipping definitely is a big factor too.

https://www.bereli.com/556m193l/

 

[thastinger]

I started reloading again after a very long time away from it. I couldn't believe how high prices have gone up, I still have quite a bit of gunpowder in my stash. EG: I tested Retumbo which was marked $18.05/pound, H4831 about the same. 8 lbs of Varget cost me about $55. Needless to say that would have been a pretty decent long term investment. Oh and forget about the cost of primers, bullets and brass........

wow, a keg of Varget for 55 bucks...those were the days. I use, and have all of those except H4831, I use the IMR version of that one.
I haven't actually developed any loads using Retumbo yet, originally bought it to develop a load for my 25-06 but just have never got around to doing it yet.

 

[demarpaint]

wow, a keg of Varget for 55 bucks...those were the days. I use, and have all of those except H4831, I use the IMR version of that one.
I haven't actually developed any loads using Retumbo yet, originally bought it to develop a load for my 25-06 but just have never got around to doing it yet.

Boy do I wish I bought more.

 

[jhellwig]

https://www.bereli.com/remington-htp-125-gr-semi-jacketed-hollow-point-357-mag-ammo-rtp357m1a/

50 cents a round for higher end Remington 357 nickel plated 125 grain SJHP. Gotta buy 500 or 1000 though. Don't know when it was manufactured. It looks like nickel plated cases are rare these days even on ammo that used to have it. I don't know how old it is but looks in good shape.