PDA

View Full Version : Possible Cheap .223/5.56mm ammo group buy


Hootiewho
08-05-07, 21:58
Now let me first say that I am in no way associated with this, and have asked the Mods if it was ok to post and they gave me their blessing. I was reading on lightfighter.net a couple days ago and saw a post about a group trying to solicite a buy for lower priced .223/5.56mm ammo. I signed up for 2 units (2K) rounds if it goes through. They are trying to get the ammo at $150.00/1k. Here is a link to the actual group, an eswarm. You guys can read up on it all you want.

http://www.eswarm.com/index.php?modu...ew&swarmId=212

Here is a link to the lightfighter thread, you have to be a member over there to read, but I imagine a good many of you probably are.

http://lightfighter.net/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/7206084761/m/9011080133

And this is a link to the guy who is running the add on the thread.

http://www.ttellc.net/

I think that there have been a request for a good bit of ammo so far, so aparently there is a good chance it might catch the eye of some manufacturer.

Like I said, you guys make your own decision on this, I am just passing on the word.
Greyman09
08-06-07, 06:45
I am down for 10k. Hopefully it works out.
mmike87
08-08-07, 11:11
That's a pretty steep discount for most any ammo. Is there enough margin in ammo to sustain such a discount?
Don Robison
08-08-07, 11:13
I got in the other day for 7,000 rounds. It will be interesting to see if it happens.
whitetiger7654
08-08-07, 22:24
That's a pretty steep discount for most any ammo. Is there enough margin in ammo to sustain such a discount?

I agree that is about a $200 discount based off of regular box store prices. I'm not sure any manufacturer will be in for that since they are selling so much at their current prices. But if they do man that is a good deal.
Shihan
08-09-07, 02:07
Very doubtful this will happen, unless the manufacturers want to lose money.
Robb Jensen
08-09-07, 04:26
I also doubt very seriously that you'll get 1K for $150, that's cheaper than VA police agencies can get ammo under the state contract prices.
Harv
08-10-07, 16:09
For me... this falls into the category of "to good to be true"

Good luck to all those guys if it happens... but I'm not holding my breath...;)
Don Robison
08-10-07, 16:43
For me... this falls into the category of "to good to be true"

Good luck to all those guys if it happens... but I'm not holding my breath...;)


Same here, but I got in just because it doesn't cost anything if it doesn't happen. If it does happen it's a bonus.
hatt
08-10-07, 21:33
They should raise the target price to around $250 or so. Even that would probably be a no go right now, but at $150, that isn't going to happen.
Gibbles
08-10-07, 21:43
I hope this works out.
I might even be happy with seconds... For $150 as long as it shoots.

I would also like some .45 auto... :D
Gunfighter13
08-10-07, 22:32
That site is a total scam to get your information. I hope none of you signed up. If you did watch your credit reports and expect to get some spam mail. :mad:
Hootiewho
08-11-07, 09:52
That site is a total scam to get your information. I hope none of you signed up. If you did watch your credit reports and expect to get some spam mail. :mad:

Do you know this for a fact, or are you just speculating?
1skeeter
08-30-07, 00:28
I agree, "if it is too good to be true... "
flanntastic
09-05-07, 14:59
lightfighter contacted me about this, the guy was like,but if i could get you 1,000 case sale, i said man, i buy 10x more than that and i am paying $100 over what you are asking so no way. that was a pipe dream
Kurt Reifert
09-06-07, 07:24
This thread is a scam. Can't believe it has been left here as long as it has.
Obiwan
09-10-07, 07:21
The mfgs are selling it as fast as they can make it

Why exactly would they want to sell some for less
Ghostface03
03-18-09, 20:36
That site is a total scam to get your information. I hope none of you signed up. If you did watch your credit reports and expect to get some spam mail. :mad:

I don't believe that it is a scam. The company I work for had a contract to do a similar site. I am pretty sure the swarm concept is legit.
Cohibra45
03-18-09, 22:22
You guys realize that that is a 2007 thread right???:rolleyes:
steve-oh
03-19-09, 00:41
Yeah, not gonna happen.
KellyTTE
03-19-09, 01:06
Holy crap. I thought I recognized that thread title.

Yes eSwarm was/is legit. I actually ended up getting commitments for over 2mil rounds. They simply couldn't get a vendor to commit to supplying. There was a push to meet in the middle at 275.00 per case, but then eSwarm was in serious financial trouble at the time (owner is a doofus). So we never managed to get any further with it.

*chuckles*
larry0071
03-19-09, 07:16
THIS WAS POSTED IN 2007! AINT HAPPENING IN 2009!
Look up at the OP date.... this is old hat fellows.
DMR
03-19-09, 07:40
Thread hijack

Kelly B,

When were you with the Polar Bears? They were my home from 2000-2002. C Co and HHC.
RogerinTPA
03-19-09, 08:07
Threads like these that are outdated should be locked.;)
markm
03-19-09, 13:29
Don't worry about the date.... They're just ironing out some of the details!!!

Go ahead and send some money in!
KellyTTE
03-24-09, 15:24
Thread hijack

Kelly B,

When were you with the Polar Bears? They were my home from 2000-2002. C Co and HHC.

PM Sent Polar Bear.