223/556 Ammo Shortage. Can You Buy Ammo Where You Live?

**1168** · 08-12-20, 19:48

Originally Posted by Milspec78

I haven’t bought any loaded ammo in about 5 years,been reloading.it is quite laborious (only 5.56 case prep),but rewarding and I can load decent quality 62gr 5.56 for 17 cents a piece.
Don’t play their game,learn to do it yourself!!!

yeah, we’re loading 62gr for about 18c a pop. Trimming brass sucks though. So tedious.

**opngrnd** · 08-12-20, 20:06

Originally Posted by 1168

yeah, we’re loading 62gr for about 18c a pop. Trimming brass sucks though. So tedious.

What's the load data for this?

**m1a_scoutguy** · 08-12-20, 20:11

Originally Posted by 1168

yeah, we’re loading 62gr for about 18c a pop. Trimming brass sucks though. So tedious.

I still hate trimming but this little bugger opens up a whole new world in the trimming brass dept !! And yea,I haven't done the math,but I'm about in the same area with 55grn FMJ bullets. Maybe even less,I have some bullets that I have had forEVER !!! I've loaded about 2K in the last few weeks and didn't even make a dent in my supply of components !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbgKTXSazUo

**1168** · 08-12-20, 20:52

Originally Posted by taekwondopreacher

What's the load data for this?

25.4 grains
WC846
Hornady 62 gr FMJ
CCI 41

**opngrnd** · 08-12-20, 21:46

Originally Posted by 1168

25.4 grains
WC846
Hornady 62 gr FMJ
CCI 41

Thank you.

**9X19mm** · 08-12-20, 22:13

Went to two of the largest lgs & ranges... both were dry. Just odd ball calibers that no one wants.

Good news is both ranges were empty. Yay me. Had the place almost to myself.

**pag23** · 08-13-20, 19:16

Picked up 200 rounds (most allowed at lgs) of AE xm855FL 62 grain for 95 bucks...

**opngrnd** · 08-13-20, 19:31

Originally Posted by pag23

Picked up 200 rounds (most allowed at lgs) of AE xm855FL 62 grain for 95 bucks...

That's a steal these days!

I was fortunate to be able to grab 900 bullets and enough powder for them this afternoon. I've been lucky to stay on track lately through decently stocked LGSs and good relationships with them.