So, tell us ……what criteria do you use to buy ammo. What factors do you use to decide?
Price:
Reliability:
Accuracy:
Look:
Versatility of Use:
Reload Option:
Decibel Level / Flash Production:
“Thrusts per Squeeze” ( you knew I had to throw that one in )

This thought crossed my mind the other day when I was at the range with my AR and some samples of different ammo I had in the cache.
100yds: (iron sights)LC lot# 088: very hot, but shoots almost 4” high, but is consistent to shoot high as with the other lots that I have had. But you can put a 4” dia ring around the hits.
IMI XM193 : tends to go a tad left. But again is consistent, but requires correction to bring it back to center.
Q3131A: Probably the most accurate of the surplus/bulk buy ammo for my AR. If it shoots bad, it’s most likely MY fault.
Santa Barbara SS109: Accurate but tends to shoot low.
Black Hills 50-55gr. V-max : Dead ON. Best ammo I’ve used. Super tight groups that you can cover with a quarter. But….expensive as ammo goes.
Wolf: Well , what can I say ….it goes bang, and smells bad.
So I was just wondering, do you find out which one shoots best and only buy THAT particular kind; or do you mix & match for a specific use;or do you just buy whatever cause you're an ammo whore. A Bad guy probably isn’t going to wait for you to check which ammo you chambered so’s you can adjust windage & elevation.
Do you separate your SHTF stuff from your 1000yd head shot super sniper ninja stuff?
What makes you buy ammo and why?