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Posted: 10/12/2004 7:57:52 PM EDT

Rank the CENTERFIRE calibers from cheapest to most expensive.

1) 7.62 X 39

2) 9 x 19 mm

3) 5.56 X 45

4) .308

5) .45ACP

Posted: 10/12/2004 7:59:29 PM EDT

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Posted: 10/12/2004 7:59:47 PM EDT

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I'd say that .38spl is about the same as 9X19, certainly cheaper than .308. Once in a while you can even find USGI surplus .38spl.

ETA: I guess I misunderstood what was going on. Given those choices only I agree with TheRedHorseman.

Posted: 10/12/2004 8:00:38 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
Rank the CENTERFIRE calibers from cheapest to most expensive.

1) 7.62 X 39

2) 9 x 19 mm

3) 5.56 X 45

4) ~~.308~~ 8MM Mauser

5) ~~.45ACP~~ 7.62 NATO

Posted: 10/12/2004 8:00:53 PM EDT

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What he said.

Posted: 10/12/2004 8:12:41 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Rank the CENTERFIRE calibers from cheapest to most expensive.

1) 7.62 X 39

2) 9 x 19 mm

3) ~~5.56 X 45~~ 5.45 x 39

4) .308

5) .45ACP

Posted: 10/12/2004 8:14:16 PM EDT

[#6]

You forgot the good old .22 rimfire

even if its not a centerfire.

Posted: 10/12/2004 8:14:54 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Ha! you forgot the good old .22 rimfire

Um, I meant centerfire only.

Posted: 10/12/2004 8:16:14 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Rank the CENTERFIRE calibers from cheapest to most expensive.

1) 7.62 X 39

2) 9 x 19 mm

3) 5.56 X 45

4) .308

5) .45ACP

If you get the best prices on each, your list should be right on the dot.
Going by wally world prices exclusively for example would turn it around:

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Posted: 10/12/2004 8:16:26 PM EDT

[#9]

Dam you were fast

I thought about what I have writen & changed it

Posted: 10/12/2004 8:28:09 PM EDT

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Here are the top 5 cheapest from AMMOMAN.COM

1. 7.62 X 54R 10 cent per rd.
2. Tie between 7.62 X 39 and 9 X 19 10.9 cent per rd.
3. 8 MM 11 cent per rd.
4. 9 X 18 11.9 cent per rd.
5. 5.56 12.5 cent per rd.

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