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7/18/2016 8:55:34 AM EDT
I need to order 1000 rounds of ammo this week, which brand would you pick for $350 or less.
7/18/2016 9:40:36 AM EDT
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What are you going to use it for?
7/18/2016 9:59:09 AM EDT
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Wolf Gold from either SGAmmo or The Armory (if they still have any in-stock).
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7/18/2016 10:13:59 AM EDT
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3 gun and target-plinking
7/18/2016 10:22:26 AM EDT
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Wolf Gold from either SGAmmo or The Armory (if they still have any in-stock).
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Is this better ammo than PMC or Federal?
7/18/2016 10:35:56 AM EDT
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Independence M193, I just found some at south Georgia out doors for $6.60/box
7/18/2016 11:05:28 AM EDT
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I would probably get Wolff Gold from The Armory or Fed XM193 from PSA.





7/18/2016 11:06:16 AM EDT
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Not a bad deal.  How much was shipping?



7/18/2016 11:11:19 AM EDT
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They both end up being $349 shipped to my house but with the wolf I get a metal ammo can included
7/18/2016 11:13:08 AM EDT
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Yeah, a couple weeks ago the XM193 was a few dollars cheaper.  Picked up 9k rounds for my brother at .32/rd delivered.





7/18/2016 12:54:03 PM EDT
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Not a bad deal.  How much was shipping?





http://www.sgogunsandammo.com/category-s/1980.htm

 





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Independence M193, I just found some at south Georgia out doors for $6.60/box
Not a bad deal.  How much was shipping?





http://www.sgogunsandammo.com/category-s/1980.htm

 





I'm in NC so it was only like 20 bucks I think

 
7/18/2016 4:02:27 PM EDT
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Wolf Gold from either SGAmmo or The Armory (if they still have any in-stock).
Tomac


Is this better ammo than PMC or Federal?


Definitely better than PMC Bronze (weak) and I'd still take it over XM193 (YMMV).
Tomac
7/18/2016 4:27:41 PM EDT
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Just ordered 2000 rounds from the Armory.
Thanks
7/18/2016 4:43:38 PM EDT
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I'm in NC so it was only like 20 bucks I think  
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Independence M193, I just found some at south Georgia out doors for $6.60/box
Not a bad deal.  How much was shipping?





http://www.sgogunsandammo.com/category-s/1980.htm

 





I'm in NC so it was only like 20 bucks I think  
Just checked. $15.48
7/19/2016 3:38:14 PM EDT
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Wolf Gold from either SGAmmo or The Armory (if they still have any in-stock).
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Is this better ammo than PMC or Federal?


Yes it is.  Cheaper too.
7/19/2016 5:06:26 PM EDT
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Wolf Gold from either SGAmmo or The Armory (if they still have any in-stock).
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Is this better ammo than PMC or Federal?


Yes it is.  Cheaper too.


yep, PMC is ok but a bit slow. All federal .223/5.56 is good, but Wolf Gold is cheaper and a little more accurate. YMMV.
7/19/2016 5:27:20 PM EDT
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Another vote for Wolf Gold
7/19/2016 6:28:51 PM EDT
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All of the above except PMC Bronze.  Go for the price.  If you are a reloader Federal and Independence are the way to go.
7/19/2016 6:35:45 PM EDT
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Fed xm193>Wolf>>>>Pmc
7/19/2016 8:21:24 PM EDT
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I've been buying Perfecta .223 from my Wal Mart for $14.97 per 50.
7/19/2016 8:50:02 PM EDT
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For reloading I've found PMC to be fine, and since it's downloaded from 5.56 to 223, it should last longer.
7/19/2016 9:02:13 PM EDT
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Wolf Gold is decent stuff.
7/19/2016 9:28:03 PM EDT
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Wolf Gold is routinely $308 shipped from the Sportsman's Guide if you have the buyer's club membership. When the sales are more aggressive it can be had for $300 or just under.





I agree that WG is goof stuff.





-Stooxie

 
7/19/2016 9:31:57 PM EDT
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Why? Wolf GOLD is cheaper and more accurate than xm193. WG is sealed & crimped and is nearly the same velocity as xm193.
7/19/2016 9:41:18 PM EDT
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Can you reload Wolf Gold?  I was going to start reloading 5.56
7/20/2016 12:12:07 AM EDT
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Why? Wolf GOLD is cheaper and more accurate than xm193. WG is sealed & crimped and is nearly the same velocity as xm193.
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Why? Wolf GOLD is cheaper and more accurate than xm193. WG is sealed & crimped and is nearly the same velocity as xm193.


This, and from what I've gathered, the WG copper jacket doesn't lend itself to fragmenting quite as well as the 193 either.

I know this has no bearing on plinking ammo as the OP asked, but if you buy from the right place it's virtually the same price.

Nearly equal price, I'll take the ammo with marginally better ballistics over one with marginally better moa anyday.

I like WG. I have over 1500 rounds of it, but I just prefer to have more Fed 5.56/193.
7/20/2016 10:17:48 AM EDT
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This, and from what I've gathered, the WG copper jacket doesn't lend itself to fragmenting quite as well as the 193 either.

I know this has no bearing on plinking ammo as the OP asked, but if you buy from the right place it's virtually the same price.

Nearly equal price, I'll take the ammo with marginally better ballistics over one with marginally better moa anyday.

I like WG. I have over 1500 rounds of it, but I just prefer to have more Fed 5.56/193.
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Fed xm193>Wolf>>>>Pmc


Why? Wolf GOLD is cheaper and more accurate than xm193. WG is sealed & crimped and is nearly the same velocity as xm193.


This, and from what I've gathered, the WG copper jacket doesn't lend itself to fragmenting quite as well as the 193 either.

I know this has no bearing on plinking ammo as the OP asked, but if you buy from the right place it's virtually the same price.

Nearly equal price, I'll take the ammo with marginally better ballistics over one with marginally better moa anyday.

I like WG. I have over 1500 rounds of it, but I just prefer to have more Fed 5.56/193.


Where are you getting federal for .31 cents a round shipped?
7/20/2016 10:24:16 AM EDT
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Why? Wolf GOLD is cheaper and more accurate than xm193. WG is sealed & crimped and is nearly the same velocity as xm193.





This, and from what I've gathered, the WG copper jacket doesn't lend itself to fragmenting quite as well as the 193 either.



I know this has no bearing on plinking ammo as the OP asked, but if you buy from the right place it's virtually the same price.



Nearly equal price, I'll take the ammo with marginally better ballistics over one with marginally better moa anyday.



I like WG. I have over 1500 rounds of it, but I just prefer to have more Fed 5.56/193.




Where are you getting federal for .31 cents a round shipped?

I've seen it for .32 each delivered, but not .31 lately.



 
7/20/2016 1:50:54 PM EDT
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Yeah, a couple weeks ago the XM193 was a few dollars cheaper.  Picked up 9k rounds for my brother at .32/rd delivered.


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I have gotten strange looks and vague questions from the UPS guy when doing this...
7/20/2016 2:07:42 PM EDT
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Fed xm193>Wolf>>>>Pmc


Why? Wolf GOLD is cheaper and more accurate than xm193. WG is sealed & crimped and is nearly the same velocity as xm193.


This, and from what I've gathered, the WG copper jacket doesn't lend itself to fragmenting quite as well as the 193 either.

I know this has no bearing on plinking ammo as the OP asked, but if you buy from the right place it's virtually the same price.

Nearly equal price, I'll take the ammo with marginally better ballistics over one with marginally better moa anyday.

I like WG. I have over 1500 rounds of it, but I just prefer to have more Fed 5.56/193.


Where are you getting federal for .31 cents a round shipped?


PSA. They were selling 150 rnd boxes for $44 and change.
No shipping as I have a store 20 minutes from me.
Have to pay tax though.
7/20/2016 2:16:15 PM EDT
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PSA. They were selling 150 rnd boxes for $44 and change.

No shipping as I have a store 20 minutes from me.

Have to pay tax though.

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PSA. They were selling 150 rnd boxes for $44 and change.

No shipping as I have a store 20 minutes from me.

Have to pay tax though.

That is a good deal.  What is it, $.32 after tax?



 
7/20/2016 2:39:29 PM EDT
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Any place that doesn't require living local to a PSA store?  PSA charges me sales tax and they don't even have a store in Georgia.
7/20/2016 10:41:19 PM EDT
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Target Sports USA- 1000 rds of Wolf Gold $324, free shipping, federal xm855 $210 shipped.PMC 5,56 nato x-tac $249 shipped.
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