AR-15 Typical Ammo Prices?

[Wester]

I am quite intrigued with buying an AR-15 and have just started the searching process. The main question I have at the moment is, are my conclusions right in that .233/5.56 ammo is typically 50 cents a round or more? Or are we in a drought at the moment and are usually able to buy it cheaper?

Thanks in advance for your helpful responses.

 

[FoxAlpha]

50 cents per is average for retail prices. A better deal can usually be had if buying off the EE or buying in bulk.
Make some friends locally and buy 10k rounds and places will usually give you a better deal.

 

[Dillybar87]

steele cased ammo is a bit cheaper , i just got 500 rounds for $160 From Tenda plus 20 bucks shipping

 

[spankycf18]

steele cased ammo is a bit cheaper , i just got 500 rounds for $160 From Tenda plus 20 bucks shipping

I just did the same at Firearms Outlet Canada, they price matched their bulk .223 for me with Tenda's price.

 

[Still alive]

50 cents per is average for retail prices. A better deal can usually be had if buying off the EE or buying in bulk.
Make some friends locally and buy 10k rounds and places will usually give you a better deal.

I find $0.50/ rd a real deal these days for non-Norc brass cased .223. I will buy at $499.99/1000 + tax in a pinch, but I feel like I robbed a bank if I can get $0.50/rd tax and shipping in!

 

[MikeD81]

Your best bet is to spend time on site sponsor's websites. The current prices are not likely to go down unless the dollar changes.

 

[ShawnC6]

I like Tulammo. $410 / 1000 with tax and shipping included.

 

[1newgunnut]

Pretty much, buy bulk. Usually between $500-$700 per 1000. The days of cheap chink ammo are done. boo hoo.

 

[Dirtbiker]

Wholesale sports in Edmonton regular price for UMC bulk is $499 for 1000. Last year they had a sale 20% off. I have been waiting for the next sale but haven't seen one. Canadian tire had the milsurp stuff in wooden crates cheaper than that but it was made in 1995 in china. I would rather run newer stuff from a company I know of so I prefer not to buy that ammo. I haven't seen it an cheaper in retail stores.

 

[Outdoors905]

I'm doing $.25 reloading, but have looked at a few of the bulk buys just to get my hands on more crimpless brass

 

[rkm456]

I can usually get it for about 50 cents/round plus tax if I shop a little. I'll be saving my brass going forward though.

 

[BushcraftBill]

absolutely dirt cheap as i am running a x39 upper