How much does 1000 rounds of .223 go for nowadays?

[EM87]

I had an AK a while back and paid over $200 ($224 or something) for 1000 rounds of 7.62x39 shipped. I'm curious; is it cheaper to shoot .223?

[ShakyDave]

No. The cheapest ammo I can find is BVAC from Cheaper than Dirt, for around $335 - $360 depending on the bullet weight. You used to be able to get Wolf for around $300 per thousand, but I don't think it's that cheap anymore and I really prefer shooting brass, anyway.

[wackjum]

M855 for $300 per thousand before shipping:

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=AP223M855


Wolf is $189.50 per thousand before shipping:

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=AW223MCFMJ55&groupid=21

[djegators]

M855 for $300 per thousand before shipping:

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=AP223M855


Wolf is $189.50 per thousand before shipping:

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=AW223MCFMJ55&groupid=21


I just ordered that AIM deal on Wolf .223...for some reasons shipping for 2000 rds wasn't much more than it was for 1000...anyways, got 2000 rds for $412 shipped.


If you are buying the brass factory stuff, prices seem to start around $300 plus shipping per 1000.

[EM87]

Holy crap, that's expensive!!! I thought that the smaller round would be cheaper. Is 7.62x39 still around $200 per thousand?

[hk_shootr]

Holy crap, that's expensive!!! I thought that the smaller round would be cheaper. Is 7.62x39 still around $200 per thousand?


Depending on the manufacturer,......seems to be about $225

[KiloXray]

Here is a wbsite you might like. Finds the cheap ammo, FOR YOU! :wow:


http://gun-deals.com/ammo.php?caliber=.223

KX

[BuffaloXJ]

If you've got 1000 pieces of .223 brass, send it to BulletBoyAmmo.com. His cost will be $240 loaded and it's what I primarily shoot. Definitely cheaper than buying factory all the time, AND I guarantee it's more accurate/reliable. Check him out!

edit: Forgot to mention, he has his FFL 06 license and is legally licensed to remanufacture ammunition, provided you send him your brass.

[Anonimo]

I'm lucky to have cheaper than dirt close by. .31 cents a round for brass!

[Kalmah]

Holy crap, that's expensive!!! I thought that the smaller round would be cheaper. Is 7.62x39 still around $200 per thousand?
If you compare Russian x39 and Russian .223, the price is about the same. But when you look at the non-Russian, reloadable brass .223, then the price jumps up dramatically. That's the stuff around $300.

$200 give or take is the going rate for x39. A few vendors do have it for less than that, so it pays to shop around.

[lawman800]

I bought Federal XM193 in a bulk box of 1,000 which came in a loose plastic bag for $300 + tax which came out to a tad under $330 here in SoCal. I also mail ordered Wolf from Sportsmansguide, 1,000 rounds in 2 packs of 500 rounds packed 25 boxes per rectangular container... forgot how much that was... but wasn't too much more than what you guys paid for Wolf, I don't think. Forgot, it's been a while.

[A6Gator]

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=FAAE223BK&src=tpSlrHm

If you can find a bud, split two cases @ $289/1000 + shipping.

[Kalmah]

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=FAAE223BK&src=tpSlrHm

If you can find a bud, split two cases @ $289/1000 + shipping.
That's not a bad deal at all.

I use to buy from Natchez a lot, but haven't for a while because their prices seemed to get out of hand and better deals could be found elsewhere. I might have to start checking them out again.

[jamaicanj]

Jgsales has 1000 rounds of .223 from $199 up.

[greyeyezz]

Holy crap, that's expensive!!! I thought that the smaller round would be cheaper. Is 7.62x39 still around $200 per thousand?

The brass case adds $$$. Most Russian is steel cased.