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GENERAL => Ammunition, questions, and handloading techniques => Topic started by: hobbes on February 04, 2009, 07:19:07 PM
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This thread includes sources that members here have tried and suggested for local and national sources for both ammunition and ammunition reloading components. It is not a complete list by any means, it is simply a list that other CZ owners have tried and liked due to service, availability, price, or whatever.
The moderators will edit the list so that it doesn't degrade into a hodge-podge of scattered posts and mixed information. If you want to add a suggestion, then please do. From time-to-time we will come back, add your suggestion to the list, and then remove your post. The idea is to conserve all suggestions in a neat and orderly format, not to steal anyone's credit. Our only goal is that organized information is worth far, far more to you, the users. So use this thread knowing that it is built upon hundreds of suggestions from CZ owners just like yourself.
All lists here are shown alphabetically, not by hierarchy or usefulness.
BOTS / CRAWLERS / AUTOMATED DEAL FINDERS
Before you take the time to call up 50 individual sites, you should know that there are automated and volunteer sites that have done most of the work for you. By using these sites early in your search, you can save yourself a lot of time. Most ask for the caliber and then guide you directly to a free list of providers that have the best "bottom line" deals. These sites cannot search every web site, but they certainly do a great job of searching the top 100.
As such, they rank as the best place to begin your search:
1. AmmoSeek (http://ammoseek.com/) *
2. Gun-Deals (http://gun-deals.com/)
* NOTE. AmmoSeek also searches for reloading components.
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RE-MANUFACTURED AMMUNITION
A great way to save money on ammunition is by buying bulk ammunition from a certified re-manufacturer. If you need lots of ammo in a single caliber, then these "re-manufacturers" certainly represent the best way to go for many shooters. They will most always be the lower cost and more accurate alternative to factory new ammunition because they 1) re-cycle the brass cartridge case, and 2) sell in higher volumes. If you do not reload ammunition yourself, then a certified reloader may be the best bet for volume purchases. Some will allow further discounts if you return the brass with your next order.
Here are some:
- Atlanta Arms (http://www.atlantaarms.com/) GA (Noted for their extreme accuracy reloads)
- CCC Ammo (http://www.cccammo.com/) TX
- Freedom Munitions (http://Freedomemunitions.com) TX (Features flat rate shipping)
- Georgia-Arms (http://georgia-arms.com/ammunition.aspx) GA (See "Canned Heat")
- Great Lakes Ammo (http://greatlakesammo.com/) MI
- Precision Delta (http://precisiondelta.com/) MS (Use the "Match Grade Ammo" menu)
- Stand 1 Armory (http://www.stand1armory.com/) TX
Obviously, since we are basically talking about shipping a very heavy product, vendors closer to your location may have significantly lower shipping costs.
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FACTORY NEW AMMUNITION
The following is a list of local and national suppliers who are known to sell and ship factory made new ammunition for many calibers. Some of these sell only ammo, so sell a great many shooting accessories as well. If you find a new one, then please feel free to add your favorite in a follow-up post.
OK, here's a linky collection, so far:
Able's (http://www.ableammo.com/)
AIM Surplus (http://www.aimsurplus.com/)
The Ammo Bank (http://www.ammobank.com/)
Ammo Direct Ammunition (http://www.ammodirect.com)
Ammo Fast (https://www.ammofast.com/) (a division of Powder Valley) KS
AmmoMan.com (http://www.ammoman.com/)
Ammunition To Go (http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/)
Bass Pro Shops (http://www.basspro.com/)
Bulk Ammo.Com (http://www.bulkammo.com/)
Buymilsurp.com (http://www.buymilsurp.com/zencart/)
Cabelas (http://www.cabelas.com/)
Centerfire Systems (http://www.centerfiresystems.com/)
Cheaper Than Dirt (http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/)
Classic Arms (http://www.classicarms.us/)
Collins Cartridge Company (http://www.cccammo.com/)
Dakota Ammo (http://www.dakotaammo.net/)
Florida Gun Works (http://www.floridagunworks.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=FG) FL
Gander Mountain (http://www.gandermountain.com/)
Georgia Arms Ammunition (http://georgia-arms.com/ammunition.aspx) GA
Graf & Sons (http://www.grafs.com/) MO
Gun Deals Ammo Deals (http://www.gun-deals.com/ammo.php)
GunBroker.com (http://www.gunbroker.com/)
The Hunting Shack Ammunition (http://www.thehuntingshack.com/)
J&G Sales (http://www.jgsales.com/)
Killough Shooting Sports.com/ (http://www.killoughshootingsports.com/) TX
Kyle's Gun Shop (http://www.kylesgunshop.com/)
MA Arms (http://www.maarms.com/)
MidwayUSA (http://www.midwayusa.com/) Best website in the business
Military Gun Supply (http://www.militarygunsupply.com/shop2/)
Natchez Shooters Supply (http://www.natchezss.com/) (No sales to some states)
Ocala Armory (http://ocala-armory.com/zencart/)
Outdoor Marksman and BuyAmmo.com (http://www.outdoormarksman.com/)
Palmetto State Armory (http://palmettostatearmory.com) SC
Reed's Ammunition & Research (http://www.reedsammo.com/) OK High power loads, Obscure calibers
SG Ammo (http://sgammo.com/) Bulk ammo sales
Shooter's Pro Shop (http://www.shootersproshop.com/) Discounted Nosler ammo
Southern Ammunition (http://www.southernammo.com/)
Sportman's Guide (http://www.sportsmansguide.com/)
Tactical Defense Supply (TDS) (http://www.tds-us.com/)
Target Sports USA (https://www.targetsportsusa.com/) CT
Underwood Ammo (http://www.underwoodammo.com/) OK Special loads
Walmart.Com (http://www.walmart.com/)
Bill
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GENERAL COMPONENT VENDORS
The following is an alphabetical list of on-line vendors who offer a full line of reloading components (or at least several). Some of them offer free shipping or "one price shipping". States are given to help you cut shipping costs on heavy orders.
- American Reloading (https://americanreloading.com/en/) WA
- Bruno Shooters Supply (http://www.brunoshooters.com/) AZ (Pricing inline with Powder Valley)
- Buffalo Arms (http://www.buffaloarms.com/) ID
- Graf & Sons (https://www.grafs.com/) MO (Low $8 shipping fee)
- Jays Sporting Goods (https://jayssportinggoods.com/) MI
- Midsouth Shooters (http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/) TN
- MidwayUSA (http://www.midwayusa.com/) MO (Best web site for research, New lower shipping)
- Natchez Shooters Supply (http://www.natchezss.com/) TN (No sales to TN, GA or AL !!)
- Powder Valley (http://www.powdervalleyinc.com/) KS
- Precision Reloading (https://www.precisionreloading.com/) SD
- Recobs Target Shop (http://www.recobstargetshop.com/) WI
- Reloading Unlimited (https://reloadingunlimited.com/) TN
- R & R Arms (http://www.rrarms.com) MN
- Selway Armory (http://www.selwayarmory.com/) MT
- Sinclair International (http://www.sinclairintl.com/) IA
- Third Generation (http://store.thirdgenerationshootingsupply.com/) OK
- Widener's Reloading (https://www.wideners.com/) TN
MAINLY BULLETS
What follows is a semi-organized list of bullet makers and bullet suppliers who sell bullets in bulk which are known to work in the CZ chamber. This does not mean that every bullet offered will work in your CZ. If you have doubts, then ask on our forum before buying.
General Bullet Sales
These bullet discounters sell factory rejects, "pulls", and "blems". As such they offer brand name bullets at highly discounted prices.
- American Reloading (https://www.americanreloading.com/en/) WA
- Everglades Ammo (https://www.evergladesammo.com/) FL (Free shipping on most orders)
- Rocky Mountain Reloading (https://www.rmrbullets.com) ID (Free shipping on all orders)
- Shooter's Pro Shop (http://www.shootersproshop.com/) (Nosler blems with $12 Flat Rate shipping)
- TJ Conevera (http://www.tjconevera.com/) IL (Free shipping over $50)
Jacketed (aka FMJ):
- Everglades Ammo (https://www.evergladesammo.com/) FL (Free shipping on most orders)
- Precision Delta (http://precisiondelta.com) MS (Minimum order 2000)
- Rocky Mountain Reloading (https://www.rmrbullets.com) ID (Free shipping on all orders)
- Zero Bullets (http://www.rozedist.com) AL
Copper Plated Bullets:
- Berry Manufacturing (http://www.berrysmfg.com/) UT
- Everglades Ammo (https://www.evergladesammo.com/) FL (Free shipping on most orders)
- Rocky Mountain Reloading (https://www.rmrbullets.com) ID Free shipping on all orders
- X-Treme Bullets (https://www.xtremebullets.com) NV
Hi-Tek coated Lead Bullets:
- ACME Bullet Co (http://www.acmebullet.com/) WI (Discount code 54730)
- Bayou Bullets (http://www.bayoubullets.net) LA
- Black Bullets International (https://www.blackbulletsinternational.com) TN
- B&B Casting and Supplies (http://www.bnbcasting.com/) CA [Formerly Black&Blue]
- Gallant Bullets (https://gallantbullets.com/) UT (Veteran operated. Volume discounts.)
- Missouri Bullet Co. (http://www.missouribullet.com/) MO (Very fast, flat rate shipping)
- SNS Casting (http://www.snscasting.com)
- Summers Enterprises (http://www.summersenterprisesllc.com/) MS (Very inexpensive bullets)
Coated, non-Hi-Tek:
- Blue Bullets (http://www.thebluebullets.com/) NC
- Precision Bullets (http://precisionbullets.com/) TX
Lead bullets, un-coated:
- ACME Bullet Co (http://www.acmebullet.com/) WI
- Magnus Bullets (http://www.magnusbullets.com/) AL
- Missouri Bullet Co. (http://www.missouribullet.com/) MO (Very fast, flat rate shipping)
- Summers Enterprises (http://www.summersenterprisesllc.com/) MS (Very inexpensive bullets)
MAINLY BRASS
Try this brass trading and sales resource which is run by one of our very own....
- Brass Bucket Dot Net (http://brassbucket.net/)
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