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Store bought 380 - where?
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02/14/20 02:28 PM
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I don’t reload for 380, and have been buying Winchester white box ammo for practice. Any suggestions on good and cheaper 380 practice ammo?
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Re: Store bought 380 - where?
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02/14/20 04:24 PM
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Re: Store bought 380 - where?
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02/14/20 07:19 PM
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I'm about to start hand loading for it, got a butt-ton of Unique and the wife loves her new M&P Shield EZ .380.
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Re: Store bought 380 - where?
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02/15/20 03:24 AM
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I've bought a good bit from www.unammo.comCharlie
Kel-Tec RFB + Griffin Sportsman Ultra Light 300 + Pulsar Apex XQ-50 M&P-10 + AAC Cyclone Remy 700 + Leupold VX3 3.5x10x50 CDS
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Re: Store bought 380 - where?
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02/15/20 05:44 PM
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Re: Store bought 380 - where?
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02/16/20 06:58 AM
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chad makes great ammo, but hes not going to be cheaper than bulk ammo.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: Store bought 380 - where?
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02/16/20 04:23 PM
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Tactical Cowboy
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Gunbot.net will get you a big selection.
Since we have to pay tax on out of state purchases you may be just as well off to go to academy or cabelas.
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Re: Store bought 380 - where?
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02/19/20 02:18 AM
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Academy carries a few decent options. Definitely try the offerings from Sig brand, which Academy usually has on the shelf. Ordering from online vendors such as MidwayUSA or Natchez Shooters Supply are good. Lucky Gunner sometimes has .380. Take a look at the gel block tests on Lucky Gunny to help make informed selections. https://www.luckygunner.com/labs/self-defense-ammo-ballistic-tests/#380ACPPlease say hi to Mrs. 603.
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Re: Store bought 380 - where?
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02/19/20 03:17 AM
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The wife was happy to hear your hello. She really (as I did) enjoyed the shooting session for the LTC. I really think that was the most fun shooting she’s ever had. She insisted that I post her qual target, signed by her, on the wall of my workshop, and that’s where it is. She fancies herself as a good shot now. She will practice a bit, but makes me carry.
At the moment, I’m flush on 380 ammo, I need to calculate what I paid, per cartridge, for the Winchester white box ammo at Cabelas. When I have that I’ll sniff around at the sites you and others suggested and see what’s possible.
Not my monkeys, not my circus...
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Re: Store bought 380 - where?
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02/19/20 02:52 PM
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Sgammo.com are good people to deal with. They are located in Oklahoma.
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Re: Store bought 380 - where?
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02/19/20 03:51 PM
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Sgammo.com are good people to deal with. They are located in Oklahoma. Blazer brass .380 for $225/1000. Pretty good deal!
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Re: Store bought 380 - where?
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02/19/20 07:27 PM
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Dang, that is a good price. I’ll look into that when I run low on the present supply.
Not my monkeys, not my circus...
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