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10mm ammo price rant.

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#1 ·
Shooting my G29 in a match next weekend and was not wanting to lose all of my good Starline brass so was thinking about picking up some cheap Blazer aluminum cased ammo to see how it did in my pistol.

Went online to check prices at my local Sportsman's Warehouse and their price on Blazer 10mm was $33 a box of 50. That's $.66 a round for cheapo Blazers! .40 S&W rounds are $16 for a box of 50, or $.32 a round. Less than half the cost.

When I buy 10mm brass for reloading, it is the same price as .40 S&W brass, and they use the same bullets. Primers are $.03 more each for large pistol vs. small pistol primers.

I get that there is less demand for 10mm, but an over 100% increase in cost over .40 S&W??

C'mon...

Using brand new brass and Hornady XTP 180gr bullets, I can make my own reloads for around $.45 each. If I used my cast bullets and reuse the brass, then the cost plummets to around $.12 a round.
 
#40 ·
http://www.selwayarmory.com/sellier-bellot-10mm-auto-180-gr-full-metal-jacket-box-of-50.html

My G20 loves this stuff and at $.28/round, it is one of the more affordable options I've found.

FYI... The primer pockets can be a hair tight if you are reloading the brass.
Shipping costs can destroy a good deal online...

Estimate Shipping and Tax
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United Parcel Service
UPS Ground $17.69
Free In-Store Pickup
In-Store Pickup $0.00
Grand Total $31.68

$17.69 to ship a box of ammo? No thanks.

To ship 5 boxes? Same price. Makes the ammo around $18 a box, which isn't bad. The bad part is spending $88 on ammo that you don't know if your gun will like...
 
#44 ·
Shipping costs can destroy a good deal online...

Estimate Shipping and Tax
*Country
State
*Zip Code
United Parcel Service
UPS Ground $17.69
Free In-Store Pickup
In-Store Pickup $0.00
Grand Total $31.68

$17.69 to ship a box of ammo? No thanks.

To ship 5 boxes? Same price. Makes the ammo around $18 a box, which isn't bad. The bad part is spending $88 on ammo that you don't know if your gun will like...
I got lucky in that my LGS is 10mm friendly and had a couple of boxes of the S&B in stock so I already knew my G20 liked the stuff. My first order was for 500 rounds. With shipping it came to $151.
 
#41 ·
Don't shoot matches where they do not allow you to pick up brass and tell them why you are not shooting. Alternatively load and shoot brass that is at or near the end of it's life cycle and do not worry about losing it. No one is forcing you to shoot a particular match or if they are let them buy the ammo.
 
#43 ·
Not sure where to begin...

GSSF matches are sponsored by Glock and run by the individual range. From what I've been able to gather from experienced participants, very, very few ranges allow shooters to pick up their brass due to the sheer numbers of participants and the delays that would cause. Plus, the ROs are volunteers and one of the few perks is the extra brass.

I live in a remote area. The only matches near me are this one 50 miles away, or one in Spokane, which is 60 miles away. The nearest outdoor GSSF match is about 200 miles away. If I throw a hissy fit and refuse to participate in a match because I can't pick up brass, then I will not get to participate in ANY match.
 
#42 · (Edited)
9mm prices are falling, and most guns can't tell the difference between loads inside 25 yards :)

Is 10mm generally more picky in matching guns and loads?
No most factory 10mm loads today are just weak crap! Little more than a hot .40 S&W load if more than a standard .40 at all ( The PPU stuff is the WORST at around 800FPS as it's BELOW most .40 S&W!!)and no where near real 10mm velocities. You pay a premium for a junk round with a lot of manufacturers that is so weak it will not shoot to a point of aim in a good 10mm.
The new stuff from Sig is real 10mm and I have been picking up the 180 gran FMJ for $20- just under $30 for a box of 50 at a couple local places. I run Underwood for defensive carry because of potential liability issues but also reload. Find a source for the Sig Elite stuff it also reloads nicely BTW!
 
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