The history of ammunition dates back centuries. It wasn't until around 1890, that bullets began to resemble the ammunition we see today, with a lead bullet and copper jacket.http://www.hackman-adams.com/guns/aboutammo.htm Manufacturers such as Winchester, Remington and Federal produce ammunition for all varieties of firearms including shotguns, rifles and handguns.http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/default.php?cPath=10480_14658_14659 With the large selection of brands available, it may be difficult to choose which one to buy. It is a matter of personal preference, as well as potentially saving a few dollars by finding a brand on sale, or a coupon for your favorite style.

If you often find yourself purchasing ammunition from your local retail store, you may be able to find coupons in your local newspaper. On Sundays when many retailers insert flyers, look for your local sporting goods retailer to see if they have any sale ads. Another great way save on the purchase of ammunition, is to purchase it throughout the hunting seasons, this way you can take advantage of all the seasonal coupons that retailers use to drive sales throughout the season.

Stores like Gander Mountain advertise on their website, promotions that are currently instore and online for customers. http://search.gandermountain.com/?cname=Ammunition&Ne=1000&N=1786 However, there are some retailers that do not list their ammunition online. This is due to the age restrictions and their own company policies. Walmart, Dicks Sporting Goods, and Sports Authority do not list ammunition promotions or products within their online site. To inquire for special purchases, contact your local store.

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1. ableammo.comhttp://www.ableammo.com/
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3. midwayusa.comhttp://www.midwayusa.com/
4. ammobank.comhttp://www.ammobank.com/