For sporting and gun enthusiasts, ammunition can become the highest cost factor in owning a firearm. Spend any quality time at a shooting range doing target practice and the cost can soon be more than that of the firearm itself. For these people, the quest for cheap ammo can be one of the highest priorities in preparation for their sport. Some retailers such as Wal-Mart have cheaper prices on some common forms of ammo by virtue of their bulk purchasing power. Other sporting goods stores and online outlets offer cheap ammo from overstock calibers or foreign sources. There are a lot of factors to consider when purchasing cheap ammo.
Cheap Ammo Concerns
The purchase of cheap ammunition has several concerns that go along with it. First and foremost, you should always deal with reputable ammo merchants to ensure that it complies with all state and federal laws. Certain types of ammunition are not legal. In addition, cheap ammunition may have defects because of construction or age that cause it to malfunction. An ammo malfunction could result in poor performance or damage to the firearm at best or personal injury at worst.Bushmaster.com: FAQ #40 - Beware the dangers of cheap ammo
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Large sporting goods and retail outlets have better pricing because of buying power
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Internet stores focus on foreign and overstock supplies
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Cheap ammunition can result in poor firearm performance
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Ammo defects can cause serious damage and injury
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Re-loaders are another source of cheap ammo
