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supersix2 · 01-11-2008, 08:58 PM

Hey I've been a member for quite a while but never made many posts. Just logged on recently and discovered the weaponry forum and figured I'd give this a shot again. (Pardon the pun)

Before I get to my question just to fill you all in on what I'm packin'

Currently I own a Smith and Wesson 686 6 round cylinder 4" barrel stainless. I just purchased a Stainless Colt Government 38 Super and I'm in the market for a Henry .22 LR lever action.

Which brings me to my question, 38 super is not a common ammo and I may be hard pressed to find it in the stores. Has anyone bought ammo online? If so were do you recommend and is there anything special I should know about it?

Thanks!

Plan9 · 01-11-2008, 10:53 PM

For starters on how the system works as far as ordering ammo online...

Check out: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ammowizard.asp

j8ear · 01-11-2008, 10:54 PM

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/

What state do you live in?

-bear

Plan9 · 01-11-2008, 11:45 PM

Also, I think you can swap out the .38 Super barrel for a 9x19mm barrel.

supersix2 · 01-12-2008, 07:30 AM

I live in Texas so I may be able to find the ammo. I just moved here recently and haven't really been around to the gun stores or ranges yet.

Plan9 · 01-12-2008, 09:06 AM

Buy locally in bulk (1k-2k rounds) if at all possible. Saves a ton of money on shipping and handling.

supersix2 · 01-12-2008, 09:46 AM

Yea, there is a gun show next week but I'm going to be out of town for it. I think they have gun shows every 2 to 3 months in Houston, though so I should be set.

MSD · 01-12-2008, 09:34 PM

"Cheaper Than Dirt" is the exact opposite of how I would describe their shipping costs.

Plan9 · 01-12-2008, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrSelfDestruct

"Cheaper Than Dirt" is the exact opposite of how I would describe their shipping costs.

Shipping: Never buy a batch from them under $150 or it's rape.

Spyder_Venom · 01-24-2008, 02:33 PM

I've bought from Cheaperthandirt, and you're right, unless you're buying a couple hundred bucks it can be expensive. With that said, they do run "free shipping" promotions on orders over 100 bucks now and then through there mailing list.

I also have worked with Sportsmansguide.com, they're local and typically cheap. From what I recall, they're actually related.

kel · 01-25-2008, 05:27 AM

Georgia Arms? Precision Delta? I reload so I have never bought ammo online.

Bear Cub · 01-25-2008, 11:20 AM

I'd also suggest doing a search for any gun shows in your area. I used to buy a ton of .223 ammo at local gun shows, and it was DIRT cheap.

supersix2 · 01-25-2008, 08:29 PM

I just made a purchase from cheaperthandirt so I'm waiting for it to come in.

I think there is another gun show here in Houston coming up in a month or 2 so I'm sure someone there might have the 38 super I need.

On a side note, just got my shiny new Colt Government 38 super and it is totally hot. I can't wait to shoot it.

Plan9 · 01-25-2008, 08:47 PM

Whenever you shoot .38 Super... God kills a kitten.

Please... think of the kittens.

supersix2 · 01-25-2008, 09:01 PM

Good I hate cats and I am allergic to them anyway.

MSD · 01-25-2008, 09:51 PM

www.gun-deals.com

Click on ammo, click on your caliber, then find the best deal. If you find a good deal, drop by and list it, you don't need to sign up to submit a deal and you're helping out your fellow gun owners.

Plan9 · 01-26-2008, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSD

www.gun-deals.com

Hey, stop contributing to my bad habit!

Great link, man.

MSD · 01-26-2008, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crompsin

Hey, stop contributing to my bad habit!

Great link, man.

It's only a bad habit if you use it on people who aren't trying to kill you. The targets you shoot are asking for it.

01-11-2008, 08:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
supersix2 Insane Location: Houston	Buying Ammo Online Hey I've been a member for quite a while but never made many posts. Just logged on recently and discovered the weaponry forum and figured I'd give this a shot again. (Pardon the pun) Before I get to my question just to fill you all in on what I'm packin' Currently I own a Smith and Wesson 686 6 round cylinder 4" barrel stainless. I just purchased a Stainless Colt Government 38 Super and I'm in the market for a Henry .22 LR lever action. Which brings me to my question, 38 super is not a common ammo and I may be hard pressed to find it in the stores. Has anyone bought ammo online? If so were do you recommend and is there anything special I should know about it? Thanks!

01-11-2008, 10:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	For starters on how the system works as far as ordering ammo online... Check out: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ammowizard.asp __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake."

01-11-2008, 10:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
j8ear Gentlemen Farmer Location: Middle of nowhere, Jersey	http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ What state do you live in? -bear __________________ It's alot easier to ask for forgiveness then it is to ask for permission.

01-11-2008, 11:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	Also, I think you can swap out the .38 Super barrel for a 9x19mm barrel. __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake."

01-12-2008, 09:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	Buy locally in bulk (1k-2k rounds) if at all possible. Saves a ton of money on shipping and handling. __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake."

01-12-2008, 07:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
supersix2 Insane Location: Houston	I live in Texas so I may be able to find the ammo. I just moved here recently and haven't really been around to the gun stores or ranges yet.

01-12-2008, 09:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
supersix2 Insane Location: Houston	Yea, there is a gun show next week but I'm going to be out of town for it. I think they have gun shows every 2 to 3 months in Houston, though so I should be set.

01-12-2008, 09:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	"Cheaper Than Dirt" is the exact opposite of how I would describe their shipping costs.

01-24-2008, 02:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Spyder_Venom Psycho Location: MN	I've bought from Cheaperthandirt, and you're right, unless you're buying a couple hundred bucks it can be expensive. With that said, they do run "free shipping" promotions on orders over 100 bucks now and then through there mailing list. I also have worked with Sportsmansguide.com, they're local and typically cheap. From what I recall, they're actually related. __________________ The local track whore

01-25-2008, 05:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
kel WARNING: FLAMMABLE Location: Ask Acetylene	Georgia Arms? Precision Delta? I reload so I have never bought ammo online. __________________ "It better be funny"

01-25-2008, 11:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
Bear Cub The Reverend Side Boob Location: Nofe Curolina	I'd also suggest doing a search for any gun shows in your area. I used to buy a ton of .223 ammo at local gun shows, and it was DIRT cheap.

01-25-2008, 08:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
supersix2 Insane Location: Houston	I just made a purchase from cheaperthandirt so I'm waiting for it to come in. I think there is another gun show here in Houston coming up in a month or 2 so I'm sure someone there might have the 38 super I need. On a side note, just got my shiny new Colt Government 38 super and it is totally hot. I can't wait to shoot it.

01-25-2008, 08:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	Whenever you shoot .38 Super... God kills a kitten. Please... think of the kittens. __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake."

01-25-2008, 09:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
supersix2 Insane Location: Houston	Good I hate cats and I am allergic to them anyway.

01-25-2008, 09:51 PM	#16 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	www.gun-deals.com Click on ammo, click on your caliber, then find the best deal. If you find a good deal, drop by and list it, you don't need to sign up to submit a deal and you're helping out your fellow gun owners.