Talking with several local dealers, .223/5.56 is the most in demand (and out of stock) ammo, followed closely by 9mm, 7.62x39, and .40 S&W. With prices of .223 being close to a buck a round ($0.80 to $0.90 a round + tax or shipping), my shooting recreation with my ARs has become a thing of the past. For two AR15s, I only have about 800 rounds of LC M193 and 500 rounds of assorted reload or steel cased in my stockpile. With ammo prices being the way they are (or worse.. a local gun show was selling .223 for $400/200!), and availability being almost non-existant, I can afford to replace anything I shoot! It is a shame, as I carry an M4gery as a patrol carbine, and would like to do usual practice, at least 100 rounds a month, to stay proficient.

At least I reload cast bullets for my M1icon Carbines and .44-40s.
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