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khambi | 06-27-2008 01:58 AM
is walmart ammo good? checked out local walmart..9mm and shortgun ammo is so so cheap compared to local shop..is there a difference in quality? thanks

C4talyst | 06-27-2008 02:15 AM
Re: is walmart ammo good? Is it Walmart brand ammo?

angryhippy | 06-27-2008 02:16 AM
Re: is walmart ammo good? The ammo is fine, you may not like them entering your drivers lic # into their computer system though.

Prometheus | 06-27-2008 03:53 AM
Re: is walmart ammo good? ? Never had them do that to me... Anyway with walmarts increased prices, wait for sales at places like Dicks, Gander, Academy or even Cabelas. Bass proshops has some insane antigun polices so I don't shop there. Buying a gun or ammo from a store that prohibits them... All I have to say about that is WTF?

Eastex | 06-27-2008 09:10 AM
Re: is walmart ammo good? I use the Winchester White Box 9mm and Remington 9mm FMJ in my XD. Never any problems with their ammo. Plus, no ID requested.

Big_Rob | 06-27-2008 09:26 AM
Re: is walmart ammo good? Quote:
Originally Posted by Prometheus (Post 1165551) ? Never had them do that to me... Anyway with walmarts increased prices, wait for sales at places like Dicks, Gander, Academy or even Cabelas. Bass proshops has some insane antigun polices so I don't shop there. Buying a gun or ammo from a store that prohibits them... All I have to say about that is WTF?
I dont understand, I go into my local BPS carrying all the time with no hassle. Of course, I keep my mouth shut anywhere I go.

ProblemSolver | 06-27-2008 09:36 AM
Re: is walmart ammo good? I use that Winchester ammo as well, in .38 Special and .45ACP. Never had any trouble with it. It has increased in price considerably, though. It used to be about $24, and the last I bought was $30. I did just buy some Remington JHP ammo, and it was .38+P...same price as the Winchester (the .45 JHP was a few dollars more, we'll see if it's worth it). Haven't fired any of it, yet. All they ever ask me is, "Is this for a handgun?" Don't know why they collect that info?

Twisted Avatar | 06-27-2008 09:41 AM
Re: is walmart ammo good? Quote:
Originally Posted by ProblemSolver (Post 1165819) I use that Winchester ammo as well, in .38 Special and .45ACP. Never had any trouble with it. It has increased in price considerably, though. It used to be about $24, and the last I bought was $30. I did just buy some Remington JHP ammo, and it was .38+P...same price as the Winchester (the .45 JHP was a few dollars more, we'll see if it's worth it). Haven't fired any of it, yet. All they ever ask me is, "Is this for a handgun?" Don't know why they collect that info?
No.........I plan to make some 137 grain brownies for the wife and kids ...would you like me to bake a batch for you as well??? Doofus. T

graspAU | 06-27-2008 10:46 AM
Re: is walmart ammo good? Walmart is great for ammo. The Federal 22 bulk packs and 45acp bulk packs (Winchester). I picked up 3 (100) packs of 45acp the other day for less than $90 + sales tax. I know that seems expensive compared to last year, but it's one of the best prices you can find now days. The 22lr 550 round bulk packs are just under $12 so I recently picked up over 6000 rounds. Shoots like a dream out of both my Ruger 22/45's and my Ruger 10/22's.

Iptuous | 06-27-2008 10:52 AM
Re: is walmart ammo good? Quote:
Originally Posted by ProblemSolver (Post 1165819) All they ever ask me is, "Is this for a handgun?" Don't know why they collect that info?
If it's for a handgun, they have to check ID. if it's for a rifle, they don't. They don't always follow this rule though....

Abouthadit | 06-27-2008 11:36 AM
Re: is walmart ammo good? Quote:
Originally Posted by Twisted Avatar (Post 1165823) No.........I plan to make some 137 grain brownies for the wife and kids ...would you like me to bake a batch for you as well??? Doofus. T
I think the state is tracking hand gun vs. long gun ammo sales. Tell them long gun so they thing it is for "hunting" vs. self defense.

wallew | 06-27-2008 11:48 AM
Re: is walmart ammo good? Quote:
Originally Posted by Iptuous (Post 1165920) If it's for a handgun, they have to check ID. if it's for a rifle, they don't. They don't always follow this rule though....
Iptuous, That's incorrect. You must live in a state like Ohio or someplace else. Out west here, we buy ALL the ammo we want and no one wants ANY ID AT ALL. So sorry bud, but that is not true on a Federal Statute level.

eyeofliberty | 06-27-2008 11:56 AM
Re: is walmart ammo good? I buy the Federal 550 .22LR there monthly. Went from $9.95/box to $11.95/box in the last year. Still a decent deal, though.

JJ_ | 06-27-2008 11:59 AM
Re: is walmart ammo good? Quote:
Originally Posted by wallew (Post 1165992) Iptuous, That's incorrect. You must live in a state like Ohio or someplace else. Out west here, we buy ALL the ammo we want and no one wants ANY ID AT ALL. So sorry bud, but that is not true on a Federal Statute level.
Unfortunately that's here in TX...

JJ_ | 06-27-2008 12:00 PM
Re: is walmart ammo good? Quote:
Originally Posted by eyeofliberty (Post 1166000) I buy the Federal 550 .22LR there monthly. Went from $9.95/box to $11.95/box in the last year. Still a decent deal, though.
*Sigh* 'member when we were kids and it was a little over 5 bucks... them were the days....

Twisted Avatar | 06-27-2008 01:15 PM
Re: is walmart ammo good? Quote:
Originally Posted by JJ ShortStroke (Post 1166005) *Sigh* 'member when we were kids and it was a little over 5 bucks... them were the days....
just like when super was 1.55 T

madfranks | 06-27-2008 02:42 PM
Re: is walmart ammo good? I buy .45 ACP Winchester 100 round boxes for $30 at walmart too, and they've never asked for an ID.

angryhippy | 06-27-2008 04:02 PM
Re: is walmart ammo good? The last time I was at Walmart the clerk went to type my drivers lic # into his computer for a federal bulk pack. I took my ID and left.

Merlin | 06-27-2008 04:11 PM
Re: is walmart ammo good? Quote:
Originally Posted by JJ ShortStroke (Post 1166005) *Sigh* 'member when we were kids and it was a little over 5 bucks... them were the days....
Ya, I remember when a nickle bag was a full ounce. Them were the days....

honu5050 | 06-27-2008 04:14 PM
Re: is walmart ammo good? this id cheek clerk crap at dam dimestores seems to be spreading. gotta be something ugly to it.

jrog100 | 06-27-2008 04:37 PM
Re: is walmart ammo good? Quote:
Originally Posted by khambi (Post 1165477) checked out local walmart..9mm and shortgun ammo is so so cheap compared to local shop..is there a difference in quality? thanks
nope. They just buy tons of it at a time. It's good stuff.

AG Capone | 06-27-2008 05:06 PM
Re: is walmart ammo good? I buy most of my good 9mm ammo at Walmart. I got a great deal at Academy the other day. Open box special the guy tells me. 50% off a 250, well 249 one missing, rnd box of .45 acp remington UMC, $28 bucks. I didn't think about that one very long. They have/had 7.62x39 and .223 by the 500 rnd box for $89 last time I checked.

nickelless | 07-12-2008 05:13 AM
Re: is walmart ammo good? Quote:
Originally Posted by angryhippy (Post 1166364) The last time I was at Walmart the clerk went to type my drivers lic # into his computer for a federal bulk pack. I took my ID and left.
Do they check ID at Walmart in Indiana or Kentucky? In what states does Walmart check ID on handgun ammo? Then again, wouldn't it be considered trafficking to transport more than a certain amount of ammo across state lines (even though in my case I live right on the border)?

graspAU | 07-12-2008 09:07 AM
Re: is walmart ammo good? Quote:
Originally Posted by nickelless (Post 1188468) Do they check ID at Walmart in Indiana or Kentucky? In what states does Walmart check ID on handgun ammo? Then again, wouldn't it be considered trafficking to transport more than a certain amount of ammo across state lines (even though in my case I live right on the border)?
At mine they just look at the id, they don't put anything into the computer. Even though about 5 different people work the gun counter, they all know me now, so no id check. I like the 100 bulk pack from winchester in 45acp for just under $30. Yesterday I saw they had remington UMC 250 round 45acp bulk packs. They are a couple pennies more per round than the winchester, but I bought one to try out.

CyberGold | 07-12-2008 11:27 AM
Re: is walmart ammo good? Here in AZ the clerk looked at my ID but didn'tpunch itin. when I asked, he said he had to check i was 21 (old fart wellover 21)

Saul Mine | 07-12-2008 12:46 PM
Re: is walmart ammo good? Yeah, when we were kids the numbers weren't so scary although stuff was expensive just the same. I remember someone asking my father about his rifle and he said "I don't shoot it much. Every time I pull the trigger it costs a quarter!" That rifle would cost about $5 a shot now.

wallew | 07-12-2008 12:51 PM
Re: is walmart ammo good? You folks MUST be under forty. I'm 55. NEVER HAD ANYONE ask me for my ID. As I pay cash, I tell them, "Uh, I left my wallet at home. Shhh, don't tell anyone, because I drove here. But I only live about 1/2 a mile away". If that's not good enough, I tell them, that's kewl, I'll shop at one of your competitors down the street. And they ARE just down the street. That pretty much resolves any issues. But again, I'm 55 and no longer suffer fools lightly.

khambi | 07-12-2008 01:55 PM
Re: is walmart ammo good? Quote:
Originally Posted by C4talyst (Post 1165489) Is it Walmart brand ammo?
walmart is selling winchester and rmington amo.. no id asked and price half less than the gun shop i go to.. I love it

Black Blade | 07-12-2008 05:57 PM
Re: is walmart ammo good? Never had a problem at ChinaMart. I usually end up buying ammo at 3am and nobody ever says anything about checking ID. This must be "state specific". I also never had any problem with the Winchester (white box or silver box) ammo, though I have heard some complain. Today I bought (9mm) 200 rnds 115 grain PMC fmj and 20 rnds 135 grain Federal Hydra shok hp ammo at local gun shops. Gonna slay some paper targets later.

wille | 07-12-2008 06:09 PM
Re: is walmart ammo good? They pulle dit on me and I said I left my wallet in the truck but I have my Liscence by memory is that OK? and they say sure-- just remember how many bogus digits to tell them. NEVER EVER give any info to ANYBODY F':bear_wub:em.... database is the enchilada.

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