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I do the biathlon (ski and marksmanship), which shoots .22 ammo, and have been looking for a good, online source. As I've looked around I've discovered various places with different costs for ammo, handling, and shipping. Below is what I've found - hoping that it'll help you out too!
There are a couple things to keep in mind when ordering, namely, does the vendor require:
1. A handling fee (hazemat, quantity)
2. ID information on file (copy of license, statement over 16yrs old)
Also note that different vendors carry different brands, I've tried to note who carries what below. Some vendors will only carry one brand.
Information listed below is in alphabetical order.
Note the following: Not sure which vendors may result in you getting on some spam list. I have not bought from all of these vendors so can't vouch for their integrity. Individual experience may vary. Costs displayed below may vary, please confirm with vendor. Firearms are not toys - know the four rules of gun safety and act responsibly. I'm not responsible for any of the ads that may appear around this lense.
22ammo.com
Brands: Aquila, CCI, Eley, Federal, Fiocchi, Lapua, PMC, Remington, RWS, Sellier & Bellot, Winchester, Wolf
Sample Costs:
Lapua Midas L: $17.62
Eley Practice: $5.78
Eley Tenex Ultimate EPS: $20.82
Handling Costs: No specific costs identified
Shipping Costs: Based on weight and destination
Comments:
Very wide selection of ammo with wide range of quantities for each. Site sorts based on brand, firearm (pistol, rifle), and specialty (hollow point, match, etc.)
Altius Firearms
URL: http://www.altiusguns.com/Brands: Eley, Lapua (may be others)
Sample Costs:
Lapua Midas L: $12.50
Handling Costs: None
Shipping Costs: Based on weight and destination
Comments:
Cannot order on line at this time, but Altius says it's coming. They specialize in biathlon related equipment.
Ammo Bank
ULR: http://www.ammobank.com/ (22 LR)Brands: Wolf, Winchester, CCI, Federal, Remington, RWS
Sample Costs:
CCI Standard Velocity: $3.76
CCI Green Tag Competition: $15.68
RWS Rifle Target: $7.83
Handling: None specified on site
Shipping costs:
If order is $45 or more, shipping is free
If order is less than $45, shipping is $6.50
Comments:
Either have a ID on file with them or pay a $3.75 fee to use "UPS Adult Signature" option. If you're in NYS and you order pistol ammo, you need to supply a copy of a pistol permit.
The Armory
Brands: Aguila, Wolf, PMC
Sample Costs:
Aguila Match Rifle: $2.59
Handling Costs: None specified on web site
Shipping Costs: Assume based on weight and destination.
Comments:
Price varies based on quantity ordered. To order you must have a photocopy of your license and a statement saying you're at least 21 years old on file.
Bruno Shooters
Brands: Eley, Federal, Lapua, SK, RWS, Wolf
Sample Costs:
Lapua Midas L: $11.31
Eley Practice: $4.50
Eley Tenex Ultimate EPS: $15.31
Handling Cost: $20
Shipping Cost: Depends on weight and destination
Comments:
Bruno Shooters carries a variety of 22 ammo
Cabela's
URL: http://www.cabelas.com/ > Hunting > AmmunitionBrands: Eley Target (Remington), Lapua Midas L
Sample Costs
Lapua Midas L: $14.99
Handling Costs: Doesn't seem to be any special costs associated with ammo shipping
Shipping Costs: For 3-6 business day delivery
$0-$25: $4.95
$25-$50: $7.95
$50-$75: $8.95
$75-$100: $10.95
Comments:
The difficulty with Cabela's is that 22 ammo is lumped in with lots of other calibers.
Champion Shooters
Brands: Lapua, RWS, Eley
Sample Costs:
Lapua Midas L: $13.50
Eley Practice: $4.20
Eley Tenex Ultimate EPS: $15.50
Handling Costs: None specified
Shipping Costs: Based on weight and destination
Comments
Wide range of ammo, parts, etc. The site is confusing because there seems to be two sites:
http://www.championshooters.com/store/home.php
http://www.championshooters.com/index-ssl.html
One site has Anschutz sights $275 and the other $295
Cheaper Than Dirt
URL: http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/Brands: Eley, Wolf, RWS, CCI, Fiocchi
Sample Costs:
Eley Club Xtra: $7.08
CCI Green Tag: $11.76
Handling Cost: None
Shipping Cost: Based on weight and destination
E. Aurhur Brown Company (EABCO)
Brands: Lapua
Sample Costs
Lapua Midas L: $13.50
Handling Cost: <400 rounds no additional cost, for every additional 500 rounds add $5
Shipping Cost:
$00.00-$10.00 3.95
$10.01-$50.00 8.95
$50.01-$100.00 9.95
$100.01-150.00 10.95
See site for larger quantities
Comments
EABCO specializes in reloading materials
Recob's Target Shop
Brands: Remington, Lapua, Eley Target (Remington)
Sample Costs:
Lapua Midas L: $13.00
Handling Costs:
Shipping Costs: Based on weight and destination
Comments:
Limited 22 ammo, range of books, reloading, clothing, etc.
