economical 10mm

Dave84 · February 28 2015 07:45:19 PM MST

So I just got my best friend into 10mm. I'm going to recommend lax to him. What are some other cheap 10mm options that don't charge horribly for shipping? Underwood is a bit overpriced for him (almost for me too).

Wolfie · February 28 2015 07:59:29 PM MST

http://ammoseek.com/ammo/10mm-auto

cwall64 · February 28 2015 08:07:35 PM MST

Georgia Arms has always been good ammo for me, not that hot, but inexpensive and they seem to keep good stock levels. I have some LAX and it is a little hotter, runs great in my guns also. I am pretty sure they both use Starline brass, so good starter ammo for reloading!

Intercooler · March 01 2015 03:04:13 AM MST

Locally you might be able to find Remington, Armscor or PPU (PRVI Partizan) at a gun store bypassing the shipping. The PPU is available on-line at several places in the $19/box range currently. When the new Sig Sauer practice FMJ's are released, they will be about the best option out there and should be readily available in stores.

gandog56 · March 01 2015 07:04:51 AM MST

The cheapest of all is reloading. I think I calculated once I was paying $7.22 for a box of fifty.

But that was a while ago.

Charlie_Zulu · March 01 2015 10:59:13 AM MST

Quote from: gandog56 on March 01 2015 07:04:51 AM MST
The cheapest of all is reloading. I think I calculated once I was paying $7.22 for a box of fifty.

But that was a while ago.

^^^^^This!

The last "Great Panic" spurred me to start reloading more. Was able to do it at well below going retail. It's turned out to be a pretty nifty hobby.

4949shooter · March 01 2015 12:52:42 PM MST

Check out SGammo and Selway.

Georgia Arms too..

Pumpkinheaver · March 01 2015 06:38:33 PM MST

Privi is going for around $20 a box at Midwayusa. Pretty weak load but shoots reliably in my Glock 20 Gen 4.

Dave84 · March 03 2015 08:32:21 PM MST

Thanks for all the good suggestions everyone. Very well might get into reloading at some point too. Not a lot of free space in the Apt. Would be a great garage hobby later for sure.

gandog56 · March 04 2015 06:34:16 AM MST

Lee hand press takes up hardly any room at all!

Intercooler · March 04 2015 07:11:17 AM MST

It's not that cut and dry for someone starting out right now. Shortages in components will create a wall where you might find what you are looking for in stock at an ammo MFG.

tommac919 · March 04 2015 07:23:55 AM MST

Quote from: gandog56 on March 04 2015 06:34:16 AM MST
Lee hand press takes up hardly any room at all!

My first single stage was mounted on a wooden bar stool... easy to move around as needed. That and the old snack tray made a good setup. ${$default_smiley_smiley}$

gandog56 · March 04 2015 08:08:06 AM MST

Quote from: Intercooler on March 04 2015 07:11:17 AM MST
It's not that cut and dry for someone starting out right now. Shortages in components will create a wall where you might find what you are looking for in stock at an ammo MFG.

I can easily get powder and primers. Since 10mm uses the same bullets as a .40 cal S&W, a very very common round, I don't have any problems getting those. Slowly but surely the Obozo caused shortages are leveling out.

Intercooler · March 04 2015 09:19:34 AM MST

That's great for you and your location, but not everyone is that lucky.

gandog56 · March 04 2015 01:40:02 PM MST

I'm not getting them at my location. I pretty much get it all online.