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OnTheFly:
Just throwing out some feelers to see if there is any interest.  Click on link below, look at image, or read the details reproduced below.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=44665/Product/5-56MM-62GR-420-ROUND-AMMO-CAN?mc_id=6216

The details...

--- Quote ---5.56MM 62GR 420-ROUND AMMO CAN FEATURES:
* 5.56x45mm 62 grain full metal jacket
* 420 rounds loaded on 10 round stripper clips
* Lake City green tipped ammunition
* Brass cased, boxer primed, non-corrosive
* XM855 bullet, same as current U.S. military issue
* Stripper clip guide is included
* Packaged in .30 caliber ammunition can
* Can weight: 16 lbs
* SS109 Steel penetrator core BENEFITS:
 
* Lake City ammunition loaded to military specifications
* Loaded on 10 round stripper clips for easy loading and transport
* Packaged in .30 caliber ammo can so that ammo can be easily stacked, stored, and carried
* Boxer primed reloadable brass Check range rules before using on certain ranges that prohibit using steel core ammo.

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The last sentence concerns me.  Will Ikes allow this ammo?  Or is there any other reason this is not a good deal?

Apparently Brownells has a shipping flat rate of $12.95 regardless of the number of items/weight ordered.  This would make the total $162.94 ($149.99+$12.95), or $0.3879 per round.

I was thinking this was a good price and might produce some nice reloadable Lake City brass for those so inclined.  Otherwise, it could be good to keep in storage for the purpose of defending the home front during economic collapse and ensuing pandemonium, or an all out zombie outbreak.

One thing I would request, if I put this deal together, I would like to keep at least one of the ammo cans.

Fly

Dan W:
No problems at Ikes , but no indoor ranges allow steel core.

Personally I would look for M193 type 55 gr FMJ vs M855 62gr penetrator rounds

bkoenig:
Steel core is fine at the Lincoln Ikes.  You won't be able to use it at any  matches that have steel targets, like ENGC sometimes does for multigun.  It's designed to penetrate barriers so it tears up steel targets.

SeanN:

--- Quote from: Dan W on October 18, 2011, 12:09:35 PM ---No problems at Ikes , but no indoor ranges allow steel core.

Personally I would look for M193 type 55 gr FMJ vs M855 62gr penetrator rounds

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Those are M855 rounds. :)

Any idea what kind of bulk discount they'd offer? I'd buy a single can if we can get a discount below the 149.99 with bulk.

Mudinyeri:
Lake City XM855 on stripper clips for $145.95/420 at SGAmmo: http://www.sgammo.com/product/federal/420-rd-556-mm-xm855-lc1ac1-lake-city-m855-green-tip-strippers-guide-ammo-can

Buy 16 or more and get it down to $139.95.

I'd be in for one can if we can get it down to $139.95 + shipping.

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