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Price per round: how to actually compare ammo
A $19 box and a $290 case are the same ammunition at two different prices per shot. Working out which is which takes ten seconds, and almost nobody does it.
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Buying guides5 min read
Bulk ammo: when buying a case makes sense
A case is cheaper per round than a box. Whether it is cheaper for you depends on shipping, storage, and whether you have actually proved the load in your gun.
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