Which is a cheap bullet thats a little bigger than a 22 - The Firearms Forum

coreyacp · 02-06-2010, 09:21 PM

Yeah i want a rifle that shoots somethin a little bigger than a22 idk just wonderin any favs out there?

Lark07 · 02-06-2010, 09:31 PM

Nothing says cheap like 22lr. The next step up as far as I know is the 22 rim fire magnum and the 17 rim fire magnum. If you reload, then the 22 hornet or K-hornet is nice and cheap, but much more than the 22lr and a little more than the 22 mag.

Alpo · 02-06-2010, 10:01 PM

If you reload, the cheapest you're gonna get is to find a rifle in 357 magnum, and shoot 38 specials in it.

A Marlin 32 H&R lever can be loaded cheaper than a 38, but the guns are hard to find, and expensive when you do.

Slabsides · 02-06-2010, 10:07 PM

If you want something in a rifle cartridge that won't break the bank and is found anywhere, you cannot go wrong with .223. Many manufacturers make black rifles and hunting rifles for this stuff.

What kind of shooting are you planning on doing?

pinecone70 · 02-06-2010, 10:10 PM

Cheap is military surplus 7.62x54R!

coreyacp · 02-06-2010, 10:54 PM

Where do u get military surplus ammo

Carne Frio · 02-06-2010, 11:08 PM

Where to get surplus ammo:

http://www.firearmsites.com/Ammuniti...n-Dealers.html

Whoops, just noticed your in Kalifornia; so I don't know.

coreyacp · 02-06-2010, 11:13 PM

Ugh yeah socal sucks!

mikld · 02-07-2010, 10:39 AM

For now, I think you still can get ammo shipped to CA, except in some cities (L.A., S.F. and a few more). Sportsman's Supply, Cheaper than Dirt, Cabela's have bulk/surplus ammo, and prolly a few more. Google "surplus ammunition"...

coreyacp · 02-07-2010, 10:54 AM

Ok so whats the best rifle i could get that shoota surplus?

Gearheadpyro · 02-07-2010, 10:58 AM

I didn't think you could ship ammo into Kalifornia any more. I thought they passed that law that makes you give your DL# and Fingerprints, Blood Type, Height, Weight, SSN, Mental Evaluation Report, Exactly who you've spoken to for the last 3 years along with background checks on each of them, plus a couple other things too.

Maybe that was just for handgun ammo?

JLA · 02-07-2010, 11:06 AM

get you a good Mosin Nagant M91/30. they will run you between 100 and 150 bucks depending on where you find it and they shoot that cheap mil-surp 7.62X54R stuff Ms. Piney was talkin about. Careful though, ALL 7.62X54R is corrosive and will eat your rifle bore from the inside out if not cleaned very soon after shooting. Nagants can be very accurate rifles out to 300 meters with the crappy ol' irons they wear. mount a scope and youre in business throughout the effective range of the cartridge (0-800 meters)

wingspar · 02-07-2010, 12:21 PM

Seems like you are wanting a larger caliber than .22 if I read your question right. What are your intended uses?

I have a Marlin Camp 9 that shoots 9mm. It’s a great little gun. No longer made, but you can find them used. I do believe that are a couple of other cartridges, mentioned in this thread already, that will also work in hand guns. My Camp 9 is a blast to shoot, and I use the same ammo in my Glock 17.

.223 is a great cartridge, and I’m itching to shoot one. It’s still .22 caliber, but lots of rifles out there chambered for the .223.

RandyP · 02-07-2010, 01:36 PM

About the least expensive centerfire ammo out there would have to be 9mm. One highly affordable carbine in that caliber would be the Hi Point 995TS. Beretta makes one for about 3 times the cost of the Hi Point and it is of course excellent too.

http://www.hi-pointfirearms.com/carb..._carbines.html

http://www.impactguns.com/store/beretta_carbines.html

coreyacp · 02-07-2010, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyP

About the least expensive centerfire ammo out there would have to be 9mm. One highly affordable carbine in that caliber would be the Hi Point 995TS. Beretta makes one for about 3 times the cost of the Hi Point and it is of course excellent too.

http://www.hi-pointfirearms.com/carb..._carbines.html

http://www.impactguns.com/store/beretta_carbines.html

Oh man i like that

02-06-2010, 09:21 PM	#1
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02-06-2010, 09:31 PM	#2
Lark07 Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 31	Re: Which is a cheap bullet thats a little bigger than a 22 Nothing says cheap like 22lr. The next step up as far as I know is the 22 rim fire magnum and the 17 rim fire magnum. If you reload, then the 22 hornet or K-hornet is nice and cheap, but much more than the 22lr and a little more than the 22 mag.

02-06-2010, 10:01 PM	#3
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,770	Re: Which is a cheap bullet thats a little bigger than a 22 If you reload, the cheapest you're gonna get is to find a rifle in 357 magnum, and shoot 38 specials in it. A Marlin 32 H&R lever can be loaded cheaper than a 38, but the guns are hard to find, and expensive when you do. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

02-06-2010, 10:07 PM	#4
Slabsides Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: L.A. (Lower Alabama) Posts: 926	If you want something in a rifle cartridge that won't break the bank and is found anywhere, you cannot go wrong with .223. Many manufacturers make black rifles and hunting rifles for this stuff. What kind of shooting are you planning on doing? Last edited by Slabsides; 02-06-2010 at 10:09 PM..

02-06-2010, 10:10 PM	#5
pinecone70 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Gal! Posts: 4,730	Re: Which is a cheap bullet thats a little bigger than a 22 Cheap is military surplus 7.62x54R! __________________ _____________________________________________ "Miss Scarlet, in the library...with a revolver...."

02-06-2010, 10:54 PM	#6
coreyacp Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Portland Oregon, USA Posts: 787	Re: Which is a cheap bullet thats a little bigger than a 22 Where do u get military surplus ammo

02-06-2010, 11:08 PM	#7
Carne Frio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Near Fairbanks Posts: 701	Re: Which is a cheap bullet thats a little bigger than a 22 Where to get surplus ammo: http://www.firearmsites.com/Ammuniti...n-Dealers.html Whoops, just noticed your in Kalifornia; so I don't know. Last edited by Carne Frio; 02-06-2010 at 11:09 PM.. Reason: ........

02-06-2010, 11:13 PM	#8
coreyacp Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Portland Oregon, USA Posts: 787	Re: Which is a cheap bullet thats a little bigger than a 22 Ugh yeah socal sucks!

02-07-2010, 10:39 AM	#9
mikld Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 577	Re: Which is a cheap bullet thats a little bigger than a 22 For now, I think you still can get ammo shipped to CA, except in some cities (L.A., S.F. and a few more). Sportsman's Supply, Cheaper than Dirt, Cabela's have bulk/surplus ammo, and prolly a few more. Google "surplus ammunition"... __________________ My Anchor is holding fast.

02-07-2010, 10:54 AM	#10
coreyacp Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Portland Oregon, USA Posts: 787	Re: Which is a cheap bullet thats a little bigger than a 22 Ok so whats the best rifle i could get that shoota surplus?

02-07-2010, 10:58 AM	#11
Gearheadpyro V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 110	Re: Which is a cheap bullet thats a little bigger than a 22 I didn't think you could ship ammo into Kalifornia any more. I thought they passed that law that makes you give your DL# and Fingerprints, Blood Type, Height, Weight, SSN, Mental Evaluation Report, Exactly who you've spoken to for the last 3 years along with background checks on each of them, plus a couple other things too. Maybe that was just for handgun ammo? __________________ www.southernmarksman.com Owner of & Chief Instructor for The Southern Marksman, LLC NRA Life Member, NRA CRSO, Multi-Discipline NRA Certified Instructor

02-07-2010, 11:06 AM	#12
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,398	Re: Which is a cheap bullet thats a little bigger than a 22 get you a good Mosin Nagant M91/30. they will run you between 100 and 150 bucks depending on where you find it and they shoot that cheap mil-surp 7.62X54R stuff Ms. Piney was talkin about. Careful though, ALL 7.62X54R is corrosive and will eat your rifle bore from the inside out if not cleaned very soon after shooting. Nagants can be very accurate rifles out to 300 meters with the crappy ol' irons they wear. mount a scope and youre in business throughout the effective range of the cartridge (0-800 meters) __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

02-07-2010, 12:21 PM	#13
wingspar V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 479	Re: Which is a cheap bullet thats a little bigger than a 22 Seems like you are wanting a larger caliber than .22 if I read your question right. What are your intended uses? I have a Marlin Camp 9 that shoots 9mm. It’s a great little gun. No longer made, but you can find them used. I do believe that are a couple of other cartridges, mentioned in this thread already, that will also work in hand guns. My Camp 9 is a blast to shoot, and I use the same ammo in my Glock 17. .223 is a great cartridge, and I’m itching to shoot one. It’s still .22 caliber, but lots of rifles out there chambered for the .223. __________________ Gary Will Fly for Food

02-07-2010, 01:36 PM	#14
RandyP V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 439	Re: Which is a cheap bullet thats a little bigger than a 22 About the least expensive centerfire ammo out there would have to be 9mm. One highly affordable carbine in that caliber would be the Hi Point 995TS. Beretta makes one for about 3 times the cost of the Hi Point and it is of course excellent too. http://www.hi-pointfirearms.com/carb..._carbines.html http://www.impactguns.com/store/beretta_carbines.html __________________ Lee Anniversary and Lee Classic 4-Hole Turret, presently reloading .380, 7.62 Nagant (32-20), 9mm and 45ACP