Single round sales

[W L Johnson]

Anyone know of any internet sites that will sale one round of a size at a time? I have been looking to build a display case of different size rounds and I don't want to have to buy a whole box just to get one.

P.S. I did google but kept coming up with a lot of crap.

thanks.

 

[Mad Chemist]

Ask around on the handloading subforum, state that you are starting a collection and see if members will send you individual cartridges of interest.

 

[MattTheHat]

I buy all my ammo that way. ;->


-Matt

 

[zoom6zoom]

Just don't go to a rental range and make that request!

 

[NavyLCDR]

I've got 8mm Lebel.

 

[jimmy0622]

I can see it now!

You: "Yes I'd like to buy one round of 9x19 please."
Salesperson: "Umm... you sure you don't want a whole box?"
You: "That's ok, I only need one for what I've got planned."
Salesperson: "..."

 

[thebigc]

there is a website i saw before that sold single rounds off odd calibers for collectors ill try to find it

 

[Schofield3]

Gun shows are a good way to find single unique calibers....

 

[MachIVshooter]

Gun shows are a good way to find single unique calibers....

That's where I've accumulated most of mine. That and old, hole-in-the-wall gunshops. You know, the ones with the same 3 customers every time you go in who are BSing with the owner, and he doesn't really seem to care whether he sells anything or not.

 

[mcdonl]

I have sent PM's and email to folks in the past and we traded addresses. I send a couple bucks for postage, then send 2 rounds. Works well. I have not made the display yet but have a nice collection of rounds.

 

[rcmodel]

Ammo-one.com sells collector cartridges one round at a time.

http://www.ammo-one.com/

rc

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

Display cartridges don't need to be live, do they?

If you can find fired cases for the cartridges you want, polish them up and load bullets into them with a Lee Loader, crimping the case necks just enough to hold them in place.

 

[jnyork]

If you post a thread on the various gun forums such as this one explaining what you are doing and what you need, you will find there are any number of kind folks who will send you a round gratis. Just ask and you will receive.

 

[Leafy Cronmer]

I second the Gun Show suggestion, especially if you want large cartridges like the Nitro Express family.

 

[scndactive]

http://www.auctionarms.com/Auctionarms has a section for collector ammo. Funny you should mention that. I started building a display case for ammo yesterday. I plan on building a few with different theams like "World War I", or "Russian Millitary cartridges". The one I'm working on now is "Cartidges of the Old West". Hope this helps.

 

[MachIVshooter]

especially if you want large cartridges like the Nitro Express family.

I didn't think about it earlier, but since no one else has mentioned it either, be prepared to pay rather hefty sums for more rare cartridges, especially the big ones. And by that, I mean I've seen some that can command over $100 each.

 

[slabuda]

I remember someone once was selling a single round of .45 ACP on gunbroker.com but it was REALLY expensive!!!!

 

[Tim the student]

I remember someone once was selling a single round of .45 ACP on gunbroker.com but it was REALLY expensive!!!!

I think that was actually a THR member you are thinking of. There was a thread on it that got locked. Pretty funny, IMO.

 

[Claude Clay]

You: "Yes I'd like to buy one round of 9x19 please."
Salesperson: "Umm... you sure you don't want a whole box?"
You: "That's ok, I only need one for what I've got planned."
Salesperson: "clean up on aisle 4......"

Jimmy, pleased to be of service

 

[41 magnum fan]

In my youth I remeber going to the local hardware and buying 3 or 4rounds at a time.Back then most folks could not afford a whole box at a time.I do not think that any stores do that anymore.But back then everywhere that sold ammo would sell individual rounds.

 

[Dokkalfar]

Yep, gun shows are one of your best bets. Though I'm sure you could post a list of rounds you don't have/can't find and people here can either point you to them or might even have them

 

[Kor]

Try searching for "bullet board" or "cartridge board" on any auction sites you visit - these were/are displays made by ammo manufacturers and sold/given to retail gun shops for advertising/informational purposes. Essentially, a manufacturer like Winchester or CCI/Speer would hot-glue a sample round of each caliber they loaded onto a printed backing labeling each caliber, which was in turn mounted to a wall plaque. Alternatively, try going around to your local gun stores and see if they have one they are willing to give/sell to you.

Be prepared for sticker-shock, though - from what I understand, cartridge boards were deemed too much trouble to make around a decade ago, and they may well be priced as collector's items...

 

[Z-Michigan]

I've seen complete display boards sold at places like Sportsman's Guide. Might be worth a look.

 

[Mike J]

I'm pretty sure that was SaxonPig Tim. It was a GunbrokerAuction he did IIRC

 

[NMGonzo]

Post what you need on your signature.

It will come to you.