TANGO2072 Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 ok SO...I only shoot Black Hills 175g BTHP thru my baby... but I'd be G'Dammed 30$ a box of 20.so on luckygunner I found Federal XM118LR, 500rd loose ammo.Has anyone shot this ?, noticed any issues...I dont shoot in any matches or comps, so it's mainly for Range time and to keep stocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 I was given a couple of packed boxes of the stuff. Works very well!How much was it on LG?Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TANGO2072 Posted October 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 500$ for a box of loose = 1$ per round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Welcome back, Tango! You've been gone for awhile, man... <thumbsup>I've shot the M118LR, and a reload of it (from "Mac's Reloads" - very good stuff), and it's a damn good round through a 1:10 twist Fulton Criterion 18.5" stainless barrel. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TANGO2072 Posted October 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 ** HOLY FN CRAP **within a couple of days LG went from having 42 cases on hand / in stock... to OOS today DAM good thing i placed my order earlier this week, my case is due today via big brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 42 cases when president dipwad states "We need to reinstitute the assault weapons ban."0 today.Hhmmm...Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Wow,well even then it wasn't all 50. <munch> I don't think the politcos are gonna take our firearms cause it would be the kiss of death for there do nothing jobs. <dontknow> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Wow,well even then it wasn't all 50. <munch> I don't think the politcos are gonna take our firearms cause it would be the kiss of death for there do nothing jobs. <dontknow>or civil war. ive noticed this with alot of ammo not just .308, this summer i bought 500 rounds of win ranger 180grain hollow point .40, there was more then enough in the count went back the next pay check to get more............NONE. now they have it agian and the price is up 50$ at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 I have notice in the last few months more ammo cases going through the warehouse each week. One MFG up to 20 cases a night and the other MFG 50 to 200 small repack a night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TANGO2072 Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 OK.....so i recieved the order from LG and guess FN whatthey sent me box of M855 green tip 556....U G H !so i have to say i was / am beyond madLuckily enuff i got on the live chat and recieved a phone call from thr rep i was chatting with. I was not the only one to recieve this issue. Appearently LAKE CITY / FEDERAL shanked the order they sent to LG.the box is labeled not only WIN 855 but also on the bottom of the label 762x51mmso the rep said that he is contacting the main lady Heidi, refunding me 100%, sending me the means to ship the ammo back...but unfortunatley ... they have sold out of the XM118 what fukn luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 You'll probably make out better holding onto it and selling it in a week.Use the "Obama's coming again!" sales pitch.Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TANGO2072 Posted October 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 ok 'nother updategot a call from the LG rep i spoke with from the chat. He said being there were a few customers that had this issue Lake City was shipping out corrected boxes to those who placed the orders.So... sweet, now just wait to see if i get it this coming week and possibly send back the 223 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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