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Old 03-20-2012, 01:05 AM
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Default Georgia Arms Ammo

What, if any, experience have you guys had with Georgia Arms ammo? I'm looking for an alternative to starting reloading.
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Thumbs up Georgia Arms Ammo

I use it all the time! VERY Good Ammo! Hi Quality! Clean powder & reliable! Also, you can save BIG money by trading in your brass!
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I bought some at a gun show last month. 185gr. TMJ .45acp. I wanted to try some lighter bullets before I bought a bunch to reload.
Their prices are good, and the ammo shoots great. They are the first rounds I've fired out of my Range Officer, and not sure if it's the gun, the ammo, or a combination there of, but it's been very accurate. I give them a thumbs up.
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Thx for this feedback. I've been getting some great advice from many regarding reloading and I'm having difficulty deciding. Nice to know there is a decent alternative.
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What they said. I have used Georgia Arms for a while now. Great ammo good price. Take note that if it has the word new in the title that is manufactured ammo otherwise it is reloaded. Both are great " New" is a little higher price.
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I will have to look into this fine ammo!
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The stuff I bought was new. It was 185gr. TMJ .45acp for $14.75/50. Not bad for new.
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I get the "Canned Heat" 1000 rounds and free ammo box. Free Shipping.
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I have previously used the 9mm, .45, and .223. All have worked flawlessly.
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I have previously used the 9mm, .45, and .223. All have worked flawlessly.
Im sorry... are you new around here??? We used to have a neener who would come and chat with the gang at the table all the time. But he seems to have vanished.


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