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newbie here looking for help (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 week ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm looking into getting an AR-15, this would be my first firearm. I'm wondering if I should be worrying about what brand of ammo I choose to purchase, will it affect how quickly the barrel becomes dirty etc?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

This is your first firearm. Don't worry about the ammo or specifically how accurate it is. Buy in bulk and learn how to shoot it effectively. Put a few k rounds through it first. Clean it, when you get back from the range.

I'd also suggest getting a 22lr upper for it. They're cheap and will let you practice for pennies vs half dollars.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

This is good advice.

ammoseek.com lets you search for low cost ammo. Just pay attention to whether the price is for new, reman, or reloaded ammo. Best to stick with new.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Walmart for 22lr, but center-fire definitely do bulk online

[–] [email protected] 2 points 17 hours ago

Or get a Dillon XL 750, a few pounds of Accurate 2230, and load your own while listening to The Tiger Bloc Podcast.