XM855 at Walmart. Nevah seen that befo.

[Mic]

So, one of the kiddos had to get something from Walmart today (she wants to secure employment for those the poor Chinese children who work in the factories to produce all the high quality wonderful stuff that costs $2 and lasts 2 weeks - sorry, wasted-money-on-crap rant over).

Of course, while we are there, I have to peruse the ammo case to see if there is any stock of the Federal 9mm 100 count boxes ($20 - can't beat it). None - as usual. But I do spot a green ammo can in the bottom of the case. Closer look - 420 rounds of green tip XM855. Selling for $166.

Couldn't believe it. I've never come across this before and I check the stock frequently. Was a pleasant surprise to see Walmart adding to their assortment (especially considering how corporate America is shying away from guns and ammo all the time and since this stuff is evil cop-killing, armor piercing, blow through engine blocks and brick buildings ammo).

 

[Mic]

And before anybody asks, yes I bought it. No, I didn't see anymore on the shelf.

 

[M. Sage]

You can find it at Academy, too.

Expect to see it on ammo shelves for a couple of years because the military has replaced M855.

 

[Jakashh]

Academy sells XM855 and M855 all the time.

 

[matefrio]

FYI: Indoor ranges don't like it. Neither do some outdoor ranges.

 

[M. Sage]

FYI: Indoor ranges don't like it. Neither do some outdoor ranges.

Yeah, something to do with "steel penetrator"...

Don't shoot at steel targets with the stuff, that's for sure!

 

[Angered_Kabar]

Yeah a couple walmarts near here sell it.

Also the closest one to me has several AR variants including Colt 6920.

Now if one of them around here would only have a reloading supplies section like the one I saw in New Mexico...

 

[Mic]

Yeah a couple walmarts near here sell it.

Also the closest one to me has several AR variants including Colt 6920.

Now if one of them around here would only have a reloading supplies section like the one I saw in New Mexico...

Here in Austin, there is only one store in the area that I know of selling actual firearms and that is a bit of a drive for me (Cedar Park). I keep telling myself when I'm nearby, that I'll stop by to see it with my own eyes.

 

[Txmark]

San Marcos sells firearms also.

 

[steve-o]

They had the 420 XM855 ammo cans in the dfw area a few months ago, but they quickly sold out everywhere I know of, and I haven't seen them since. Are the stores getting more shipments, or is this just in the central Texas area?

 

[Stumpy]

You can find it at Academy, too.

Expect to see it on ammo shelves for a couple of years because the military has replaced M855.

really? really?

 

[Rangerscott]

Just got my second case. First one was a year or so ago for $145. $22 difference this time. O well. I dont buy enough of this stuff to complzain much

 

[Jakashh]

They have 7.62x39 spam cans at academy

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[M. Sage]

really? really?

Yep. M855A1, which is lead-free (some countries our military trains with don't allow lead bullets on ranges because they're pansies), and is supposed to perform better out of an M4. I'm not sure, but it should have improved lethality, and it's definitely better at going through barriers.

 

[zfields]

San Marcos sells firearms also.

Pretty decent selection of AR's there lately. I'm considering picking up one of the Colt MOE's

 

[Rangerscott]

They have 7.62x39 spam cans at academy

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Over priced spam cans.

 

[smtimelevi]

Academy sells XM855 and M855 all the time.

I havent seen it in the can at Academy stores in San Antonio for the past 6 months. They still sell it by the box along with XM193.

 

[Jakashh]

yeah, I was talking about by the box.

 

[Rangerscott]

Academy in Abilene has one can left. Im getting the other. $174.99

 

[Marblecrusher]

Picked some up at a local pawn shop a few weeks back for $169 and theyve now gone up to $179. Stopped by gander mountain and they wanted $229!!!

-Jordan-