Cmp acquires surplus ammunition, with plans of sales in coming months

[55fairlane]

Hope the price is right.....but here ya go if you looking for "cheap" service rifle ammo

CMP Acquires Surplus Ammunition, with Plans of Sales in Coming Months - Civilian Marksmanship Program

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of .30 carbine, .22 pistol, M2 ball, and .22 Long Rifle surplus ammunition supply that will soon become available to CMP customers. Currently, the items are in the cataloging and assessment stage by staff...

thecmp.org

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

 

[BigMoose]

I saw that, but I’m still confused by what they mean by 22 pistol ammo, when the also list 22 long rifle

 

[55fairlane]

I saw that, but I’m still confused by what they mean by 22 pistol ammo, when the also list 22 long rifle

While I'm not certain, it could be high velocity vs. Standard velocity

 

[gassprint1]

And there's why ammo is expensive. Warehouses sitting on the stuff to keep prices high. I bet they paid pennies on the dollar for all that. Only specific people will get to purchase any of it too!

 

[Expat]

I plan on jumping on this when it becomes available. I only got a box of the armor piercing and I think 2 boxes of the Greek stuff, so I certainly could use more.

 

[55fairlane]

And there's why ammo is expensive. Warehouses sitting on the stuff to keep prices high. I bet they paid pennies on the dollar for all that. Only specific people will get to purchase any of it too!

I don't believe that is that case, as to why ammo is expensive.

I'm almost certain this was/is (military) surplus Ammo. I have asked a few key people I know. No answer yet.

Only specific people get to purchase?? If your saying those of us that have been or are CMP competitors ? No that's not the case, anyone can purchase ammo/targets/gun parts without having met the CMP requirements. But if you want to buy a surplus rifle, you have to meet 2 requirements, belong to a CMP affiliate club/program & shoot in 1 CMP sanctioned match.

 

[Ark]

Buck a round, minimum.

 

[gassprint1]

I don't believe that is that case, as to why ammo is expensive.

I'm almost certain this was/is (military) surplus Ammo. I have asked a few key people I know. No answer yet.

Only specific people get to purchase?? If your saying those of us that have been or are CMP competitors ? No that's not the case, anyone can purchase ammo/targets/gun parts without having met the CMP requirements. But if you want to buy a surplus rifle, you have to meet 2 requirements, belong to a CMP affiliate club/program & shoot in 1 CMP sanctioned match.

Thought i read it saying club shoots and members were able to buy and they wanted people to sign up to be members. I didn't see any mention of the public or just anyone could buy.

 

[gassprint1]

I don't believe that is that case, as to why ammo is expensive.

I'm almost certain this was/is (military) surplus Ammo. I have asked a few key people I know. No answer yet.

Only specific people get to purchase?? If your saying those of us that have been or are CMP competitors ? No that's not the case, anyone can purchase ammo/targets/gun parts without having met the CMP requirements. But if you want to buy a surplus rifle, you have to meet 2 requirements, belong to a CMP affiliate club/program & shoot in 1 CMP sanctioned match.

2nd reply. And yes i did read it correctly. Only specific people or groups get access.
“The CMP plans to make the ammunition available to our loyal constituents sometime this spring, after the surplus ammo goes through all CMP in-processing procedures,” said Mark Johnson, CMP’s Chief Operating Officer and Director of Civilian Marksmanship. “Purchase limits and restrictions will be set to ensure that the mission of CMP is well served.”

The CMP intends on maintaining a surplus ammo inventory large enough to support CMP Matches for the next several years and to provide discounted surplus ammo to competitors attending CMP events.

 

[BigMoose]

Okay. I will post this here.

This is a 1994 Army ammunition technical manual. It describes every cartridge in the Army system at that point. (Even the old WW2 stuff)

http://pdf.textfiles.com/manuals/MILITARY/united_states_army_tm_43-0001-27%20-%2029_april_1994.pdf

Under 22 we have...

CALIBER .22 CARTRIDGES
Cartridge, Caliber .22, Ball, Long Rifle .......................................................................................... 3-3
Cartridge, Caliber .22, Ball, Long Rifle, M24.................................................................................. 3-5
Cartridge, Caliber .22, Ball, Hornet, M65 ....................................................................................... 3-7
Cartridge, Caliber .22, Tracer, Long Rifle, M861 .......................................................................... 3

Also listed.

Cartridge, Caliber .30, Ball, M2

And finally for 30 Carbine
CALIBER .30 CARBINE CARTRIDGES
Cartridge, Caliber .30, Carbine, Ball, M1 ....................................................................................... 4-3
Cartridge, Caliber .30, Carbine, Grenade, M6................................................................................ 4-5
Cartridge, Dummy, Caliber .30, Carbine, M13 .............................................................................. 4-7
Cartridge, Caliber .30, Carbine, Ball, High Pressure Test, M18...................................................... 4-9
Cartridge, Caliber .30, Carbine, Tracer; M27 ................................................................................. 4-11

M2 Ball was the only thing specified by name... so I have to wonder what curiousities the other stuff might be.

 

[55fairlane]

2nd reply. And yes i did read it correctly. Only specific people or groups get access.
“The CMP plans to make the ammunition available to our loyal constituents sometime this spring, after the surplus ammo goes through all CMP in-processing procedures,” said Mark Johnson, CMP’s Chief Operating Officer and Director of Civilian Marksmanship. “Purchase limits and restrictions will be set to ensure that the mission of CMP is well served.”

The CMP intends on maintaining a surplus ammo inventory large enough to support CMP Matches for the next several years and to provide discounted surplus ammo to competitors attending CMP events.

Specific people/ groups , I believe this this is there double talk to help keep anti gunner at bay. Or a politically correct way of saving we don't sell 9 year Olds only adults.
And if the CMP says competitors attending CMP events.....come join the "party" , the matches are fun, the people you competitive with will bring out the best on you (and be friends for ever), & you get to brag to your buddies about it!

 

[gassprint1]

Specific people/ groups , I believe this this is there double talk to help keep anti gunner at bay. Or a politically correct way of saving we don't sell 9 year Olds only adults.
And if the CMP says competitors attending CMP events.....come join the "party" , the matches are fun, the people you competitive with will bring out the best on you (and be friends for ever), & you get to brag to your buddies about it!

Dont have the funds to do any that stuff and my aim these days certainly wouldn't make the cut to be competitive

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Dont have the funds to do any that stuff and my aim these days certainly wouldn't make the cut to be competitive

Do you have $25 per year to join the Garand Collector's Association? That and your LTCH would pretty much qualify you to buy from the CMP.

Garand Collectors Association | For Shooters and Collectors of the M1 Garand Rifle

thegca.org

 

[marvin02]

Only specific people will get to purchase any of it too!

Here are the CMP purchase requirements. I have no idea if they will restrict this ammo any further than normal.

CMP Purchase Eligibility Requirements - Civilian Marksmanship Program

Read all of the requirements toward obtaining parts, ammo and other CMP Sales items, including eligibility and local shipping information.

thecmp.org

The Indiana State Rifle & Pistol Association is a CMP affiliate.

Indiana State Rifle and Pistol Association

isrpa.org

@Kirk Freeman is a director of ISRPA

Check with your local range if you belong to one to see if they are an affiliate.

 

[red_zr24x4]

Do you have $25 per year to join the Garand Collector's Association? That and your LTCH would pretty much qualify you to buy from the CMP.

Garand Collectors Association | For Shooters and Collectors of the M1 Garand Rifle

thegca.org

This ^
This is how I bought my M1

 

[gassprint1]

Do you have $25 per year to join the Garand Collector's Association? That and your LTCH would pretty much qualify you to buy from the CMP.

Garand Collectors Association | For Shooters and Collectors of the M1 Garand Rifle

thegca.org

At different times i would have that lil bit but no ltch which i dont plan to get now that the law changed. I was lucky a lil over a month ago to get a used walther pps cause i sold a couple snowblowers so I could buy.

Here are the CMP purchase requirements. I have no idea if they will restrict this ammo any further than normal.

CMP Purchase Eligibility Requirements - Civilian Marksmanship Program

Read all of the requirements toward obtaining parts, ammo and other CMP Sales items, including eligibility and local shipping information.

thecmp.org

The Indiana State Rifle & Pistol Association is a CMP affiliate.

Indiana State Rifle and Pistol Association

isrpa.org

@Kirk Freeman is a director of ISRPA

Check with your local range if you belong to one to see if they are an affiliate.

Dont necessarily belong to a range an don't belong to any clubs either. Wouldn't have the money to travel to the places. I have back problems so I'm a bit limited. I volunteered at the ingo fun shoot at winamac about 5 years ago or something in that time frame. Was pretty sore the next few days afterwards.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

At different times i would have that lil bit but no ltch which i dont plan to get now that the law changed. I was lucky a lil over a month ago to get a used walther pps cause i sold a couple snowblowers so I could buy.

Dont necessarily belong to a range an don't belong to any clubs either. Wouldn't have the money to travel to the places. I have back problems so I'm a bit limited. I volunteered at the ingo fun shoot at winamac about 5 years ago or something in that time frame. Was pretty sore the next few days afterwards.

Well, if you don't have $25 for the GCA, then buying ammo is a moot point, is it not?

 

[gassprint1]

Well, if you don't have $25 for the GCA, then buying ammo is a moot point, is it not?

Guess so being you have to do several things to get some. Trying to save money to get 9mm at the moment. Things like this kinda **** me off. A company comes in and buys what our tax dollars already paid for. They charge a membership to make extra money or only sell to special groups which should be to the general public without jumping thru hoops like any other businesses does.
I read thru all the stuff just to join...ridiculous

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Guess so being you have to do several things to get some. Trying to save money to get 9mm at the moment. Things like this kinda **** me off. A company comes in and buys what our tax dollars already paid for. They charge a membership to make extra money or only sell to special groups which should be to the general public without jumping thru hoops like any other businesses does.
I read thru all the stuff just to join...ridiculous

Well I'm sorry you feel that way. I've had nothing but good experiences with the CMP from ammo to rifles. You may be better off just looking for 9mm from other online sites.