It's funny how you explain that you can not do reloading (for whatever reason) and still get a whole bunch of people telling you how wonderful and cheap reloading is. It really makes you feel great to know someone is reloading for $5 per box when you have to pay four times that because you can not reload, isn't it? 
Well, I am in the same boat. For my own reasons I can not do reloading for now. And I am on the range every week, sometimes twice per week Here is what I learned.
1. Buying online is cheaper than shopping in local stores. At least where I live. I keep hearing about these wonderful deals in Wal-Mart. May be in some other states. Not in mine, so I always order from online stores. It's easy and most stores ship without signature verification, so you don't have to stay home waiting for a shipment.
2. Buying reloaded ammo is cheaper and should be safe as long as you are using a reputable source. Someone above mentioned Georgia Arms, they are reputable and about the cheapest I can find. But they are also very dirty. At least their "Canned heat" product. To the point that it took me twice as long to clean my gun. I gave up and started buying some ammo from Freedom Munitions. The difference was 31 cents per round vs. 33 cents per round (for 38 Spl), but it's much cleaner.
3. You can and will find a manufactured ammo in boxes from known brands, like Remington, PMC, Federal, etc. as low as 35 cents per round online. You just have to invest some time and hunt. $17 per box for 38 Spl is a price I usually pay online. But when you add shipping it's closer top $18 per box.
4. If you shoot a lot on the range the cost of 357 Magnum will make your wallet lighter. They can be found reloaded at about 37 cents per round, but I am hesitant to buy reloads in magnum, considering their firing power. Normal, manufactured boxes usually start from about $22 - $23 per box for the cheapest stuff. I saw a Pivi for $20 per box a few times and bought a bunch. Now I use mostly 38 Spl and add some 357 in the mix for fun. Save money this way too.
5. And lastly, as someone above already mentioned http://www.gunbot.net is your site to find deals. Not always, but most of the time. Great database...
I hope this helps. Feel free to PM me for specific sites and stores I use and good luck.
Well, I am in the same boat. For my own reasons I can not do reloading for now. And I am on the range every week, sometimes twice per week Here is what I learned.
1. Buying online is cheaper than shopping in local stores. At least where I live. I keep hearing about these wonderful deals in Wal-Mart. May be in some other states. Not in mine, so I always order from online stores. It's easy and most stores ship without signature verification, so you don't have to stay home waiting for a shipment.
2. Buying reloaded ammo is cheaper and should be safe as long as you are using a reputable source. Someone above mentioned Georgia Arms, they are reputable and about the cheapest I can find. But they are also very dirty. At least their "Canned heat" product. To the point that it took me twice as long to clean my gun. I gave up and started buying some ammo from Freedom Munitions. The difference was 31 cents per round vs. 33 cents per round (for 38 Spl), but it's much cleaner.
3. You can and will find a manufactured ammo in boxes from known brands, like Remington, PMC, Federal, etc. as low as 35 cents per round online. You just have to invest some time and hunt. $17 per box for 38 Spl is a price I usually pay online. But when you add shipping it's closer top $18 per box.
4. If you shoot a lot on the range the cost of 357 Magnum will make your wallet lighter. They can be found reloaded at about 37 cents per round, but I am hesitant to buy reloads in magnum, considering their firing power. Normal, manufactured boxes usually start from about $22 - $23 per box for the cheapest stuff. I saw a Pivi for $20 per box a few times and bought a bunch. Now I use mostly 38 Spl and add some 357 in the mix for fun. Save money this way too.
5. And lastly, as someone above already mentioned http://www.gunbot.net is your site to find deals. Not always, but most of the time. Great database...
I hope this helps. Feel free to PM me for specific sites and stores I use and good luck.
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