Shipping ammo

[MarshalChillN]

I'm planning a move to Texas in a few days/weeks. How's the cheapest way to get all my ammo shipped, and by who ? All help really appreciated as I'll be flying so can't take it with me.

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[DizzyJ]

Cases?
Pallets?
Truck load?

 

[Cerberus Group]

How much?

 

[MarshalChillN]

2k of 556,9mm,22lr
1 k of 45acp

 

[gmerkt]

That's not a very big quantity. My advice, use UPS. Follow their directions in how to prepare it for shipment, instructions are online. There have been discussions here about it. It will cost a pretty penny to ship even this quantity. I'd consider selling it, then replace it later with the money. And the money saved in shipping.

 

[Certaindeaf]

2k of 556,9mm,22lr
1 k of 45acp

Probably flat-rate USPS boxes.

 

[oremike]

No can ship ammo thru the post office. It has to go UPS/Fedex ground to a street address not a PO Box. Also has to be droped off at a Service center not a UPS Store and needs a black diamond sticker on it. No Haz-met fee on ammo, just standard rates apply.

 

[ColeInOregon]

UPS will pick up the ammo from your door step, just set up an account and ship from old door to new door.

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[Martini_Up]

Sell and rebuy that small quantity.

and You can bring some ammo in luggage if declared. check The airline for details.

 

[MarshalChillN]

Thanks everyone. Just decided to sell it all. Not as many places to shoot down in Texas ...

 

[DizzyJ]

Not as many places to shoot down in Texas ...

This is not something I would have guessed!

 

[MarshalChillN]

Yep, mostly private land. Very few blm lands there.
Ya gotta 'know' somebody or need lots of dough.

 

[MarshalChillN]

Probably flat-rate USPS boxes.

I thought shipping ammo with USPS was a no- no..

 

[DizzyJ]

I thought shipping ammo with USPS was a no- no..

It is.

 

[when_DM_smiles]

I'll be flying so can't take it with me

Some airlines are flexible with shipping ammunition in check-in baggage. I'd verify with them too. $35-50 per extra bag if you don't want to sell. Can always store with a buddy for when you come back to visit. Good luck in TX!

 

[MarshalChillN]

It is.

I C ...
Kinda like 'Don't ask... Don't tell " ?

 

[DizzyJ]

I C ...
Kinda like 'Don't ask... Don't tell " ?

No. It's kinda like don't try it.

 

[sobo]

@MarshalChillN Why not just have it shipped in your personal belongings that are headed to Texas?
Unobtrusive/nondescript box, marked "dishes" (or something else pretty heavy) for the movers.
If you're worried about the movers stealing it, they ain't gonna open a box of china...