HXP M2 ball in wooden cases

[duke133]

A friend has asked if I wanted to dispose of any of my M2 ball since I cannot get out to shoot much anymore.
What is the going rate for the old marked wooden cases from CMP of the cartoned HXP-70 ammo in sealed cans going for today?

[IditarodJoe]

I can't give you a direct answer duke123, but CMP's current "floor sweepings" are going for .68/round. The cartridges in spam cans should carry a premium, and the clips, bandoleers, and wooden cases themselves have become worth some $. A couple of cans currently on Gunbroker (without the wooden case) are listed for .86/round and .94/round plus substantial shipping. Others here should be able to give you a more specific estimate.

[IditarodJoe]

duke123 UPDATE: I just found out that CMP is selling the spam cans containing 192 rounds of HXP in en bloc clips & bandoleers for $115 shipped. That works out to .60/round. I have no idea why the clipped HXP in bandoleers would be cheaper per round than the loose stuff, but my previous post is misleading.

[duke133]

Thanks IditarodJoe. It does give me some idea. Back when, I planned to have a lot of "range time" but things change over time, as usual.
That does not mean I'm disposing of everything. But, considering he's a new Garand owner, he does need some food.
Thanks again.

[dave]

I am like you, did a lot of shooting at club few years back. Still have large stock pile, including at least one case of HXP. Haven't shot any of my M1's for years now.

[Major Tom]

I have 3 wood crates of Danish 30-06 in bandoliers and enblocs. I bought these from Sportsman years ago. This was considered prime ammo for the garand back then. Yes, I've set it aside for future shooting. 8-)

[duke133]

Well, I decided to let my friend have a crate and, after showing him the "going" rate", we agreed on .50/rd case included.
That price was more than fair for me and he thought it was more than fair also.
I believe, before he finishes that crate, he will have become fully infected with Garanditus, which we all know is incurable.
Maj. Tom, I passed on the Danish back when it was available because I knew my wife would freak out if more ammo showed up
It would have been nice to have some but.....
Thanks all.