Getting in late on this. It bothers me when someone makes assumptions about "cheap ammo." What is more important to me is accuracy and dependable results no matter what the price.

When I bought my 308, the shop owner handed me a box of Core-lokts free. Proved to be extremely accurate in my rifle. Over the next 10 years or so, I proceeded to kill a load of deer, black bear, a moose, caribou, coyotes, and fox. Funny thing, I'd squeeze the trigger and they would fall over dead.

Then I was told that they were "cheap" and not very good. Well, I'm game to try things so I bought several boxes of Federal Premiums. Not as accurate as the Core-lots but certainly acceptable. I like the preformance of the Gamekings and would recommend them. Over the next 8 years, I proceeded to kill a load of deer, black bear, another moose, coyotes, and fox. Funny thing, I'd squeeze the trigger and they would fall over dead.

However, I'm paying double for a box of Federals with the same results.