re: 5.56 $ cost philosophy vs Russian rounds

The Chinese (Norinco-China North Industries Corporation) used to make about the best 5.56 round there was, and it was cheap as hell (0.17/rd). Non-corrosive, reloadable brass, etc.

Clinton closed off the chinese ammo supply in the early 90's. I still have about 20 boxes of the stuff.

There will NEVER be a Chinese supply line until the Clinton restrictions are lifted.