Do what I do.. Reload...
I made 950 rounds of .223 plinking rounds. Cost me about $120
Tonight I start on 500 rounds of 6.8 SPC.
I actually hate reloading .223, especially on a single stage.
I’ll just say the stock I have on hand in relation to the current prices would buy me a new truck. I have even considered a barter situation locally. Got me some nice pet loads using of all things the Barnes Triple shocks in the .308 for a gas gun, no super ultra velocity but distinctive and consistent terminal hunting results much better than I have seen using A frames or Trophy Bondeds.
Sure its an all copper bullet but they WORK!