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Why is ammo so darn high??

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#1 · (Edited)
What is going on with the prices of ammo?? This is getting ridiculous, there is no reason, just like gas prices, have the anti's found a way to stop us, lol.
 
#3 ·
Well, didn't Wally World and Federal fail to renew their contract? I heard prices went up there, and if they went up dramatically at the nation's largest retailer, then that's going to lessen their downward pull on the rest of the market's pricing.
 
#4 ·
We feel your pain Welder. I think we all are pretty sure of the cause (fear of added government restrictions) added to supply and demand. And yes, reloading is a good alternative. You have quite a number of "club member" plaques; but if there is one particular type or size of ammo that is especially eating in to your pocket; let us know and maybe somebody can suggest alternatives. Maybe there is a place that usually has a certain ammo at a bargain. Maybe you can find a couple other folks to order in bulk and help spread out the shipping charge. For instance, I think Cabelas has $5 shipping for orders over $150 thru this weekend and they usually have several size/caliber/brand of ammo on sale--so gather up a couple others to make a $150 order. Just trying to come up with some solutions with my $0.02
 
#10 ·
I went for my type 3 FFL (C&R, $30 for 3 years) to get dealer discounts on ammo. As to reloading I just posted a thread on some new reloading equipment on the market that helps with cost. But primers are up too. I have been stocking up for a while and have a few 5 gal buckets almost full of brass. I'm just wondering why its not being mentioned out in the gun press. Its being artificially pushed up in my opinion but maybe I'm just a conspiracy nut.:rolleyes:
 
#11 ·
What is going on with the prices of ammo?? This is getting ridiculous, there is no reason just like gas prises. WTF, have the anti's found a way to stop us lol.
Just lucky you don't live here mate, you would find out what expensive really is.
 
#14 ·
I was finally able to get some 327 Federal American Eagle. Speer and Federal is running just under $20 per 20 rounds. The American Eagle was $25.99 per 50 rounds which is a bit better. My LGS also had some American Eagle in 357, $22.75 per 50! Like some one said law of supply and demand. Fortunately for me I took up reloading a few years ago so the brass will be reused a few times.
 
#16 ·
...Same reason guns are . They're in demand. Do you really think the armies of the world supply their troops with $1500.00 weapons and buck a round ammo? In some African coumtries an AK47 can be had for $50.00. Over here, a beater SKS will set you back $300.00 or so.
 
#17 · (Edited)
Plus the fact Clinton stopped the importation of foreign made surplus.:mad: We'd be buying AK's, SKS's, CZ's and the like for $75, oh and don't forget some Nagant's.
 
#19 ·
It all started when Obama got elected as I remember. The scare on semi-auto firearms drove up the cost of guns and ammo if I recall and the price hasn't gone down since. People were, and still are hoarding is why the increase in demand. Midlifes pictures are proof of that.
 
#23 ·
People were, and still are hoarding is why the increase in demand. Midlifes pictures are proof of that.
Yes, indeed. I am fully aware that the availability of ammunition and firearms will soon be a thing of the past. Within four years, mark my words, you will not be able to purchase, or possess, for that matter, firearms, ammo or anything that resembles a "dangerous device". :rolleyes:
 
#24 ·
You can't make a statement like that and not tell why you believe this to be true. What makes you think 4 years?:rolleyes::p
 
#25 ·
In four years, ask me that.
If folks don't see the demise of this country and the constitution that was written to frame it and how that constitution has been deemed irrelavant, well, I am just going to enjoy my last few/couple years with the shooting sport. It is on the demise path. Sorry, just true. I would so much rather believe differently and be more optimistic, but, I just can't. :(
 
#27 ·
Ammo manufacturers are just like all the rest they charge all they can get. Every one quit buying ammo for a month bet it would come down. It was hard to get for a while just like gas a few years ago. Then it got plentiful and cost more. They suckered us again. Lead and brass cost more now but not like the increase of ammo.
 
#28 ·
I fired off 100 rounds of Winchester 100ct White Box Target ammo yesterday at the range.
(The 100ct Value Pack)
The sticker on the box was $30.97.

I am willing to bet it is about $4.00 higher now...

I kept thinking about how much ammo went up while shooting that box up yesterday...:rolleyes:
 
#37 ·
40 years ago I didn't have much money and had to shop around for the cheapest ammo. Later, when I had more money, I didn't have the time to do much shooting. Now, I'm retired and have lots of time but money is again in short supply.

I just visited the ammoengine site that was suggested by The Wall. The guy running the site is an aggregator of ammo prices. His software collects ammo prices from various providers and posts them in lists sortable by caliber, price per round, etc. It is a great idea and I'm glad that somebody thought of it. I think it's going to be the first site I check from now on when I'm buying ammo. (And no, I don't know the guy running the site and I don't have any financial or other interest in his business.)
 
#33 ·
I know there are some good reloaders out there selling at gun shows but I have avoided them ever since a bullet got hung up in the barrel of my Baretta 92 due to insufficient powder. Ruined a day of shooting and had to drive 25-miles each way to get it fixed. I just buy new now until I get into reloading my own.
 
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