HEAD'S UP!!! AMMO prices are going UP!!!

[A4sForever]

Had lunch last week w/ two friends who are major west coast distributors of things we like to shoot ... they predicted -- make that they assured me -- that ammunition prices will be going UP, BIG TIME to the tune of 10%-20% in the next quarter. Along w the increased prices will be the returning shortages ...

One of them attributed the coming cost increases directly to the ChiComs renewed purchasesg of metals & other associated commodities.

Buy it while you can & keep your powder dry ..

 

[Pugs]

Buy it while you can & keep your powder dry ..

Still waiting for 2 backordered cases of Winchester subsonic .22 but I have enough Sierra .30 168gr match kings to fund my retirement if the metals cost go up enough!

 

[feddoc]

Hmm, good thing -for her-that the wife unit doesn't mind spending $$$ on ammo and associated stuff. I think a run to Sportsman's Warehouse (they offer a 5% discount for military) this weekend is in order.

 

[Gatordev]

This info is not conducive to my PCS plans.

 

[MasterBates]

More ammo is more DITY weight right??

 

[nittany03]

I may finally break down and get that Rock Chucker beginners' kit I've been eyeing.

 

[Pugs]

I may finally break down and get that Rock Chucker beginners' kit I've been eyeing.

You'll save all kinds of money reloading - Use this line with the wife :icon_wink

You'll shoot a heck of lot more and enjoy it a ton and need to buy lots of stuff that will make your life complete - Reality.

 

[banana380]

Damn... I should have bought that case of .223 I was eyeing yesterday @ Jay's... 10% off mill discount put it at $300 bucks for 1000 rds... Which isn't terrible. I'm going to grab it tomorrow if they still have it.

I do recommend the Federal 9mm in the red boxes that wal-mart carries from time to time... I bought what they had the other day at $10.47/box of 50. No gun store I've been to in the last 2 years has been able to beat that.

 

[SWACQ]

Had lunch last week w/ two friends who are major west coast distributors of things we like to shoot ... they predicted -- make that they assured me -- that ammunition prices will be going UP, BIG TIME to the tune of 10%-20% in the next quarter. Along w the increased prices will be the returning shortages ...

One of them attributed the coming cost increases directly to the ChiComs renewed purchasesg of metals & other associated commodities.

Buy it while you can & keep your powder dry ..

I've heard the same thing in other circles. Raw materials prices are going up right now, particularly brass.

 

[phrogpilot73]

Not sure where to purchase ammo online for good prices, so I turn to the experts. I have both an AK and an AR for "home defense" - yet I have ZERO rounds on hand for either (I'd use my pistol to fight to my M-1 Garand, then probably take out the criminal, the neighbor's TV, and the other neighbor's stereo with that round). Where's the cheapest place to buy bulk (250-500 rds) of 7.62x39? And 5.56x45 or .223?

 

[KBayDog]

Where's the cheapest place to buy bulk (250-500 rds) of 7.62x39?

Afghanistan.

 

[phrogpilot73]

Afghanistan.

I don't remember any air shows being scheduled for there... Can you swing by and pick me some up??

 

[KBayDog]

I don't remember any air shows being scheduled for there... Can you swing by and pick me some up??

Sure, if you'll just lend me your Phrog. (Our inventory is running a little low at the moment.)

 

[A4sForever]

Seems like supplies of .45 ACP FMJ, which was plentiful for the past several months, is drying up ... I actually had to LOOK around for selection & price ...

 

[phrogpilot73]

I think the other thing is, I don't know what a good price is for either in bulk. Usually just pick up boxes at the range when I go there...