Reese 3 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 We all remember back in 2008 when Obama was elected that ammo prices went through the roof. My question is, at what point did it normalize? Did it take all of 2009 and go into '10? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liberty -r- death 1,445 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Took about 2 years, but prices were higher than they were before it happened the last time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chevyman097 2,579 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 It was not near this bad in 08. Things I am seeing dont even being to compare.On other forums 22 LR is selling in boxes of 500 for 60-80 dollars without even blinking. Its madness. I dont even remember online vendors being out of stock this long in 08. But i could be wrong. When ammo does come back, i dont see the prices going down for some time after. I would not be surprised if the prices dont go down. The next for years is going to be a constant on off scare/ban process. If you dont have ammo now. You better get used to buying at the prices or higher than we are seeing now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronin38 2,117 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Don't forget the prices of brass and copper shot up as well, so ammo costs more anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sim_Player 1,939 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) True. Higher metal cost, increased demand, a weak dollar, and Democrats in office are all driving prices up. Edited January 18, 2013 by Sim_Player Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BuffetDestroyer 969 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 It didn't finally begin stabilize until mid 2010 and was finally back to normal in early 2011. Surplus ammo has been very sparce before all of this happened and that drives the demand up to where dealers can charge higher prices. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HighPlainsDrifter 466 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) True. Higher metal cost, increased demand, a weak dollar, and Democrats in office are all driving prices up. Really, I thought it was all the bullshit panic buying that did that... For things to "normalize" we need to stop buying it first. Edited January 18, 2013 by HighPlainsDrifter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pony_express1973 183 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) It was not near this bad in 08. Things I am seeing dont even being to compare. On other forums 22 LR is selling in boxes of 500 for 60-80 dollars without even blinking. Its madness. I dont even remember online vendors being out of stock this long in 08. But i could be wrong. When ammo does come back, i dont see the prices going down for some time after. I would not be surprised if the prices dont go down. The next for years is going to be a constant on off scare/ban process. If you dont have ammo now. You better get used to buying at the prices or higher than we are seeing now. Really 60-80 for .22 wow. I'm still finding ammo locally for the same prices as before it's not all over but it's out there Edited January 18, 2013 by pony_express1973 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chevyman097 2,579 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 It was not near this bad in 08. Things I am seeing dont even being to compare. On other forums 22 LR is selling in boxes of 500 for 60-80 dollars without even blinking. Its madness. I dont even remember online vendors being out of stock this long in 08. But i could be wrong. When ammo does come back, i dont see the prices going down for some time after. I would not be surprised if the prices dont go down. The next for years is going to be a constant on off scare/ban process. If you dont have ammo now. You better get used to buying at the prices or higher than we are seeing now. Really 60-80 for .22 wow. I'm still finding ammo locally for the same prices as before it's not all over but it's out there Yep. I have also, no shit, seen 762x39 listed for 1.50 a round. And Im talking wolf plinking cap. Wolf spam cans 600 count for 300+. Mosin(this oneI dont understand because vendors still have it online) spam cans 440 count for 175-200. I understand supply and demand but some of the prices just really dont make sense when you can still go online and in a retail store and get it for regular price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dad2142Dad 6,559 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Went to PSA today, they had stripped lowers for 120, you might see some online even. They had no 223 or 556. Did pick some 45 ACP and 308. The guy at the counter figured at least two years before it got back to anything considered normal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sean8642 77 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) Deals are still good in bulk ammo. Just ordered 1000 45 and 1000 7.62, I think it was right around $500 for both. Edited January 18, 2013 by sean8642 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dad2142Dad 6,559 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Deals are still good in bulk ammo. Where? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
macbeau 902 Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Deals are still good in bulk ammo. Where? ^ +1???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sean8642 77 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Deals are still good in bulk ammo. Where? SG Ammo they got stock in last week im sure they are out again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dad2142Dad 6,559 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Yeah they sell out quick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sean8642 77 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Yeah they sell out quick Though I guess it's all relative to the person, I am fairly young and got out of the military 3.5 years ago, so I haven't been buying ammo very long. Locally I haven't seen much price shift at all, just availability. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
macbeau 902 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Until foreign surplus military ammo is allowed to be imported again, the prices will continue to rise.... The UN has taken care of that for the forseeable future... Macbeau sends... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
XD45 7,124 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 I just picked up 1k 223 reloads for $500. Given the way things are I consider that a good price. But one thing's goddamn sure. I won't be shooting near as much as I used to. Guess I'll get one of those stupid laser things to practice with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pony_express1973 183 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 I just picked up 1k 223 reloads for $500. Given the way things are I consider that a good price. But one thing's goddamn sure. I won't be shooting near as much as I used to. Guess I'll get one of those stupid laser things to practice with. Where did you find that I could use some more of that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
XD45 7,124 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 I just picked up 1k 223 reloads for $500. Given the way things are I consider that a good price. But one thing's goddamn sure. I won't be shooting near as much as I used to. Guess I'll get one of those stupid laser things to practice with. Where did you find that I could use some more of that Local guy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
montec 164 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 7.62x39 wolf 20 paks in 123 and 124gr fmj are in stock around here. 9mm, 30-30, .223, 5.56 are all sold out. I think its interesting that 30-30 is sold out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pjj342 632 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Im beginning to wonder if the firearm world will ever be the same again. All it takes is someone getting shot, the media blowing it up, and we all go into panic mode, but for good reason. Im kinda glad for all the panic buying, it sends a hell of a message. But if theres not enough to be had, our influence through buying will go down dramatically, which could be a very bad thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
XD45 7,124 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) I think its interesting that 30-30 is sold out. Edited January 19, 2013 by Darth Saigus 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sean8642 77 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 I think its interesting that 30-30 is sold out. That come with a bullet proof "vest" and chaps? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
corbin 621 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 That's quite a lever gun. But where's the bipod, laser, nightvision, light, ammo carrier and bayonet mount? Actually, a Saiga 410 rebarreled to fire a "non-assault" caliber like 30-30, 44 mag, 45 Colt or 45-70 might be cool. As a Cowboy Action Shooter, I doubt it'd raise many eyebrows if I bought a bunch of 45 Colt rounds. LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
montec 164 Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 I'll stick with my marlin 336w/s. Only think I'm changing is the scope rail to a pic rail and change to a holo sight. I would like to get a bipod for target, but I dont want to damage the nice wood stock. I'd rock that for end though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
danklab 57 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) It's just like gas. It went up and never really "normalized", it just went back down from peak prices a little and never returned to the original price point. I remember 2008 and it wasn't this bad though. A lot of stuff sold out, and prices were high, but not EVERYTHING was sold out. I mean.. shit. You can't even find a damn bolt or bolt parts for an AR-15 right now. I don't have a spare, and it was one of my first thoughts to pick up an extra... everyone else had the same idea apparently. Did manage to get 500 extra rounds of .40cal. But that's about all I've been able to find. I feel like if this continues, the administration is getting some of what they want. If they've choked us off to the point that nobody can find/afford ammo to go out and shoot, since we're afraid of burning up what we have... they've delt a severe blow to our sport. I live in the country, and it makes me feel good to hear someone out shooting somewhere almost every day where I'm at. Sometimes I step out to the woods when I hear shots in the distance and fire off a few just to say "I'm with ya". Edited January 22, 2013 by danklab Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 It was not near this bad in 08. Things I am seeing dont even being to compare. On other forums 22 LR is selling in boxes of 500 for 60-80 dollars without even blinking. Its madness. I dont even remember online vendors being out of stock this long in 08. But i could be wrong. When ammo does come back, i dont see the prices going down for some time after. I would not be surprised if the prices dont go down. The next for years is going to be a constant on off scare/ban process. If you dont have ammo now. You better get used to buying at the prices or higher than we are seeing now. Everyone was out of stock from about 08 -09. Online included. People were rushing to a pawn shop in my town that was selling aguilla bricks for $34.99. 12 gauge was about the only thing consistently available and relatively steady in price. I was mostly laughing the shortage off, but now primers and powder cans are getting scarce too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liberty -r- death 1,445 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 What this administration has done is lit a fire under the assess of the average citizen, and they are arming themselves to fight govenernment oppresion. They are finally trying to prepare for what is coming. Thomas Jefferson is smiling in his grave. My wife told me this evening to buy what we need. I told her we are in good shape, and she responded. That's good hun, buy more we can never have too much. I LOVE MY WIFE! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eric1785 15 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Until foreign surplus military ammo is allowed to be imported again, the prices will continue to rise....The UN has taken care of that for the forseeable future... Macbeau sends... first time i have heard this? any links? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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