price of ammo

[mtinner]

I'm pretty new to the gun world and have a question about what are fair and reasonable prices for ammo. I know all about the 22 lr situation, I'm asking mainly about prices on 38 special, 357 magnum, and 9mm.

 

[cmamath13]

In my opinion,
$0.08 per round or less for 22 LR
$0.30 per round for 38 Special
$0.40 per round for 357 Magnum
$0.25 per round for 9mm
The above prices are for factory brass cased ammo.

 

[goldtrigger]

Cma's numbers look spot on for my area.

 

[jagee]

9mm is usually closer to .28-.30 per round after tax or shipping from my experience.

 

[mtinner]

Thanks for the replies.
When I can find the ammo, it seems like the prices are all over the place.

 

[UNCLE HARLEY]

I've been buying at Freedom Munitions (online) reman stuff. About a week or so for delivery by UPS ground. So far everything has gone bang.

 

[mkgr22]

Those prices would apply to practice ammo- FMJ or lead, but quality self defense bullets will increase the price significantly.

 

[jamil]

In my opinion,
$0.08 per round or less for 22 LR
$0.30 per round for 38 Special
$0.40 per round for 357 Magnum
$0.25 per round for 9mm
The above prices are for factory brass cased ammo.

I know he said "reasonable", which is subjective, but with the exception of .22LR, I haven't seen those prices since before Newtown. Prices have come down, especially recently. I did find a deal on it in Louisville a few days ago for $239.99 / case. But it's hard to find it for much less than $0.30/rnd normally.

 

[wtburnette]

I posted about two sites that had 9mm for around $.25 per round with shipping earlier. One has S&B for sale and the other has Blazer Brass.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...356817-ammogals-com-militaryshooters-com.html

I'm actually bummed because I found some Blazer Brass for under $.23 per round last month from MidwayUSA due to a nice $45 off coupon that for once worked on ammo! Been hoping to find a stellar deal like that again, but it looks like the above are the best deals currently (for retail, not steel cased or reman ammo). At least that I can find.

 

[WebSnyper]

9mm is usually closer to .28-.30 per round after tax or shipping from my experience.

I know he said "reasonable", which is subjective, but with the exception of .22LR, I haven't seen those prices since before Newtown. Prices have come down, especially recently. I did find a deal on it in Louisville a few days ago for $239.99 / case. But it's hard to find it for much less than $0.30/rnd normally.

I've been buying at his price or less for 9mm some local and some online. The trick is to buy when the price is right and not when you need ammo...

 

[jamil]

Before Newtown I used to buy in bulk and keep a good supply up. After, it was just too expensive and often hard to find, so I cut down on my shooting some so I wouldn't use it up. But even through the worst of it I never bought because I had to.

Now I buy a few boxes here and there locally whenever I see a good deal regardless of whether I need it or not. Heck, no matter how much I have I always "need" more. Buying a few boxes here or there is not cost effective to do buying online because shipping is just too expensive unless you buy enough to make up for it.

Now that the availability is getting better and the prices are starting to come down more, I may go back to buying bulk online.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Hey mtinner, if you're open to mail order/internet purchase of ammo, check out this site. Just be sure to check out shipping costs because some of these vendors must deliver by diamond encrusted, golden stage coaches, pulled by unicorns.

In stock ammo, guns, magazines, and reloading supplies

 

[mtinner]

Thanks again for all of the replies.

 

[cmamath13]

Those prices would apply to practice ammo- FMJ or lead, but quality self defense bullets will increase the price significantly.

That is correct. I should have mentioned that. Thank you.

 

[Broom_jm]

Heck, no matter how much I have I always "need" more.

Why do you always "need" more?

 

[wtburnette]

Why do you always "need" more?

I'm not sure about jamil, but after all the shortages and price hikes, it always feels better to have as much ammo on hand as possible. Any time I see a good deal on ammo, I'm tempted to pick some up, regardless of how much I already have...

 

[Hardscrable]

I'm not sure about jamil, but after all the shortages and price hikes, it always feels better to have as much ammo on hand as possible. Any time I see a good deal on ammo, I'm tempted to pick some up, regardless of how much I already have...

This ^^. My whole life I have always kept some inventory of whatever I shoot regularly. Since the shortages after 2008 election, I buy any factory ammo or reloading components that I see at a good price. I have enough .22 to last me for several years but I still buy a couple bricks or boxes anytime I see it at a decent price. It won't spoil. Even prices that seem high today, may be a bargain after the 2016 election , the next mass shooting, etc. The 2nd amendment doesn't guarantee the right to cheap ammo or the right to buy whenever you want.

 

[jamil]

Why do you always "need" more?

Why do you "need" to know?

BTW, Cabella's had a good deal on federal xm193. Best price I've seen on Federal XM193 since Newtown was $7.99/20 rds. They had a crap ton this morning for $7.49. I picked up a few boxes even though I have plenty at home. When I see a good deal. I pick some up.

When the ***** is elected in '16 and the tin foil hatters render the shelves bare, I'll have plenty sitting dry in the safe. Before Newtown I was complacent and expected the same continuous availability. Shows you never know when panic will strike on a random Friday.

 

[Broom_jm]

What I'm asking is this: Even in this panic-driven, post-whatever, Democratic-president era...isn't there a point where you have "enough" ammo or reloading supplies?

If you "always" buy more, how do you distinguish yourself from the tin-foil-hatters?

 

[wtburnette]

I guess my question would be, what do you consider too much? If I had 2 or 3k of whatever I'm using, I would still buy more if I saw a good deal. Maybe if I hit 10k I'd feel I had "too much".