Ammo prices shooting up quickly

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For instance Blazer Brass 9mm couple days ago was $189 for 1,000 rds. Today it's $250 at the same place. Sad.... I'm sure it's going up on everything. This BS hype, election year, etc.
 
For instance Blazer Brass 9mm couple days ago was $189 for 1,000 rds. Today it's $250 at the same place. Sad.... I'm sure it's going up on everything. This BS hype, election year, etc.

Its supply and demand being driven by idots who think that they are going to shoot their way out of this pandemic. If you shoot on a regular basis then you buy ammo or reloading components on a regular basis. Some of us do both to cover all the basis.

The worst part about these type of panic buying is that it sets a new higher threshold of what people are willing to pay for ammo. Immediately after the panic is over ammo will be priced higher because people were willing to pay it. It artificially inflates the market.
 
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Yeah...this sucks. As much as i don't like seeing it, it is their right to charge whatever they want. Is it ethical? To me, no. But that's me. I wouldn't do it and think those that do are douche bags. We just have to remember whom screwed us and when. There are a few companies i no longer will buy from, even if they were selling $5 bills for a dime.
 
I hope it doesn't stay this way. This is at a VERY popular local ammo supplier many of us use. The 9mm is slowly coming back in stock over the last hour or so from being all but gone yesterday. Tons in stock a couple days ago. All significantly increased. I have a large supply on hand of everything I shoot. I shoot regularly so I always buy more than I shoot. Plus I reload. Sad to see prices jump this much at once though due to bs media induced hype and fear mongering. The election isn't even close yet, so imagine what that will bring us as well.
 
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I hope it doesn't stay this way. This is at a VERY popular local ammo supplier many of us use. The 9mm is slowly coming back in stock over the last hour or so from being all but gone yesterday. Tons in stock a couple days ago. All significantly increased. I have a large supply on hand of everything I shoot. I shoot regularly so I always buy more than I shoot. Plus I reload. Sad to see prices jump this much at once though due to bs media induced hype and fear mongering. The election isn't even close yet, so imagine what that will bring us as well.

It is unfortunate to see Outdoor Limited jacking their price overnight.The 147gr Blaser is already gone at $245. To be fair to them I do not think they were selling 147Gr Blazer at $189. I think that was 115Gr or 124GR pricing.

https://www.outdoorlimited.com/hand...26&search_text=&per_row=20&sortBy=8&mode=list

CCI 9mm Ammunition Speer Lawman CCI53620 147 Grain Total Metal Jacket Case of 1000 Rounds

(18 )$399.99 Our Price: $275.00
(You save $124.99)
Per Round Cost: 0.275
SKU: CCI53620CASE
Weight: 33.00 LBS
Caliber: 9mm
Bullet Weight: 147 Gr
Bullet Type: Full Metal Jacket
Case Type: Brass
Current Stock: 17

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Yeah people are paying it for sure. Looks like all the Blazer brass is gone now. I was looking at the 115gr when I posted this. Something is worth whatever a person will pay for it. I won't pay that much though.
 
Its supply and demand being driven by idots who think that they are going to shoot their way out of this pandemic. If you shoot on a regular basis then you buy ammo or reloading components on a regular basis. Some of us do both to cover all the basis.

The worst part about these type of panic buying is that it sets a new higher threshold of what people are willing to pay for ammo. Immediately after the panic is over ammo will be priced higher because people were willing to pay it. It artificially inflates the market.

There were a handful of those folks at Academy today. Felt like I was back at the W. jefferson Walmart prior to the Hurricane. Same folks. And I am not sure the few people I saw buying rifles knew which end pointed where. :(
 
Yeah people are paying it for sure. Looks like all the Blazer brass is gone now. I was looking at the 115gr when I posted this. Something is worth whatever a person will pay for it. I won't pay that much though.

If it was 115Gr Blaser they are gauging and should be outed for it.
 
It is unfortunate to see Outdoor Limited jacking their price overnight.The 147gr Blaser is already gone at $245. To be fair to them I do not think they were selling 147Gr Blazer at $189. I think that was 115Gr or 124GR pricing.

https://www.outdoorlimited.com/hand...26&search_text=&per_row=20&sortBy=8&mode=list

CCI 9mm Ammunition Speer Lawman CCI53620 147 Grain Total Metal Jacket Case of 1000 Rounds

(18 )$399.99 Our Price: $275.00
(You save $124.99)
Per Round Cost: 0.275
SKU: CCI53620CASE
Weight: 33.00 LBS
Caliber: 9mm
Bullet Weight: 147 Gr
Bullet Type: Full Metal Jacket
Case Type: Brass
Current Stock: 17

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Just like gas stations. You need to sell at your replacement costs to keep the cash flow happy. Simple economics.
 
Just like gas stations. You need to sell at your replacement costs to keep the cash flow happy. Simple economics.

I doubt their cost went up overnight. More than likely their flow of new product has been slowed so they need revenue now to cover the time when they won't have inventory. It will be interesting to see how long they leave their prices high.
 
I doubt their cost went up overnight. More than likely their flow of new product has been slowed so they need revenue now to cover the time when they won't have inventory. It will be interesting to see how long they leave their prices high.

Or they’ve done this before and know which way cost are heading. Or got the heads up from their suppliers. Either way it’s common sense. At least for those that intend to stay in business.
 
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I just picked up at Outdoor Limited yesterday. Mind you I ordered a week or so earlier, but the prices have definitely ticked up!
 
I have been panic buying since the last ammo shortage. I promised myself that I would not get caught in that situation again.

Unless we have a war on my street, I should be good. Well for a little while.

Might need to reload some more tonight, can not do anything else.
 
My son called from Kansas asking what type of ammo I buy in 9mm. I looked up 4 website:

One website had halted the website sales due to no ammo and cut the 2 stores operation hours by 50%.
Outdoor Unlimited had one type of 9mm at much higher price but few cases.
Defender Ammo had no 9mm this morning. Zero.
SGammo had no target and limited amounts of high priced defensive ammo only. Usually they have three pages of everything you can imagine in 9mm. All defensive ammo had went up by 30%.
Palmetto had one brand and it had increased as well.

I feel better now about all those cases I bought for two years. And picked up 2 cases (192) rolls of toilet paper today for $0.00. Case of hand sanitizer free also. Set to wipe and spray.
 
It would be years, if I live that long, before this kinda thing would ever affect me. Really, at this point after all we've been through in the last 10 years if you aren't prepared for this kinda thing....shame on You!!!

I agree and you know that I am stocked up but there are lots of new shooters who don't know any better. I buy it all the time and keep enough factory ammo and components on hand to shoot my regular amount for 3+ years. I consider myself lucky that I have the means and the storage to do that. When I was younger I did not have the means to keep that much on hand. I was much more hand to mouth in more ways than just ammo. That is why I have told my friends locally that I will help them out within reason. ;)
 
OL had everything out last night like you said except that already high priced 500rd Precision One stuff. Started coming back on stock this afternoon right before I posted at much higher prices. May be a few reasons. Could be a price jump from their supplier, could be them attempting toslow down orders due to high demand. They have had a notice on their site a week or so now about being slammed over there. I buy 95% of my factory ammo from them. Easily $4500 worth in the last year. Not mad that they raised prices, just surprised at the amount it jumped as they have always been cheaper than everybody else by far! Now they are around small gun shop prices. I thought maybe Bloomberg got elected over night and placed a sin tax on ammo. Lol If they did it for no reason other than just seeking profit during high stress times, then I'm disappointed. I will continue to buy from them, just not near as much until prices drop. Def not paying $0.25 per round for "cheap" 9mm FMJ. Even the 9mm steel case cheap ammo is now $200 per thousand as opposed to around $140 or so yesterday.
 
OL had everything out last night like you said except that already high priced 500rd Precision One stuff. Started coming back on stock this afternoon right before I posted at much higher prices. May be a few reasons. Could be a price jump from their supplier, could be them attempting toslow down orders due to high demand. They have had a notice on their site a week or so now about being slammed over there. I buy 95% of my factory ammo from them. Easily $4500 worth in the last year. Not mad that they raised prices, just surprised at the amount it jumped as they have always been cheaper than everybody else by far! Now they are around small gun shop prices. I thought maybe Bloomberg got elected over night and placed a sin tax on ammo. Lol If they did it for no reason other than just seeking profit during high stress times, then I'm disappointed. I will continue to buy from them, just not near as much until prices drop. Def not paying $0.25 per round for "cheap" 9mm FMJ. Even the 9mm steel case cheap ammo is now $200 per thousand as opposed to around $140 or so yesterday.
I don’t fault Outdoor Limited. If their supplier is out then the only thing keeping the doors open is an increase in cost. They still have fixed and variable cost of doing business. If their supply is down 50% they will have to double their sell price. But if they make record sales in two weeks and their cost remains the same then shame on them. I’m not inside the ammo business’s financials so I don’t have the answer. All I do know is Cheaper Than Dirt is for certain a customer gouging piece of dung. This is not their first rodeo of taking advantage of customers by huge amounts.
 
Just got this email from Vizards Guns

Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, there is a huge demand for ammunition. We are experiencing some shortages. Shipping may be delayed up to 48-72 hours from when the order is processed. We apologize for any inconvenience and are working diligently to fulfill your orders as quickly as possible.

Please note, ammunition is selling quickly and we are working efficiently to restock and receive shipments from manufacturers. Some allocated items will be delayed and it is not in our control. If you are placing an ammunition order please email verification to us asap to [email protected] to ensure you receive the products requested.
 
Its supply and demand being driven by idots who think that they are going to shoot their way out of this pandemic. If you shoot on a regular basis then you buy ammo or reloading components on a regular basis. Some of us do both to cover all the basis.

The worst part about these type of panic buying is that it sets a new higher threshold of what people are willing to pay for ammo. Immediately after the panic is over ammo will be priced higher because people were willing to pay it. It artificially inflates the market.

I regularly buy a lot of ammo. Difficult for me to hoard because of the amount I shoot. I hate this.
 
I have been panic buying since the last ammo shortage. I promised myself that I would not get caught in that situation again.

Unless we have a war on my street, I should be good. Well for a little while.

Might need to reload some more tonight, can not do anything else.

i did the same thing. Unfortunately, my shooting increased at a rate commensurate with my purchases lol. Back in 2012 I’d maybe have 500 rounds on hand between 5-8 calibers. Shoot 200/year half of which is buy at the range day of. Today, I have about 10 calibers w/ 3 primary cals.

No point in me even saying how many rounds I have because it can be in flux of +/- few thousand rounds on month to month basis. But averages out to probably 10k in my possession over time. But again, that can be 7k in a month, or 15k if purchased some good bull deals. It’s difficult to grow a 50k pile while actively shooting high volume calibers (22, 223, 9mm)
 
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I really do not know why but just ordered 1000 - 9 MM RN bullets and 500 HP bullets. Then 250 - 140 6.5 CM bullets.
 
"You cant shoot your way out of a pandemic"

Well...not with that attitude you cant...

But you can shoot the looters it may bring out. I really need to head to the mountains so I can set the Grendel up on the upper deck with a bipod. No good spot on my house. Rooftop Transplant? Rooftop Carolinian? I am not sure I quite qualify for the term Rooftop Redneck but give me time.
 
It would be years, if I live that long, before this kinda thing would ever affect me. Really, at this point after all we've been through in the last 10 years if you aren't prepared for this kinda thing....shame on You!!!
You lookin' to adopt a grown arse man, by chance?
 
Wholesale prices are going up just as fast. What you see, could just as easily be a reflection of the cost of replacement stock as well.

Add that to the fact that fair amount of the raw materials come out of China and here we are. Disrupted supply chain, massive increased demand, no end in sight
 
Wow, this morning 1000 rds of S&B 9mm is $300. That was the cheap brass case 9mm a few days ago around $8 per box of 50. The Blazer Brass 115gr 9mm that I started this post about....now $300. $190 for 1000rds like 3 days ago, then $250, now $300 this morning. Almost comical to watch at this point.
 
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I’ve never been to Blackstone, or signed up for their emails. Any of you that have get something like this? It was posted on AR15.com

In other news Blackstone Shooting Sports sent me an email flyer yesterday they have truckloads of 9mm in stock. Their own labeled 9mm, 1000rds for $489 and change. Almost fifty cents a round for the bulk "discount" price.

They have lost my business and support. The same ammo was $200 a few months ago.
 
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