Ammo prices 75% off soon
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Milkmaster
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If the ammo comes down in price a little, you can rest asured the Obamanation will add at least enough tax to it to make up the difference! Or so I have been reading in the NRA publications about taxing firearms etc.
Ammo prices going down?
Not by very much, not soon, and not for any extended period. Raw material prices may be in temporary decline, but don't forget that (1)the fed is considering another rate drop, and (2) the inflationary effect of adding anywhere from several hundred billion to a trillion or more to the money supply to increase bank liquidity. Add in the panic buying effects of the 'obama factor' to the gun and ammo market and its a recepie for continued high prices.
Not by very much, not soon, and not for any extended period. Raw material prices may be in temporary decline, but don't forget that (1)the fed is considering another rate drop, and (2) the inflationary effect of adding anywhere from several hundred billion to a trillion or more to the money supply to increase bank liquidity. Add in the panic buying effects of the 'obama factor' to the gun and ammo market and its a recepie for continued high prices.
Sniper X
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The cost of gas today was 2.75 for regular, even though the price per barrel was down 50% from July, when I see gas at $1.75 a gallon I'll start thinking ammo might be next.
skinewmexico
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Our gas is still $2.89. I'll never understand why it's higher in the middle of the oilfield than in a major metropolitan area. Got some 7.62x39 at Academy for $2.99 though.
I generally prefer to get my financial advice from the Oracle at Delphi rather than frantically rushing off to comply with sage Internet prognostication.
I've also found that reading sheep entrails is pretty much as accurate, too.
While we're at it, what are the numbers for this week's Megabucks lottery please.
I've also found that reading sheep entrails is pretty much as accurate, too.
While we're at it, what are the numbers for this week's Megabucks lottery please.
dhoomonyou
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BUT if the Democrats have at it, we will be paying a THOUSAND percent tax on ammo.
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Answers like that shake my faith in natural selection.
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icanthitabarn
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I get financial advice from my broker, E.F. Nuttin. (copyright Al Bundy)
WeThePeople
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I keep a tail-load of ammo. As such, I haven't bought in a year until this last weekend. I was completely shocked at the jump.
MD_Willington
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Academy was selling 7.62x39 for $2.99 a box...
Not sure how much is left now at that price...
Also at the end of hunting season look for places that are clearing out ammo, fewer people hunting mean ammo is "blown out" at the end of season.
Not sure how much is left now at that price...
Also at the end of hunting season look for places that are clearing out ammo, fewer people hunting mean ammo is "blown out" at the end of season.
jaholder1971
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Guys,
Prices are already coming down some, you just gotta watch for the bargains. But sheesh, here lately my reloading costs haven't saved me much thanks to the high cost of components and lack of availability with some. I'm reloading like crazy simply because i want to get it done before my heel surgery keeps me out of the basement for 6 weeks.
Iraq is beginning to wind down but the 'Stan's ramping up for a surge there this winter. Ammo manufacturers are still holding key contracts simply because the small arms ammo stockpiles are depleted, as in the stuff rolling outta Lake City and Black Hills is being shipped straight into theater. We're talking Just in Time delivery in the purest sense, friends.
Even if both wars wind down, the ammo makers are still going to be busy replenishing war reserves. However, that means that overruns should be plentiful.
Prices are already coming down some, you just gotta watch for the bargains. But sheesh, here lately my reloading costs haven't saved me much thanks to the high cost of components and lack of availability with some. I'm reloading like crazy simply because i want to get it done before my heel surgery keeps me out of the basement for 6 weeks.
Iraq is beginning to wind down but the 'Stan's ramping up for a surge there this winter. Ammo manufacturers are still holding key contracts simply because the small arms ammo stockpiles are depleted, as in the stuff rolling outta Lake City and Black Hills is being shipped straight into theater. We're talking Just in Time delivery in the purest sense, friends.
Even if both wars wind down, the ammo makers are still going to be busy replenishing war reserves. However, that means that overruns should be plentiful.
jakemccoy
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Is the little extra you could make selling worth the hassle of selling?
It's not like you're just pushing a "Sell" button.
It's not like you're just pushing a "Sell" button.
rojocorsa
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Let's just say that the Obamination did tax ammo, would they be smart to increase the reloading components i.e. smokeless, brass, bullets, primers, wads, etc.
I wished I had said that!
BTW Wally World has raised a simple box of Fed Bulk ammo from 8.96 to 13.57 in 15 months. They told me it's because of the increase in the minimum wage!
Apparently they studied economics with "W" at the Univ of Ouija (Weegee).CRITGIT
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smartshooter.45
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Politics...politics...politics.
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Absolutely correct! Some folks still don't get it...This country is underwater economically and in other ways we won't go into here.
The last guy gave the next guy an overwhelming task!
Though gas and raw materials have taken a recent digger with the worldwide econ led by the US, don't look for companies to institute price changes downward unless demand drastically becomes an issue. With all the "sky is falling" talk among gunners you can rest assured the present sky high price structure will prevail.
Ya pay for your thrills............and prejudices!
CRITGIT
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Keep believing that if it helps you sleep at night.
As one who has been in the fight for guns rights for decades thru numerous administrations and economic downturns, gun control is never far from the front lines for certain peoples agenda's.
Gun control rears its ugly head in more ways than just outright banning of all firearms.
qajaq59
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Yeah, uh hu, sure.... Don't hold your breath waiting.
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Accounting for the freefall in oil prices, gas should be $1.93/gal on average as of today. However, don't expect station owners to sprain their ankles rushing to lower prices when their wholesale costs go down. Likewise for ammo.
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