Scout21
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I've been watching ammo prices slowly creep up over the past six or so months. Things seemed to come down and stay down for a bit, but are now creeping back up ever so slowly. For most chamberings, prices are getting dangerously close to my limit. I may soon drastically reduce my shooting; for some chamberings I'll stop altogether. I believe I may become the stereotypical box or two of deer ammo a year kind of guy.
My limits are as follows.
Centerfire hunting ammo - $40 a box for common cartridges, a little more for something more exotic like lead-free or uncommon cartridges. I'd only buy a single box as needed at that price, though. It's not so bad paying more than normal since I don't have to shoot it much.
Slugs and Buckshot - $2 a round.
Birdshot - $.50 a round.
.22 L.R. - $.10 for bulk, $.15 for nicer standard velocity stuff for small game.
.223/.556 - I haven't bought any since this mess began, but I'd say $.50 a round. Seems as though you can only find this price online and in bulk, generally steel case as well.
My limits are as follows.
Centerfire hunting ammo - $40 a box for common cartridges, a little more for something more exotic like lead-free or uncommon cartridges. I'd only buy a single box as needed at that price, though. It's not so bad paying more than normal since I don't have to shoot it much.
Slugs and Buckshot - $2 a round.
Birdshot - $.50 a round.
.22 L.R. - $.10 for bulk, $.15 for nicer standard velocity stuff for small game.
.223/.556 - I haven't bought any since this mess began, but I'd say $.50 a round. Seems as though you can only find this price online and in bulk, generally steel case as well.
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