.380 ammo price
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SigP229R
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I would say it is not too bad considering it's about as rare as hens teeth in my neck of th woods and if you do find it it is over $30.00 per box of 50.
Hawthorne2k
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What is this ".380 ACP" you speak of? Is it some kind of pistol ammo?
In all serious, if you can find .380, buy it.
In all serious, if you can find .380, buy it.
NMGonzo
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If that is your carry gun, your current defense ammo is about a dollar each, yeah .... that would be reasonable.
I bought bulk.
I bought bulk.
Micro
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My local dealer is starting to get .380 back in. It has tons of WWB and American Eagle, right about $20 a box. Even a decent selction of premium ammo. I picked up 4 boxes of American Eagle when I saw it for that price.
trickyasafox
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for what its worth, Midwayusa has 380 dies in stock. I just ordered a set because I was facing the same issue you were.
1KPerDay
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FMJ are back on the shelf and go for about $16-$18/50 here. I wouldn't pay more than that, but I'm cheap. I was lucky enough to buy a bunch of cheap FMJ when I bought my LCP (before Obamascare 2008) and it's lasted me through the drought.
huntsman
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I've paid that after I told myself I wouldn't pay more than $20.
Of course that's plinker ball ammo, I've paid a $1.00 a piece for SD cartridges.I've still got some $8.99 UMC left to shoot so I guess it all kinda evens out.
oneounceload
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It is IF YOU think it is, regardless of what anyone else says.
moooose102
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boy, i am glad i am not in your shoes. i bought many boxes while it was $12.99/50. still have 500 virgin rounds. been reloading most of what i shoot. much, much cheaper. only way i would pay those prices is if i was in the middle of a gunfight, and ran out of ammo!
Man With A Gun
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TIME TO SELL YOUR .380 PISTOLS !!
I cannot understand why anyone would carry a .380 pistol when there are 9mm the same size and, perhaps, with more bullets in the mag.
Since .380's are hot and the ammo is gone, sell it and get a 9mm.
I have a Kel Tec 9mm which is small, light, powerful and uses easy to find 9mm ammo. No Brainer.
I cannot understand why anyone would carry a .380 pistol when there are 9mm the same size and, perhaps, with more bullets in the mag.
Since .380's are hot and the ammo is gone, sell it and get a 9mm.
I have a Kel Tec 9mm which is small, light, powerful and uses easy to find 9mm ammo. No Brainer.
Man With A Gun said:
You can find a 9 MM the size of a Ruger LCP? :-/ I've held the Kel-Tec you speak of, and it isn't the same size.
My primary carry guns are .357 and .40. However, I have a BUG in .380. I have dies, bullets, brass and hundreds of rounds loaded. No way I'm selling this thing.
Coyote3855
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.380 ammo is starting to show up. A friend just got a back order of 10 boxes of Magtech FMJ from Cabelas. I think he paid $15 a box. I bought four boxes of Winchester white box a month ago from a local store for $24.95 a pop, and was glad to get it. Let's hope prices return to some reasonable amount. To the OP, I guess I'd buy a couple of boxes as a hedge and hope for the downturn.
Kingofthehill
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250rds of American Eagle FMJ's for 100bux. I have it in the for sale section. I paid 30/box when i got my LCP and stocked up... Stupid me to buy high sell low. Live and learn
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OregonJohnny
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I haven't seen any .380 ammo in any gun shop or sporting goods store around the Portland, Oregon area for at least 3 months. Until 2 days ago. I walked into a local "everything" store and saw 1 single lonely box of Remington UMC 95-gr. FMJ for $17.99. I had to do a double take. Then I bought it as fast as I could. Who knows, it could be another 3 months until I see any again...
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The shortage is almost over.
I received a shipment backordered from Natchez, S&B FMJ at $17/50.
I received a shipment backordered from Cabella's, S&B FMJ at $17/50.
Still have a backorder on Sportsman's guide for S&B FMJ at $14/50.
(They probably hope I go away, but I won't, at that price)
During the dry days of the shortage, I paid $30 for a box of PMC Bronze (good stuff IMO)
just so I could get to the range.
So, if you need a little practice, yes, get some at $23, but don't stock up.
Well, maybe it's because none are the size of the LCP and the only one close is $1000.
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351 WINCHESTER
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380 ammo has been showing up and I expect that to continue. As supply increases prices will drop. I fully expect to see the market flooded with .380 in the very near future.
searcher451
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I've been buying 50-round boxes of PMC Brass for $14.95 of late. I was surprised to run into a huge supply of the stuff at the Big R in Central Oregon. WallyWorld sells Winchester WB 100-round boxes for just under $34 in my neck of the woods, though it's still hard to find these days. I've also found Magtech ammo in 50-round boxes for $20.
gatorjames85
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Have you picked up an LCP or a P3AT? I carry a PF-9, but I have no delusions about it being the same size as a P3AT. Those things are tiny!
A price of about $20 is the norm in my area. I don't think that is reasonable considering how little lead, brass and powder is used in manufactering. The problem with .380 is that it is a seasonal bullet, so it's not made all year. If people want prices to go down they should start buying a lot less. Make the law of supply and demand tip in your favor.
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