BushMaster-15
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The 1960's - 2020's = 769 % inflation and climbing ,so WHAT are YOU really getting ?. Screwed is MY take !. Why does private polls list inflation much higher than Gov. figures ,because IF corrected would show 23% or more for 2020-2023 alone !.
I disagree with the article as to buying power adjusted for inflation ,because inflation was far lower back in 50's 60's 70's 80's . MY personal income went much further and I had far more disposable income back in those days . The private sector earnings verses Gov. sector ,flipped dramatically in Mid 90's continuing into today's hyper-inflated Gov. pay ( hand ) outs and quality of employers as productivity suffered as a result of POOR management and equality diversity employment = Incompetence IMO !.
Popular gun and ammo prices* in 1960:
Popular gun and ammo prices* in 1970:
https://www.wideners.com/blog/1950-vs-2020-the-price-of-guns-and-ammo/
I disagree with the article as to buying power adjusted for inflation ,because inflation was far lower back in 50's 60's 70's 80's . MY personal income went much further and I had far more disposable income back in those days . The private sector earnings verses Gov. sector ,flipped dramatically in Mid 90's continuing into today's hyper-inflated Gov. pay ( hand ) outs and quality of employers as productivity suffered as a result of POOR management and equality diversity employment = Incompetence IMO !.
Popular gun and ammo prices* in 1960:
- Remington 700 Rifle: $129 with .308 ammo at $5.00 per 20 (.25 ea.)
- Colt AR-15 Rifle: $189 and .223 Rem ammo at $3.60 per 20 (.18 ea)
- Browning Standard Automatic Shotgun: $165 and 12-gauge shells @ $2.85 per 25 (.11 ea.)
- Smith & Wesson .38 Special: $70.00 and the .38 Special ammo @ $4.85 per 50 (.09 ea.)
- Colt 1911 .45 ACP Pistol: $66.75 and the .45 ACP ammo sold @ $5.50 per 50 (.11 ea.)
Popular gun and ammo prices* in 1970:
- Remington 700 Bolt-Action Rifle sold for $154.95 and .308 ammo @ $6.40 per 20 (.32 ea.)
- Colt AR-15 Rifle sold for $234.95 and .223 Rem ammo @ $4.50 per 20 (.22 ea.)
- Browning Shotguns were $244.50 and 12-gauge shells @ $3.50 per 25 (.14 ea.)
- Smith & Wesson .38 Special cost $95.00 and .38 Special ammo @ $6.20 per 50 (.12 ea)
- Colt 1911 .45 ACP Pistol sold for $134.95 and .45 ACP ammo @ $8.75 per 50 (.17 ea.)
https://www.wideners.com/blog/1950-vs-2020-the-price-of-guns-and-ammo/