why 9mm ammo costs so much in canada?
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Taurus 66
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$220 CAD! That's 220 loonies everyone, or 110 toonies if you prefer. 
rangerruck
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it could be becaue it is considered a mil typ eround? Lts of countries severely restrict mil type rounds, or jack the price way up.
Grape Ape
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No. All 9mm (Para and Mak) would be considered a military calliber regardless of manufacturer or quality because an army has issued that round. Some clueless lawmakers seem to think that this makes the round more dangerous than say .40 S&W or .44 Mag.
I had not heard that this was the case in Canada. Are you sure that other calibers are cheaper relative to US prices?
I had not heard that this was the case in Canada. Are you sure that other calibers are cheaper relative to US prices?
Bruce333
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You're talking about US made ammo? Import Duties, maybe?
Our Ammo is generally more expensive than the US. Probably due to a few reasons.
1. Exchange rate (not so much an issue these days)
2. Shipping costs (the stuff comes from the US and it's heavy)
3. Competition (In the US, the large chain stores like Walmart, etc. stock pistol ammo. In Canada the large department stores like Walmart, Canadian Tire just stock rifle/shotgun ammo).
Where I shop 9mm is 9.99/50 or 17.99/100, 40.S&W is 12.99/50. Much cheaper to load your own.
1. Exchange rate (not so much an issue these days)
2. Shipping costs (the stuff comes from the US and it's heavy)
3. Competition (In the US, the large chain stores like Walmart, etc. stock pistol ammo. In Canada the large department stores like Walmart, Canadian Tire just stock rifle/shotgun ammo).
Where I shop 9mm is 9.99/50 or 17.99/100, 40.S&W is 12.99/50. Much cheaper to load your own.
1 old 0311
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Try S&B 115gr FMJ. It is made in the Czech Republic. I know Canada used to get a lot of their CZ's. Here in America, it runs about 1/2 the price of Federal.
CK
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What about 45 ACP ammo? Around how much are they selling there? I have been planning to get a Norinco 1911 when I am back.
to CK, .45 ACP 230gr Ball Ammunition 1,000 rounds for $249.95 before tax,but no availability right now (http://www.marstar.ca/ammo/45-ACP.htm)
(http://www.marstar.ca/ammo/45-ACP.htm)CK
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phorvick,
We have a 15% tax.
Loonie, tks.
We have a 15% tax.
Loonie, tks.
rangerruck
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ouch on that tax. but don't bet for on second , that our gilrlie men on the Hill would do the same thing, if they think they can get away with it.
Loonie,
If you don't want to purchase 1000 rounds you can buy smaller bulk sizes of 9mm at WholesaleSports. They are out of Western Canada if you haven't heard of them. They have 500 rounds of UMC 9mm for $94.99 or $9.99/box for UMC, Winchester, etc. A little cheaper but not much different from Marstars.
If you don't want to purchase 1000 rounds you can buy smaller bulk sizes of 9mm at WholesaleSports. They are out of Western Canada if you haven't heard of them. They have 500 rounds of UMC 9mm for $94.99 or $9.99/box for UMC, Winchester, etc. A little cheaper but not much different from Marstars.
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