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renegade_01 | 11-05-2008 02:28 PM
Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! ammoman.com increased prices by 10% today. I'm trying to find another AK, and the YUGOs are GONE.... Get em while you can folks. :hissyfit_m:

TomD | 11-05-2008 05:03 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Over the past 15 years, I've made 99% of the centerfire rifle cartridges that I've fired. It's not hard at all. Component prices have gone up but not by that much. Get some reloading equipment and lay in a supply of primers, brass, bullets and powder. Not to mention it's fun. You then can roll your own, every bit as reliable as bought stuff and a lot more accurate.

Brent | 11-05-2008 05:29 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Prices look the same as they were a couple weeks ago, dunno what your talking about. Not that I dont doubt it will continue to consistently go up but it doesn't seem to have changed due to the election (yet). Talking about ammoman btw.

Lars Ragnarsson | 11-05-2008 05:48 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Don't know when it happened, but Wolf 7.62 x 39 in 154 gr. soft point used to be $204 at Sportsman's Guide. I checked a few days ago and it was over $220. I think a lot of these places may have jacked up the prices due to increased demand, but I'm not sure it all happened today....

Dr. Doom | 11-05-2008 11:46 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! PRICE GOUGING, It's BIG AMMO fleecing Americans MAN :36_1_25:

Brent | 11-05-2008 11:58 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Quote:
Originally Posted by wildcard (Post 1399857) The Lithuanian .308 is up to 549 per k. It was 499 per k about 3 weeks ago and 529 per k up til yesterday. *ETA Wolf 7.62x39 was 199 per k 3weeks ago...moved to 209 for the past 2 weeks...now up to 229 per k.
Thanks for the clarification you are correct. Crazy stuff..I bought just recently at 450$/1k for the .308.

Brent H | 11-06-2008 12:16 AM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Posted back in May 2008: So You Think Ammo Prices Are Too High? Disaster Coming in 2010

buff01 | 11-06-2008 03:30 AM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Quote:
Originally Posted by wildcard (Post 1399857) The Lithuanian .308 is up to 549 per k. It was 499 per k about 3 weeks ago and 529 per k up til yesterday. *ETA Wolf 7.62x39 was 199 per k 3weeks ago...moved to 209 for the past 2 weeks...now up to 229 per k.
oh crap. glad I got my wolf JHPs for 199 shipped a few weeks ago... I wish I could have gotten more.

Twisted Avatar | 11-06-2008 09:40 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Quote:
Originally Posted by renegade_01 (Post 1399475) ammoman.com increased prices by 10% today.
First thing I see when I clink on the link: WE ARE RUNNING 5 DAYS BEHIND ON ORDERS AND 1 DAY BEHIND ON E-MAILS - SORRY NO PHONES AT THIS TIME. PLEASE BE PATIENT Not even 3 1/2 weeks ago I was able to small talk with a sales rep. Its getting serious folks. T

flying | 11-06-2008 10:08 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Quote:
Originally Posted by wildcard (Post 1399495) That gouging mofo. I know they are busy, but that sucks.
That is what I say. It is just post election frenzy dont buy it. There will always be ammo & reloaders too. Remember the gougers too & dont feed them in the future. Send them a email too & say so. I hate it when our *pals* use fear to make $$$ off us. Just because business is good they think they can up up & away the prices? screw that

FireMattMillen | 11-06-2008 10:15 PM
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renegade_01 | 11-06-2008 11:04 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Quote:
Originally Posted by flying (Post 1402592) That is what I say. It is just post election frenzy dont buy it. There will always be ammo & reloaders too. Remember the gougers too & dont feed them in the future. Send them a email too & say so. I hate it when our *pals* use fear to make $$$ off us. Just because business is good they think they can up up & away the prices? screw that
It is what it is... Fact is, time is running short and certain items will not be as readily available here in the near future with all the gun grabbing "poly-ticks" coming our way. (poly meaning multi, tick meaning blood sucker) The prices really haven't gone up THAT much. It isn't getting cheaper with the current economic BS... So friends, brothers, sisters, comrades.:sarc: If you don't have it...GET IT OFF THE SHELF before the other side does.:ok: Much respect, Ren

cigarlover | 11-06-2008 11:11 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Whats the big rush on guns and ammo for? Brock gonna make em illegal or somethin? If he does then your just gonna have to turn em in anyway so why waste the money?

gangsta99 | 11-06-2008 11:27 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Quote:
Originally Posted by cigarlover (Post 1402677) Whats the big rush on guns and ammo for? Brock gonna make em illegal or somethin? If he does then your just gonna have to turn em in anyway so why waste the money?
cigarlover I hope this is you being funny. :tongue_ma:

Dr. Doom | 11-07-2008 12:18 AM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Quote:
Originally Posted by wildcard (Post 1399857) The Lithuanian .308 is up to 549 per k. It was 499 per k about 3 weeks ago and 529 per k up til yesterday.
Stoped by AMMO MAN today, picked up Lithuanian .308 x 1k for $500 cash

Dr. Doom | 11-07-2008 03:28 AM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Quote:
Originally Posted by wildcard (Post 1402838) Yeah that is drive up price. The rest of us don't live in New Jersey.
Be thankful you don't live in The Peoples Socialist Republic of New Jersey. O SHIT thats right we are all comrades of BHO's United Socialist States of AmeriKKKa :bear_angry:

Twisted Avatar | 11-07-2008 06:56 AM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Quote:
Originally Posted by cigarlover (Post 1402677) Whats the big rush on guns and ammo for? Brock gonna make em illegal or somethin? If he does then your just gonna have to turn em in anyway so why waste the money?
You turning in those top shelf cubans you have stashed away?? Aright then. Only a fool will comply with a request from the enemy. T

Twisted Avatar | 11-07-2008 07:01 AM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr. Doom (Post 1402868) Be thankful you don't live in The Peoples Socialist Republic of New Jersey.
You cant have much of anything in that God forsaken state........ even a pea shooter is prohibited. I cant even tell you how many great ammo sales I had to pass up because dealers wouldnt touch NJ with a ten foot pole' Pa is looking like heaven.. T

SWRichmond | 11-07-2008 07:49 AM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Quote:
Originally Posted by TomD (Post 1399808) Over the past 15 years, I've made 99% of the centerfire rifle cartridges that I've fired. It's not hard at all. Component prices have gone up but not by that much. Get some reloading equipment and lay in a supply of primers, brass, bullets and powder. Not to mention it's fun. You then can roll your own, every bit as reliable as bought stuff and a lot more accurate.
Reloading is like "storing fun for later use." It is extremely satisfying.

Ryedale | 11-07-2008 08:18 AM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Are ammo prices just another bubble? Copper Zinc and Lead are all way down in price, with the commodity pull back, and daily new lows in basic materials there should be a corresponding pullback in the price of ammo. Tell me why this is not true.

Twisted Avatar | 11-07-2008 08:26 AM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryedale (Post 1403010) Are ammo prices just another bubble? Copper Zinc and Lead are all way down in price, with the commodity pull back, and daily new lows in basic materials there should be a corresponding pullback in the price of ammo. Tell me why this is not true.
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Element-47 | 11-07-2008 10:05 AM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Ammoman's Wolf 7.62 x 39 rounds have seen an increase of 25% ($199 before, $249 now). That's one hell of an investment return! I believe AIM still has them for $179 + shipping. From the Ammoman.com website today: AMMOMAN.COM WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY NEW ORDERS FOR A DAY OR TWO WE ARE 2000 ORDERS BEHIND AND NEED TO CATCH UP WE WILL NOT BE TAKING PHONE OR FAX ORDERS WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ANSWER THE PHONES IT MAY TAKE UP TO 3 DAYS OR MORE TO ANSWER YOUR E-MAILS PLEASE BE PATIENT AND WE WILL BE WORKING SATURDAY AND SUNDAY TO CATCH UP WE WERE GETTING UP TO 800 ORDERS A DAY AND THAT'S JUST TOO MUCH FOR US THANKS FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Twisted Avatar | 11-07-2008 10:10 AM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! DAM!! Ammo man is swamped. THATS THE SPIRIT!!! T

the toxic avenger | 11-07-2008 12:39 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! I celebrated November 5th by adding a few boxes of 12 guage 3" magnum 00 buck to the stash. I plan on continuing to add a little more ammo each pay day.

Argentsum | 11-07-2008 01:13 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Quote:
Originally Posted by the toxic avenger (Post 1403433) I celebrated November 5th by adding a few boxes of 12 guage 3" magnum 00 buck to the stash. I plan on continuing to add a little more ammo each pay day.
I'm with you Toxic. Buy a little more then you need and spend a little less then you earn.

Twisted Avatar | 11-07-2008 01:33 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! LOOOK WHAT THE BASTARDS DID TO ME!!! I had this chit ordered before the election and everything was honky dory now look at the nasty gram I Get: We have been notified by the drop ship warehouse that the following item was unable to ship on your order due to depletion of inventory. If payment was made by personal check, money order, or cashiers check, a refund check will follow by mail. If payment was made by credit card, your credit card will be refunded. ITEM # 39277 7.62x39 Fiocchi Rifle Cartridg e, 124-Grain Full Metal Jacket Quantity Ordered: 13 Quantity Shipped: 0 We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and look forward to serving you again in the future. Sincerely, Cheaper Than Dirt! Customer Service Department Bastards I tell you bastards!! Dont they know we have a national emergency going on??? :s10:

Twisted Avatar | 11-07-2008 02:18 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! I just placed a order with Impact for the 11 boxes they have them for 9 dollars but seeing that I got shafted I better shut my piehole and keep it moving http://www.impactguns.com/store/762344704951.html The lady said they are so backed up even though they have all my information the order wont be processed until monday or tuesday. Anybody sitting on the fence better move dam quick she said they have about 100 boxes left (maybe) Jump on it. T

CrufflerJJ | 11-07-2008 02:54 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Quote:
Originally Posted by Twisted Avatar (Post 1403519) [B][SIZE="6"] Bastards I tell you bastards!! Dont they know we have a national emergency going on??? :s10:
But they'll be more than glad to sell it to you at the new-improved price if/when they restock.

Twisted Avatar | 11-07-2008 04:42 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Quote:
Originally Posted by CrufflerJJ (Post 1403659) But they'll be more than glad to sell it to you at the new-improved price if/when they restock.
Gotta love the free market. :s10::s10::s10:

extremist | 11-07-2008 07:43 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryedale (Post 1403010) Are ammo prices just another bubble? Copper Zinc and Lead are all way down in price, with the commodity pull back, and daily new lows in basic materials there should be a corresponding pullback in the price of ammo. Tell me why this is not true.
There has been a pullback -- e.g., the latest Cheaper Than Dirt! catalog includes a number of price cuts and even advertises "Lower ammo prices" on the cover. Now that Obummer won, however, this may be temporary. While those who are self-aware have been prepared for months or years, there seems to be a sudden feeding frenzy of newcomers depleting the current supply. It remains to be seen whether Obummer will jump on gun control, especially given that he's got his hands full with more pressing problems.

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Twisted Avatar | 11-07-2008 07:46 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Quote:
Originally Posted by extremist (Post 4137) 140It remains to be seen whether Obummer will jump on gun control, especially given that he's got his hands full with more pressing problems.
Guns will be on the TOP of his list because he has to keep HIMSELF SAFE before he starts he the "spread your wealth" tour across this great land. T

buff01 | 11-07-2008 08:28 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! hey, if ammoman really has more orders than they can take care of, their prices are TOO LOW. There's no reason why they shouldn't increase prices under such heavy demand.

Twisted Avatar | 11-07-2008 08:38 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! The reason why AMMOMAN is swamped is because they are small fry operations. I placed a order with Impact guns for some 7.62 ammo today and she told me my the order will be processed sometime next week (mon or tues) They cant handle the volume. T

buff01 | 11-07-2008 08:49 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Well, they can either raise prices or hire more people (increase cost). If I were them, I'd raise prices.

Twisted Avatar | 11-08-2008 07:02 AM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Quote:
Originally Posted by buff01 (Post 1404245) Well, they can either raise prices or hire more people (increase cost). If I were them, I'd raise prices.
Good help is HARD to find and maybe they dont want to gouge the shyt outta people like some dealers are doing. Side note I got a Saiga 12 gauge coming my way...... I will keep you posted when I pick up.:ok: T

Fatboy | 11-08-2008 07:11 AM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Quote:
Originally Posted by Twisted Avatar (Post 1404221) The reason why AMMOMAN is swamped is because they are small fry operations. T
Smallfry may be a perspective thing but I don't think that that is a true statement. Maybe we can get Dr Doom to chime in here as he just picked up a case from Eric the other day. Historically he has posted pictures on his website of the stock in his warehouse, I have seen pallet upon pallet of product and his building is pretty good sized. You can see off the attached photo it has to be at least 75' x 100' or more. Here's that shot of his building: http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ar...&gid1=10911179 After the link comes up, just click on the A near his address. He runs a class act and normally gets his product out the door the same day you order. If you have a problem, he takes care of it, no questions. These are unusual times we are in. He says on the header of his website that he has shipped more ammo last week than he ever has in 26 years (and you even referred to that in another post). The firearm industry now is the same as the PM market, at times they can not resupply the product or process the orders as fast as they come in (at least I haven't read of Ammoman's website locking up yet ala APMEX). It's not like we all didn't know there was an election coming up and there was at least a 50 / 50 chance that the President elect, Vice President elect, Speaker of the House, etc, etc, may not be the most gun loving people to come along yet. This is Venus aligning with Mars and we are all going to take it in Uranus. Just remember, if all your stock was squared away six months ago or even a few days before the election, you would not be part of this problem you could just set back and watch it all unfold. Panic is not good, but if you are going to panic, be the first to do it. The people that are purchasing their products now are not among the first to panic! Good luck with your purchases and please do not be critical of those you do not really know.

Twisted Avatar | 11-08-2008 10:40 AM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Panic is not good, but if you are going to panic, be the first to do it. Amen. And to think the people that are freaking out now are still beating the rush..... when you see Obama actually talking weapons and ammo THEN you will see panic in the ammo market the likes of which will dwarft anything Brass and lead will be more valuable than silver and gold. Who would have ever thunk it??? T

buff01 | 11-08-2008 11:58 AM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Quote:
Originally Posted by Twisted Avatar (Post 1404693) Good help is HARD to find and maybe they dont want to gouge the shyt outta people like some dealers are doing. Side note I got a Saiga 12 gauge coming my way...... I will keep you posted when I pick up.:ok: T
Wow, from what I hear you are one of the few who could get their hands on one. I have a feeling that gun will be in high demand in the future.

ohioarmedneutrality | 11-08-2008 10:20 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! All the local guns shops I've visited recently, there has been higher than normal demand, especially for semi-auto rifle caliber ammo (.223, 7.62, .308, etc.). They've resisted price increases for the moment, but when their distributors start coming up empty, they'll be forced to join the rest in hiking their prices. Speaking for myself, when I can't get my rifle ammo at a decent price, I hold off and get handgun ammo I need, which seems to be holding somewhat steady right now. Let's just pray this is a temporary thing.

Twisted Avatar | 11-08-2008 11:25 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Quote:
Originally Posted by buff01 (Post 1404942) Wow, from what I hear you are one of the few who could get their hands on one. I have a feeling that gun will be in high demand in the future.
Sweet mother mary...... I would have a easier time running through hell with a pair of gasoline soaked knickers on. Nobody has them. most shop keepers started laughing when I asked....... I felt like I hit the dam lottery when I found it . If the budget allows I want to pick up another one . I can see a day when that black shotgun will go for the price of good used car. Maybe two. T

Twisted Avatar | 11-08-2008 11:30 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Quote:
Originally Posted by ohioarmedneutrality (Post 1405899) All the local guns shops I've visited recently, there has been higher than normal demand, especially for semi-auto rifle caliber ammo (.223, 7.62, .308, etc.). They've resisted price increases for the moment, but when their distributors start coming up empty, they'll be forced to join the rest in hiking their prices. Speaking for myself, when I can't get my rifle ammo at a decent price, I hold off and get handgun ammo I need, which seems to be holding somewhat steady right now. Let's just pray this is a temporary thing.
If he dosent do anything in the first 100 days I think demand will fall. But if you seem start mouthing off the magic words Guns, violence and safety. The buying frenzy that ensues will dwarft anything seen in the history of this country a fricken black market will explode because thats how bad people will want to get there hands on ammo. T

ohioarmedneutrality | 11-09-2008 08:42 AM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Quote:
Originally Posted by Twisted Avatar (Post 1405981) If he dosent do anything in the first 100 days I think demand will fall. But if you seem start mouthing off the magic words Guns, violence and safety. The buying frenzy that ensues will dwarft anything seen in the history of this country a fricken black market will explode because thats how bad people will want to get there hands on ammo. T
Agreed. And of course, it's "for the children."

Worldmariner | 11-09-2008 06:30 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr. Doom (Post 1400592) PRICE GOUGING, It's BIG AMMO fleecing Americans MAN :36_1_25:
Why bitch? You paid at the gas pump, now you will pay at the ammo cuonter, only THIS TIME you know it is coming and you can purchase accordingly. Free market. These ammo guys know that in 75 days they might be right out of business, so they need to make the $ while they can. If you don't like the price, then don't buy it! (thought so!)

Worldmariner | 11-09-2008 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by cigarlover (Post 1402677) Whats the big rush on guns and ammo for? Brock gonna make em illegal or somethin? If he does then your just gonna have to turn em in anyway so why waste the money?
Current concensus is that Barry The Socialist is going to ask Congress for a 400% tax increase on certain types of ammo; the goal to make it cost prohibitive to shoot recreationally anything except single shot weapons.

gypsybiker45 | 11-09-2008 07:11 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Its not effecting me much, i bought PLENTY in 94-95(imagine that) and also reload, some of the 7.62x39 i have i paid $2.99 per 20, thats reloadable UMC too by the way.

Twisted Avatar | 11-10-2008 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by gypsybiker45 (Post 1407190) Its not effecting me much, i bought PLENTY in 94-95(imagine that) and also reload, some of the 7.62x39 i have i paid $2.99 per 20, thats reloadable UMC too by the way.
Excuse me while I throw up in utter disgust at your phenominal prudence and forsight.

The Argent Dragon | 11-10-2008 02:17 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! Quote:
Originally Posted by Worldmariner (Post 1407154) Current concensus is that Barry The Socialist is going to ask Congress for a 400% tax increase on certain types of ammo; the goal to make it cost prohibitive to shoot recreationally anything except single shot weapons.
Yep, and in my NRA mag they printed 500% increases...... .223 / 5.56 Nato is now going for 40-50-cents per round and that's for the cheap surplus stuff. :thumb.aspx:

hypervel | 11-10-2008 02:26 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! I'm not hurting at all with my preps..... BUT! Shot a coyote (You wouldn't believe, so I won't brag) the other day which led me to do a round count of same type ammo (handloads) GADS! 2 open 100 ct boxes of Gold Dots! That's all! Went to MidwayUSA......nearly empty of many components. (Just try to get primers)....ended up with 500 XTP's. (bought MANY MANY primers about 6 months ago) That should do. The time's drawn nigh. Nevermind the cost. Get yours now! We learn from history that scares like the most recent lead to a peak in demand, but the demand abates and the product is still available. It may not be like that this time. Aside from the very probable taxation on ammo (got black powder arms?) there is a possibility of making " military caliber" ammo illegal, like in -I think- Italy.

Prometheus | 11-10-2008 09:09 PM
Re: Ammo and prices going UP, UP , and AWAY! ammoman sucks. Back in 2000/2001 he was decent on prices but unless you live somewhere where shipping charges are outrageous, ammoman is over priced and eric is a pain to deal with if you have a problem. Aimsurplus is one of my favorite sources. Century as well, but with my c&r expiring, the gig is almost up there. As to panic buying... only support businesses that are not jacking up the prices. Aimsurplus comes to mind as do a few others. ammoman and 44mag.com are two that are gouging (among many), they'll never get my business again and I liked to deal with 44mag as well... always had good experiences. f'em. I knew mcAmnesty was going to lose when he got the nomination and I was buying in anticipation. I don't need jack at this point. I'll still scoop up the bargains but paying more than they were a week ago? screw that.

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