Hope my fellow AK friends don't need ammo

[JKCruiser]

Misha has some thoughts on the Russia ban and 5.45 going forward. It’s worth the watch.

 

[Hurricaneshand]

I run a range (with a lot of help from great volunteers). The Chief Range Officer asked about two months ago to be excused duty after more than two decades of service as caretaker of the range (he's 93). I haven't asked until recently for some help in maintaining the place so I've filled in for him. One of the many things he did twice weekly is burn paper waste and carry off plastics. Since I've been doing that for the 6 ranges on the property I've observed that about 90% of the ammunition packages I separate and destroy are TULAMMO or other imported steel cased cartridges. I was stunned to see this as I assumed most most folks shot brass. It could be that brass cased shooters are saving their packages, but that seems unlikely as there is always brass in the brass buckets. I say all this to reinforce what others have pointed out. It's not just AK ammo that is going to have renewed pressure on supply and pricing. We (Americans) consume a tremendous amount of Russian ammunition.

I personally try to save my Brass for the indoor ranges. If I go anywhere outdoor I make sure to bring my steel stuff and burn through that first

 

[Dieselt]

The crazy thing is at academy as of yesterday steel and brass ammo cost the same 223 Winchester white box , federal 556, and the Russian tula and monarch steel all were $12.99 a box of 20

 

[jeep78]

The crazy thing is at academy as of yesterday steel and brass ammo cost the same 223 Winchester white box , federal 556, and the Russian tula and monarch steel all were $12.99 a box of 20

At least they had some.

 

[Kman]

I can’t think of anything that has become less expensive since the old, incompetent fool hid his way into office. This is expected, I just hope most are well stocked up.

 

[cjnowell72]

I'm good to go on components for competing and practice for about two years. If things ever return to "normal" I'm buying a half million small pistol primers.

Let me know when you do. We will make it an even million. Sure we could get a good price

 

[Atlanta777]

I am good to go on ammo but it's not just ammo. It everyone thinks their gun is the last one in the world as well. Up here I see every make, model and variation in big numbers on the racks. In think it's just the classifieds as a whole is outrageous. I offered a guy 20 bucks under what I could buy it at Buds Gun Shop for. He had his priced at almost 20 over new. The answer to my bid was " I'll pass ". I am glad I did not step up because I found one new 50 under what I offered him. The mentality of our members in the classified section is just not in tune with the current market. Guns prices are coming down if you shop around because there is no ammo to shoot when you buy one. Especially anything in 9mm. Sellers need to do the due diligence before posting. Now I do believe you can price it at any number you want to but to me it's just eating up space for the realist.

So I think everyone bitching are mostly just exhausted by the prices of everything. Ammo and guns on here and ammo in the commercial market. I started putting back some here and some there after the first quagmire hit. I also cut back on shooting greatly. I have enough ammo and reloading supplies to hold me for quite some time. Like you said some just didn't pay head to what can and did happen and right now we are right back there. Now with the potential of AK rounds being stressed it's only gonna get worse from here. So to everyone I say buy what you can afford now cause you might not get another chance for a while no matter what the cost. Just don't bitch about it. Suck it in and pay up.

Dont bitch about it? Dont complain about measures that are ways to hinder your ability to own and operate firearms?

 

[greg vess]

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Dont bitch about it? Dont complain about measures that are ways to hinder your ability to own and operate firearms?

I am not bitching. Just stating fact. I buy what I want when I want. I like to keep as much as possible in the ODT market place to support other members. There are deals to be had you just have to be quick on the draw. I just think to much space is wasted on bulls**t. I like to comb through the classifieds but for instance a 1911 will be listed for 200 over new because he put a set of grips on. There are just a few guns I Want but will probably go new. On a used gun here you don't know actual round count, the finish is worn to hell and it's the sellers here still want new money for it. I get tickled at that kind of non-sense. Unless its a limited edition or special run that were in limited numbers a used gun is not worth new money. It's not just guns it is the same with cars. I was in that business for 10 years off and on and it applies there as well. If they have the right to ask to much for there product I certainly have the right to point it out. I also don't need ammo so I Hardly ever go and look at ammo for sale. Overpriced items aren't my problem it's theirs because it won't sell and most old school Collectors and owners know it. The people that bitch about other people bitching are the ones with guns priced in the stratosphere.

 

[Sowega86]

However you like to spend your time imagining me, feel free. I find it weird, but you do you. I'm not one to kink shame.

That avatar is from the old TV show Reno 911

 

[greg vess]

That avatar is from the old TV show Reno 911

Oh yeah I remember that show. LOL