This video from Line45 provides an expert-level analysis of the rising ammunition prices in 2026. Instructor Luke details how market consolidation, specifically the sale of Vista Outdoors' ammunition business to CSG, impacts pricing and availability across major brands like Federal, CCI, Speer, and Remington. The explanation extends to the rising costs of raw materials such as copper and lead, production bottlenecks with primers, and the significant influence of military contracts on civilian supply. Sustained high civilian demand, driven by new gun owners and increased shooting activities, further contributes to the elevated price point, making a return to pre-2020 prices unrealistic due to permanent increases in manufacturing and compliance costs.
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