Videos tagged with Domestic Ammunition

This video analyzes the current state of the US ammunition market, highlighting a significant downturn for major domestic manufacturers following the 2020-2022 surge. Companies like Vista Outdoor have restructured, selling off their ammo division to the Czechoslovak Group (now Kinetic Group), while Remington's ammo operations are integrated into this new entity. Winchester, while benefiting from government contracts, faces civilian market softness. The analysis points to oversupply, changing consumer habits towards price sensitivity and reloading, and increased competition from imports as key factors squeezing legacy giants. The speaker, Luke from Line 45, offers advice on diversifying ammo purchases and setting price targets.

Gun store owners discuss the current state of ammunition prices, noting a decrease driven by increased foreign supply and reduced consumer demand. While prices are down from recent highs, they are not expected to return to historical lows due to inflation and increased component costs. The market is adjusting as consumers become less fearful and more price-conscious, a trend attributed to responsible purchasing habits during past shortages.

This video from GFG discusses an impending ammunition price increase set to take effect in October 2025, primarily impacting three popular calibers: 5.56 NATO, 9mm Luger, and 7.62x39mm. The increases are attributed to rising tariffs on imported ammunition and raw materials, with specific percentage hikes and dollar-per-thousand-round increases detailed for each caliber. Domestic manufacturers are also expected to implement price increases.

Gun store owners discuss the current state of ammunition pricing, noting that while prices have dropped from their peak, they are unlikely to return to historical lows due to inflation and increased component costs. The influx of more affordable imported ammunition, often steel-cased, is contributing to lower prices, but domestic manufacturers still cater to a preference for 'Made in USA' products. Consumer behavior, specifically holding the line on excessively high prices, is credited with driving down demand and subsequently prices.

This video explains the current state of ammunition pricing, noting a significant drop from 2020-2021 peaks due to increased supply and decreased panic buying. While prices are unlikely to return to pre-2019 levels due to inflation affecting components like primers and powder, imported and steel-cased options offer budget-friendly alternatives. Consumer restraint is highlighted as a key factor in driving down prices.

This video discusses the current state of ammunition availability, noting a perceived shortage of European-manufactured ammunition like PPU and SB. While some domestic calibers like 9mm, .308, and 5.56 are considered abundant, overall availability is not at pre-2019 levels. The discussion touches on increased investment in ammo production and potential supply chain disruptions.

This video provides an update on the current ammunition market, detailing price trends and availability at various retailers like Rural King, Walmart, and Dunham's Sports. The speaker, an experienced firearms enthusiast, observes that imported ammunition is significantly exceeding domestic production, contributing to high prices. He advises caution for those waiting for prices to drop, suggesting they may continue to rise or remain elevated.