Videos tagged with Raw Material Costs

This video analyzes the current ammunition market, explaining why shelves may appear full but prices remain high. Key factors include increased raw material costs (copper, brass, propellant), significant military procurement driving production capacity, and reduced competitive pressure from imported ammunition due to trade controls and shipping costs. The video also touches on the limited impact of new ammunition technologies like polymer cases on overall affordability for civilian shooters.

This video forecasts significant ammunition price increases for three popular calibers: 5.56 NATO, 9mm Luger, and 7.62x39mm, starting October 1st, 2025. The increases are attributed to import tariffs, rising raw material costs, and commitments from domestic manufacturers. The speaker advises stocking up before these price hikes take effect.

As of fall 2025, The Kinetic Group, a major US ammunition producer, announced a price increase effective October 1st. This affects brands like Federal, CCI, Remington, Speer, and Blazer. The increases range from 4-12% depending on the ammunition type, with handgun ammo potentially seeing the highest jump. The stated reasons include rising raw material costs, tariffs, supply chain volatility, and quality control improvements, though the speaker suggests profit motives may also be a factor.