The speaker advises caution when buying ammunition at gun shows, noting that prices are often inflated due to market fears, especially during perceived shortages. He provides price benchmarks: no more than $20 for a box of 20 hunting rounds (like 30-06, 8mm Mauser, 308) and under $15 for a box of 50 9mm rounds. He suggests that consumers should avoid purchasing overpriced ammunition to help stabilize prices.
Ammunition prices at gun shows are often inflated due to sellers exploiting consumer fears during perceived shortages. For 9mm, aim for under $15 per 50 rounds, and for hunting rifle calibers like 30-06, expect to pay no more than $20 per 20 rounds.
Vista Outdoors, parent company of Alliant Powders, has suspended gunpowder shipments due to a critical worldwide shortage of nitrocellulose. This shortage is attributed to increased military aid requiring large amounts of powder and the compound's use in COVID-19 rapid tests. Consumers with existing Alliant orders may face cancellations, with no clear timeline for future fulfillment.
