Ammo Prices Are Dropping FAST On These 8 Calibers!

Published on August 24, 2025
Duration: 10:18

This video details eight calibers of ammunition that are experiencing significant price drops, with some approaching pre-2020 levels. The primary drivers identified are mass production and military surplus dumps. The speaker provides current price estimates per round and per thousand rounds for each caliber, emphasizing that bulk purchases offer the best value. The video suggests these price drops are due to increased supply and decreased demand, and predicts prices may continue to fall.

Quick Summary

Ammunition prices are dropping rapidly for calibers like .22 LR, 9mm Luger, .380 ACP, 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington, .30-06 Springfield, 8mm Mauser, and 7.62x54R. This trend is driven by mass production and military surplus dumps, leading to increased supply and lower prices, with some calibers nearing pre-2020 costs.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Overall Ammo Price Trends
  2. 00:18Reasons for Price Drops
  3. 00:307 Calibers Rapidly Dropping
  4. 01:101. 22 LR Ammunition Prices
  5. 01:38Why 22 LR Prices are Low
  6. 02:122. 9mm Luger Ammunition Prices
  7. 02:32Reasons for 9mm Price Drop
  8. 03:063. 380 ACP Ammunition Prices
  9. 03:13Why 380 ACP Prices are Low
  10. 04:034. 5.56 / .223 Ammunition Prices
  11. 04:11Reasons for 5.56/.223 Price Drop
  12. 04:535. 30-06 Springfield Ammunition Prices
  13. 05:00Military Holdings Dump Explained
  14. 06:206. 8mm Mauser Ammunition Prices
  15. 06:57Heads Up on 8mm Mauser Surplus
  16. 07:357. 7.62x54R Ammunition Prices
  17. 07:43Reasons for 7.62x54R Price Drop
  18. 08:05Summary of Price Drops
  19. 08:14Ammunition Price Predictions
  20. 08:38Channel Support and Prayer Request

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ammunition calibers are currently experiencing the fastest price drops?

The calibers seeing rapid price drops include .22 LR, 9mm Luger, .380 ACP, 5.56 NATO / .223 Remington, .30-06 Springfield, 8mm Mauser, and 7.62x54R. Some of these are approaching pre-2020 price levels.

What are the main reasons for the current decrease in ammunition prices?

The primary drivers for falling ammunition prices are mass production by manufacturers and significant dumps of military surplus ammunition into the market. This increased supply, combined with lower demand, is pushing prices down across several calibers.

What is the approximate cost per round for 9mm Luger and 5.56 NATO ammunition?

Currently, 9mm Luger ammunition is priced around 15 cents per round, and 5.56 NATO / .223 Remington is available for approximately 30 cents per round. These prices are largely due to high production volumes for various sectors.

Are there any specific warnings about surplus ammunition mentioned in the video?

Yes, the video warns that older military surplus 8mm Mauser rounds may have a higher failure-to-fire rate. The speaker noted that in their experience, about seven out of 20 such rounds did not fire.

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