Ammo Prices May Be Falling, But Not For These Calibers! Top 5 STILL To Expensive Common Calibers

Published on August 19, 2022
Duration: 5:10

This video identifies the top five common ammunition calibers that remain excessively expensive despite a general decrease in ammo prices. It provides current market prices and contrasts them with what the speaker considers reasonable per-round and per-box costs for each caliber, encouraging consumers to avoid overpaying and thereby influencing market prices.

Quick Summary

Despite general ammo price drops, 30-30 Winchester, 308 Winchester, 40 Smith & Wesson, 30-06 Springfield, and 357 Magnum remain excessively expensive. Reasonable prices are suggested at $1/round for 30-30, 308, and 30-06; $0.50/round for 40 S&W practice; and $0.70/round for 357 Magnum practice.

Chapters

  1. 00:09Ammo Prices Have Fallen (Mostly)
  2. 00:22Calibers Still Too Expensive
  3. 00:54Number 1: 30-30 Winchester
  4. 01:33Number 2: 308 Winchester
  5. 02:01Number 3: 40 Smith & Wesson
  6. 02:29Number 4: 30-06 Springfield
  7. 03:17Number 5: 357 Magnum
  8. 03:48Conclusion & Viewer Input

Frequently Asked Questions

Which common ammunition calibers are still too expensive?

Despite a general decrease in ammunition prices, the top five common calibers that remain excessively expensive are 30-30 Winchester, 308 Winchester, 40 Smith & Wesson, 30-06 Springfield, and 357 Magnum. Many retailers continue to price these calibers significantly higher than what is considered reasonable.

What is a reasonable price for 30-30 Winchester ammunition?

For 30-30 Winchester, a reasonable price is considered to be around $1 per round. This means a box of 20 rounds should cost approximately $20. Prices of $60-$80 for a box of 20 are deemed excessive.

How much should 40 Smith & Wesson practice ammo cost?

For 40 Smith & Wesson practice ammunition, a reasonable price is about $0.50 per round. Therefore, a box of 20 rounds should cost around $10. Paying over $25 for a box of 20 is considered a waste of money.

Is 357 Magnum ammunition still expensive?

Yes, 357 Magnum is identified as a common revolver caliber that is still too expensive. A reasonable price for practice rounds is about $0.70 per round, making a box of 20 cost approximately $14. Prices of $25-$45 for a box of 20 are common but considered high.

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