Ammo Prices Going UP! How Much Should You Pay For THESE 5 Calibers?!

Published on October 20, 2025
Duration: 8:03

This video provides a breakdown of reasonable ammunition prices for five popular calibers: 9mm, 5.56/.223, 12 Gauge, 22 LR, and 38 Special. It differentiates between practice and defensive ammunition costs, offering specific per-round and bulk pricing guidelines to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions amidst rising costs.

Quick Summary

Reasonable ammunition prices vary by caliber and use. For 9mm practice ammo, aim for 20 cents/round in bulk ($200/1000). Defensive 9mm should be under $1/round ($20/20). 5.56/.223 practice is ~20 cents/round, defense ~50 cents/round. 12 gauge birdshot ~45 cents/round, buckshot ~50 cents/round. 22 LR should be 8 cents/round max. 38 Special practice ~45 cents/round, defense ~60 cents/round.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Introduction: Rising Ammo Prices
  2. 00:48Focus on 5 Key Calibers
  3. 01:009mm Ammunition Pricing
  4. 02:209mm Defensive Ammunition Costs
  5. 03:105.56/.223 Ammunition Pricing
  6. 04:1212 Gauge Ammunition Pricing
  7. 04:5522 LR Ammunition Pricing
  8. 05:2338 Special Ammunition Pricing
  9. 06:07Summary of Ammo Prices
  10. 07:01Finding Affordable Ammo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a reasonable price for 1,000 rounds of 9mm practice ammunition?

For 1,000 rounds of 9mm practice ammunition, you should aim to pay no more than $200, which breaks down to approximately 20 cents per round. Prices exceeding this amount are generally considered unreasonable for bulk practice ammo.

How much should I expect to pay for 5.56/.223 defensive ammunition?

For quality 5.56/.223 defensive ammunition, you should expect to pay around 50 cents per round. This means a box of 500 rounds should cost approximately $250. Prices significantly higher than this may be unreasonable.

What is the fair price for 12 gauge birdshot?

A reasonable price for 12 gauge birdshot is about 45 cents per round. This equates to roughly $45 for a box of 100 rounds. For buckshot, which is considered defensive, expect to pay around 50 cents per round.

Is 8 cents per round a good price for 22 LR ammunition?

Yes, 8 cents per round is an excellent price for 22 LR ammunition. This means you should pay no more than $40 for a box of 500 rounds. Any price significantly above this for 22 LR is generally considered unreasonable.

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