Rude Awakening--WWB ammunition prices.
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Average Joe
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I'm back to shooting .22lr until this insanity ends....
So...ammo's back up to what it cost in 1998 (not even accounting for inflation). At least we don't have to sign for it, as gunnies did pre FOPA `86.
Back when I was shooting IPSC on and off in the late `90s, Rem UMC (back when the packaging was yellow) was the cheapest factory stuff around. At $9.95/50 for 9mm and twice that for .45 ACP. Master brand reloads were about $7.95/50, IIRC.
Sorry guys, but cheap WWB pistol ammo is like cheap .308 military surplus ammo. It was good while it lasted. The solution then is the same as the solution now, though it seems some people get irritated when they hear it.
Mount the press to a small board, then vice grip the board to a sturdy table. Reload. Remove the vice grips and put the whole shebang back in 1'x4' Tupperware container. Slide it under your bed or make room in the closet.
Or, don't. *shrug* Pay $20 per box of 50 rounds of .45. Or shoot less. Your choice.
In addition, I'd predict a resurgence in the popularity of the .38/357 revolver and the .45 acp revolver. Ammo prices get worse, and folks will likely appreciate a pistol that uses brass which lasts forever and has nearly 100% recovery rate. To the best of my understanding, I think reloading is pretty popular amongst gun owners down in Australia. For much the same reason it's likely to get more popular here.
Back when I was shooting IPSC on and off in the late `90s, Rem UMC (back when the packaging was yellow) was the cheapest factory stuff around. At $9.95/50 for 9mm and twice that for .45 ACP. Master brand reloads were about $7.95/50, IIRC.
Sorry guys, but cheap WWB pistol ammo is like cheap .308 military surplus ammo. It was good while it lasted. The solution then is the same as the solution now, though it seems some people get irritated when they hear it.
Mount the press to a small board, then vice grip the board to a sturdy table. Reload. Remove the vice grips and put the whole shebang back in 1'x4' Tupperware container. Slide it under your bed or make room in the closet.
Or, don't. *shrug* Pay $20 per box of 50 rounds of .45. Or shoot less. Your choice.
In addition, I'd predict a resurgence in the popularity of the .38/357 revolver and the .45 acp revolver. Ammo prices get worse, and folks will likely appreciate a pistol that uses brass which lasts forever and has nearly 100% recovery rate. To the best of my understanding, I think reloading is pretty popular amongst gun owners down in Australia. For much the same reason it's likely to get more popular here.
John,
Are you sure the ammo you saw wasn't mis-labeled? I stopped by Wally World tonight and WWB prices here have not changed. 9mm was $15.72, .40 was $21.88, .45 was $28 something. I'm thinking that someone entered something incorrectly into the computer in your WM store and put the .40 price on the 9mm.
Are you sure the ammo you saw wasn't mis-labeled? I stopped by Wally World tonight and WWB prices here have not changed. 9mm was $15.72, .40 was $21.88, .45 was $28 something. I'm thinking that someone entered something incorrectly into the computer in your WM store and put the .40 price on the 9mm.
Southern_guy
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Isn't reloading dangerous? Put too much or too little gun powder, and you may be short a hand after firing.
Black Adder LXX
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As long as you're careful and don't reload drunk or something like that. If you want to talk about dangerous... Driving a car is dangerous... Eating KFC is dangerous... Suggesting a firearm BESIDES glock on this forum is dangerous...
Souther Guy,
Reloading/handloading is dangerous only to much the same extent as using a chain saw or power tools is dangerous.
Do something stupid and/or against the "rules" and you can get bit really hard.
Pay attention to what you're doing, remember some simple and basic rules you should load by and you can enjoy a lifetime of a seemingly endless supply of top quality ammunition.
Reloading/handloading is dangerous only to much the same extent as using a chain saw or power tools is dangerous.
Do something stupid and/or against the "rules" and you can get bit really hard.
Pay attention to what you're doing, remember some simple and basic rules you should load by and you can enjoy a lifetime of a seemingly endless supply of top quality ammunition.
thebaldguy
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I am now in the process of kicking myself for not buying more ammo in the last few years.
Last year about this time, I bought 30 boxes of 9mm WWB for about $11 a box. I just wanted the brass to reload and this was a good way to aquire it. Now, I'm reloading them for the 3rd time. I also bought 25 boxes of Federal Value packs of .22's for under 9 bucks a box. Haven't made a trip to Wally's in awhile, anyone know what are the Federal Packs going for now?
Note to self. Go buy more reloading stuff before it goes up even more. I bought 2000 9MM Ranier bullets a few months ago and notice that they also gone up about 15%.
I guess the CPI doesn't take ammo into consideration!.................ck
Note to self. Go buy more reloading stuff before it goes up even more. I bought 2000 9MM Ranier bullets a few months ago and notice that they also gone up about 15%.
I guess the CPI doesn't take ammo into consideration!.................ck
HilfigerCelica
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Federal Bulk Pack .22LR are going for $9.88 for 550 rds.
HilfigerCelica
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Even the Remington Golden Bullets are up to $11.26 from $10.64. I need to stock up on .22LRs before the price goes up any more.
stangfan93
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i havent been shooting no way near as much because of ammo prices. I haven't even shot my .357mag yet because of ammo prices. I haven't gone to the range except to test my Ruger MKIII. That is all i plan on shooting for a good while. I love my .45acp but i haven't taken her out in a while.
dakotashooter2
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Yea. So if you know anyone over thre have them scoop it up and send some back.