Ammo prices and quality post The Ukraine

[BurtG]

When can we expect prices to go down and quality to go up ?

I hear even the best ammo manufacturer (Hornady) , hasn’t been able to source the correct powder and quality has suffered as a result

 

[Huskydriver]

Sigh....... So many things to say......

Short of it... Never

 

[TicTacTex]

When can we expect prices to go down and quality to go up ?

I hear even the best ammo manufacturer (Hornady) , hasn’t been able to source the correct powder and quality has suffered as a result

Is Hornady really using that as an excuse for their crappy ammo?

 

[Bullfrog08]

Classifying Hornady as that best ammo in this crowd???? .........That seems like a bold move Cotton!

 

[Baron23]

When can we expect prices to go down and quality to go up ?

I hear even the best ammo manufacturer (Hornady) , hasn’t been able to source the correct powder and quality has suffered as a result

Prices coming down? A month after never, is my prediction.

Quality going up...eh, probably at the same time.

 

[BurtG]

Classifying Hornady as that best ammo in this crowd???? .........That seems like a bold move Cotton!

Ppl don’t no what’s good

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[Redmanss]

If the war in Ukraine takes a pause (and that’s a big IF), global ammunition supplies are so depleted that it will take governments several years to resupply what has been wasted. That will be more than enough time to spin up another war to continue the drought.

So no, it’s not happening. Ever.

The best time to buy ammo and components is the same best time to have bought land: Yesterday.

 

[ironman56]

Hornady has been my go to factory ammo for years , I've got a good quantity put away for SHTF and mostly shoot cheap or military type ammo for range use. I admit that there are probably better factory ammo out there but in my limited experience Hornady has been solid in accuracy compared to fedral and Winchester ammo.ive recently started building a 6.5 creedmore AR10 and will likely use Hornady ammo to test for function and accuracy before I start reloading for it , ok let the 6.5 cdm put downs begin , I'm pretty thickskined and can take it .I couldn't help it areo had matched upper and lower on sale ,Stag brand for some reason.

 

[Redmanss]

Hornady has been my go to factory ammo for years , I've got a good quantity put away for SHTF and mostly shoot cheap or military type ammo for range use. I admit that there are probably better factory ammo out there but in my limited experience Hornady has been solid in accuracy compared to fedral and Winchester ammo.ive recently started building a 6.5 creedmore AR10 and will likely use Hornady ammo to test for function and accuracy before I start reloading for it , ok let the 6.5 cdm put downs begin , I'm pretty thickskined and can take it .I couldn't help it areo had matched upper and lower on sale ,Stag brand for some reason.

If you haven’t finished and shot it yet, you’re still just Creed curious. It’s not too late.

 

[MarinePMI]

Amazon.com

 

[XikoPlavi]

Ppl don’t no what’s good

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I shoot A-tips. For my ATX. Stocked up on bunch for 60 cents each. They are reliable and consistent but im only shooting out to 600 yards.

 

[XikoPlavi]

Ppl don’t no what’s good

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I just realized the acronym is ADD. Lol. I get it now.

 

[MarinePMI]

I shoot A-tips. For my ATX. Stocked up on bunch for 60 cents each. They are reliable and consistent but im only shooting out to 600 yards.

A-tips? @ 600yds? Ummm...okay.

 

[Redlion]

 

[Darryle]

Ppl, don’t, no, what’s good?

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FIFY

 

[GBMaryland]

Wow. A-tips at only 600?

 

[BurtG]

Wow. Reloading at only 600?

 

[10ring'r]

Hornady has been my go to factory ammo for years , I've got a good quantity put away for SHTF and mostly shoot cheap or military type ammo for range use. I admit that there are probably better factory ammo out there but in my limited experience Hornady has been solid in accuracy compared to fedral and Winchester ammo.ive recently started building a 6.5 creedmore AR10 and will likely use Hornady ammo to test for function and accuracy before I start reloading for it , ok let the 6.5 cdm put downs begin , I'm pretty thickskined and can take it .I couldn't help it areo had matched upper and lower on sale ,Stag brand for some reason.

...and there we have it. 6.5 Creedmoor...LoL! Mac

 

[camocorvette]

Amazon.com

Fucking hate amazon. But added to cart haha. That's hilarious. It'll look good in the man cave

 

[LuckyDuck]

It's a fair enough question- ammo prices will go down when demand goes down to an exponentially higher degree (likely same answer when it comes to quality). I'm not quite the 'negative Nancy' that others are for the question because I think that it can and likely will happen.

With that said, I think the incoming administration needs to (1) foster a culture of calm nationally that there won't be any runs on guns/ammo/ammo components, (2) needs to foster an economic environment where those industries feel comfortable investing in expanding their production and have the means to source the raw materials needed to promote said expansion.

If we can knock out those 2 items, I reckon we'll see at least 2 of the next 4 years supporting ammo prices trending downwards and ammo quality moving upwards.

-LD

 

[TheHorta]

Tula ammo = Best ammo.

Hornady not even close.

 

[kenny1773]

What kind of ammo do we use?

HORNadY


What is it good for?

Penetration!

 

[XikoPlavi]

A-tips? @ 600yds? Ummm...okay.

I only have 600 yards max to shoot. I shoot the 135 a-tip at 400+ and yes also 600 ive done. I have not had any come apart if thats what you surprised about. I have not shot in a long time though b/c of my vision issues.

Apparently im out of the loop.

 

[232593]

A-tips? @ 600yds? Ummm...okay.

What’s wrong with the 135 grain ATIPs? Do they not fragment at 600?

 

[zeroz]

I only have 600 yards max to shoot. I shoot the 135 a-tip at 400+ and yes also 600 ive done. I have not seen any come apart, b/c of my vision issues.

Apparently im out of the loop.

FIFY

 

[mrtoyz]

Rule of supply and demand. Period

 

[MarinePMI]

What’s wrong with the 135 grain ATIPs? Do they not fragment at 600?

Kinda pricey for 600yds IMHO. Even cheap 140gr ELDM's will do well at 600yds.

 

[232593]

Kinda pricey for 600yds IMHO. Even cheap 140gr ELDM's will do well at 600yds.

Gotcha, had me worried for a minute there. Thought I might have to replace my stash of 135 & 390 grain ATIPs

 

[XikoPlavi]

FIFY

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Haha. So, you are saying that they fragment. Well, I do check the paper sometimes. I dont think they do but ive read some stuff where people say they might

 

[zeroz]

Haha. So, you are saying that they fragment. Well, I do check the paper sometimes. I dont think they do but ive read some stuff where people say they might

I was just being a shit. Ive never personally seen one come apart on paper.