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Thread: Ammo inflation
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05-06-2009, 14:12 #1
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Ammo inflation
In the course of two years the price of 9mm short (the ammo I buy) has experienced 300% inflation- that competes with Zimbabwe! A key factor has to be the massive increase in the price of lead. Also I believe as the FCA cracks down on firearm use less ammo is purchased eroding economies of scale. Any other inputs I have missed? Colusion?
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05-06-2009, 14:17 #2
Re: Ammo inflation
I think that the ammo price inflation is a global thing.
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05-06-2009, 14:22 #3
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Re: Ammo inflation
Originally Posted by SSP
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05-06-2009, 16:06 #4
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Re: Ammo inflation
Along with the price of ammo, components have also become freaken expensive
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05-06-2009, 16:53 #5
Re: Ammo inflation
Unless u win the Lotto, u will have to reload if you intend to shoot regularly.
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05-06-2009, 18:37 #6
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Re: Ammo inflation
Ammo did get more expensive here in germany - but by far not 300%.
I paid 20.000 Rand (155 Euro+s) for 1000 Geco´s in 9 Para
Mike
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05-06-2009, 19:48 #7
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Re: Ammo inflation
155 euro works out to about 1700 rand
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05-06-2009, 21:40 #8
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Re: Ammo inflation
Sorry, you´re right.
Is too late in the week for simple calculations.
I assume 1 Euro equals something to 13 rand - it was below 10 when I was in SA in August 2007 - as far as i remeber...
regards
Michael
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07-06-2009, 05:59 #9
Re: Ammo inflation
Originally Posted by richardfloyd
In the states, they are now seeing some increased availability of both rifle and handgun ammo, but it is a long way from being back to 'normal' and prices are still high as a kite.Run Fast, Bite Hard!
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