I put this is the General section instead of the Ammo section because I am interested in focusing on the market as opposed to any one round. And because it'll get buried in Ammo and I'm looking for gen conversation.
As a relatively new shooter I have only seen ammunition at outrageous prices (the last year and a half). When I was much younger and shot with my grandfather, it was never an issue (the mid 80s). Now, I've heard from some individuals with a longer perspective that ammo, like gas, has gone up and down considerably over the years. I guess this doesn't surprise me, but I hadn't every thought about it. I sort of assumed that it just went in one direction. Up.
So, my question is, do you (collectively) ever think it will go down again? obviously factors like US deployments in the Middle East virtually eliminate "surplus" for many cals. Also, component prices are certainly through the roof. I am curious whether those who have lived through the ups and downs could describe a little bit, the highs and lows they've seen over the years and the conditions associated with those prices.
I suppose I'm just looking for someone to tell me that I'll be able to get a case of green tip surplus 5.56 for less than $500+ again some day
As a relatively new shooter I have only seen ammunition at outrageous prices (the last year and a half). When I was much younger and shot with my grandfather, it was never an issue (the mid 80s). Now, I've heard from some individuals with a longer perspective that ammo, like gas, has gone up and down considerably over the years. I guess this doesn't surprise me, but I hadn't every thought about it. I sort of assumed that it just went in one direction. Up.
So, my question is, do you (collectively) ever think it will go down again? obviously factors like US deployments in the Middle East virtually eliminate "surplus" for many cals. Also, component prices are certainly through the roof. I am curious whether those who have lived through the ups and downs could describe a little bit, the highs and lows they've seen over the years and the conditions associated with those prices.
I suppose I'm just looking for someone to tell me that I'll be able to get a case of green tip surplus 5.56 for less than $500+ again some day