By Chris Covert
Rantburg.com
Hornady is the only domestic maker of 5.45x39mm ammunition for the AK-74. I usually buy Silver Bear 60 grain, but Hornady makes 60 grain as well.
So, they are trying to get me to switch to their brands.
All this comes from an effort by New York politicians to get banks and other financial institutions to stop providing money to firearms and ammunition makers in a effort to destroy America's firearms industries.
Some companies are coming along.
Some are not.
How all this will shake out, is unknown but it is good to see companies finally coming to their own aid.
That doesn't stop local politicians from trying to ban the AR-15, however.
And national politicians want to turn the US into Australia when it comes to guns, by weaponizing the law against gun owners, and at the same time denying they are trying to take away guns.
Loads.
Rantburg's summary for arms and ammunition:
Pistol ammunition prices were steady. Rifle ammunition prices were steady.
Prices for used pistols were mostly lower. Prices for used rifles were mixed.
New Lows:
None
Pistol Ammunition
.45 Caliber, 230 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (5 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Silver Bear, FMJ, Steel Casing, .23 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: East Carolina Trading, Own brand, FMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads, .20 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))
.40 Caliber Smith & Wesson, 180 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (7 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, Reloads .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: East Carolina Trading, FP, Brass Casing, Reloads, .18 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks))
9mm Parabellum, 115 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2018)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Extreme Reloading, Own Brand, RN, Brass Casing, Reloads .14 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .14 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (8 Weeks))
.357 Magnum, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Gun Buyer, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .22 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 500 rounds: Wholesale Hunter, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .22 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))
.38 Special, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (7 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammomen, Magtech, RNL, Brass Casing, .24 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 500 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Prvi Patizan, RNL, Brass Casing, .23 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (7 Weeks))
Rifle Ammunition
.223 Caliber/5.56mm 55 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (4Q, 2017)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Able's, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (8 Weeks))
.308 NATO 150 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (6 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .32 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: SG Ammo, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .30 per round (From Last Week: -.02)
7.62x39mm AK 123 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: True Shot Gun Club, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .20 per round (From Last Week: +.01)
.30-06 Springfield 145 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (9 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .54 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: United Nations Ammo, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .53 per round (From Last week: Unchanged (4Q, 2017))
.300 Winchester Magnum 150 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (7 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Prvi Partizan, Brass Casing, SP, .81 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Target Sports USA, Prvi Partizan, Brass Casing, SP, .85 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (9 Weeks))
.338 Lapua Magnum 250 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (5 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Prvi Partizan, FMJ, Brass Casing, 2.50 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 200 rounds: Target Sports USA, IMI (SMK), FMJ, Brass Casing, 2.60 per round (From Last Week: -.20 Each After Unchanged (7 Weeks))
.22 LR 40 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2018)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Bud's Gun Shop, American Eagle, RNL, Brass Casing, .04 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Winchester, RNL, Brass Casing, .04 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (5 Weeks))
Guns for Private Sale
Rifles
.223/5.56mm (AR Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $521 Last Week Avg: $505(+) ($616 (2Q, 2015), $387 (35 Weeks))
Arizona (207, 3Q, 2017(+4))(207, 181):ATI Omni Hybrid Maxx: $450 ($740 (19 Weeks), $300 (34 Weeks))
Texas (484, 3Q, 2017(+3))(279, 267): Windham Weaponry: $550 ($700 (1Q, 2015), $350 (2Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (249, 3Q, 2017(+6))(162, 151): Windham Weaponry: $525 ($700 (2Q, 2015), $300 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (282, 3Q, 2017)(189, 188): Bushmaster: $500 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $300 (22 Weeks))
Florida (679, 3Q, 2017)(408, 412): Palmetto State Armory: $580 ($650 (2Q, 2015), $350 (13 Weeks))
.308 NATO (AR-10 Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $959 Last Week Avg: $975(-) ($1,359 (2Q, 2015), $766 (47 Weeks))
Arizona (49, 3Q, 2017(+6))(41, 40): Diamondback: $950 ($2,300 (47 Weeks), $500 (30 Weeks))
Texas (178, 3Q, 2017)(87, 72): DPMS: $800 ($1,500 (4Q, 2014), $600 (13 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (54, 3Q, 2017)(30, 31): DPMS: $995 ($1,600 (4Q, 2016), $700 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (86, 3Q, 2017)(53, 57): Smith & Wesson: $1,300 ($2,750 (1Q, 2016), $675 (26 Weeks))
Florida (128, 3Q, 2017(+3))(94, 98): DPMS: $750 ($1,950 (2Q, 1016), $500 (3Q, 2015))
7.62x39mm (AK Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $560 Last Week Avg: $599(-) ($728 (11 Weeks), $450 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (42, 3Q, 2017(+5))(42, 35): AK-63D: $700 ($1,050 (7 Weeks), $400 (49 Weeks))
Texas (141, 3Q, 2017)(60, 61): WASR-10: $650 ($1,000 (12 Weeks)), $350 (3Q, 2014))
Pennsylvania (75, 3Q, 2017)(49, 48): IO: $500 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $375 (1Q, 2015))
Virginia (72, 3Q, 2017)(60, 59): CAI RAS-47: $550 ($700 (2Q, 2016), $300 (27 Weeks))
Florida (146, 3Q, 2017)(109, 106): WASR-10: $400 ($700 (1Q, 2016), $300 (4Q, 2014))
30-30 Winchester Lever Action Average Price: $387 Last Week Avg: $361(+) ($495 (4Q, 2016), $296 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (14, 3Q, 2017)(7, 5): Winchester 94: $500 ($800 (12 Weeks), $200 (50 Weeks)))
Texas (35, 3Q, 2017(+2))(19, 17): Marlin: $295 ($550 (1Q, 2015), ($290 (11 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (23, 3Q, 2017)(16, 17): Marlin 336: $350 ($450 (1Q, 2015), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Virginia (19, 3Q, 2017(+3))(10, 11): Winchester 94: $400 ($670 (2Q, 2016), $250 (4Q, 2015))
Florida (34, 3Q, 2017)(22, 25): Marlin 336C: $390 ($500 (1Q, 2015), $250 (2Q, 2015))
Pistols
.45 caliber ACP (M1911 Pattern Semiautomatic Pistol) Average Price: $415 Last Week Avg: $553(-) ($525 (3Q, 2016), $350 (4Q, 2015))
Arizona (145, 3Q, 2017(+6))(145, 125): Regent 1911: $500 ($800 (4 Weeks), $325 (36 Weeks))
Texas (361, 3Q, 2017 (+3))(255, 255): Rock Island Armory: $400 ($650 (11 Weeks), $300 (4Q, 2016))
Pennsylvania (178, 3Q, 2017)(143, 145): Remington R1: $425 ($600 (39 Weeks), $300 (2Q, 2015))
Virginia (204, 3Q, 2017(+3))(157, 153): Colt: $350 ($800 (2 Weeks), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Florida (440, 3Q, 2017)(251, 257): Charter Arms: $400 ($500 (1Q, 2016), $250 (1Q, 2015))
9mm (Beretta 92FS or other Semiautomatic) Average Price: $305 Last Week Avg: $316(-) ($358 (1Q, 2016), $207 (51 Weeks))
Arizona (264, 3Q, 2017(+2))(264, 233): Bersa BP9CC: $300 ($400 (1Q, 2018), $180 (26 Weeks))
Texas (586, 3Q, 2017(+3))(458, 453): Smith & Wesson SD9: $300 ($355 (1Q, 2015), $180 (28 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (441, 3Q, 2017(+2))(301, 310): Springfield XDS: $325 ($350 (4Q 2014), $150 (1Q, 2017))
Virginia (365, 3Q, 2017(+6))(317, 333): Taurus: $300 ($425 (4Q, 2016), $189 (2Q, 2016))
Florida (827, 3Q, 2017)(699, 680): Smith & Wesson SD9VE: $300 ($400 (1Q, 2016), $160 (50 Weeks))
.40 caliber S&W (Glock or other semiautomatic) Average Price: $345 Last Week Avg: $320(+) ($399 (1Q, 2016), $262 (2Q, 2016))
Arizona (77, 3Q, 2017(+2))(65, 63): Ruger SR40: $400 ($500 (1Q, 2017), $195 (48 Weeks))
Texas (156, 3Q, 2017(+2))(98, 100): Sig Sauer P250: $360 ($425 (4Q, 2014), $180 (21 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (115, 3Q, 2017(+5))(75, 76): Smith & Wesson SW40VE: $280 ($450 (2Q, 2016), $200 (3Q, 2016))
Virginia (109, 3Q, 2017(+4))(72, 72): Smith & Wesson SW9VE: $375 ($450 (2Q, 2015), $220 (15 Weeks))
Florida (193, 3Q, 2017(+3))(139, 144): Ruger SR-40: $310 ($400 (1Q, 2015), $199 (4Q, 2015))
Used Gun of the Week: (Illinois) (Of all places)
Savage 10FP bolt action rifle chambered in .308 Winchester