By Chris Covert
Rantburg.com
Rantburg's summary for arms and ammunition:
Pistol ammunition prices were mostly steady. Rifle ammunition prices were mostly steady.
Prices for used pistols were mostly lower. Prices for used rifles were higher.
(June 23rd, 2018) For the sixth week running, used AR-15 prices have averaged out to below $500.
New Lows:
None
Pistol Ammunition
.45 Caliber, 230 Grain, From Last Week: -.02 Each After Unchanged (3 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Carolina Munitions, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .21 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 (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: SG Ammo, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
9mm Parabellum, 115 Grain, From Last Week: -.01 Each After Unchanged (1Q, 2018)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Carolina Muntions, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .13 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: FedArm, Own brand, FMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads .14 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2018))
.357 Magnum, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .23 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 1,000 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .23 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks))
.38 Special, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammunition Depot, Fiocchi, RNL, Brass Casing, .22 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 500 rounds: FedArm, Own Brand, RNL, Brass Casing, Reloads .18 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))
Rifle Ammunition
.223 Caliber/5.56mm 55 Grain, From Last Week: -.02 Each After Unchanged (4Q, 2017)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Carolina Munitions, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .19 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: Ammomen, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round (From Last Week: +.01 Each)
.308 NATO 150 Grain, From Last Week: -.02 Each
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Carolina Munitions, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .28 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: SG Ammo, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .30 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (8 Weeks))
7.62x39mm AK 123 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2Q, 2018)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: True Shot Gun Club, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .19 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))
.30-06 Springfield 145 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2018)
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 (1Q, 2018)
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 (1Q, 2018))
.338 Lapua Magnum 250 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2Q, 2018)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Prvi Partizan, FMJ, Brass Casing, 2.50 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 200 rounds: Cabelas, Prvi Partizan, FMJ, Brass Casing, 2.80 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (5 Weeks))
.22 LR 40 Grain, From Last Week: -.01 Each After Unchanged (1Q, 2018)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Carolina Munition, Aguila, RNL, Brass Casing, .03 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Carolina Munitions, Remington, RNL, Brass Casing, .04 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2Q, 2018))
Guns for Private Sale
Rifles
.223/5.56mm (AR Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $440 Last Week Avg: $475(-) ($616 (2Q, 2015), $387 (42 Weeks))
Arizona (312, 3Q, 2017(+11))(312, 301): Ruger 556: $300 ($740 (25 Weeks), $300 (41 Weeks))
Texas (484, 3Q, 2017(+3))(319, 322): Diamondback DB15: $500 ($700 (1Q, 2015), $350 (2Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (249, 3Q, 2017(+6))(181, 184): Bushmaster: $450 ($700 (2Q, 2015), $300 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (282, 3Q, 2017)(232, 230): Smith & Wesson: $550 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $300 (29 Weeks))
Florida (679, 3Q, 2017)(495, 469): American Tactical Imports: $400 ($650 (2Q, 2015), $350 (10 Weeks))
.308 NATO (AR-10 Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $769 Last Week Avg: $990(-) ($1,359 (2Q, 2015), $766 (2Q, 2017))
Arizona (61, 3Q, 2017(+9))(61, 58): Rock River Arms: $900 ($2,300 (2Q, 2017), $500 (37 Weeks))
Texas (178, 3Q, 2017)(101, 103): Adams Arms: $895 ($1,500 (4Q, 2014), $600 (20 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (54, 3Q, 2017)(42, 38): DPMS: $700 ($1,600 (4Q, 2016), $700 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (86, 3Q, 2017)(58, 60): Palmetto State Armory: $650 ($2,750 (1Q, 2016), $675 (33 Weeks))
Florida (128, 3Q, 2017(+3))(98, 96): Rock River Arms: $700 ($1,950 (2Q, 1016), $500 (3Q, 2015))
7.62x39mm (AK Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $573 Last Week Avg: $663(-) ($728 (18 Weeks), $450 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (55, 3Q, 2017(+8))(49, 50): VZ2008 Sporter: $500 ($1,050 (13 Weeks), $400 (2Q, 2017))
Texas (141, 3Q, 2017)(80, 76): IO: $500 ($1,000 (19 Weeks)), $350 (3Q, 2014))
Pennsylvania (75, 3Q, 2017)(54, 49): RAS47: $675 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $375 (1Q, 2015))
Virginia (72, 3Q, 2017)(65, 60): IO: $625 ($700 (2Q, 2016), $300 (34 Weeks))
Florida (146, 3Q, 2017)(134, 131): Palmetto State Armory: $565 ($700 (1Q, 2016), $300 (4Q, 2014))
30-30 Winchester Lever Action Average Price: $413 Last Week Avg: $393(+) ($495 (4Q, 2016), $296 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (22, 3Q, 2017(+4))(22, 22): Winchester 94: $400 ($800 (19 Weeks), $200 (2Q, 2017)))
Texas (35, 3Q, 2017(+2))(14, 16): Marlin 336: $500 ($550 (1Q, 2015), ($290 (18 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (23, 3Q, 2017)(15, 16): Glenfield Marlin: $350 ($450 (1Q, 2015), $225 (7 Weeks))
Virginia (19, 3Q, 2017(+3))(17, 17): Marlin 336: $415 ($670 (2Q, 2016), $250 (4Q, 2015))
Florida (34, 3Q, 2017)(25, 25): Marlin 336: $400 ($500 (1Q, 2015), $250 (2Q, 2015))
Pistols
.45 caliber ACP (M1911 Pattern Semiautomatic Pistol) Average Price: $480 Last Week Avg: $520(-) ($525 (3Q, 2016), $350 (4Q, 2015))
Arizona (201, 3Q, 2017(+11))(194, 187): Para Ordnance: $550 ($800 (11 Weeks), $325 (43 Weeks))
Texas (371, 3Q, 2017 (+4))(271, 266): Llama: $450 ($650 (17 Weeks), $300 (4Q, 2016))
Pennsylvania (178, 3Q, 2017)(167, 168): Rock Island Armory: $400 ($600 (47 Weeks), $300 (2Q, 2015))
Virginia (204, 3Q, 2017(+3))(172, 163): Taurus PT1911: $600 ($800 (9 Weeks), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Florida (440, 3Q, 2017)(302, 309): Rock Island Armory: $400 ($500 (1Q, 2016), $250 (1Q, 2015))
9mm (Beretta 92FS or other Semiautomatic) Average Price: $299 Last Week Avg: $284(-) ($358 (1Q, 2016), $207 (2Q, 2017))
Arizona (395, 3Q, 2017(+9))(395, 385): FEG PJK: $350 ($400 (1Q, 2018), $180 (33 Weeks))
Texas (586, 3Q, 2017(+3))(548, 512): FMK Firearms: $300 ($355 (1Q, 2015), $180 (35 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (441, 3Q, 2017(+2))(349, 333): Springfield XD: $325 ($350 (4Q 2014), $150 (1Q, 2017))
Virginia (365, 3Q, 2017(+6))(327, 307): Canik TP9SA: $300 ($425 (4Q, 2016), $189 (2Q, 2016))
Florida (827, 3Q, 2017)(725, 740): Sccy Cpx 2: $220 ($400 (1Q, 2016), $160 (2Q, 2017))
.40 caliber S&W (Glock or other semiautomatic) Average Price: $340 Last Week Avg: $356(-) ($399 (1Q, 2016), $262 (2Q, 2016))
Arizona (87, 3Q, 2017(+3))(82, 81): Springfield XDM: $350 ($500 (1Q, 2017), $195 (2Q, 2017))
Texas (156, 3Q, 2017(+2))(96, 102): Springfield XD40: $350 ($425 (4Q, 2014), $180 (28 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (115, 3Q, 2017(+5))(70, 65): Walther PPX: $300 ($450 (2Q, 2016), $200 (3Q, 2016))
Virginia (109, 3Q, 2017(+4))(79, 68): Stoeger Cougar: $350 ($450 (2Q, 2015), $220 (23 Weeks))
Florida (193, 3Q, 2017(+3))(150, 142): Kahr CT40: $350 ($400 (1Q, 2015), $199 (4Q, 2015))
Used Gun of the Week: (Wisconsin)
Winchester Model 54 bolt action rifle chambered in .270 Winchester