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2018-06-30 -Land of the Free

This Week in Guns, June 30th, 2018

By Chris Covert
Rantburg.com

In memoriam to Thursday's shooting in Maryland:

Rantburg's summary for arms and ammunition:

Pistol ammunition prices were mostly steady. Rifle ammunition prices were mixed.

Prices for used pistols were mostly lower. Prices for used rifles were mostly lower.

(June 30th, 2018) For the seventh week running, used AR-15 prices have averaged out to below $500.

New Lows:

None

Pistol Ammunition

.45 Caliber, 230 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 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 (3 Weeks)

.40 Caliber Smith & Wesson, 180 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (3 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 (3 Weeks)

9mm Parabellum, 115 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
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 (5 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 (5 Weeks))

.38 Special, 158 Grain, From Last Week: -.02 Each After Unchanged (4 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, CCI, RNL, Aluminum Casing, .22 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 500 rounds: FedArm, Own Brand, TPMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads .18 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks))

Rifle Ammunition

.223 Caliber/5.56mm 55 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
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: Unchanged (2 Weeks))

.308 NATO 150 Grain, From Last Week: +.04 Each
Cheapest, 20 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .32 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: SG Ammo, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .30 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (9 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: Outdoor Limited, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round (From Last Week: +.02 Each After 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: -.35 Each After Unchanged (2Q, 2018)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Limited, ARM, SP, Brass Casing, 2.15 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 200 rounds: Cabelas, Prvi Partizan, FMJ, Brass Casing, 2.80 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged 6 Weeks))

.22 LR 40 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
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: $430 Last Week Avg: $440(-) ($616 (2Q, 2015), $387 (43 Weeks))
Arizona (334, 3Q, 2017(+12))(334, 312): Unidentified Brand: $450 ($740 (26 Weeks), $300 (42 Weeks))
Texas (484, 3Q, 2017(+3))(324, 319): Unidentified Brand: $400 ($700 (1Q, 2015), $350 (2Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (249, 3Q, 2017(+6))(197, 181): DPMS: $450 ($700 (2Q, 2015), $300 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (282, 3Q, 2017)(216, 232): Olympic Arms: $450 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $300 (30 Weeks))
Florida (679, 3Q, 2017)(476, 495): American Tactical Imports: $400 ($650 (2Q, 2015), $350 (11 Weeks))

.308 NATO (AR-10 Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $760 Last Week Avg: $769(-) ($1,359 (2Q, 2015), $760 (CA: $766 (2Q, 2017)))
Arizona (69, 3Q, 2017(+10))(69, 61): DPMS: $800 ($2,300 (2Q, 2017), $500 (38 Weeks))
Texas (178, 3Q, 2017)(99, 101): Palmetto State Armory: $700 ($1,500 (4Q, 2014), $600 (21 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (54, 3Q, 2017)(43, 42): DPMS: $700 ($1,600 (4Q, 2016), $700 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (86, 3Q, 2017)(61, 58): Palmetto State Armory: $600 ($2,750 (1Q, 2016), $675 (34 Weeks))
Florida (128, 3Q, 2017(+3))(86, 98): DPMS: $1,000 ($1,950 (2Q, 1016), $500 (3Q, 2015))

7.62x39mm (AK Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $627 Last Week Avg: $573(+) ($728 (19 Weeks), $450 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (55, 3Q, 2017(+8))(54, 49): WASR 10/63: $695 ($1,050 (14 Weeks), $400 (2Q, 2017))
Texas (141, 3Q, 2017)(78, 80): CAI M70B1: $600 ($1,000 (20 Weeks)), $350 (3Q, 2014))
Pennsylvania (75, 3Q, 2017)(61, 64): Zastava N-PAP: $650 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $375 (1Q, 2015))
Virginia (72, 3Q, 2017)(69, 65): IO: $625 ($700 (2Q, 2016), $300 (35 Weeks))
Florida (146, 3Q, 2017)(128, 134): Palmetto State Armory: $565 ($700 (1Q, 2016), $300 (4Q, 2014))

30-30 Winchester Lever Action Average Price: $404 Last Week Avg: $413(-) ($495 (4Q, 2016), $296 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (22, 3Q, 2017(+4))(17, 22): Winchester 94: $400 ($800 (20 Weeks), $200 (2Q, 2017)))
Texas (35, 3Q, 2017(+2))(15, 14): Marlin 336: $500 ($550 (1Q, 2015), ($290 (19 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (23, 3Q, 2017)(14, 15): Glenfield Marlin: $350 ($450 (1Q, 2015), $225 (7 Weeks))
Virginia (19, 3Q, 2017(+3))(17, 17): Marlin 30AS: $420 ($670 (2Q, 2016), $250 (4Q, 2015))
Florida (34, 3Q, 2017)(28, 25): Marlin 336: $350 ($500 (1Q, 2015), $250 (2Q, 2015))

Pistols

.45 caliber ACP (M1911 Pattern Semiautomatic Pistol) Average Price: $430 Last Week Avg: $480(-) ($525 (3Q, 2016), $350 (4Q, 2015))
Arizona (210, 3Q, 2017(+12))(210, 194): American Tactical Imports: $400 ($800 (12 Weeks), $325 (44 Weeks))
Texas (371, 3Q, 2017 (+4))(265, 271): Taurus PT1911: $475 ($650 (18 Weeks), $300 (4Q, 2016))
Pennsylvania (178, 3Q, 2017)(163, 167): American Tactical Imports: $500 ($600 (48 Weeks), $300 (2Q, 2015))
Virginia (204, 3Q, 2017(+3))(171, 172): American Tactical Imports: $450 ($800 (10 Weeks), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Florida (440, 3Q, 2017)(308, 302): Kahr Arms: $325 ($500 (1Q, 2016), $250 (1Q, 2015))

9mm (Beretta 92FS or other Semiautomatic) Average Price: $299 Last Week Avg: $299(=) ($358 (1Q, 2016), $207 (2Q, 2017))
Arizona (395, 3Q, 2017(+9))(393, 395): Smith & Wesson SD9VE: $350 ($400 (1Q, 2018), $180 (34 Weeks))
Texas (586, 3Q, 2017(+3))(556, 548): Walther PPS: $350 ($355 (1Q, 2015), $180 (36 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (441, 3Q, 2017(+2))(360, 349): Taurus PT 111: $249 ($350 (4Q 2014), $150 (1Q, 2017))
Virginia (365, 3Q, 2017(+6))(349, 327): Canik TP9SA: $300 ($425 (4Q, 2016), $189 (2Q, 2016))
Florida (827, 3Q, 2017)(739, 725): Smith & Wesson SD9VE: $250 ($400 (1Q, 2016), $160 (2Q, 2017))

.40 caliber S&W (Glock or other semiautomatic) Average Price: $336 Last Week Avg: $340(-) ($399 (1Q, 2016), $262 (2Q, 2016))
Arizona (87, 3Q, 2017(+3))(84, 82): Taurus PT145 Pro: $350 ($500 (1Q, 2017), $195 (2Q, 2017))
Texas (156, 3Q, 2017(+2))(99, 96): Sig Sauer P250: $350 ($425 (4Q, 2014), $180 (29 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (115, 3Q, 2017(+5))(72, 70): Smith & Wesson SW40VE: $280 ($450 (2Q, 2016), $200 (3Q, 2016))
Virginia (109, 3Q, 2017(+4))(80, 79): Stoeger Cougar: $350 ($450 (2Q, 2015), $220 (24 Weeks))
Florida (193, 3Q, 2017(+3))(144, 150): Smith & Wesson SD9VE: $350 ($400 (1Q, 2015), $199 (4Q, 2015))

Used Gun of the Week: (Texas)
Heckler & Koch MP-5 submachine gun chambered in 9mm Parabellum

Posted by badanov 2018-06-30 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11131 views ] Top

#1 Second runner up 'Used Gun of the Week'

Spanish Star BM 9mm Pistol

Posted by Besoeker 2018-06-30 01:15|| 2018-06-30 01:15|| Front Page Top

#2 Anotehr in a series "People in the media who don't know shit about guns - lecturing us about guns":

"Shotguns work like a backwards funnel. You don't even have to aim"

Posted by Frank G 2018-06-30 08:26|| 2018-06-30 08:26|| Front Page Top

#3 ^ Heh. I hoped some good would come of this awful thing, and there it is.

A wonderful weapon the blunderbuss,
The megaphone rendered more thunderous,
Employed for their sketches
By powdercaked wretches
To baffle the schlubs that encumber us.

Posted by Zenobia Floger6220 2018-06-30 11:54|| 2018-06-30 11:54|| Front Page Top

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