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Sunday, December 11, 2022

Ammo Prices - December 2022

Ammo prices are stabilizing as supply catches up with demand in most calibers, but not all. A common question is how much Ammo do I need. Here is a scientific answer to that question: Ammo Inventory Target

Prices for the most part are lower than since 2020, but not back to 2019 levels, which are unlikely to ever occur due to the inflation from massive government spending and printing money. Inflation is a hidden tax where the government gets (prints) more money at the consumers expense (inflation). That said ammo prices may be near a low point based on today's money supply.

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Latest Ammo Prices

Best Handgun Selection Criteria

Ammo Inventory Target

Modern Home Security

Best Prepper Websites (vote for this one)

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Ammo Prices - August 2022

August 2022 prices are down on average by about 1 - 4% from last month and down 19% from 2021levels. While supply and prices are stabilizing in common calibers, there continues to be a wide range of prices, and tight supply on uncommon calibers.

Below are some links to the low cost ammo we found this month.

9mm Price are down 1% in August from July. 2022 prices are down 13% below 2021, up 32% from 2020, and up 91% from 2019. Hollow Points are still way over priced.

Low cost providers for 9mm were the following:

https://bulkmunitions.com/gun-store/9mm-115-gr-fmj-pmc-9a-1000-rounds/

https://www.natchezss.com/cci-blazer-brass-handgun-ammunition-9mm-luger-115-gr-fmj-1145-fps-1000-ct-loose-pack.html

Prvi Partizan 9mm Ammo FMJ 115 grain PPH9F1 | Palmetto State Armory

Best 9mm Deal

Federal Premium 9mm Luger Champion FMJ Ammunition | Ammo Yard

5.56 Prices are down 4% in August from July. 2022 prices are down 13% below 2021, up 41% from 2020, and up 53% from 2019. May be a good time to buy some 5.56.

Low cost providers for 5.56 were the following:

https://bulkmunitions.com/gun-store/5-56x45mm-55-grain-fmj-pmc-556x-1000-bulk/

1000 Rounds of Bulk 5.56x45 Ammo by Winchester - 55gr FMJ M193 (bulkammo.com)

https://www.natchezss.com/winchester-lake-city-m193-rifle-ammunition-5-56mm-55gr-fmj-3240-fps-20-ct.html

22 Prices are down 3% in August from July. 2022 prices are up 7% from 2021, up 36% from 2020, and up 48% from 2019. Over all, 22 LR prices are high, but starting to go down. 22 Magnum prices increased less than any other Ammo, and are actually lower today than there were in 2019, making it a good time to stock up on them. A 22 is an inexpensive first gun with the lowest cost ammo.

Low cost providers for 22 LR were the following:

Magtech 22 LR Ammo For Sale 40gr Lead Round Nose 22B 500 Rounds (bulkmunitions.com)

Buy Bulk .22 LR Ammo Online at BulkAmmo.com - Available and Ready to Ship

Low cost providers for 22 Mag were the following:

https://www.wapeedee.com/products/armscor-22-magnum-40-grain-jacketed-hollow-point-box-of-50-arm22mag40?variant=42221633568928

One of the best Best Bug Out Pistols I have is a 22 Magnum that holds 30 rounds

Other Ammo Prices can be seen above, and here are some links to hard to find ammo:

45 Long Colt - GOOD PRICE HERE

Ammo Inc 45 Long Colt 250 Grain Brass TMC (Box of 50 rounds) | The Castle Arms

30-30 Winchester - Only source with any in stock, but at a premium price.

20 Rounds of Bulk 30-30 Win Ammo by Federal - 170gr SP (bulkammo.com)

410 Shotgun

Federal Premium Personal Defense Ammunition 410 Bore 500 round - Megaammunitionstore

American Tactical 410 BORE RIFLED HOLLOW POINT SLUGS 1/4oz 2-1/2″ 1550 FPS “JUDGE SPECIAL” – 5 shells/pack (mutinymachine.com)

20 ga Shotgun

Aguila Hunting Shotshells 20 ga 2-3/4" 1oz 1220 fps #2B 25/ct | Natchez (natchezss.com)

Remington Slugger Rifled Slug Shotshells | Bass Pro Shops

If there is a particular ammo you are having trouble finding, let me know in the comments below.

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Blog Table of Contents

Latest Ammo Prices

Best Handgun Selection Criteria

Ammo Inventory Target

Modern Home Security

Best Prepper Websites (vote for this one)

Or click on a label below for similar topics

Sunday, August 7, 2022

Alone Season 9 - Days Survived

Juan Pablo used a unique strategy to win this event. He didn't boil his water, nor burn a fire in his shelter, until the very end. He only started a fire when he needed to cook food. This saved a tremendous amount of calories gathering fire wood. Instead he bundled up and spent a lot of time in his sleeping bag. This might be considered a Best Practice but carried some risk by not boiling his water. He has experience drinking suspect water however.

He was also a good shot with a bow, rarely missing small game, and only lost 2 of his 9 arrows while some others only had 4 or 5 arrows left from missing so many shots.

He also built a pier out in the river to access deeper water, and immediately began to catch fish. When he caught a fish, he didn't stop immediately and go cook it, but rather kept fishing and caught several more while the fish were biting. Another Best Practice.

For an episode by episode report, click here: Alone Season 9 Pack List