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**Ed Ely** · 09-21-2007, 07:30 PM

You guys and gals probably remember one
of my earlier posts on this thread - Shot shells
at W/W for $41 or so dollars. Well, me got some
inside info and it is not what I want to share, but
here goes:

Shot shells are expected to rise in price nearly
two fold. In other words, double in price.

Now is the time to buy them...not next week,
NOW!

Ed

propellerhead · 09-21-2007, 08:10 PM

I stopped at my Wal-mart for the first time since The Great Ammo Price Hike of Sept 1 2007. Lo and behold, the prices haven't changed. CCI Blazer Brass in 9mm is still $7.67, .40S&W is still $7.57 and .45ACP is still $9.47. If I didn't have 7 cases of ammo, I would've bought some more.

formerKahrcarrier · 09-21-2007, 08:58 PM

At the Wal-mart here in Westland Michigan, about a month ago .45 ACP (Winch. White box bulk pack) was $29.00 for 100 rounds, and 9mm was going for $16.72 for 100 rounds!

I took a class and needed 800 rounds of factory ammo, you can guess I shot my 9mm for that one!

The price increase has slammed us reloaders as well, but its still much less expensive to make your own.

formerKahrcarrier · 09-21-2007, 09:06 PM

I have heard rumors about Wolf ammo, the kind with the steel cases coated with enamel.

The rumors are that after you shoot these for a while, the enamel gets hot, coats the chamber, and causes the cases to stick really badly. This in turn can cause extremely high chamber pressures, which can cause catastrophic failures ( guns going boom and pieces flying).

I guess the enamel coating is very hard to remove during cleaning, which is why it builds up so much. Normal solvents don't cut it loose i'm told.

Does anyone have any personal experience with this ammo? The prices i have seen for it are much lower than other brands of range ammo, but I have no wish to destroy a gun just to save a little $$.

Besides, the cases aren't reloadable, they are berdan primed?

Any comments on this?

redfish · 09-21-2007, 09:09 PM

Glad to see that we are all still stocking up. I need to go to wally world tomorrow for this weeks buy. I have bought one to two boxes since this post started and dont plan to stop anytime soon. Right now just trying to stock up on 9mm and .40 and .38 spl

Then I will move on to other rounds but have a long way to go. Cant seem to get enough 9 and 40 as for each trip to the range I shoot a couple hundred of each. one step forward and two back

Bree · 09-23-2007, 06:06 AM

Stopped at Wally World and they didn't have anything on sale. So I drove over to Gander and they were pushing slugs so I bought a couple of boxes of Brenneke KO Slugs at $1.58 a box which was affordable!

I guess I'll keep them for SHTF day. LOL!

**Ed Ely** · 09-23-2007, 07:09 AM

Bree, if I recall correctly, Brenneke had
a very recent recall. Might want to check
it out. They had some bad ammo get out.

Ed

dtek · 09-23-2007, 07:39 AM

9mm Remington UMC 500rds $69.98
45ACP Remington UMC $11.98 box/50rds

Bree · 09-23-2007, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Ely

Bree, if I recall correctly, Brenneke had
a very recent recall. Might want to check
it out. They had some bad ammo get out.

Ed

Yeah I saw that. It only affects Brenneke GMBH. Brenneke USA slugs are not being recalled.

atmiller · 09-23-2007, 06:28 PM

Picked up 4 Federal .22 Bulk packs. 2200 rounds. Been shooting a lot more .22 lately since the price increases.

Can't wait 'til Advantage Arms releases the .22 XD Conversion Kits.

09-21-2007, 08:10 PM	#232
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,559	I stopped at my Wal-mart for the first time since The Great Ammo Price Hike of Sept 1 2007. Lo and behold, the prices haven't changed. CCI Blazer Brass in 9mm is still $7.67, .40S&W is still $7.57 and .45ACP is still $9.47. If I didn't have 7 cases of ammo, I would've bought some more. __________________ XD-9 Tactical for IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three calibers, three models, three purposes. No compromises.

09-21-2007, 08:58 PM	#233
formerKahrcarrier XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4	thats an unheard of price! At the Wal-mart here in Westland Michigan, about a month ago .45 ACP (Winch. White box bulk pack) was $29.00 for 100 rounds, and 9mm was going for $16.72 for 100 rounds! I took a class and needed 800 rounds of factory ammo, you can guess I shot my 9mm for that one! The price increase has slammed us reloaders as well, but its still much less expensive to make your own. __________________ There are 5 things you should ALWAYS carry with you : A cell phone, a good knife, a good (tactical) flashlight, pepper spray, and a GUN!

09-21-2007, 09:06 PM	#234
formerKahrcarrier XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4	question about Wolf ammo I have heard rumors about Wolf ammo, the kind with the steel cases coated with enamel. The rumors are that after you shoot these for a while, the enamel gets hot, coats the chamber, and causes the cases to stick really badly. This in turn can cause extremely high chamber pressures, which can cause catastrophic failures ( guns going boom and pieces flying). I guess the enamel coating is very hard to remove during cleaning, which is why it builds up so much. Normal solvents don't cut it loose i'm told. Does anyone have any personal experience with this ammo? The prices i have seen for it are much lower than other brands of range ammo, but I have no wish to destroy a gun just to save a little $$. Besides, the cases aren't reloadable, they are berdan primed? Any comments on this? __________________ There are 5 things you should ALWAYS carry with you : A cell phone, a good knife, a good (tactical) flashlight, pepper spray, and a GUN!

09-21-2007, 09:09 PM	#235
redfish XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 156	Glad to see that we are all still stocking up. I need to go to wally world tomorrow for this weeks buy. I have bought one to two boxes since this post started and dont plan to stop anytime soon. Right now just trying to stock up on 9mm and .40 and .38 spl Then I will move on to other rounds but have a long way to go. Cant seem to get enough 9 and 40 as for each trip to the range I shoot a couple hundred of each. one step forward and two back __________________ Redfish Kimber Eclipse Custom II New family member .9mm XD SC .40 Beretta 96FS .223Mini 14 .38 Spl S&W K Master piece .380 Bersa---JUNK .22 S&W K Frame .22 Browning Buck Mark .270 Rem BDL 30-06 30-30 Winchester SKS Pre Ban Qty. 2 12 ga BPS 12 ga Browning light twelve 12 ga Rem. Model 10 pump Plus about five more.....

09-23-2007, 06:06 AM	#236
Bree XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,354 Blog Entries: 5	Stopped at Wally World and they didn't have anything on sale. So I drove over to Gander and they were pushing slugs so I bought a couple of boxes of Brenneke KO Slugs at $1.58 a box which was affordable! I guess I'll keep them for SHTF day. LOL! __________________ Shoot Straight and Ride Safe! Bree XD .45 Compact -- Ruger SP-101 .357 Mag. -- Keltec P3AT .380 Rock River Arms 20" Varmint A4 AR-15 w/4-16x56mm MilDot Ruger 10/22 Black Stainless Mossberg 590 Mariner 12 Ga w/Knoxx SpecOps Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide Patriot Guard Rider Iron Butt Association Member The 60's Can't Die As Long As I Won't Leave Them!! I grant President-Elect Obama a free ride from criticism by me until 5/1/09. Always give a person a chance to do the right thing!

09-21-2007, 07:30 PM	#231
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,796 Blog Entries: 1	You guys and gals probably remember one of my earlier posts on this thread - Shot shells at W/W for $41 or so dollars. Well, me got some inside info and it is not what I want to share, but here goes: Shot shells are expected to rise in price nearly two fold. In other words, double in price. Now is the time to buy them...not next week, NOW! Ed

09-23-2007, 07:09 AM	#237
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,796 Blog Entries: 1	Bree, if I recall correctly, Brenneke had a very recent recall. Might want to check it out. They had some bad ammo get out. Ed

09-23-2007, 07:39 AM	#238
dtek XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CT Posts: 401	9mm Remington UMC 500rds $69.98 45ACP Remington UMC $11.98 box/50rds __________________ Dave "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."

09-23-2007, 06:28 PM	#240
atmiller XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,089	Picked up 4 Federal .22 Bulk packs. 2200 rounds. Been shooting a lot more .22 lately since the price increases. Can't wait 'til Advantage Arms releases the .22 XD Conversion Kits. __________________ NRA Life Member XD-40 Subcompact XD-9 Service with laser sight XD-9 Tactical XD-9 Tactical with Storm Lake Barrel, mag well, CobraChrome, Williams Firesights, Drop-In Sear and Trigger Bar XD-40 Tactical XD-40 Tactical with mag well, Don's Guide Rod & 22 lb. Spring XD-45ACP Tactical with thumb safety XD-45ACP Tactical with TLR-1 XDm-40 Bi-Tone with Don's Guide Rod

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