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03-04-2008, 11:51 PM
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380 AUTO Prices: Why so high???
I just went to Walmart to purchase 380 ammo for my new LCP and was SHOCKED at the prices!!!
I got a 100-round box of Remington 88GR JHP for 32.46! The 50 round box of FMJ was more expensive (when doubled)! Why are these prices so high? Where do you purchase your practice ammo at for 380? Buying 1000 rounds cost more than the gun itself!
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03-05-2008, 12:08 AM
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.380 ammo is higher in price because not as much of it is produced. It's not nearly as popular right now as 9mm, 40 ect.
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03-05-2008, 12:14 AM
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Supply and Demand
Not as many people shoot .380 then as 9mm, .40 or .45 so production is lower which increases prices. Also there are probably less .380 manufactures which means less competition in pricing. That would be my guess. |
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03-05-2008, 12:55 AM
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Well at any rate, it sucks. Maybe as more pocket pistols are produced it will become a more popular round.
Anyone got a good place to purchase target ammo from in bulk?
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03-05-2008, 01:11 AM
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I like my Avatar!
Yeah, I can't take credit for them though.
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03-05-2008, 04:22 AM
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I was shocked too. I bought some .380 for an upcoming gun purchase and my eyes watered. Needless to say, I ordered .380 dies to add to my collection. I recoup the cost of the dies in ~330 rounds.
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03-05-2008, 07:11 AM
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I highly doubt you will ever see the price drop. .380 will always be one of the red headed step children of the ammo manufacturers.
A major manufacturer can have a line setup and running full time for 9mm, 40 S&W, .45 ACP, 38 special, .357 Mag. Most all other rounds have to share time on the production machines. And it takes time and money to do the switch. Also think about the packaging. The more you buy the cheaper it becomes per unit. I have a 10mm. And 10mm ammo is much harder to find and a LOT more expensive than it's retarded little brother the 40 S&W. So I really do feel your pain.
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