Cost of ammo

[Watson]

Opps,I posted this question on the wrong forum - sorry about that - I'm new. My question was about the cost of .380 ammo. I asked if anyone knew why .380 is always more expensive than 9mm? Seems like no matter where I shop, .380 is always 25 to 30% higher than 9mm. That's very annoying.

 

[Hoji]

Not as many .380 chambered guns as in 9x19.

More expensive to produce as there are less machines churning it out.

 

[Bozz10mm]

Not as many .380 chambered guns as in 9x19.

More expensive to produce as there are less machines churning it out.

What he said.

 

[baboon]

Basic economics, supply & demand.

 

[motorcarman]

Basic economics, supply & demand.

Elementary my dear WATSON.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Not as many .380 chambered guns as in 9x19.

More expensive to produce as there are less machines churning it out.

Yep.

 

[easy rider]

Yes, and you all should be buying more .45acp so my carry ammo will go down in price.

Oh, and while you're at it 22-250, thank you!

 

[txinvestigator]

Basic economics, supply & demand.

Actually, supply and demand would suggest that demand increases the cost.

 

[Gilbertc13]

Actually, supply and demand would suggest that demand increases the cost.

He’s right you know! ^^^^


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[Moonpie]

OP should buy a 9mm.


Or seven.

 

[easy rider]

OP should buy a 9mm.


Or seven.

You just want him to have so many that he will sell them cheap to you.

 

[Watson]

OP should buy a 9mm.


Or seven.

If by OP you mean me, you should check my intro post. I carry a Ruger Ec9s

 

[deemus]

Actually, supply and demand would suggest that demand increases the cost.

Depends on the supply in relation to demand. The fact that there is roughly 400% more supply of 9mm, the cost would actually go down, and the price would level out. Cost of production can go down in large quantities.

Where the 380 demand, and also supply is much lower, the cost goes up. Same machine running one shift costs more per unit than the machine running three shifts. Though the cost of labor and materials is unchanged (but higher quantities might actually result in lower per unit cost, but we will ignore that dynamic), the cost per unit of the machine producing it goes down when more is produced.

Its possible part of the cost increase is related to the machine having to handle the smaller bullet.

But in general, demand increases supply.

 

[IXLR8]

A friend bought a 5.7x28 and was looking for ammo. A year ago it was $16.00/50. Now it is $25.00/50.
Has any other ammo increased in price in the last year?

 

[Hoji]

A friend bought a 5.7x28 and was looking for ammo. A year ago it was $16.00/50. Now it is $25.00/50.
Has any other ammo increased in price in the last year?

Where was this? I have never seen 5-7 that cheap

 

[IXLR8]

Where was this? I have never seen 5-7 that cheap

Palmetto State Armory...

 

[Hoji]

Palmetto State Armory...

They are responsible for a lot of money disappearing from my bank account.

Wish I had seen that deal.

 

[blueangel64]

All this yada-yada-yada. All I want is great quality at low pricing. Is that too much to ask?? I think not. Nuff said.

 

[easy rider]

All this yada-yada-yada. All I want is great quality at low pricing. Is that too much to ask?? I think not. Nuff said.

Not that I know for sure, but I believe you are preaching to the choir.

 

[PinnedandRecessed]

Where was this? I have never seen 5-7 that cheap

Federal was doing a rebate last year that included 5.7. If I remember correctly it came out to $12/box (from PSA) after rebate. Hopefully theyll do it again.