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By Chris Covert

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Although the proposed M855 cartridge ban has been shelved for the time being, leftists in Congress want to ban ammunition anyway.

Despite the relaxation of the threat AR ammunition, prices have not moderated from their 12 month highs reached just last month.

Helpfully, something called the Yakima Training Center at Fort Lewis McChord AFB hosted an ammunition drop off. If you have any ammunition that is "no longer needed", just drop it off there.

Or you can contact me personally, and I will see it gets disposed of.

Ares Armor, the California 80 Percent receiver firm who were raided by the ATF last year has some new information on the armor piercing ban. For example, did you know that the Clinton administration tried to ban importation of the standard 7.62x39mm 123 Gr. AK round for the very same reason the 7N6 5.45x39 53 Gr. round was banned? I didn't either. And though the proposed ban on M855 ammunition has been delayed, the ban on 7N6 ammunition continues in force.

As those in the graft industry move ever closer to outright confiscation, the famous continue to cheer it on. Geraldo Rivera, Daniel Craig, as well as any number of paid shills want to steal your guns, or kill you if you resist.

The first anniversary for the Bundy Ranch Stand Off is coming next month, and the Bundys are holding a party to celebrate, April 10-12, 2015. Wish I could attend, but work intervenes. Right now the only information about the gathering is on Facebook.

Currently, the Washington state Patrick Henry Society has asked the state's sheriffs to begin arrests of those officials at the state and federal level seeking to enforce and enhance the state's new unconstitutional universal background check law.

Right now, federal government officials in Washington state are in apparent violation of Washington state law, and they are subject to arrest. It is unclear if the failure of sheriffs to make those arrests will be seen as something to ignore, or if Washington state patriots decide to detain those officials themselves. One of the officials is the federal judge who ordered a ban on open carry in Washington state.

Dave Workman of Washington state details the extent of the problem.

Loads.

Rantburg's summary for arms and ammunition:

Prices for rifle ammunition were mixed, while prices for pistol ammunition were mostly unchanged.

Note on the bulk section on .22LR: The ammunition featured is actually military surplus, subsonic ammunition.

Prices for used rifles were mixed, while prices for used pistols were lower across the board.

Pistol Ammunition


.45 Caliber, 230 grain, From Last Week: -.01 Each After Unchanged (2 Weeks)

Cheapest, 50 rounds: Blok Tactical, Kinetic Range brand, reloads, .27 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Tulammo, steel cased, .28 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (4Q, 2014))

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

Cheapest, 50 rounds: I.Q. Metals, HSM, FMJ, reloads, .24 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: I.Q. Metals, HSM, FMJ, reloads, .23 per round (From Last Week: -.01 Each After Unchanged (2 Weeks))

9mm Parabellum, 115 grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (4Q, 2014)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Tulammo, steel cased, FMJ, .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Pojeda, Steel cased, Reloads, FMJ, .19 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (5 Weeks))

.357 Magnum, 158 grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Cheaper Than Dirt, Armscor USA, FMJ, .35 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 1,000 Rounds: Ammo 2 U, Geco, Bulk, FMJ, .36 per round (From Last Week: +.02 Each)

Rifle Ammunition

.223 Caliber/5.56mm 55 grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Wolf WPA, steel cased, FMJ, .27 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Wolf WPA, steel cased, .26 per round (From Last Week: +.04 Each (!))

.308 NATO 145 grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks)

Cheapest, 20 rounds: Munire USA, Brown Bear, steel cased, .48 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: SG Ammo, Wolf WPA, steel cased, .45 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))

7.62x39 AK 123 Grain, From Last Week: +.01 Each
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Ammunition Depot, Wolf WPA, steel case, .24 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Cheaper Than Dirt, Wolf WPA, steel case, .23 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))

.22 LR 40 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds (10 Box Limit): Ammomen, CCI, RNL, .10 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 6,250 rounds: Czech Point USA, Sellier and Bellot, Subsonic, RNL, .08 per round (From Last Week: -.03 Each)

Guns for Private Sale
Rifles


.223/5.56mm (AR Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $610 Last Week Avg: $616 (-) ($616 (2 Weeks), $515 (6 Weeks))
California (209, 215): ATI Omni Hybrid: $600 ($650 (9 Weeks), $425 (12 Weeks))
Texas (233, 244): Mixed Build: $700 (700, $450 (23 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (118, 126): Mixed Build: $550 ($650 (2 Weeks), $490 (13 Weeks))
Virginia (183, 189): Palmetto State Armory: $700 ($750 (2 Weeks), $500 (7 Weeks))
Florida (302, 311): Bushmaster XM-15 E2S: $500 ($600 (5 Weeks), $450 (21 Weeks))

.308 NATO (AR-10 Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $1,170 Last Week Avg: $1,359 (-) ($1,359, $953 (19 Weeks))
California (50, 47): Palmetto State Armory: $1,400 ($1,700 (14 Weeks)), $1,000 (15 Weeks))
Texas (62, 52): Mixed Build: $1,200 ($1,500 (17 Weeks), $900 (22 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (30, 29): Armalite AR-10: $1,450 ($1,500 (2 Weeks), $800 (10 Weeks))
Virginia (42, 40): DPMS: $900 ($1,600 (2 Weeks), $900 (18 Weeks))
Florida (43, 43): DPMS Sportical: $900 ($1,500 (18 Weeks), $750 (7 Weeks))

7.62x39mm (AK Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $600 Last Week Avg: $550 (+) ($626 (43 Weeks), $462 (17 Weeks))
California (45, 46): Romak: $700 (700, $320 (12 Weeks))
Texas (44, 54): WASR: $750 ($750, $350 (19 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (54, 52): VZ2008: $525 ($750 (7 Weeks), $450 (20 Weeks))
Virginia (54, 59): VZ2008: $525 ($625 (5 Weeks), $350 (7 Weeks))
Florida (96, 94): Romak: $500 ($625 (5 Weeks), $300 (17 Weeks))

30-30 Winchester Lever Action Average Price: $390 Last Week Avg: $382 (+) ($489 (10 Weeks), $320 (9 Weeks))
California (10, 11): Marlin 336 W: $400 ($400 (10 Weeks), $375 (12 Weeks))
Texas (14, 14): Marlin: $400 ($550 (7 Weeks), $300 (11 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (12, 13): Marlin 336: $350 ($450 (7 Weeks), $250 (12 Weeks))
Virginia (8, 6): Savage Model 99: $400 ($425 (8 Weeks), $350 (9 Weeks))
Florida (23, 19): Marlin 336Y: $400 ($500 (4 Weeks), $300 (11 Weeks))

Pistols

.45 caliber ACP (M1911 Pattern Semiautomatic Pistol) Average Price: $414 Last Week Avg: $400 (+) ($450 (11 Weeks), $360)
California (144, 153): Rock Island Armory 1911: $550 ($600 (6 Weeks), $350 (17 Weeks))
Texas (194, 170): Llama Max 1911: $350 ($600 (17 Weeks), $350 (4 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (122, 118): Girsan: $400 ($525 (13 Weeks), $325 (15 Weeks))
Virginia (140, 152): Girsan: $420 ($495 (9 Weeks), $250 (14 Weeks))
Florida (302, 301): Llama 1911: $350 ($450 (7 Weeks), $250 (3 Weeks))

9mm (Beretta 92FS or other Semiautomatic) Average Price: $323 Last Week Avg: $293 (+) ($336 (4 Weeks), $286 (9 Weeks))

California (151, 155): Kahr CW-9: $350 ($450 (6 Weeks), $250 (11 Weeks))
Texas (215, 200): Glock 17: $350 ($355 (5 Weeks), $235 (13 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (230, 233):FMK 9C1: $240 ($350 (22 Weeks), $240)
Virginia (172, 173): Smith & Wesson 6906 : $325 ($350 (23 Weeks), $275 (18 weeks))
Florida (374, 381):Smith & Wesson SD9VE: $350 ($375 (13 Weeks), $250 (2 Weeks))

.40 caliber S&W (Glock or other semiautomatic) Average Price: $355 Last Week Avg: $329 (+) ($345 (19 Weeks), $300 (21 Weeks))
California (70, 66): Smith & Wesson SW40VE: $300 ($350 (24 Weeks), $250 (11 Weeks))
Texas (84, 77): Smith & Wesson SD40VE: $350 ($425 (16 Weeks), $280 (2 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (93, 94): Smith & Wesson SD40VE: $325 ($340 (19 Weeks), $250 (6 Weeks))
Virginia (83, 74): Glock 23: $450 ($450 (4 Weeks), $275 (10 Weeks))
Florida (118, 124): Smith & Wesson SW40VE: $350 ($400 (5 Weeks), $275 (19 Weeks))

Used Gun of the Week: (Oregon)
Thompson Center Black Powder Chambered in .50 Black Powder

Chris Covert writes for Rantburg.com. He can be reached at grurkka@gmail.com


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