What can I expect ammo prices to be like this weekend?

[xxxleafybugxxx]

I will be going this weekend, primarily to be looking for deals on surplus ammo. Never been to the 1500 before, let a lone a gun show, so I really don't know what to expect. I'm looking for 7.62x39, 5.45x39, and mostly 7.62x25. .308 if I can find a really good deal. So what should I expect? will the prices here be able to beat online+shipping? Also, what are the odds of finding any surplus 7.62x25?
thanks!

 

[Gunaria]

Let's see what my crystal ball says, prices will be fool retail. Lot's of complaining here on INGO about it after the show and also during the show. Price will be close too online pricing but after factoring in your total cost is it worth it? That will be up to you. You never know unless you go. Search high and low. Bring plenty of cash. If you see a deal you better pop on it cause it might not be there the next time you pass by.

 

[Shollz]

I agree. Never really many great deals on ammo. Sometimes there are deals on bulk case buys. Used to be good brass deals, but that was 10 years ago

 

[xxxleafybugxxx]

If I can find milsurp ammo for cheaper than online +shipping, ill be happy

 

[HamsterStyle]

Don't hold your breath. Also, don't forget where you parked. I had the pleasure of carrying the 1500 rounds of 9mm I bought last show what felt like 7 miles back to my car. I would gladly pay $10-15 more to have it dropped on my doorstep next time.

 

[xxxleafybugxxx]

The moral victory of saving money will justify a tough walk back to the car

 

[DanVoils]

Don't hold your breath. Also, don't forget where you parked. I had the pleasure of carrying the 1500 rounds of 9mm I bought last show what felt like 7 miles back to my car. I would gladly pay $10-15 more to have it dropped on my doorstep next time.

Most ammo dealers have a 2 wheeler they'll let you use. At least all the ones I've bought ammo from did. Just left my DL for collateral and took it out to the truck.

 

[Titanium_Frost]

10% higher after preppers read your title and think some big political event just happened and try to buy it all up.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Do a little research, and if possible go to the site that has a deal you're interested in, and actually go through the ordering process up until the point that you have a total with shipping included, then make a note of it and cancel out of the order. Make sure you figure out a "per-round" price from your total. I'd try a few different places for each caliber you're looking for. Take your notes with you to the show and that will tell you if it's better to get it there or order it online. At gun shows, cash is king, so try and take as much as you feel comfortable spending. Sometimes the dealers will give you a break, even if it's just enough to cover sales tax. Here are a couple of "one stop shopping" sites that will list what various ammo sites are charging and link you to those sites.

gun-deals.com - User-Submitted Gun & Ammunition Deals
Ammo For Sale : Cheap Ammo : Find Ammunition at AmmoSeek.com

Generally speaking, I do find some deals at the shows for my "oddball" calibers - 7.65x53 Argentine, .303 British, stuff like that. I haven't seen any 7.62x25 at the shows that was any cheaper than what I could get it for online, but that's not to say that you won't. Good luck!

 

[xxxleafybugxxx]

10% higher after preppers read your title and think some big political event just happened and try to buy it all up.

I'd hate to think I'm the reason I cannot afford ammo

 

[mjpell]

I didn't find much in the way deals at the last 3 shows I've attended.

When it is so crowded you can barely move down the aisles, there's not much incentive for dropping prices. You'd have better success at dealing with a low attendance.

I'm still going on Sat though. ;-)

I will be going this weekend, primarily to be looking for deals on surplus ammo. Never been to the 1500 before, let a lone a gun show, so I really don't know what to expect. I'm looking for 7.62x39, 5.45x39, and mostly 7.62x25. .308 if I can find a really good deal. So what should I expect? will the prices here be able to beat online+shipping? Also, what are the odds of finding any surplus 7.62x25?
thanks!

 

[MACHINEGUN]

Be prepared to get robbed.. ammo at the 1500 is expensive!

 

[xxxleafybugxxx]

What do you think if I told the vendors what I could get it online for + shipping and see if they would make it worth my while? If not, I'll be coming home and making some online orders...

 

[Trading_Fool]

I would have to disagree. I didn't make it to the last show, but before that I saw/bought ammo for good prices. i.e. $8 per 70rnds surplus 7.62x25, $85-90 for 440 can 7.62x54. Which is cheaper than I have seen people trying to get for it here. And as far as common bulk(.223/7.62x39), the prices are normally comp to online and cheaper than most stores.

 

[hoosierdoc]

Be prepared to get robbed.. ammo at the 1500 is expensive!

Really? I saw it at least 10% higher at Bradis II two weeks later. I pay the same that I pay online but save the shipping. Great deal.