Beretta06 Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Hi all, I brought some Winchester 168grn ballistic tip .308 rounds today. They were £2 EACH!!! Is that normal?? It is a new round for me, so they may have always been top end in cost. Does it sound about right for the round, or have I been fleeced? Cheers B06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belly47 Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 http://www.dauntseyguns.co.uk/downloads/AmmoPriceList.pdf try this for a comparison, not sure if their prices are good or not but may be a guide for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestcontrol1 Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 most Winchester bullets are expensive try something different a few people that i know are using privi or hornady amax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta06 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 most Winchester bullets are expensive try something different a few people that i know are using privi or hornady amax I usually buy Federal 150grn, which I last remember as £24 per box. Unfortunately, my host has asked that I shoot with a min 160grn bullet, so I just got what was available. Mind you, they may prove to be an excellent round:) B06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Geko, prvi, federal, sako can all be had for less than that round my way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestcontrol1 Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 (edited) 308 PSP BT 165gr PPU Rifle Ammunition Pack 100A362 £75.00 This is what a mate uses in his. And that is kranks price for 100 Edited January 12, 2015 by pestcontrol1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadWasp Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 http://www.dauntseyguns.co.uk/downloads/AmmoPriceList.pdf try this for a comparison, not sure if their prices are good or not but may be a guide for you Helpful shop, good selection of products and an extensive choice of powders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 China put huge demands on the worlds copper about ten years ago. Prices increased from the demand. Iraq and Afghan wars made US government demand more from manufacturers. Civilian production dropped pushing up prices! That's my take, get a flintlock before its too late! U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Am 'ere. Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil82 Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 you think that's bad, look at the increase in .177 pellets over the last 3 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beretta06 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 I live in East Sussex, like wot is says under my avatar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pestcontrol1 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 you cant see locations when on the phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 China put huge demands on the worlds copper about ten years ago. Prices increased from the demand. Iraq and Afghan wars made US government demand more from manufacturers. Civilian production dropped pushing up prices! That's my take, get a flintlock before its too late! U. Underdog vs evolution lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Underdog vs evolution lol. My money's on Underdog ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Hey, I am the missing link you know! Actually evolution has no part in it, all firearms have been created by us, men! They did not crawl out of a pond or knettle patch! You may laugh cookie but one day, one day those words may just reverberate around in your head "get a flintlock before its to late", mwahahaha. U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Hey, I am the missing link you know! Actually evolution has no part in it, all firearms have been created by us, men! They did not crawl out of a pond or knettle patch! You may laugh cookie but one day, one day those words may just reverberate around in your head "get a flintlock before its to late", mwahahaha. U. I thought you were heading .22 mangum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 That's in the pipe line yes but is still a part of this passing fad of suppository type firearms with boring powders lol U :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 China put huge demands on the worlds copper about ten years ago. Prices increased from the demand. Iraq and Afghan wars made US government demand more from manufacturers. Civilian production dropped pushing up prices! That's my take, get a flintlock before its too late! U. The bit about the US Military is the sort of thing that a dealer would tell you but its not true. The US Military makes all its own ammunition and doesn't use commercial manufacturers. The reason American ammunition is expensive is because it costs a fortune to import it now. This is why Privi is much cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Oh, maybe then. But I heard Americans also are in short supply. I was led to believe the gov had commissioned private industries or snapping up the comododities! U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Oh, maybe then. But I heard Americans also are in short supply. I was led to believe the gov had commissioned private industries or snapping up the comododities! U. In fact nothing could be further from the truth. The main US Ammunition plant in Lake City Missouri is actually laying off people because they are short of work!. The plant covers a 4000 acre site and has sufficient capacity to produce enough ammunition for a major global war over a sustained period of time. They also have huge stockpiles of materials and spares etc. They are prepared for the worst. However, it seems to be a silly story that is popular among dealers to explain why they haven't got something or why they are charging so much for it. I have heard it said several times, its laughable really. In the US 'preppers' are buying up lots of ammunition in readiness for the collapse of the US economy which they believe is coming. Thats causing shortages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Ahhhr, that makes more sense! Thanks. Best buy another 50 subbies then! U lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Another thing coincidentally, on the news yesterday, the world price of copper is at a five year low because there is a glut. So next time your dealer tells you porkies....................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Flint prices are still reasonable! U :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) 100 privi .308 150grn were 65 quid at sportsman in derby 4 months ago.fiochi are only 22 quid at the local tackle shop for 20.u being spanked m8.try a different make or even supplier. Edited January 15, 2015 by clakk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carman06 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 There was a copper shortage back in the 80's and 90's I think That was when BT used aluminium for the telephone cabling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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