Those of us who enjoy sending freedom seeds downrange continue to pound into financial and supply oblivion with the ammunition market. The latest hit involves the Biden Administration banning the importation of Russian-made firearms and ammunition. Due to this, there has been a new run on ammunition driving prices up especially on common Russian imported calibers such as the 7.62 x 39.
This is not a good situation. Based on my estimates up to 25-30% of the ammunition shot by 2nd Amendment supporters across America was imported from Russia. I know for myself at least 50% of long gun ammunition has been steel cased with most from Russia. In pistols? Not so much.
As usual, we will likely be our own worst enemy by going out and panic buying driving up the price. For those with AK’s and in need of ammo, I get it. Very little 7.62×39 and similar metric calibers is made in the United States nor outside Russia anywhere in any major quantities. It could be years before these calibers are available without spending a fortune. Right now might be the time.
I hope Palmetto State Armory and other similar companies will invest in the equipment to mass-produce the ammunition which is needed to feed their guns. That might be the quickest solution.
Guess I’m not buying that AK I’ve been drooling over.
Rourke
Looking for ammunition? Check out the following:
Global Ordnance 7.62 x 39 – IN STOCK AT TIME OF PUBLISHING