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This Week in Guns, August 11th, 2018


By Chris Covert
Rantburg.com

Note the linked article from the UK Telegraph about a British rifleman who was shot to death by a rifle chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum.

It is important to remember that even as much of the news article features quotes from the British military, it was still assembled and checked by journalists, who if they have a basic knowledge of firearms, it is likely because they were shot to death by one. I trust the Telegraph to deliver factual information the same way I expect Media Matters for America to deliver the truth.

Loads.

Rantburg's summary for arms and ammunition:

Pistol ammunition prices were mixed. Rifle ammunition prices were steady.

Prices for used pistols were mostly lower. Prices for used rifles were mixed.

(August 11th, 2018) For the 13th week running, used AR-15 prices have averaged below $500.

New Lows:

None

Pistol Ammunition

.45 Caliber, 230 Grain, From Last Week: +.01 Each After Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Carolina Munitions, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .21 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: FedArm, Own Brand, FMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads, .20 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)

.40 Caliber Smith & Wesson, 180 Grain, From Last Week: +.01 Each After Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Carolina Munitions, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .19 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: East Carolina Trading, Own Brand, TPMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads, .19 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks)

9mm Parabellum, 115 Grain, From Last Week: -.01 Each After Unchanged (3 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Carolina Munitions, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .13 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: FedArm, Own brand, FMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads .14 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2018))

.357 Magnum, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2Q, 2018)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .23 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 500 rounds: FedArm, Own Brand, TMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads, .22 per round (From Last Week: -.01 Each After Unchanged (2 Weeks))

.38 Special, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (5 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, CCI, RNL, Aluminum Casing, .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 1,000 rounds: Ammunition Depot, Fiocci, FMJ, Brass Casing, .23 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks))

Rifle Ammunition

.223 Caliber/5.56mm 55 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (5 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Carolina Munitions, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .19 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: SG Ammo, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (8 Weeks))

.308 NATO 150 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (7 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .32 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: SG Ammo, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .30 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2Q, 2018))

7.62x39mm AK 123 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2Q, 2018)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: True Shot Gun Club, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .19 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (5 Weeks))

.30-06 Springfield 145 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .54 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: United Nations Ammo, Wolf WPA, Steel Casing, FMJ, .53 per round (From Last week: Unchanged (4Q, 2017))

.300 Winchester Magnum 150 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2018)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Prvi Partizan, Brass Casing, SP, .81 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Target Sports USA, Prvi Partizan, Brass Casing, SP, .85 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (1Q, 2018))

.338 Lapua Magnum 250 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (7 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: LAX Ammunition, ARM, SP, Brass Casing, 2.15 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 240 rounds: Ammo Board, ARM, SP, Brass Casing, 2.36 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged 6 Weeks))

.22 LR 40 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (8 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammomen, Federal, RNL, Brass Casing, .03 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: Carolina Munitions, Federal, RNL, Brass Casing, .04 per round (From Last Week: +.01 Each)

Guns for Private Sale
Rifles

.223/5.56mm (AR Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $445 Last Week Avg: $450(-) ($616 (2Q, 2015), $387 (49 Weeks))
Arizona (397, 398)(405): Mixed Build: $475 ($740 (32 Weeks), $300 (48 Weeks))
Texas (393, 407)(484): Palmetto State Armory: $450 ($700 (1Q, 2015), $350 (2Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (207, 209)(249): DPMS: $400 ($700 (2Q, 2015), $300 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (268, 248)(282): Bushmaster: $450 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $300 (36 Weeks))
Florida (568, 561)(679): Ruger SR-556: $450 ($650 (2Q, 2015), $350 (17 Weeks))

.308 NATO (AR-10 Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $786 Last Week Avg: $832(-) ($1,359 (2Q, 2015), $760 7 Weeks))
Arizona (59, 57)(70): DPMS: $700 ($2,300 (2Q, 2017), $500 (44 Weeks))
Texas (135, 122)(178): DPMS: $850 ($1,500 (4Q, 2014), $600 (27 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (49, 46)(54): DPMS: $700 ($1,600 (4Q, 2016), $700 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (62, 56)(86): DPMS: $680 ($2,750 (1Q, 2016), $600 (3 Weeks))
Florida (101, 94)(128): DPMS: $1,000 ($1,950 (2Q, 1016), $500 (3Q, 2015))

7.62x39mm (AK Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $612 Last Week Avg: $547(+) ($728 (25 Weeks), $450 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (62, 59)(63): Bravo Company USA: $675 ($1,050 (20 Weeks), $400 (2Q, 2017))
Texas (99, 90)(141): RAS47: $650 ($1,000 (26 Weeks)), $350 (3Q, 2014))
Pennsylvania (61, 62)(75):CAI Centurion Sporter: $560 ($850 (4 Weeks), $375 (1Q, 2015))
Virginia (59, 71)(72): IO: $575 ($700 (2Q, 2016), $300 (41 Weeks))
Florida (140, 137)(146): AMD-65: $600 ($700 (1Q, 2016), $300 (4Q, 2014))

30-30 Winchester Lever Action Average Price: $358 Last Week Avg: $358(=) ($495 (4Q, 2016), $296 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (15, 15)(22): Winchester 94: $425 ($800 (26 Weeks), $200 (2Q, 2017)))
Texas (18, 20)(35): Mossberg 464: $315 ($550 (1Q, 2015), ($290 (25 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (13, 17)(23): Marlin 36: $300 ($450 (1Q, 2015), $225 (13 Weeks))
Virginia (18, 16)(19): Rossi Rio Grande: $350 ($670 (2Q, 2016), $250 (4Q, 2015))
Florida (19, 27)(34): Rossi Rio Grande: $400 ($500 (1Q, 2015), $250 (2Q, 2015))

Pistols

.45 caliber ACP (M1911 Pattern Semiautomatic Pistol) Average Price: $406 Last Week Avg: $390(+) ($525 (3Q, 2016), $350 (4Q, 2015))
Arizona (247, 239)(247): Rock Island Armory: $530 ($800 (17 Weeks), $325 (49 Weeks))
Texas (280, 276)(371): American Tactical Imports: $375 ($750 (3 Weeks), $300 (4Q, 2016))
Pennsylvania (178, 181)(181): Girsan: $400 ($600 (3Q, 2017), $300 (2Q, 2015))
Virginia (156, 142)(204): Rock Island Armory: $375 ($800 (16 Weeks), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Florida (316, 323)(440): Llama: $350 ($500 (1Q, 2016), $250 (1Q, 2015))

9mm (Beretta 92FS or other Semiautomatic) Average Price: $271 Last Week Avg: $275(-) ($358 (1Q, 2016), $207 (2Q, 2017))
Arizona (503, 520)(520): Ruger SR9C: $275 ($400 (1Q, 2018), $180 (40 Weeks))
Texas (588, 581)(588)): Maadi Helwan: $250 ($355 (1Q, 2015), $180 (42 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (387, 384)(441): Smith & Wesson: $250 ($350 (4Q 2014), $150 (1Q, 2017))
Virginia (364, 339)(365): Canik TP9SA: $280 ($425 (4Q, 2016), $189 (2Q, 2016))
Florida (840, 825)(840): Walther PPS: $300 ($400 (1Q, 2016), $160 (2Q, 2017))

.40 caliber S&W (Glock or other semiautomatic) Average Price: $318 Last Week Avg: $313(+) ($399 (1Q, 2016), $262 (2Q, 2016))>
Arizona (83, 93)(93): EAA Witness P40: $300 ($500 (1Q, 2017), $195 (2Q, 2017))
Texas (129, 121)(156): Smith & Wesson SD40VE: $240 ($425 (4Q, 2014), $180 (35 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (79, 81)(115): Glock 23: $350 ($450 (2Q, 2016), $200 (3Q, 2016))
Virginia (78, 78)(109): FNS: $400 ($450 (2Q, 2015), $220 (30 Weeks))
Florida (173, 171)(193): Ruger SR40: $300 ($400 (1Q, 2015), $199 (4Q, 2015))

Used Gun of the Week: (New Mexico)
Savage 110 bolt action rifle chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum
Posted by: badanov 2018-08-11
http://www.rantburg.com/poparticle.php?ID=520478