By Chris Covert
Rantburg.com
A video, the link to which was provided by moderator Besoeker on an M-14 rifle by James River Armory. Not a Springfield M1A rifle, which is the civilian version of the Springfield M-14 rifle.
Second, very good news: Israeli firm Command Arms and Accessories soon will be producing AKs in the US. This time with a little help from their friends. Among their friends is the Russian Kalashnikov firearms firm. Kalashnikov is banned from importing their products, but their investment in CAA is not.
Finally, a technical discussion on barrel length for the AR.
Loads.
Rantburg's summary for arms and ammunition:
Prices for pistol ammunition were steady across the board. Prices for rifle ammunition were mixed.
Prices for used pistols were higher across the board. Prices for used rifles were higher across the board.
New Lows:
Arizona: 30-30 Winchester Lever Action: Winchester Ranger: $450
Pistol Ammunition
.45 Caliber, 230 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (4Q, 2016)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .24 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: FedArm, Own Brand, TMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads, .23 per round (From Last week: Unchanged (6 Weeks))
.40 Caliber Smith & Wesson, 180 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Freedom Munitions, Own Brand, FMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads, .21 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Own Brand, Brass Casing, Reloads, .21 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks)
9mm Parabellum, 115 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (4Q, 2016)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .15 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: FedArm, Own Brand, TPMJ, Brass Casing, Reloads, .14 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks))
.357 Magnum, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (6 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .24 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 1,000 rounds: Outdoor Limited, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel casing, .24 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (6 Weeks))
.38 Special, 158 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds: Ammunition Depot, HSM Cowboy Action, RNFP, Brass Casing, .25 per round
Cheapest Bulk: 500 rounds: Hyperion Munitions, Own Brand, RN, Brass casing, Reloads .25 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))
Rifle Ammunition
.223 Caliber/5.56mm 55 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Midsouth Shooters Supplies, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .21 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: SG Supply, Wolf WPA, FMJ, Steel Casing, .21 per round (From Last Week: +.01 Each After Unchanged (4 Weeks)
.308 NATO 150 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (6 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Alamo Ammo, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .31 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: LAX Ammunition, Tulammo, FMJ, Steel Casing, .32 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (6 Weeks)
7.62x39mm AK 123 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (4 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Ammo King, Wolf WPA, Steel Case, FMJ, .20 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: Outdoor Unlimited, Wolf WPA, Steel Case, FMJ, .21 per round (From Last Week: +.01 Each After Unchanged (3 Weeks))
.30-06 Springfield 145 Grain. From Last Week: Unchanged (7 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: SG Ammo, Wolf WPA, Steel Case, FMJ, .65 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 500 rounds: United Nations Ammo, Wolf WPA, Steel Case, FMJ, .54 per round (From Last week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))
.300 Winchester Magnum 150 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Vizards Guns and Ammo, Remington, Brass Case, SP, .93 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 1,000 rounds: Ammo Liquidator, Hornady Whitetail, Brass Case, SP, 1.04 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (5 Weeks))
.338 Lapua Magnum 250 Grain, From Last Week: +.08 Each After Unchanged (3 Weeks)
Cheapest, 20 rounds: Selway Armory, Prvi Partizan, Brass Case, JSP, 2.38 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 200 rounds: Target Sports USA, Prvi Partizan, Brass Case, FMJ, 2.40 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (7 Weeks)
.22 LR 40 Grain, From Last Week: Unchanged (3 Weeks)
Cheapest, 50 rounds (10 Box Limit): Natchez Shooters Supply, Federal, RNL, .05 per round
Cheapest Bulk, 3,250 rounds: Ammomen, Federal Champion, RNL, .05 per round (From Last Week: Unchanged (2 Weeks))
Guns for Private Sale
Rifles
.223/5.56mm (AR Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $502 Last Week Avg: $483(+) ($616 (2Q, 2015), $468 (12 Weeks))
Arizona (136, 131): DPMS: $500 ($600 (8 Weeks), $500 (9 Weeks))
Texas (359, 363): Anderson Arms: $520 ($700 (1Q, 2015), $350 (2Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (172, 176): Mixed Build: $500 ($700 (2Q, 2015), $300 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (215, 221): Anderson Arms: $500 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $415 (12 Weeks))
Florida (441, 470): Mixed Build: $490 ($650 (2Q, 2015), $380 (1Q, 2015))
.308 NATO (AR-10 Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $970 Last Week Avg: $870(+) ($1,359 (2Q, 2015), $820 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (32, 30): Armalite: $1,000 ($1,350 (3 Weeks)), $650 (8 Weeks))
Texas (121, 119): DPMS Oracle LR308: $850 ($1,500 (4Q, 2014), $700 (31 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (39, 44): Palmetto State Armory: $1,300 ($1,600 (16 Weeks), $700 (3Q, 2015))
Virginia (60, 69): DPMS Oracle LR-308: $800 ($2,750 (1Q, 2016), $750 (3 Weeks))
Florida (73, 81): Mixed Build: $900 ($1,950 (43 Weeks), $500 (3Q, 2015))
7.62x39mm (AK Pattern Semiautomatic) Average Price: $575 Last Week Avg: $559(+) ($668 (25 Weeks)), $450 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (27, 27): Norinco Underfolder: $650 ($650 (9 Weeks)), $500 (8 Weeks))
Texas (88, 84): Century Arms RAS 47: $550 ($800 (1Q, 2016, $350 (3Q, 2014))
Pennsylvania (49, 48): WASR-10: $550 ($750 (1Q, 2015), $375 (1Q, 2015))
Virginia (36, 42): Zastava N-PAP: $625 ($700 (38 Weeks), $350 (1Q, 2015))
Florida (139, 131): IO: $500 ($700 (1Q, 2016), $300 (4Q, 2014))
30-30 Winchester Lever Action Average Price: $375 Last Week Avg: $387(-) ($495 (21 Weeks), $296 (3Q, 2015))
Arizona (7, 6): Winchester Ranger: $450 ($500 (7 Weeks), $450 (CA: $500 (8 Weeks)))
Texas (17, 14): Marlin: $350 ($550 (1Q, 2015), $300 (1Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (14, 13): Marlin: $300 ($450 (1Q, 2015), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Virginia (17, 16): Marlin AS: $300 ($670 (41 Weeks)), $250 (4Q, 2015))
Florida (19, 23): Marlin 336W: $475 ($500 (1Q, 2015), $250 (2Q, 2015))
Pistols
.45 caliber ACP (M1911 Pattern Semiautomatic Pistol) Average Price: $460 Last Week Avg: $430(+) ($515 (30 Weeks)), $350 (4Q, 2015))
Arizona (88, 93): Tanfoglio 1911: $500 ($600 (5 Weeks), $400 (9 Weeks))
Texas (259, 276): Taurus: $500 ($600 (4Q, 2014), $300 (13 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (146, 151): Para Ordnance: $575 ($575 (8 Weeks), $300 (2Q, 2015))
Virginia (149, 154): Rock Island Armory: $425 ($600 (5 Weeks)), $250 (4Q, 2014))
Florida (343, 334): Llama 1911: $300 ($500 (1Q, 2016), $250 (1Q, 2015))
9mm (Beretta 92FS or other Semiautomatic) Average Price: $246 Last Week Avg: $244(+) ($358 (51 Weeks), $231 (9 Weeks))
Arizona (129, 126): Ruger P95: $300 ($320 (5 Weeks), $275 (9 Weeks))
Texas (359, 362): Smith & Wesson SD9VE: $225 ($355 (1Q, 2015), $200 (3Q, 2015))
Pennsylvania (294, 285): Taurus Millenium: $150 ($350 (4Q 2014), $150 (2 Weeks))
Virginia (242, 229): EAA Witness: $280 ($425 (4Q, 2016), $189 (48 Weeks))
Florida (526, 525): Taurus Millenium G2: $275 ($400 (50 Weeks), $190 (30 Weeks))
.40 caliber S&W (Glock or other semiautomatic) Average Price: $325 Last Week Avg: $295(+) ($399 (1Q, 2016), $262 (38 Weeks))
Arizona (37, 36): Glock 23: $400 ($500 (8 Weeks)), $300 (6 Weeks)
Texas (125, 118): Smith & Wesson SD40: $275 ($425 (4Q, 2014), ($210 (23 Weeks))
Pennsylvania (95, 92): Taurus PT740 : $200 ($450 (46 Weeks), $200 (26 Weeks))
Virginia (90, 93): Ruger SR40c: $400 ($450 (2Q, 2015), $275 (1Q, 2015))
Florida (159, 170): Smith & Wesson SW40V: $350 ($400 (1Q, 2015), $199 (4Q, 2015))
Used Gun of the Week: (Indiana)
1884Springfield Rifle chambered in 45-70 Government