Ammo Price Spikes: The Top Causes and How to Save Money
Ammo spikes can make it much harder to add to your ammo stack. When all of the shelves are nearly empty and the 9mm bullet cost is up, what do you do? There are ways to protect yourself from unexpected ammo spikes, from checking prices to having a stack prepared and ready to go. Here are a few reasons why ammo prices spike and how you can avoid overpaying. Supply Chain Disruptions First, as shown in the early 2020s, the supply chain can be delicate, and if unforeseen circumstances disrupt it, the prices of ammunition tend to increase. It’s simple supply and demand: If the supply drops, demand spikes. If you look at 300 Blackout rounds ammo price charts from that time period, you can see where the supply chain hiccupped. The best time to start building an ammo stack was yesterday, but the second-best time is now. Start now, and if there are supply chain problems in the future, you will already have ammunition waiting, allowing you to weather the disruption while still...