Ammo Price Trends

See how ammo prices have been trending across all ammunition products. Feel free to download and use these charts with credit to ammosight.com.

Average Cost per Round for Handgun Ammo

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Average Cost per Round for Rifle Ammo

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Average Cost per Round for Rimfire Ammo

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Our Ammo Price Tracking Methods

We strive to provide accurate and comprehensive ammunition price data to help our visitors make informed decisions. Here's how we collect and present our information:

We have been tracking ammunition prices since 2024, allowing us to identify both short-term fluctuations and long-term trends. Our price tracking includes shipping costs to give a more complete picture of the total expense. We offer the option to view our ammo price graphs with or without shipping included.

Importantly, we've observed that some dealers offer seemingly low prices, but their shipping costs can be high, effectively negating the discount. For this reason, we recommend looking at trends with shipping included to get a more accurate picture of the true cost.

We monitor a wide range of online retailers to ensure a broad and representative sample. Prices are updated multiple times per day to maintain accuracy. We track multiple brands and types of ammunition to provide a comprehensive overview of the market. By considering all these factors and using our thorough tracking methods, we aim to provide you with the most accurate and useful ammunition price trends available. Whether you're a casual shooter, a hunting enthusiast, or a professional, our data can help you make informed decisions about your ammunition purchases.

Things that affect the price of ammunition:

  • Raw material costs (copper, brass, lead, gunpowder)
  • Supply and demand fluctuations
  • Political and regulatory factors
  • Manufacturing and production costs
  • Seasonal variations (hunting seasons, holidays)
  • Economic conditions (inflation, currency exchange rates)
  • Global events and crises