ORIGINAL: oldelkhunter
Does anyone know what kind of markup there is on ammo? I repeat how is my mom and pop dealer able to sell ammo substantially cheaper then the big retailers and still make a living. It is Greed and using raw material shortages as an excuse for these rises in ammuntion prices. If anyone doesn't believe there is a bit of gouging going on I have some Idaho oceanfront property for sale
Well, could be many things old. I myself, like you I suppose, stop at mom and pops all over the place. I myself have yet to see any mom and pop in a 100 mile radius that is cheaper than bass pro, cheaper than dirt, or the rest. Thats just me. But I have yet to see it in the MD, WV, Ky, Va area. Mom and pop does not go thru ammo like bass pro, and could be just selling for the margin they planned 1 year or more ago when they bought it. Its sounds like you got yourself a nice relationship with a mom and pop down there, that has some awesome prices. But I assure you, all independents are not this cheap.
But all that said, I do see your point somewhat. For instance, when I bought a 300RUM when it first came out, you could buy it for 30 dollars a box. But i notice lately people telling me its 50 dollars a box. So I see both sides.