The reason for the high prices is that there's a rumor going around that the Feds are going to ban .308 ammo, because it's a military round, that's their only idea, not taking into account the fact the a 7mm Rem Mag will do more damage, as well as a host of other cartridges. In any case, we shall have to wait and see, but if they do ban .308 ammo, I might have to sell my rifle to one you Canucks and get myself a 7mm-08 or a .270.