Newsflash from Wallyworld: Ammo prices raised

[Guest Spuds]

Just got back from wallyworld, stopped at the ammo counter as I saw 45 ACP value packs. Guy in front of me bought 1 of the 4, leaving 3. His total was $38 and change. Wait . . . . huh?? $29.97 + 10 cents + sales tax shouldn't be any more than $33, what the . . . . ???

So I asked. Win 45 Value packs are now $34.97, a $5 increase per box.

But wait . . . . there's more!

Win 9mm value packs are now $21.97, a $2 per box increase from $19.97.

He rattled off something about Win 40 S&W Value Packs being increased, but I don't buy those, so it went in one ear and out the other.

And to think I used to say nice things about wallyworld holding the line on ammo prices. A FIVE DOLLAR INCREASE per box is nuts!

A big for wallyworld on this one.

Hmmm, now I feel just a wee bit like an oil company, got some inventory profits.

[Westwindmike]

The Federal 550 bulk packs went up $2 here recently, too.

[Guest jdavis]

just bought a box of 9mm at cookeville they were $21.97 two weeks ago they were $19.97.

[TNTitan]

price increases have no effect on empty shelves here in Franklin...

[Guest bkelm18]

I first started buying the WWB value packs at Walmart about 4 years ago and I remember thinking $15 for the .45ACP a lot.

[Guest eyebedam]

Walmart has stayed steady for a long time. No sense in bashing them now. There probably still cheaper than most sources.

[Guest Grout]

Maybe some of the hoarders/re-sellers will slack off a bit.I doubt it.

[Guest Steve411]

The clerk in the Dayton Walmart told me that theirs went up today.

[Guest BMcCoy]

What about the blazer 50 rounds boxes, or whatever it is they are selling now?

Ben

[titan14]

Walmart has stayed steady for a long time. No sense in bashing them now. There probably still cheaper than most sources.

WTH???????????

[gregintenn]

The Federal 550 bulk packs went up $2 here recently, too.

They went extinct here. I haven't seen any for over six months.

[BrasilNuts]

I bought 2 100 round WWB 9mm at the Turkey Creek Walmart in Knoxville for $19.97 each at 5pm today. If they go up to $22.00 per 100 round box that's still competitive with 9mm Brown Bear I can buy on the net.

[9teeneleven]

Dang, I got into reloading just in time.

[TNTitan]

Dang, I got into reloading just in time.

+1

forget about the prices.. i cant even FIND .45acp in my area! reloading is a NECESSITY!

[DavidD]

Walmart has stayed steady for a long time. No sense in bashing them now. There probably still cheaper than most sources.

I agree! Still the cheapest place to get WWB ammo.

[DaveTN]

WTH???????????

If you have a source cheaper than Wal-Mart for WWB; we would all like to hear it.

[titan14]

If you have a source cheaper than Wal-Mart for WWB; we would all like to hear it.

Since you jumped into the convo (as i wasn't typing to you)...you have MISSED the point...I was asking WTH because eyebedam said we shouldn't BASH wal-mart...I was just messin with him. :drama: Glad you came to his defense though!!!!

Edited August 28, 2009 by titan14

[Ruprect]

Dang, I got into reloading just in time.

Except for the primer shortage.

I ran out of pistol primers about six months ago and my rifle primers are almost gone too.

Ammo shelves are empty.

I bought factory ammo for the first time in two years, but only cause icehead had some ammo at a very fair price.

[TNTitan]

wideners.com has wolf primers in stock. just bought a bunch. if you buy in bulk the hazmat fee isnt that bad... i think mine came to $34/1000 shipped. ive got some SP magnum primers at the house though and I would trade for LP primers if someone were so inclined... need LP more than i need SP.

[Guest m&pc9]

I didnt know walmart still sold ammo. I havent seen any in ktown in a while.

[Garufa]

Wonder if this is WinClean ammo? It's always been a few $$ more than the regular stuff.

Have never seen .45 WC but they do make it. Have seens lots of 9mm WC at WalMarts for $21.97/box for quite some time.

[Guest Spuds]

Wonder if this is WinClean ammo? It's always been a few $$ more than the regular stuff.

Have never seen .45 WC but they do make it. Have seens lots of 9mm WC at WalMarts for $21.97/box for quite some time.

Don't know how to make it any clearer--it was as stated. Value packs, FMJ, 230 gr 45 ACP and the 9mm was 115 gr FMJ. No winclean. You can see for yourself next time you go to purchase some.

[Garufa]

Don't know how to make it any clearer--it was as stated. Value packs, FMJ, 230 gr 45 ACP and the 9mm was 115 gr FMJ. No winclean. You can see for yourself next time you go to purchase some.

Mentioning in OP that the ammo is not WinClean would be a start.

[Guest MCRAIG]

It has went up in price in Lenoir City too, but I figured it was to fund our new remodel.

[Oh Shoot]

Mentioning in OP that the ammo is not WinClean would be a start.

Actually, 9mm WinClean is TWICE as expensive as FMJ.

Those $18-21 boxes I've seen over the last 6 months or so are for 50 rounds!

- OS