Trip to the local outdoor store.

[redrockranger]

The economic definition of inflation is an increase in the money supply.
I wonder how close we are to having hyper-inflation ?

Have we just went thru period of time like the Roaring 20"s ? Followed by a economic collapse known as the Great Depression ?

 

[Texas Solo]

I need a new vehicle. A new truck is $50K +. Can't afford it. Used truck may be less money, but is a much less value. I see used vehicles with 80k+ miles going for $25 - $30k.
Nope, not me. I'm forced to drive the old beater.

 

[Eudean]

Younger generations aren't wise. The older people who were thrifty all their lives aren't the home and car buyers. They're desperate for a house or car and pay for homes that realtors are pricing 30, 40 thousand and higher above market to put money in pocket.
They price 100 year old homes with old wiring, original windows and bad insulation same as 20 year old homes. Realtors sit on ass and price homes by computer claiming it's market value. Younger people can't wait for deal, or haggle on price.

The value of something is what it sells for, not the value someone thinks it's worth.

 

[Infrequent Shooter]

I need a new vehicle. A new truck is $50K +. Can't afford it. Used truck may be less money, but is a much less value. I see used vehicles with 80k+ miles going for $25 - $30k.
Nope, not me. I'm forced to drive the old beater.

I have been told recently now is a good time to buy used trucks from a dealer (super rare IMO). they have inventory, but with high interest rates, no one can/will buy them. a buddy paid cash, bc the rates were in the 11-12% range.

 

[pipe]

Thanks Joe

 

[jcm800]

OP
The handwriting has been on the wall for a long time, you failed to see / prepare for it.
Pay the piper or stop shooting.

 

[Kittitas George]

The internet dealers are killing the small local gun shop and sporting goods dealers. They just can't compete, they can't buy from the wholesaler at the same price and volume. Sportman's Warehouse, Schnee's, Midway may not be monopolies but they have the same influence. After the locals disappear up go the prices and product goes to the volume dealer first. I've "stock piled" for years, so I had a little extra after I retired. Now I have to much treasure and the shooting partners are in the same boat.

 

[dryhumor]

Its like soon as you step out of the house the world is begging to feed off you like some virus, in need of a host.

That’s one of the best descriptions I’ve read in awhile.

 

[Fast14riot]

Made a quick lap around Sportsman's Whorehouse today just because I was in the area. CCI 450s for $12/flat. They can keep them. That store used to have 20 feet of powder and now just barely a 4 foot shelf. Reloading used to be 3 full aisles, now about 1.

It sure is discouraging thinking about what my 3 teenagers are going to do in the next 5-10 years. Probably still live with me...

 

[jds holler]

There are still good deals to be had out there. Our local gun show was this weekend, and I got a pretty much complete reloading outfit for the grandson. 75 bucks got me the RCBS Jr. 2 press, set of dies, and auto primer feed.
The two pounds of 4831 were originally $3.50 each at BiMart. I gave the guy 20 bucks for both after he let me open and check them. They are sweet and good.

The other stuff was nickel and dime out of junk boxes. My only gun purchase was a Model 132 Benjamin Franklin 22 cal. pellet pistol. 1950's vintage I think.. It's a project, but everything is gettable.

We live like poor folk compared to most folks, but comfortably. I've got the right woman for it, and most of them wouldn't stand for it. I too, am astounded when I go to the grocery store, and we don't throw any leftovers away. Vehicles are all paid for, and pretty good condition. House is paid for. Our health and lives are in the hands of God, and he has been good to us and for us. jd

 

[CJ6]

Are local prices have been cheaper than online places for almost 2 years now. They have started to creep up a bit in the last 3-4 months,but still cheaper.
You can't get the quantity or variety of online stores, but the most common components are usually in stock.

 

[Mark W]

I have been told recently now is a good time to buy used trucks from a dealer (super rare IMO). they have inventory, but with high interest rates, no one can/will buy them. a buddy paid cash, bc the rates were in the 11-12% range.

That’s what I plan to do. I’ll basically just finance myself to save on the interest, but then again all of the trucks are made like crap, so I don’t know what to buy.

 

[Mark W]

Are local prices have been cheaper than online places for almost 2 years now. They have started to creep up a bit in the last 3-4 months,but still cheaper.
You can't get the quantity or variety of online stores, but the most common components are usually in stock.

Here in Central Ohio, the prices I see at local shops are usually at or above online prices if you accidentally find something in stock. I do have friends that find better deals than I do in my regular travels.

 

[Geronimo Jim]

I did not read all of the post....just first 8 or 9 but I did not see anywhere the cause
of 40 year high inflation. There is only one cause of inflation..........excess government
printing of money. That is it....plain and simple. Thank the Lord we live in a free enterprise
system where competition can keep prices at a decent level. Look at primers.....a number
of new producers. Don't get caught up in blaming big business, etc. That can have a sshort
term effect, but the free market will ultimately bring in competition. UNCONTROLLED GOVERNMENT
SPENDING AND PRINTING MONEY. THANK YOU UNI PARTY IN WASHINGTON.

 

[sacre]

I've been waiting, 22lr, fairly high/medium quality under $3/box. I bought a couple cases before the election, just in case things got worse. Couldn't understand people who were buying this at $120/brick and few months ago. If it gets better, I'll buy a couple more. That's a lifetime supply for me.

Then there's telescopic sights. Paying twice as much for glass as the rifle costs?? Bigger isn't always better! It's still trigger time.

Black guns and buying cases of loaded ammo to blast through as fast as you can (he's was sitting on the bench next to me). That has been a case of more money than.......

 

[joshb]

I did not read all of the post....just first 8 or 9 but I did not see anywhere the cause
of 40 year high inflation. There is only one cause of inflation..........excess government
printing of money. That is it....plain and simple. Thank the Lord we live in a free enterprise
system where competition can keep prices at a decent level. Look at primers.....a number
of new producers. Don't get caught up in blaming big business, etc. That can have a sshort
term effect, but the free market will ultimately bring in competition. UNCONTROLLED GOVERNMENT
SPENDING AND PRINTING MONEY. THANK YOU UNI PARTY IN WASHINGTON.

What’s the National Debt now? When that wave crashes, lead will be VERY valuable!

 

[jds holler]

I have aways hated apathy -- in principle. However, like most folks, I've practiced my share of it. There are soooo many things that even if I care, I can't do anything about; and the consequences of our national debt, and devaluation of the dollar are a couple of them.

My earning is pretty much over, except for maximizing of my savings accounts. Things are pretty good in that situation, and I haven't gone backwards yet.

I guess for the rest of our lives, my wife and I are in a race. If we make it to the grave before the money runs out, -- we win!!
jd

 

[jpjulian]

This is a result of the mergers of many former firearm accessory manufacturers into one conglomerate (one being Vista Outdoors). Also a result of the current generation paying outlandish prices. Also a result of people designating theirselves as ultimate experts in youtube videos. The conglomerates are also trying to eliminate buying in bulk by creating tons of assembled ammo in popular calibers.

Vista no longer exists. Kinetic Group (ammo) sale was closed 11/27/24 to CSG (Czech guy). Revelyst is the remainder of the company and it is being sold to some investment group and closing some time soon after the new year.

 

[danny]

I’m as unhappy about the high prices as the next guy (being recently retired and on a tight budget). But every time I see one of these threads, I’m thinking… where have you been for the last few years or decade?
The price to play has been going up up up, as is the price to live.
Two choices - buy or do with out.
Just another guy’s opinion.

I tried selling some surplus powder at about half, or maybe a bit less than the cost of new powder....not even a bite... I won't give it away. I will dump it on the ground or burn it before I do that.

Danny

 

[dryhumor]

What’s the National Debt now? When that wave crashes, lead will be VERY valuable!

Around 36 trillion dollars….

A large enough number that many people cannot grasp it. And while the number is big, the interest on the debt is big also. More and more of America’s GDP is going towards paying just the interest.

I’m not worried though. My biggest worry right now is choosing between a 9 or 10 twist for a 257 Roberts build. I’m leaning towards a 10…. Mostly based on what I want to use it for.