Why Is 30-06 Ammo So Expensive

Why is it hard to find 30-06 ammo?

30-06, and 6.5mm Creedmoor are the most popular hunting cartridges right now. The shortage has prompted rumors and conspiracy theories of gun dealers or manufacturers hoarding ammo. “It’s no big conspiracy at all. It’s simply there was 8 million new shooters, and the new shooters want guns and ammo,” said Kukull.

Why are bullets so expensive 2021?

This is a supply and demand story in which the gun and ammunition buying public is suffering. Inflation looks to be one of the main culprits for the prices increases. But scalpers, Internet opportunists, and distribution bottlenecks are also contributing to the problem.