tomandjerry00
Ultimate Member
- Apr 12, 2013
- 1,744
I keep looking at ammo prices and I get confused why steel-cased .223 is more expensive than 7.62x39.
I can reload .223 cheaper than I can reload 7.62. 7.62 uses more components in every way. More steel in the case, more lead/steel in the bullet, more powder (most loads) and a larger primer. All of this screams higher expense to me.
My guess is the sheer volume of military contracts suppliers have in Eastern Europe is what drives down the price? Am I missing something?
I can reload .223 cheaper than I can reload 7.62. 7.62 uses more components in every way. More steel in the case, more lead/steel in the bullet, more powder (most loads) and a larger primer. All of this screams higher expense to me.
My guess is the sheer volume of military contracts suppliers have in Eastern Europe is what drives down the price? Am I missing something?