Sanctions Against Russia and the Availability of 7.62x39.

[GeauxMe]

I was wanting to purchase an SKS, but all of the Russia vs. Ukraine stuff has me concerned about buying a gun that ammo might become scarce. 7.62x39 seems to be pretty cheap right now, which is a major reason for wanting an SKS.

Do you think that any current or future sanctions against Russia might affect the prices of cheap import ammo, or should I not worry about it and get a new gun?

 

[Gringo Loco]

If I say yes, can I start the 7.62 scare of 2014????

 

[GeauxMe]

Not yet. I haven't stocked up yet.

 

[rcm192]

If I say yes, can I start the 7.62 scare of 2014????

If you dont do it, I will.

 

[SicilianSecrets]

This and 7.62 x 25!

 

[Ferrara Fire]

Oh noes, no 7.62X39, better come buy it all!









The sanctions are against individuals in Russia, not against businesses in Russia. Lots of Russian ammo is already staged outside of Russia... Suppliers raised their price a little, $15-$25 a case, I was already stocked pretty well, I am sure it will come down soon.

 

[Redd508]

I say buy it if you want it. It'll never be cheaper. The worst thing that can happen is ammo goes up and you dont want to shoot it anymore. At that point you should be able to off-load the rifle for atleast what you paid to someone with a stash of x39. Best case you have a fun rifle to shoot. I'd also recommend reloading. For a small investment you can shoot no matter what ammo prices do in the future.

 

[GeauxMe]

Thanks for all the replies.

 

[JadeRaven]

It'll eventually get cheaper. Depends on the 2016 election.

 

[madwabbit]

lol! if you want to incite a riot on 7.62 I've got a few thousand rounds i'll sell for umm ... ah hell whats .22lr selling for? lets start there.

 

[GeauxMe]

Haha. Not trying to start a 7.62 craze, just making sure that I wasn't about to buy a weapon that I wouldn't be able to get ammo for in a couple weeks.

 

[hunter5567]

lol! if you want to incite a riot on 7.62 I've got a few thousand rounds i'll sell for umm ... ah hell whats .22lr selling for? lets start there.

I'll give you $75 for 550rds.

 

[Hitman]

Lots of Russian ammo is already staged outside of Russia....

Yea like Venezuela, Cuba and all over South America
where Russia is making and selling guns and ammo at the CYCLIC RATE!