FN 5.7 Ammo At $150 a Box?

[Retired W4]

Now I'm quite sure these people have gone mad!

 

[tlawler]

That's insane. I'm glad I sold my 5.7 and replaced it with an RIA .22TCM. I can load for that at about 25 cents a round with current component prices. And the pistol is way better looking!


Edit to add: I just looked on GB and I'm seeing 50 round boxes of .22TCM going in the range of $35-$40 a box.

 

[Rudi]

There is very little 5.7 compared to almost all other calibers. Just has not been around that long. People who need it will pay the price.

 

[Valmet]

That price doesn't completely surprise me for a cartridge like that. I came close to picking up an FN 5.7 several times in the past few years, kinda glad I didn't.

 

[Oldfrt]

Thats not as bad as 12.7 x42, only one supplier on ammo seek, Midway at $4 a round. Tempting to sell the boxes I bought just a couple months ago for about $1.50 a round.

 

[Rob613]

My LGS has a Ruger 57...I pondered buying, but I just can't add it to the herd right now with the current ammo situation.

 

[Retired W4]

Around 2004 or so Midway USA was selling 2000 round cases that worked out to $16/box, shipping included. I bought 2, with a half case left. I shot my PS-90 a lot.