Anyone know why shotgun ammo is so cheap compared to rifle ammo?
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The metallic ammo inherently costs more to manufacture to exacting standards than does a plastic shotgun shell even considering the usual bit of metal on the later. The bullets may cost a lot more to produce than the shot load. Powder and primers appear to be about the same price. I am certain that another economical factor is that rare, hence seldom purchased, rifle cartridges cost more to the consumer because the manufactuers are attempting to recoup their investment in a low volume product. On the other hand reloading is comparatively inexpensive in relation to store bought ammunition depending principaly upon specific projectile selection.
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I wouldn't call unleaded shotshells and slugs cheap, even in comparison to centerfire rounds.
In addition to the previous comments copper (and to a bit lesser extent, lead) costs went up tremendously over the last few years, driving up costs for brass and bullets.
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