SendRounds Ammo Index
Index History
Current Best Prices
Lowest in-stock price per round across all tracked retailers.
| Caliber | Category | Best Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9mm | HANDGUN | $0.20/rd | Buy at Lucky Gunner → |
| 12ga | SHOTGUN | $0.35/rd | Buy at Lucky Gunner → |
| .40 S&W | HANDGUN | $0.28/rd | Buy at Freedom Munitions → |
| .223 | RIFLE | $0.11/rd | Buy at Freedom Munitions → |
| .22 LR | RIMFIRE | $0.06/rd | Buy at Lucky Gunner → |
| 5.56 | RIFLE | $0.45/rd | Buy at Velocity Ammunition → |
| .45 ACP | HANDGUN | $0.36/rd | Buy at Fenix Ammunition → |
| .38 Spl | HANDGUN | $0.36/rd | Buy at Freedom Munitions → |
What's moving prices right now.
Escalating tensions in the Middle East and Iran have triggered a measurable uptick in civilian demand — particularly for 9mm, 5.56, and .308. Historical pattern: geopolitical shocks precede 2–4 week demand spikes before prices stabilize. Buy ahead of the curve.
March–June historically drives 10–15% demand increases across all calibers as outdoor shooting season, competitions, and range training ramp up. Prices typically hold flat or tick slightly upward through Memorial Day.
2025–2026 tariff rounds are adding cost pressure on imported steel-case ammo (7.62×39, 5.45×39). Domestic brass-case is largely insulated. Situation is fluid — pricing on foreign-manufactured ammo may shift with little notice.
Caliber Sub-Indices
Each caliber on the same 0–100 scale. Higher = better buying conditions — prices are closer to historical lows. Arrows show whether prices have moved up or down from the prior period.
More calibers added as data coverage grows.
How the index works
Six caliber groups weighted by purchase volume, combined into a single 0–100 score. Higher = better buying conditions. Lower = consider waiting. 100 = 2018–2019 pre-shortage baseline. 0 = 2021 COVID peak. Built from real retail transactions going back to 2015.
About this index
The SendRounds Ammo Index is built from real retail prices paid at checkout, shipping included, across multiple U.S. retailers going back to November 2015. Not manufacturer list prices. Not wholesale. What buyers actually paid. The index updates monthly as new price data comes in.
Every price includes estimated shipping and taxes — the number at the bottom of checkout, not the headline. 100 = pre-shortage lows (buy now). 0 = peak COVID pricing (wait it out).
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