The ONLY thing to be jealous of Russia

romulus · Jan 11, 2021

Out of bubblegum and giggles went on some Russian hunting sites to see what ammo they are selling. Well, I'm slightly jealous, not gonna lie. 17 rubles for a box of x39 = 23cents. 1 cent per rd

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I wander is it strictly supply&demand, raw material shortage or both that are causing the crazy prices here in the US.

CamoDeafie · Jan 11, 2021

romulus said:
Out of bubblegum and giggles went on some Russian hunting sites to see what ammo they are selling. Well, I'm slightly jealous, not gonna lie. 17 rubles for a box of x39 = 23cents. 1 cent per rd .
I wander is it strictly supply&demand, raw material shortage or both that are causing the crazy prices here in the US.

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Labor costs in the US likely far higher than Russia, but also.. shipping and import fees for Russian/EU made ammo

Demand and politics also play a major part in it too. I wonder how expensive US made ammo is in Russia; if it exists on their market?

Deerhurst · Jan 12, 2021

I wouldn't mind some more Bake mags from Russia or a new AK either! I'd love a PPSh with a Russian stamp.

1cpr sounds nice too.

The Heretic · Jan 12, 2021

I wonder how many gun laws they still have left over from the Soviet era. Also, how much ammo you are allowed to stock.

romulus · Jan 12, 2021

I know they are quite restrictive with firearms ownership there. I'll have to pick my father-in-law's brains when he visits. He did tell me that they had a buy back program and many complied.

150 rubles - $2

Hop Sing · Jan 12, 2021

I thought this thread was gonna be about the hot Russian wimmens. Disappoint.

Bob D · Jan 12, 2021

Russian legislation on gun control is relatively strict, limiting the circulation of firearms to Russian citizens older than eighteen years of age with a registered permanent residence, and for the purposes of self-defense, hunting, and sports activities only. The acquisition of guns is based on licenses provided for a five-year period by local police departments at one's place of residence after a thorough background check, including a review of the petitioner's ability to store guns safely and an evaluation of his/her medical records.

Individuals are allowed to have up to ten long-barreled guns in their possession, and more if they are collectibles. Individuals are not allowed to carry guns acquired for self-defense; a license only serves as a carrying permit for hunting and sport firearms when these guns need to be transported. Russian citizens may not own guns that shoot in bursts or have magazines with more than a ten-cartridge capacity. The legalization of short-barreled handguns is currently being discussed by the legislature.

Wow, that is quite strict. The government gets to evaluate your storage methods and mental health history before allowing you to own any firearms (for just five years at a time). No standard capacity magazines. Handguns cannot be owned at all, and carrying/using a gun for self defense is limited to private property.