The sky-high cost of ammunition during the Covid pandemic shortages have mercifully declined. While ammunition probably feels a lot more expensive than it used to, many prices really have dropped from the all-time, eye-popping peak during the ammo shortage in 2021 and 2022. ⁠ ⁠ That’s the good news. The bad news, as most hunters and shooters have already noticed, is that ammo remains pricier than we’re used to paying. That’s for a few reasons. First, the price of raw materials to make ammunition have generally increased. We’re also several years into a global propellant shortage. While tariffs haven’t yet contributed to high prices for most American-made ammo, they’ve caused price spikes in some segments of the market. Despite these challenges, industry insiders say, ammo is widely available and prices have been lower for cheap, bulk ammunition. There’s no shortage expected anytime soon. And — as tough as it is to stomach — the price is likely going to increase in the near future.⁠ ⁠ T...