[Stonewall Jackson]

Back in the mid-1990's, you could pick up Russian or European SKS's for $100 and the Chinese variant for $60. Now, at a minimum, a Russian will run $400, Europeans are about $300, and Chinese are $250.

Surplus 7.62x39 ammo used to run around $3-4 for a box of 20. Now that same box will set you back almost $10. Even buying in bulk, you are going to pay about $120 for 500 rounds or $220 for a box of 1000. You don't even want to know what the name-brand ammo costs now.

[Psalm 144]

Wow! Price has doubled since I looked at them last. Supply and demand I guess. Thanks for your reply, and Noumenon this is sufficient answer.

Regards all.