Marstar may be getting .303 surplus
- Thread starter superbee
- Start date
- Location
- Georgetown Ontario
So where'd ya hear this?
maple_leaf_eh
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Two camo-bellies in the gunstore probably.
The decision to import it or not is not likely the demand in Canada so much as the cost. If after all fees, duties, certificates, etc. for importation, and a reasonable markup so the business can make a profit, the cost is too high relative to current commercially produced ammo, they may decide not to bring it in. The Canadian market is more than willing to buy up tons of .303B surplus if it's priced at a level consumers can swallow. If the cost to import it means they can't set the price low enough while still remaining profitable, it isn't a good investment.
I have no idea what their actual numbers are but when I hear about a Canadian company like Marstar that deals a lot in surplus ammo deciding not to bring in a certain product that became available on the world markets, I would guess that this has more to do with it than pure demand in Canada.
I have no idea what their actual numbers are but when I hear about a Canadian company like Marstar that deals a lot in surplus ammo deciding not to bring in a certain product that became available on the world markets, I would guess that this has more to do with it than pure demand in Canada.
- Location
- East ontario
They have been saying that fora few years already
Every boy and his dog in Newfoundland has at least one .303 stuck in a corner somewhere. I still have a few hundred rounds of genuine surplus I've been saving for nostalgia, but it would be fantastic to have access to a new source. With the price of factory ammo these days and the hit or miss availability of component bullets I eventually had a custom mould cut so I could cast my own. However, I'd still be in for at least a couple of cases of good surplus .303 if I didn't have to sell a kidney to afford it.
nowarningshot
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Lutnit nailed it. It is all about the Bordens. Currently we have a lot of people buying firearms and shooting russian caliber surplus. Cheap hunting ammo is now north of $1.50/round. Would people pay $1500 for a 1000 round case, unlikely. I should think the price point that it would fly out the door, is right around the price of the Hirtenberger 308 surplus....so 600-700. Fees and shipping spread over 1 million rounds of surplus should make that possible, less....considering our peso....probably not.
I personally know of at least 300 Lee Enfields in NFLD among the hunters/shooters I know. John could probably drop it off on the Wharf in St.John's and just holding up a sign saying "grandpa's rifle food 4 sale" and have it gone by supper.
