PMC Ammunition Upcoming 2025 Price Increases
Nick Miles | Dec 18, 2024
We've just received an exclusive heads-up from PMC Ammunition about their upcoming price changes for 2025, and we wanted to share this inside info with our customers and community first.
In an exclusive announcement shared with Black Basin Outdoors, PMC Ammunition has revealed their 2025 pricing structure, set to take effect January 1st. This announcement follows
Winchester's October declaration of a 5-10% price increase, suggesting a broader industry trend for 2025 as widely anticipated.
Let's examine the key changes affecting popular calibers that matter most to shooters.
Rifle Ammo
The widely-used .223 Remington line will see approximately 2.6% increase across their offerings, notably affecting their standard 55gr FMJ BT loads. The .308 Winchester family follows with a more moderate 1.5% adjustment. For military specification ammunition, the 5.56mm NATO line, including both standard 55gr FMJ and M855 green tip variants, will experience a 2% increase.
| Caliber | Configuration | Increase |
|---|---|---|
| 223 Remington | 55gr FMJ BT | +2.6% |
| 5.56 NATO | 55gr FMJ BT | +2.0% |
| 5.56 NATO | 62gr Green Tip | +2.0% |
| 308 Winchester | 147gr FMJ-BT | +1.5% |
| 7.62x39 |
123gr FMJ-
|
Insignificant |
Handgun Ammo
The news is better for handgun ammunition. PMC's 9mm Luger lineup shows minimal price adjustments across all bullet weights, representing one of the smallest increases in their catalog. In a welcome development, 10mm Auto prices will remain unchanged for 2025. The .357 Magnum JSP loads will see a modest 1.5% increase.
Premium and Bulk Offerings PMC's premium self-defense line, particularly their SFX hollow point series, maintains relatively stable pricing. Bulk purchasers should note that battle pack configurations across various calibers will see increases averaging 2-3% which is slightly higher than the increases in regular plain box purchases.
| Caliber | Configuration | Increase |
|---|---|---|
| 9mm Luger | 115gr FMJ |
Insignificant |
| 9mm Luger | 124gr FMJ | Insignificant |
| 10mm Auto | 200gr FMJ-TC |
Insignificant |
| 357 Magnum | 158gr JSP | +1.5% |
| 45 Auto | 230gr FMJ | +1.5% |
| 40 S&W | 165gr FMJ | Insignificant |
| 380 Auto | 90gr FMJ | +1.6% |
Market Impact
The overall average increase across PMC's most popular ammunition lines hovers
around 2%, positioning these adjustments below current market inflation rates. As these changes reflect wholesale pricing, retail adjustments may vary by dealer and region.
By looking at the data that we have reported earlier in our November 2024: Ammo Prices Trends monthly series, we can conclude, looking at current market trends, that 9mm ammunition has seen a remarkable 25.29% increase in recent months, with Google Trends data showing interest rising from 42 to 80 points following the 2024 election. PMC's modest approach to 9mm pricing (showing no increase for 2025) could position them favorably in this high-demand market segment depending on the overall supplier activity and costs.
Black Basin Outdoors has maintained a strong relationship with major ammunition manufacturers, allowing us to bring you this exclusive information ahead of public announcements. We will continue to monitor industry developments and provide updates as they become available.
Industry Outlook
With Winchester's announced 5-10% increases and PMC's more moderate 1.5-2.6% adjustments, we're seeing a divergent approach to 2025 pricing strategies. PMC's generally lower percentage increases, particularly in popular calibers like 9mm and .223 Remington, could indicate an attempt to gain market share while other manufacturers implement more substantial price hikes.
These announcements, coming amidst post-election market stabilization, suggest that 2025 could see further price adjustments from other major manufacturers. The industry appears to be balancing increased production costs against market demand, with PMC positioning itself competitively within this changing landscape.