EXCLUSIVE: The Kinetic Group Confirms Across-the-Board Ammo Price Increases Starting October 1

At Black Basin Outdoors, we’re bringing you exclusive news on ammo pricing. We’ve just received an official letter from our partners at The Kinetic Group—parent company to iconic ammunition brands like Federal, CCI, Remington, Fiocchi, Blazer, SPEER, and more—confirming significant price increases coming October 1st, 2025.

Official letter from The Kinetic Group confirming the ammo prices increase

Why the Sudden Price Increase?

According to The Kinetic Group, the adjustments are due to rising costs of key raw materials, including brass, antimony, lead, and propellants. These materials are essential to ammunition manufacturing, and sustained cost pressures have led to the decision to update pricing.

The New Prices Increase – Effective October 1st

• Rifle Ammunition:  5% – 7%

• Shotshell Ammunition: 7% – 10%

• Handgun Ammunition:  3% – 12%

These increases will apply to all orders shipped on or after October 1st, 2025, even if your order was placed before that date.

What This Means for You

Price adjustments of this nature often lead to higher-than-usual demand before the effective date, as buyers seek to secure current pricing. Similar patterns have been seen in the past during events such as announced ammunition tariffs, where early purchases helped consumers avoid subsequent increases.

While the market response to this announcement remains to be seen, customers who wish to maintain supply at current prices may consider placing orders ahead of October 1st. 

Act Before the Market Catches On

We recommend placing your orders immediately to secure the current pricing. Whether you’re gearing up for hunting season, competition shooting, or personal defense, now is the time to act early.

Be on the lookout for our prices across our store, or track our caliber-based pricing using our ammo price tracker so you can stock up on time on your favorite affected ammo brands and calibers.