Are milsurp markets still worth it?

[Alan]

How's the military surplus market looking these days? I remember when you could get a Mosin for less than $100 and stock up on surplus ammo without worrying. Now it feels like everything is either running low or priced like it's a rare collectible. Are there still some good deals out there if you know where to search, or have most of the great imports already been picked over? Is it still worth it?

 

[Villaverde305]

Gone are the days when you could buy a Mosin for a mere $100. Thanks to import bans and a spike in demand, the surplus has pretty much vanished. Prices have shot up across the board. You might still find some deals on unusual calibers or models that aren’t as popular but most of the good surplus has been picked clean. It’s worth checking out but don’t be surprised by the higher prices.

 

[RegalB]

Old military surplus are like vinyl records now. The cheap days are gone but if you're willing to hunt, there's still something cool about the oddball calibers and those Balkan imports. You won't find any $89 Mosins anymore but if you're patient, you can still find some good stuff.

 

[Manzilla]

It’s definitely not what it once was. I still buy surplus ammo when I find decent prices but those cheap bulk deals pretty much disappeared.