A wholesaler near me (Widener’s) had 30 cal ball and soft point for sale last week for around $.54/round in 500 count lots. It lasted about two days. I have yet to see any .223 for the past three months, and they have three pages of selection. The 7.62x39 goes in a day, when they can get some in, and the 7.62x25 is anyone’s guess when they might get more from Sellier or Privi. Widener’s is a great company because they do not price gouge. The 30 cal has been around fifty cents per round for years.
Thanks for the info.