Well, I took a chance went to the Wally World in Shakopee tonight and found 2 boxes of .45ACP of 50 rounds for $20.00 each. .50 a round? No thanks. I can get it cheaper online. Of course all of the 223 was gone (bummer for those AR-15 owners out there).
6 months ago I bought 100 rounds of Federal .45ACP for $25.00 or .25 a round, which is much more reasonable. I used to get it around .30 to .35 a round, but lately it's been .40 to .45 a round, and .50 is high. I think it's due to the FUD and false start on the panicking some people are doing.