perhaps because ammo is less common and more expensive
Hey Jeff:
I tend to agree that the ammo is pricey but let's face it they are not a real "PLEASURE" to bang away with.. Mine isnt to me anyway's. I am getting older and do not enjoy the recoil I did as a young man. I also believe they were more of a mid West rifle due to there long range capability. Regards. thegeneral

Yeah, though I walk through the Valley of the Shadow of Death ,... I Shall Fear no Evil, as I Always have with me Me my Loaded Smith & Wesson "..