Ammo shortages (now 2016)? What are you seeing out there?

[Smurf Hunter]

Went to bass pro last night for some primers. They seemed at normal levels. Only had 5 Winchester small rifle primer boxes, though. Plenty of cci.

I like CCI because they are nickle colored 

[Carl]

I like CCI because they are nickle colored 

RP primers were my choice as they had fewer misfires from poorly maintained weapons at the range.

[mgw44]

I've been stocking up on 9mm FMJ $25/100 and JHP at Wal-mart $35/100.  Every time I go into Wal-Mart I check the ammo case.  I've found 22lr about 1 in 5 times and have picked up 100rd CCI on occassion,  and my latest find was a 1400rd plastic bucket of remington for $75.  5.3 cents per round!

For some reason they always ask wether it is for rifles or handguns.  I always tell them rifle.

mgw44

[Bradbn4]

I've been stocking up on 9mm FMJ $25/100 and JHP at Wal-mart $35/100.  Every time I go into Wal-Mart I check the ammo case.  I've found 22lr about 1 in 5 times and have picked up 100rd CCI on occassion,  and my latest find was a 1400rd plastic bucket of remington for $75.  5.3 cents per round!

For some reason they always ask wether it is for rifles or handguns.  I always tell them rifle.

mgw44

That is a good price for some plinking ammo; often they ask on the ammo for rifle or handguns is you have to be 21 to own a pistol and I believe the same holds true on the ammo.

[DWSDVSE]

Took the Kids by Bass Pro last night for some time to check out the animals and fish (a family favorite when we drive by) and the ammo shelves are starting to look a bit more holey than normal. Plenty of .223. Some handgun calibres had gaps where 100 packs were on sale. All the steel case stuff was in good supply as were the bulk packs and shotgun shells. Heard one guy asking for some 357 that was on sale and the clerk said, "well it's getting more picked over these days." But he got one box.

[ag2]

I can't help but wonder if the demand will slack off a bit now that the election is over and gun owners feel less threatened.

[Thunderhawkburner]

I hope so!

[Carl]

I can't help but wonder if the demand will slack off a bit now that the election is over and gun owners feel less threatened.

The Democrats have got to stock up now....

[NickJ]

I think buying picked up prior to the election in anticipation of Clinton winning and everyone going ape again. Hopefully things will finally settle down. A few days ago I was able to buy some bulk .22 that I had not seen for a few years.

[FreeLancer]

The Democrats have got to stock up now....

That's what I've been telling them.

[ag2]

I saw bricks of .22 at Frontier Tactical (Lee's Summit, MO) priced at $45.  Yikes! Still way too high!

[nkawtg]

How many in a brick?
Bass Pro sells a bucket of 1400 22lr for around $82.
That's a little less than 6 cents a bullet.

[Carl]

How many in a brick?
Bass Pro sells a bucket of 1400 22lr for around $82.
That's a little less than 6 cents a bullet.

Brick of 22 is 500 rounds

[Smurf Hunter]

Brick of 22 is 500 rounds

Back in 2009 I would buy the 525 Bricks of Federal Champion for $14.99 or less.

[xxdabroxx]

That is exactly why I won't pay $50 for one.  Outrageous

[Fixit]

I see Palmetto State is running Mini-Mags 36grain HP for $8.99 this weekend . 10 or more boxes get you free shipping.

[ncjeeper]

Wal-Mart has everything but 22s

[SOprep]

Thanks for the heads up.  i picked up 10 to replenish the stockpile a bit.

I see Palmetto State is running Mini-Mags 36grain HP for $8.99 this weekend . 10 or more boxes get you free shipping.

[mgw44]

meijer is running a sale on all winchester ammo.....spend $100 on ammo get $25 coupon for your next shopping trip.  That worked out to 4.8 cents per round on 22lr.  Sale ends 12/31/17. 

mgw44

[Canadian Prepper]

We have pretty much everything up here, but .22 LR does seem to be about 30-40% higher than it was a few years ago. I`m not sure how much that has to do with our weak dollar (which might account for most of that) versus how the price settled down to a bit above pre-Sandy Hook prices.

[Smurf Hunter]

We have pretty much everything up here, but .22 LR does seem to be about 30-40% higher than it was a few years ago. I`m not sure how much that has to do with our weak dollar (which might account for most of that) versus how the price settled down to a bit above pre-Sandy Hook prices.

Assuming the supply of .22lr originates in the USA, I can tell you that it's settled about 20-30% more expensive than pre-SandyHook.

More specifically the packaging has changed, perhaps as a way to deceived shoppers.
e.g. in 2012 a 525 brick of Federal was $15-20 any day of the week at Wal-Mart or various outdoor stores.
Today you can get a 325 round brick for about $20USD if you are lucky.

So take that ~30% markup in the USA and then apply whatever FX conversion to CDN.

[Stwood]

Plenty of ammo anywhere in Missouri. In stores anywhere, and especially online like Midway.
Higher prices, yes.

[Smurf Hunter]

Cabela's has free shipping.  I got more bricks of .22lr

Okay price, but not terrible either.  use code "7holiday" for free shipping

http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=1281984&type=product&avad=194169_b1042466d&WT.mc_id=al155721&Subid1=SID&subacctid=155721&subacctname=155721&adname=Custom+Link&adtype=cl&adid=NA&utm_medium=AFF&utm_source=155721&rid=12&WT.tsrc=AFF

[Stwood]

Blip............poof. 
I see the virus hasn't got the spammers down yet.