Magnumite
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Yeah, I can't wait for it to stop. Couple weeks ago the buy and scalp started with gunpowder, specifically Varget (223/5.56, 308).
Ammunition Shortage
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I agree the ammo supply is loosening up, but their is still one negative trend. The vendors are keeping the .22lr prices artificially high. When bulk packaged .22 is still at .10+ a round
we still have problems. I am told this is being done to deter flipping but I am afraid it will become the norm.
Last summer, I could buy CCI S/V from Champions Choice at .06 a round delivered, they have not had any ammo available for 9 months. I finally talked to them and they said they took 350 cases of this .22 to Camp Perry to sell at cost+handling, but once the stock was replenished it would be about 30% higher to them. Walmart, Cabelas, Midway have all been increasing prices on .22 while stuff like 5.56/223 have been going back to normal, not a good sign!
we still have problems. I am told this is being done to deter flipping but I am afraid it will become the norm.
Last summer, I could buy CCI S/V from Champions Choice at .06 a round delivered, they have not had any ammo available for 9 months. I finally talked to them and they said they took 350 cases of this .22 to Camp Perry to sell at cost+handling, but once the stock was replenished it would be about 30% higher to them. Walmart, Cabelas, Midway have all been increasing prices on .22 while stuff like 5.56/223 have been going back to normal, not a good sign!
- Feb 4, 2013
- 28,175
- Feb 4, 2013
- 28,175
Considering that in the mid-70, CCI MiniMag was 2 cents per round, today's prices are not that bad.
According to the inflation calculator, strictly based on inflation, it should be over 8 cents per round today.
And handling of things like lead have a lot more regulations that then, there are increased costs to the manufacturers.
According to the inflation calculator, strictly based on inflation, it should be over 8 cents per round today.
And handling of things like lead have a lot more regulations that then, there are increased costs to the manufacturers.
While this is all true, it still doesn't explain why the big increase in .22 vs other calibers. We are talking almost 100% increase in a year, from normally honest vendors on .22lr. Yet stuff like .17hmr has remained available at close to last year prices when found. I think it is obvious the suppliers see the supply/demand curve and are taking advantage of it.
- Feb 4, 2013
- 28,175
Yes, the current prices are supply and demand.
But I don't think that we will see it go back quite so low. IMO, it was underpriced.
But I don't think that we will see it go back quite so low. IMO, it was underpriced.
Magnumite
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At least the increase is where it belongs. That should help keep it on the shelves for shooters to purchase. Shotgun ammunition has also gone up close to 20% the the past couple months from a couple brands and suppliers.
I dont think 10/1 will have much of an effect on ammo prices at all. The MD market is just a blip on the national ammo market.
Wendigo
Hungry
Same thing happened about a month ago. All area WMs got in pretty big shipments of ammo over a 2 day period. But then back to normal trickle of supply afterwards. Hard to tell if they're doing it on purpose or not. At least everyone can get some cheap ammo during these floods. Lets hope it sticks this time.
fabsroman
Ultimate Member
10/1 will have an effect because a lot of people are buying ammo right now for their new guns, me included. I have plenty of home defense 9mm for my home defense handgun that I have had for 12 years now. However, my wife just got a 9mm and wants to learn how to shoot it. So, had to go looking for 9mm target ammo. Bought some handguns recently in .40 S&W and .45 ACP, so I had to go and find that ammo recently too.
Once people are done buying handguns and other regulated firearms, there will be a lot less demand for ammo because they will have already been able to fire their new guns and get a feel for them and how they operate.
Think somebody said in another thread that he went to a Walmart in Erie, PA and the shelves were stocked really deep with handgun ammo and other ammo. More ammo than he has seen in 10 months or so. So, I do think that the run on guns is also causing a run on ammo here in Maryland. Now that I have plenty of ammo to go to the range 2 or 3 times, I am out of the ammo market and about to get into the reloading components market.
Les Gawlik
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- Apr 2, 2009
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The ammo shortage may be due to Ayo Kimathi, described today as a purchasing agent for the Department of Homeland Security. Mr. Kimathi wrote, "Warfare is eminent [sic], and in order for Black people to survive the 21st century, we are going to have to kill a lot of whites – more than our christian hearts can possibly count." Mr. Kimathi is reported to be the purchasing agent responsible for buying ammunition for DHS. It was also reported that Mr. Kimathi was required to obtain permission from DHS before starting his website, "War on the Horizon." http://www.waronthehorizon.com/
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/201...for-the-inevitable-clash-with-the-white-race/
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/201...for-the-inevitable-clash-with-the-white-race/
Les Gawlik
Ultimate Member
- Apr 2, 2009
- 3,384
He hates Al Sharpton and Obama. How bad can he be?
Even a broken clock is right twice a day. Unless it's one of those new-fangled ones that stays blank or just blinks 12:00.
fabsroman
Ultimate Member
Even if it is just blinking 12:00, it is still right twice a day. Midnight and noon, unless it also has a flashing am/pm. Then, only right once a day.
I've noticed the Wally World prices are much higher than before. Especially for their .223 ammo in cans.
You do know why all the clocks blink that, right? Because the first Japanese Emperor was born on a Tuesday at 12.
I'll be here all week. Try the veal
Went back and was reading the state of things a year ago is this thread.
22lr is still tough to find at low prices if at all.
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