Just bought 4950 rds .22 LR at Walmart

[r1_addict]

Just bought 5000 rds .22 LR at Walmart for $23.00 a box of 550. They had about 40 boxes called my buddy down and my dad. Three box limit but I finagles 9 boxes. Convinced the guy that I was a different person after each trip to the car

[magsherman]

Why is there a shortage? duh!

[TSQUARED]

Originally Posted by magsherman

Why is there a shortage? duh!

Senseless panic buying = "SHORTAGE"

[crofoot629]

Good for you.
I'm surprised it was $23 a box though.
They had me used to $10-15, then $18.
I'm glad I'm stocked up.

I don't see it as panick buying on your part. Or maybe it is panick buying because you are low on ammo, which is all the more reason to get it while you can.

Emory

[Smokester653]

This is why we have a shortage or at least a perceived shortage. You circumvented the limits set by the business and by the tone of your post you're proud that you "finagled" the system. You got to get "what you want" therefore depleting the stock available by an additional six boxes making it seem to the next few buyers there is a "shortage". Me I wouldn't be proud to put a post up like that but that's just me.

[crofoot629]

OP, I think those complaining are the ones, maybe like you, who failed to plan ahead. I'm glad you scored some ammo and have no sympathy for those who failed to plan ahead.

However at the gun show this weekend I sold a mom who had a 12 year old daughter in tow who was shooting 4H. I sold her two Federal 550 packs for a total of $35. Now I wish I'd just given the mom and kid the ammo.

Emory

[r1_addict]

Originally Posted by crofoot629

OP, I think those complaining are the ones, maybe like you, who failed to plan ahead. I'm glad you scored some ammo and have no sympathy for those who failed to plan ahead.

However at the gun show this weekend I sold a mom who had a 12 year old daughter in tow who was shooting 4H. I sold her two Federal 550 packs for a total of $35. Now I wish I'd just given the mom and kid the ammo.

Emory

I shoot every weekend. M4 .22lr and 1911 .22 I would have purchased every singe box if the would have sold it to me. Don't whine about it, go out every single day like I do to find it.

[r1_addict]

Originally Posted by Smokester653

This is why we have a shortage or at least a perceived shortage. You circumvented the limits set by the business and by the tone of your post you're proud that you "finagled" the system. You got to get "what you want" therefore depleting the stock available by an additional six boxes making it seem to the next few buyers there is a "shortage". Me I wouldn't be proud to put a post up like that but that's just me.

Placing limits on ammo is ridiculous. We live in a free Republic right? It is called capitalism, they sell, I buy.

[FishingPilot]

Originally Posted by r1_addict

Placing limits on ammo is ridiculous. We live in a free Republic right? It is called capitalism, they sell, I buy.

Not just ammo but reloading supplies also. Some of the LGS in my area are only selling primers 100 at a time, when and if they get them. Powder prices have gone up also. After this temporary spike recedes, I plan to start purchasing powder by the keg! (if possible).

[ken158]

Exactly why nobody else can find any ammo because the hoarders are driving up prices. The OP even lied to the clerk to buy more than the alloted amount and I guess he wants forgiveness from the forum...

[Jotjackson]

Crofoot629---- you are my kind of fellow gun owner. We should always take care of our future shooters and hunters.

Jot

[HotRoderX]

This is ridiculous some of you are coming down on the OP for buying something. This is a classic example of why we give last place trophies. I am sorry and not to be harsh but life is not fair get over it.

I am sure if you put in the time and effort the "Horder's did" then you to could have ammo.

There are exceptions to this rule such as local small gun shops buying out places like Walmart to resale. Once you open a business your held to a higher standard by the community.

But the OP clearly stated he plans to shoot what he bought so yea. Sorry for the mini rant just ticks me off. This life needs to be fair and others need to give up so I can get my fair share ticks me off.

[r1_addict]

Originally Posted by ken158

Exactly why nobody else can find any ammo because the hoarders are driving up prices. I hope prices bottom out and all the hoarders paid twice what their ammo is worth.

I have not seen a drastic price increase in the retail market at all. They only "price increase" are people scalping the ammo 3 time it's value. Me purchasing 9 out of the 100 boxes they had does not constitute "hoarding". I guess the real intent of my original post was to let people know that the ammo is flowing to the stores. If you want to berate someone, do it to the fools who are actually paying 3x the price of ammo. I like to buy in bulk, who doesn't?

[shocker]

I bought 3 boxes of blazers today at Dunhams for 1.70 each. Left 7 boxes on the shelf for the next guy, who was getting ammo to take his kids shooting.

Perceive that the 22 ammo shortage is easing now, except at WM.

[Moonman]

It's ALL ABOUT ME, ME, ME, ME, ME, ME, ME, ME!

[GregoryJ]

Settled for two boxes (1110 rounds) of Winchester bulk 22lr. Drove past another Walmart later in the day but didn't stop to see if they had any ammo.

[Smokester653]

Originally Posted by HotRoderX

This is ridiculous some of you are coming down on the OP for buying something. This is a classic example of why we give last place trophies. I am sorry and not to be harsh but life is not fair get over it.

I am sure if you put in the time and effort the "Horder's did" then you to could have ammo.

There are exceptions to this rule such as local small gun shops buying out places like Walmart to resale. Once you open a business your held to a higher standard by the community.

But the OP clearly stated he plans to shoot what he bought so yea. Sorry for the mini rant just ticks me off. This life needs to be fair and others need to give up so I can get my fair share ticks me off.

I'm sorry but if you read his original post it had nothing to do or say about using the ammo. It clearly stated that he scored some ammo and he got an extra six boxes of ammo by convincing the guy "that I was a different person after each trip to the car". He even threw in a little happy faced icon for good measure. That means he circumvented the rules of the store by LYING and coerced the employee into selling him extra boxes of ammo. It's got nothing to do with capitalism, life isn't fair, not having enough put away or any other of the pro I want it all opinions out there it's about what is right and what is wrong he was clearly gloating that he got an extra six boxes above the 3 box limit. That my friends means that potentially two other customers did not and will not have the opportunity to buy that ammo. And as far as limits being "ridiculous" it is the stores CHOICE to decide what and how much they want to sell same as they do bread, coke products, potato chips etc. etc.

[R. G. Amos]

This morning at a Walmart here in Houston, I bought five (5) boxes (325 rds/box) of Federal AutoMatch for $13.47/box. Total 1625 rds. There was a 3-box limit, but the nice lady at the counter told me she was limited to 3 boxes per transaction and that I could put what I had just bought in my car and come back a second time for another transaction. I bought only two boxes on my second trip. I do not feel guilty.

[sqhead]

i bought two bulk packs at 25 bucks each,there was more to be had but i have plenty.The next day at work my buddy said how he needed some and could'nt find any,,,,,,well he got my 2 boxes for 50 bucks,i did'nt make a dime...that's how it's suppose to work.

[Smokester653]

Originally Posted by R. G. Amos

This morning at a Walmart here in Houston, I bought five (5) boxes (325 rds/box) of Federal AutoMatch for $13.47/box. Total 1625 rds. There was a 3-box limit, but the nice lady at the counter told me she was limited to 3 boxes per transaction and that I could put what I had just bought in my car and come back a second time for another transaction. I bought only two boxes on my second trip. I do not feel guilty.

At least you are honest in your post, no funny icons and are straight up without having any guilt. My only issue with circumventing the limits is I want to see ammo getting to as many gun owners out there as it can. This includes new gun owners which for whatever reason did not "stock up" and guys that just like going out a blasting a few rounds with their friends "like me". I have bought the last box of ammo before, bought a heckuva lot of ammo at one time and have called the guys at the station and asked if they needed some ammo because I was standing in front of "a whole bunch". However I don't lie, talk them into selling me more or go get the manager and raise Cain because I should be able to buy as much as I want I know why the limits are there and I abide by them. I am pro-gun and care about my fellow man and woman that's just me and I don't feel guilty about that.

[Smokester653]

Originally Posted by sqhead

i bought two bulk packs at 25 bucks each,there was more to be had but i have plenty.The next day at work my buddy said how he needed some and could'nt find any,,,,,,well he got my 2 boxes for 50 bucks,i did'nt make a dime...that's how it's suppose to work.

Good man my friend. I just sold 200 rounds of .223 to my AFC and I even ate the cost of shipping. He really needed it and I didn't so he got it.

[ACP1]

Where the hey are you? I want to take my frienda and go get the rest of the ammo.

[Barefootdog]

WADR I buy a box or two of 22 when I see a stack of it behind the counter. I plan well ahead. Matter of fact i have sufficient ammo in every caliber I shoot. Never once tried to buy the store out of their stock of ammo.

I have bought the last box of ammo a store has had but never felt the need to buy the last 10 boxes (5000 rounds) of 22 they had.

Everyone is free to conduct themselves as they see fit but hoarding is hoarding. No need to put a fancy dress and call it something else.....lipstick on the pig sort of thing.

And I have no desire to call anybody out about anything...carry on.

[r1_addict]

Wow, good thing I didn't go buy more than one box of Twinkies. I might have had a mob outside my front door with pitchforks.

[crofoot629]

There's plenty of .22 rim fire on Gunbroker.
Just pony up. $0.10 a round is only little more than the OP paid at Wally's.

Emory

[Barefootdog]

Originally Posted by r1_addict

Wow, good thing I didn't go buy more than one box of Twinkies. I might have had a mob outside my front door with pitchforks.

No pitcheforks for Twinkies.....a glass of milk is the thing for Twinkies.

[handejector]

Originally Posted by r1_addict

Wow, good thing I didn't go buy more than one box of Twinkies. I might have had a mob outside my front door with pitchforks.

Whatcha gotta have for the Twinkies?

[crofoot629]

When I was in grade school I saved my money and bought a M1 Carbine.

Before that my dad bought all my .22 ammo for me. Shorts at that because they were cheaper.

For the Carbine I had to buy my own ammo and extra mags. I remember the ammo as 20 round boxes of Hornady. I of course never could afford as much Carbine ammo as I wanted. That .30 Carbine was a lot more fun for a 7th grader than .22 shorts.

Even then I was bothered by the notion that my wonderful Carbine was worthless without ammo. I guess that stuck with me and I've always been an ammo HORDER since. I swear I have .22 ammo for my unborn grand kids.

Emory

[r1_addict]

Originally Posted by crofoot629

When I was in grade school I saved my money and bought a M1 Carbine.

Before that my dad bought all my .22 ammo for me. Shorts at that because they were cheaper.

For the Carbine I had to buy my own ammo and extra mags. I remember the ammo as 20 round boxes of Hornady. I of course ever could afford as much as I wanted. That .30 Carbine was a lot more fun for a 7th grader than .22 shorts.

Even than I was bothered by the notion that my wonderful Carbine was worthless without ammo. I guess that stuck with me and I've always been an ammo HORDER since. I swear I have .22 ammo for my unborn grand kids.

Emory

Thank you...

[HotRoderX]

Originally Posted by Smokester653

I'm sorry but if you read his original post it had nothing to do or say about using the ammo. It clearly stated that he scored some ammo and he got an extra six boxes of ammo by convincing the guy "that I was a different person after each trip to the car". He even threw in a little happy faced icon for good measure. That means he circumvented the rules of the store by LYING and coerced the employee into selling him extra boxes of ammo. It's got nothing to do with capitalism, life isn't fair, not having enough put away or any other of the pro I want it all opinions out there it's about what is right and what is wrong he was clearly gloating that he got an extra six boxes above the 3 box limit. That my friends means that potentially two other customers did not and will not have the opportunity to buy that ammo. And as far as limits being "ridiculous" it is the stores CHOICE to decide what and how much they want to sell same as they do bread, coke products, potato chips etc. etc.

Really he "LYING and coerced" cause from his original post he used such deceptive practices to trick that poor sales clerk into selling him the ammo.

As far as other customers not being given the chance to get the ammo that's not true. They could have gone to the store when he went to the store. They could have gone in before him and cleared the place out. They could have checked in ever 30mins to see if they had ammo in stock until the clerk said yes. I understand that last bits unreasonable but they still could have. The op happened to be at the right place at the right time fortune shone on him.

With your logic every time someone gets a great deal on a gun here on the forums everyone else should be entitled to the same deal. How is it fair that so and so got that smoking deal from the pawnshop. Obviously I didn't have a chance to get the same deal. Why does it matter they only had One who cares about the rules I didn't get my fair share.

As far as what he does with the ammo why does it matter? He wants to sit there buy everything Walmart has and sell it on Gunbroker for a million dollars he has that right.

As far as the moral's of his decision go. I am really not going to get into that. It really is beside the point if its right or wrong.

[Smokester653]

Originally Posted by HotRoderX

Really he "LYING and coerced" cause from his original post he used such deceptive practices to trick that poor sales clerk into selling him the ammo.

As far as other customers not being given the chance to get the ammo that's not true. They could have gone to the store when he went to the store. They could have gone in before him and cleared the place out. They could have checked in ever 30mins to see if they had ammo in stock until the clerk said yes. I understand that last bits unreasonable but they still could have. The op happened to be at the right place at the right time fortune shone on him.

With your logic every time someone gets a great deal on a gun here on the forums everyone else should be entitled to the same deal. How is it fair that so and so got that smoking deal from the pawnshop. Obviously I didn't have a chance to get the same deal. Why does it matter they only had One who cares about the rules I didn't get my fair share.

As far as what he does with the ammo why does it matter? He wants to sit there buy everything Walmart has and sell it on Gunbroker for a million dollars he has that right.

As far as the moral's of his decision go. I am really not going to get into that. It really is beside the point if its right or wrong.

We could argue back and forth until the ammo supply returns and it's not going to change your opinion and it's not going to change mine. I call a spade a spade and that's just the way it is.

[ChattanoogaPhil]

There's a one case 5k limit at sgammo. I feel like I'm being cut off.

[Harrison]

Buy what you can afford when it is available. Other people in your area had the same opportunity. The early bird gets the worm, and to wait is to lose out. Or, strike while the iron is hot. At least someone now has a good supply of 22LR. Instead of sitting around complaining, you kept your eyes open and took action.

[jibbr71]

Slightly off topic, but I bough my first handgun on Dec 13, 2012...along with 500 rounds of 9mm fmj. I thought that would get me started on proficiency with the pistol, and I could by a box or two a week, and soon enough I would have a good stock pile of ammo. Boy was I wrong. I have become proficient with my weapon, but in a hand to mouth fashion with ammo, so I have struggled to build any sort of stockpile with current availability. I WON'T but at inflated prices, but whenever I'm near my lgs or Wally world, I stop in; and if they have some ammo at a fair price, I buy it. I have gone out to the truck and made a return trip inside Wally's and not felt bad about it. I also decided to start shooting my Marlin model 60 again at the same time I bought my M&P, and have been shameless in acquiring ammo for that as well. Just remember that not everybody buying ammo right now is buying it just to have it, only to sell on GB, or in the classifieds a week, month, or year later.

[crofoot629]

Dick Burg, who is apparently older than dirt and should know a thing or two, has been urging us to stock up on ammo. Particularly .22 RF ammo. So have I for that matter.

I have a lot of .22 RF I bought at $0.02 per round, and more recently $0.03 per round.

I’m surprised that people who are gunny enough to frequent a gun board would not have put away at least 10,000 rounds of .22 RF at the grand total of $300.00 @ $0.03 a round.

I for example have a lot of 5.56 too. But if I ever really need my AR-15 to protect myself, how the game is most likely to work is I’ll only need, or be able to use, the 30 rounds on the gun. After that I’m dead, or in jail, or have won the fight.

That is why I’ve stacked .22 RF so deep, it’s affordable. I have several .22’s and also conversions for my AR-15 and 1911’s.

I don’t mean to rub it in, but just passing on my thoughts that could save some of you some grief next time.

Emory

[r1_addict]

Originally Posted by r1_addict

Just bought 5000 rds .22 LR at Walmart for $23.00 a box of 550. They had about 40 boxes called my buddy down and my dad. Three box limit but I finagles 9 boxes. Convinced the guy that I was a different person after each trip to the car

OK, my OP. Look there were three people, me, my dad and my buddy. That is three boxes each for a total of 9 boxes, so we remained within the 3 box per customer limit. The pun and the reason for my horrible little smiley face in my hastily written first post is that that I went in with each one to show them where the ammo was and then back to my car. The guy at the counter actually suggested that I do that so he would not be violating the store policy and this is what he tells everyone.

I was ultimately going to keep the ammo yes. So for those of you saying I "lied" or was deceptive, please go find a more worthy cause to sit and pass judgement. I also did not mention that guys were calling their wives to come down and do the same thing. I am pretty sure when any commodity is in short supply and rationed, this is normal behavior. It makes me sick that I have to actually write this long expiation for those who need to "call a spade a spade". You have no idea who I am or what I stand for. I try to keep most post light and humerus. Yet, the internet commandos will take any opportunity to be judgmental and negative. So climb down of that big tall horse you call justice and RELAX.

[GregoryJ]

r1_addict, In the "checked my local Walmart today" thread I posted earlier today that I bought three boxes of ammo and my wife made the exact same purchase. Four of the boxes were 9mm and two were 22lr. That's why I posted I "settled" for two boxes above. Need to do a better job when trying to be humorous.

[ChinStrap]

My local walmart had 3 boxes (50r) of cci standard .22lr - I bought them all.

[Smokester653]

Originally Posted by r1_addict

OK, my OP. Look there were three people, me, my dad and my buddy. That is three boxes each for a total of 9 boxes, so we remained within the 3 box per customer limit. The pun and the reason for my horrible little smiley face in my hastily written first post is that that I went in with each one to show them where the ammo was and then back to my car. The guy at the counter actually suggested that I do that so he would not be violating the store policy and this is what he tells everyone.

I was ultimately going to keep the ammo yes. So for those of you saying I "lied" or was deceptive, please go find a more worthy cause to sit and pass judgement. I also did not mention that guys were calling their wives to come down and do the same thing. I am pretty sure when any commodity is in short supply and rationed, this is normal behavior. It makes me sick that I have to actually write this long expiation for those who need to "call a spade a spade". You have no idea who I am or what I stand for. I try to keep most post light and humerus. Yet, the internet commandos will take any opportunity to be judgmental and negative. So climb down of that big tall horse you call justice and RELAX.

Nah. What I gather from your post is you bought nine boxes and your dad and your buddy bought what they could get too. Come on admit it you talked the guy into selling you more because you WANTED more of the ammo. You saw ammo, knew there is a shortage and that little part of your brain went into overdrive and said GET THAT AMMO! DO IT! YOU HAVE TO HAVE IT! Oh and by the way my horse isn't that tall.

[r1_addict]

Originally Posted by Smokester653

Nah. What I gather from your post is you bought nine boxes and your dad and your buddy bought what they could get too. Come on admit it you talked the guy into selling you more because you WANTED more of the ammo. You saw ammo, knew there is a shortage and that little part of your brain went into overdrive and said GET THAT AMMO! DO IT! YOU HAVE TO HAVE IT! Oh and by the way my horse isn't that tall.

I am done with this thread. You need to get a grip on your pessimistic cynical attitude. This is a gun forum, not a church confessional where people come seeking your absolution.

[Smokester653]

Originally Posted by r1_addict

I am done with this thread. You need to get a grip on your pessimistic cynical attitude. This is a gun forum, not a church confessional where people come seeking your absolution.

Church? It's got nothing to do with religion and you need to look up the definition of pessimism. I actually have a positive outlook and don't think negatively I called you out on your post and that is that. As far as being "cynical" you can bet your you know what that's exactly what I am being. It at least seemed that you were being driven by your own self interest by your orginal thread which that my friend fits the definition of cynical. As far as absolution I look for none of that from anyone on this or any other boards I do what is right and don't feel guilty about it. I don't get into the feeding frenzy that is going on and certainly want no part in perpetuating the cycle. You started the OP, I gave my opinion and from there it spiraled into what it has. No apologies, no "absolution"

[crofoot629]

Originally Posted by Smokester653

This is why we have a shortage or at least a perceived shortage. You circumvented the limits set by the business and by the tone of your post you're proud that you "finagled" the system. You got to get "what you want" therefore depleting the stock available by an additional six boxes making it seem to the next few buyers there is a "shortage". Me I wouldn't be proud to put a post up like that but that's just me.

So Smokester,
How much are you selling .22 ammo for?
Maybe you could help out the OP, or others who are having a hard time finding ammo?

Emory

[arjay]

Wandered into a new lgs yesterday.He was telling a customer to try and find it cheaper somewhere else.I looked at his ammo shelf and he had some cci shorts.$12 a box.
Hmm,no people skills and very high prices.Seems to be a trend.

[Architect054]

I'm new to the forum today.. Just bought my first handgun.. The M&P22... I love it.. Only thing is I can find ammo anywhere for it. Are you willing to sell any of that? I feel like Ive been to every website in the country looking for .22 ammo... NO LUCK!

[Smokester653]

How much do you need or how much do you want there is a difference. If you lived locally I would have no problems giving you a heads up when there is ammo available or even buy it for you at cost I do it all the time as for selling my own stash online I don't think so fighting with the current trend going on that wouldn't make much sense.

[Architect054]

I'm really just looking for a box or two. I am not currently in a position to stock up on ammo. Rather just looking to get my hands on what ever I can IF I can. Currently I cant even find ammo to hit the range.

[Smokester653]

Originally Posted by Architect054

I'm new to the forum today.. Just bought my first handgun.. The M&P22... I love it.. Only thing is I can find ammo anywhere for it. Are you willing to sell any of that? I feel like Ive been to every website in the country looking for .22 ammo... NO LUCK!

As long as there is the panic buying going on its going to be tough. I feel for you just as I've said in earlier posts now is a bad time to be a new gun owner. Get what you need for defense and when this blows over make sure you don't get placed in the same position again. Buy a little here and there and before you know it you will have a good stash available

[Architect054]

Originally Posted by Smokester653

As long as there is the panic buying going on its going to be tough. I feel for you just as I've said in earlier posts now is a bad time to be a new gun owner. Get what you need for defense and when this blows over make sure you don't get placed in the same position again. Buy a little here and there and before you know it you will have a good stash available

That's exactly what I'm looking to do. I need to first lock down a few boxes for the house! Then look to slowly add over time.

[2ndshift]

Everybody is entitled to their thoughts on this but the bottom line is that you circumvented the stores policys. People like you contribute to the hoarding mentality and help sustain the resulting high prices, scarce availbility, and prevent other people from being able to have the chance to purchase a few boxes of 22 or whatever. So you are part of the problem not the solution!

[Smokester653]

Do you have a Dicks Sporting near you? I have had excellent luck with .223 there and some .22. I know there is a boycott there but you have to do what you have to do. As for selling via online I don't sell anything online nothing personal I just never have. I wish you good luck in your endeavor.