45 Auto Ammo

Boom Boom Pow · #1 10-10-2009, 11:56 AM

WOOT! WOOT! My local Wal-Mart hasn't had any .45 auto ammo in about 1 1/2 years. Any time I have been in there, I would go by just to see the empty spot in the case. Today they actually had two 100 round Winchester white box for $32 each, which I promply bought. Was this just a coincidence or could we see ammo becoming available again? They also had some .40 & 9mm.

shovelwrench · #2 10-10-2009, 11:59 AM

Its slowly coming back as the hoarders get their fill.....

EMT Edu · #3 10-10-2009, 01:35 PM

The local Farm and Fleet had several sizes on the shelf yesterday, mostly Winchester White Box. First time in a long time.

another41 · #4 10-10-2009, 01:47 PM

I think it's worse around here. I got one box of Remington 100 for $38.95 at WM. Got 1 Box of Federal 50rd for$15.00 at a different WM. That's the only stuff I found since last year.

makaadict · #5 10-10-2009, 02:09 PM

MY Walmart had a completely stocked counter today at least 5-6 boxes of all pistol ammo and several bricks of 22s

tgwillard · #6 10-10-2009, 04:46 PM

Between visits to my local W/M's I have been able to purchase enough 9mm, .223, .308, and .38 special to get to the range as well as have enough brass for reloading. On several recent visits I kept seeing 9mm on the shelf, but then it was gone when I last stopped by. Now I have enough of all calibers and can walk by without purchasing more.

Beauetienne · #7 10-10-2009, 05:09 PM

The WWB ammo in 9, 40 and 45 have been showing up at WM's around here for about the past three weeks although not on a regular basis.

What has not been showing up are 38 and 357's, until yesterday. I found 100 round boxes of WWB, 38's, 130gr fmj's, for $28.

Things are looking up!

brucev · #8 10-10-2009, 05:58 PM

Yesterday at Wal-Mart I found three 100 rd. boxes of WWB 230 gr. FMJ at $34/box. Last week at another Wal-Mart I found the six boxes of the same ammo at the same price along with one box of WWB 230 gr. JHP at $28/box. At both Wal-Mart's I found WWB .40 S&W 180 FMJ and JHP. I don't remember the price. They had Federal .40 S&W in 50 rd. boxes for $15/box. The Federal 9mm was $10/50 rds. and the Winchester 9mm was 13/50 rds. There was no .22LR available. There was plenty of .223 at around $10/20 rds. There was 130 gr. .38 Special but no .357 Magnum. There was a few boxes of .44 Magnum. There was a lot of various types of hunting ammunition for rifles and shotguns.

Walthernut · #9 10-11-2009, 06:30 PM

Back in May I couldn't find any .40 or 9mm @ Walmart. They did have several boxes of 45-70 and .303 British. Go figure.

HAWKEYE10 · #10 10-11-2009, 09:02 PM

Save those hulls and start reloading. I saved my
45 hulls and now I reload 45's for $12 per 100. Don

st regis · #11 10-11-2009, 09:31 PM

Yes; learn to reload. It's fun, relaxing, and saves tons o money. Sort of like snappin yer own beans on the front portch.

brucev · #12 10-11-2009, 10:01 PM

I must admit the thought of a nice Dillon in .45 ACP and some extra heads in .40 S&W and .38 Special is starting to look real good. It would be nice to be able to have a little choice in what loads were available for shooting. 230 gr. FMJ in .45 are not so hot for hunting. A nice 200 gr. SWC would cut a neat hole in the target paper... makes scoring so much easier. Maybe I'll get some money for my birthday so that I can buy a press. Oh well, just thinking out loud. Sincerely. brucev.

shovelwrench · #13 10-11-2009, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brucev

Maybe I'll get some money for my birthday so that I can buy a press.

Heck, just tell em you want a press for your b-day, thats how I got a loadmaster!!!