.22 ammo

[Salty RI]

At our LGS's you can go in one week and pay 3.79 for a box of 50 and a week later the same ammo is 4.79, they have to pay what ever their supplier is asking. I heard of one LGS that has a trailer truck full of 22's and they are not for sale, I don't know what he is waiting for.

 

[g27racing]

I know it isn't cheap, but LAX ammo just got in some 1575rd cans of the Fiocchi 22LR HV. I have tested this stuff and for me its every bit as good as the CCI mini mag (which is almost impossible to find). With shipping it came to about $.12/rd which is still cheaper than 9mm. I have constant feed issues with the Federal stuff, some FTF with Remington and had an Armscor literally blow the back half of the case and leave the sleeve stuck in the barrel of one of my guns. Never have had an issue with the Fiocchi or CCI.

I figured I would share this.

 

[NJM15]

Saw a post awhile back that said that .22 ammo availability was back, so I thought I would post my findings.

I ordered 500 rounds of CCI .22LR Mini-Mag 40Gr. ammo on 3/31/14 from Cabelas (cost $37 delievered). It was backordered. I received it yesterday! I have seen the same stuff for $25/100 at gun shows.

I have had 2 orders with Midway on backorder since 12/2013!! Hart for me to believe that Midway has not gotten what I ordered in since December, of course they may have had a billion backorders.

Backorders ? I ordered 10 50 packs of CCI stingers in Dec 2013
completely forgot about it until Jan 2015 when I got a call from
Lohman arms in Texas saying they had them in stock and if I
still wanted them, of course I said ship them ,paid 45.00 though.
Last good deal I got was for 2 1000 rd bricks of M22's for 39.99
ea @ Dicks

 

[dmar]

Midway just sent me an email canceling a bucket of 22LR ammo that has been on back order for about 18 months. These buckets are showing up in other places for around $125 for 1400 rounds. The back order price was $65 and when advertised encouraged to put the order in.

I bought a few of the buckets (Reminton Golden Bullet) from Dick's Sporting Goods late last fall. I think I paid $70 per bucket, on 'sale.'

I just saw a flier from CDNN advertising them for $146 per bucket. I wish I bought a few more of them from Dicks, but I didn't want to be too greedy...

Ironic thing is that I always considered the Rem GBs as real garbage rounds... I use them when me and my son just go plinking, saves the good stuff for other uses.

 

[NJM15]

I bought a few of the buckets (Reminton Golden Bullet) from Dick's Sporting Goods late last fall. I think I paid $70 per bucket, on 'sale.'

I just saw a flier from CDNN advertising them for $146 per bucket. I wish I bought a few more of them from Dicks, but I didn't want to be too greedy...

Ironic thing is that I always considered the Rem GBs as real garbage rounds... I use them when me and my son just go plinking, saves the good stuff for other uses.

I was in on that deal it was the first and last time they
Had them not my favorite but they go bang noticed all
The bullets were loose in the cases I was experimenting
with my Henry on the 100 yd range with a 3/9 x40 scope
Using Aguila ammo printing 4" groups switched to the goldens
And wasn't even on the paper.

 

[SuperMan]

..question I have is why are we seeing Federal and CCI ammo in fair quantities (both owned by ATK) but no Winchester ammo. I have not seen a brick of Super-X for sale in two years...

Bob

 

[NJM15]

Saw a post awhile back that said that .22 ammo availability was back, so I thought I would post my findings.

I ordered 500 rounds of CCI .22LR Mini-Mag 40Gr. ammo on 3/31/14 from Cabelas (cost $37 delievered). It was backordered. I received it yesterday! I have seen the same stuff for $25/100 at gun shows.

I have had 2 orders with Midway on backorder since 12/2013!! Hart for me to believe that Midway has not gotten what I ordered in since December, of course they may have had a billion backorders.

Hit or miss with .22 ammo, went to Dicks to pick up .357 mag ammo,
They were out of stock but on the shelf I saw CCI minis got the last 3
100 rd packs ten bucks each,a little high but availability out ranks cost
When it comes to .22's

 

[chief38]

I personally had lots of .22 on order from Midway and after a year they cancelled all orders on me. I don't believe they aren't getting in ammo to fill back orders but do believe they are selling current orders at higher prices. I think Larry might actually have one too many pairs of boots!

I rarely buy from Midway now. The only time I order is when I have no choice.

 

[Bocephus]

CCI Mini Mags

LGS has had Mini Mags in large quantity for several weeks. 1400 rounds for $120.
I went back in the LGS Monday of this week and the majority was gone so I bought one case. The owner told me that a lot was sold to individuals who were taking it to the big gun show last weekend and selling it in the 100 round plastic boxes.

 

[Nessjo]

I am a newbie so forgive me. I recently purchased S&W M&P22Compact. Luckily I was able to buy a few boxes of Remington Thunderbolt 22LR(500ea) and have had no problems with the ammo. However, seems to be very hard to find. I guess if/when I find it will buy it up. Why so scarce? Is it so much in demand and popular? Is it ammo manufacturers don't have a good $ markup? When I visit gunshops or Cabela's locally, I can find all kinds/types of ammo except for the 22LR. Why? Thanks in advance for answer to my question.

 

[6518John]

Nessjo--first welcome. Second, you unintentionally answered your own question. "I guess if/when I find it will buy it up." Frankly, who can blame you.

This continues nationwide in what was probably at one time a legitimate shortage situation. And supply simply can't keep up with the pent-up demand. If everyone in America stopped buying .22 ammo, probably only for a a few weeks, maybe a month, this would end.

Be sure and read this and the link in the article to the NRA report rather then listen to all the crazy rumors like the government is buying up ammo: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/whats-behind-the-national-ammunition-shortage/

 

[Nessjo]

6518John, thank you for your reply and will check out the link you provided. I will be reviewing the forums and the different threads to pick up as much info as possible. Thanks again.