All of my 22s have been "parked" for close to two years. I have some (not a lot) of 22 ammo that I refuse to shoot for fun - keeping it for woodchucks, etc. I cast my own and can load 38 spls. cheaper than shooting a store bought .22 cartridge. Never thought I'd see that . . . never thought I'd see the day when I had to stand in line to buy one box of 22 ammo . . . let's face it though, I never thought I'd see the day when things are as screwed up as they are in this country now either.