Ammo shortage/availability

[rkittine]

I shoot 5 gauges (well 4 plus .410) of shotguns, 18 pistol calibers and 7 rifle calibers. I have enough factory ammo to last me to the end of my life and enough reloading supplies to last my son in law through the end of his, but I do buy ammo, when available to replace what I have used. Right now my use is way down, so no need to buy, but I have done some fill in purchases from TargetSportsUSA, without a problem.

Bob

 

[max]

I got an email yesterday that Bass Pro will be delivering 500 rds of 9mm tomorrow. I ordered it on the 30th of last month for $99. Last week, I ordered more 1,000 more 9mm for approx $200.

I won't pay inflated prices. If I can buy something reasonable, I will. Otherwise, there is no need to waste money.

 

[Green Frog]

Well, until I get the chance to go out and use up some of it, my ammo supply looks pretty good. I was low on 38s of all things, so I loaded up another 100 HBWCs on my Dillon... boy, was it gummy from disuse! I can't decide now whether to limp through another hundred rounds before I tear it down to change primer feeds and start up with 45s or whether it would be better to service it enough to smooth it out, then load a couple hundred more 38s before making the switch. It will be nice to have a bit of a backlog of 38s, since I'm sure I'll increase my shooting considerably when the departure of the Kung Flu and arrival of nice weather coincide.

Regardless, for once I feel well supplied with ammo, even though with some calibers it will involve assembling it!

Froggie

 

[max503]

My Wal-Mart has all kinds of 22 ammo on the shelf.

 

[MyDads38]

Brownells still has the Blazer Brass in stock. Had it in my cart, when I realized I could buy it locally for the same price-$9.99 box plus tax. Actually came out a few dollars cheaper for 1,000 rounds, and I don't have to buy 1,000 rounds to get that price. This store usually runs 9mm on sale @ $8.50-$8.99, so $9.99 isn't bad, but not great. I'll hold out and see what happens. Appreciate the heads up tho, some folks may not have access like I do.

 

[Frank46]

As an older member here(in age at least 73 yrs old) I like many members have weathered various ammo shortages come every election cycle, Natural disasters,school shootings and like events. I tend to learn from these experiences and act accordingly. So if I picked up a box or two for my 30-30 I would do the same regarding pistol or shotgun ammo. It all ads up over time. And it does not break the bank. Have a decent selection of powders and bullets and if push comes to shove can cast my own cast bullets. Which is why more folks should get into casting their bullets. While there is sort of a learning curve involved it is a pleasant hobby and saves wear and tear on your valued firearms. I feel sorry for those buying guns and ammo now due in part to the chinese virus. They are so far behind the curve it isn't funny. Case in point,I advised a good friend to get a couple S&W M&P 2.0 compacts in 9mm one for him the other for his wife. And maybe pick up a used Remington 870 12 guage. And did he do anything about this. Nope, nada,nyet, and any other negative you can think of.Really saddens me. Frank

 

[mrmike7189]

TargetSportsUSA has all the calibers available. not every brand, but still good selection. I ordered a case of federal 223REM on wednesday and it arrived at my house yesterday. They ship UPS and they ship FAST!