Ammunition still easer to get compared to TP!!
Ammo shortage/availability
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I won't pay inflated prices. If I can buy something reasonable, I will. Otherwise, there is no need to waste money.
mdf9183
US Veteran
The Texas AG just told cities and counties they can not close gun stores.
I was able to sell 900 rounds of .223/5.56mm ammo yesterday at a tidy profit, so I'm feeling pretty good.
Needed a few boxes of 357 so I ordered on March 29. Already shipped, arriving on April 2. J&G Sales. Ammoseek is our friend.
Things must be getting better. I was in the local Murdoch's today, a ranch supply place, and they had ammo in stock in most calibers including 9mm and 5.56. They were limiting sales to 4 boxes per customer, but it didn't seem to by flying off the shelves.
Reading this made me laugh out loud so much I had to read it again just to do the same... BRAVO my fellow compatriot! If I'm gonna die let me die laughing!
MyDads38
Member
Went to the local Dunham's first thing this morning. The Sunday/Monday special is Blazer Brass 9mm @ $8.99/box. Was expecting a long line at the door to get in. Didn't happen, I was there at opening and only 1 other person in the store-filling out a 4473. The Blazer Brass was stacked up on the counter and the Asst. Mgr. was stacking up Federal 9mm as well. Cases of ammo on the floor. I asked if there was a limit and she said No, how many do you want? I could only afford 10 boxes, otherwise I would've bought more. I commented that they should sell a ton of it today and tomorrow; she replied "I hope so". I'm hoping this might be a turning point in ammo availability. At least they're not gouging like other places are!! Kudos to the local Dunham's!! 
Others are reporting occasional positive signs that the frenzy may be starting to ease. I was pleased to hear that my most recent TSUSA order will be shipped out on Monday.I'm hoping this might be a turning point in ammo availability. At least they're not gouging like other places are!! Kudos to the local Dunham's!!
MyDads38
Member
Well, I had to know if the local Dunham's had any Blazer Brass 9mm ammo left from yesterday. They still had 30-40 boxes left, even after I bought another 10 boxes (sorry I just couldn't help myself). Sale price on this ammo 4 weeks ago was $8.50/box ($170/1,000 rds). Today's price $8.99 box ($179.80/1,000 rds). So I guess I did okay, considering how much some retailers have jacked up their prices!
Now, if everything else would just get back to "normal" :-(
Now, if everything else would just get back to "normal" :-(
NRA-Life-Member
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scoobysnacker
Member
Not familiar with this site, but it seems reputable based on my online search...
Arms Unlimited
Sellier & Bellot 9mm Luger Ammo 124 Grain Full Metal Jacket
Sellier & Bellot 9mm Luger Ammo 115 Grain Full Metal Jacket
$215 a case shipped
Arms Unlimited
Sellier & Bellot 9mm Luger Ammo 124 Grain Full Metal Jacket
Sellier & Bellot 9mm Luger Ammo 115 Grain Full Metal Jacket
$215 a case shipped
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scoobysnacker
Member
I have to laugh at some of the gouging going on. I say laugh, but it does irritate me; I just won't be buying it.
I found a shipping label from my last case order:
1 case of S&B 124 gr fmj, from Ammoboard. $174.99, no tax, free shipping. Date- 2/8/20.
Ammoboard has this back in stock, current price $413.50. That's just shameful. And like I noted on my previous post, it ain't S&B jacking up the prices, as someone else has it for half that.
I found a shipping label from my last case order:
1 case of S&B 124 gr fmj, from Ammoboard. $174.99, no tax, free shipping. Date- 2/8/20.
Ammoboard has this back in stock, current price $413.50. That's just shameful. And like I noted on my previous post, it ain't S&B jacking up the prices, as someone else has it for half that.
NRA-Life-Member
Member
Cabelas also has ammo available. Normal prices if I recall, plus they have their SPRING CLUB DAYS and since the stores are all closed if you call catalog they will honor the $ 75 credit (if spending $ 500 or more) and ship to you at no charge!
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Green Frog
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I think it is safe to say that there was something of a glut in the ammo supply from Fall of '19 until the beginning of concerns about the Plague. Prices from online sellers as well as local vendors reflected this glut and there were artificially low prices to be found. As demand resumed, the glut disappeared and prices went up accordingly.
Part of the increase in demand has to do with the uncertainty as to how local, state and national gooberment officials would react to the crisis... would gun stores be closed? Would new regulations get rushed through?
And so on... early concern by the timid but unprepared started a stampede and the rest, as they say, is history!
Froggie
Part of the increase in demand has to do with the uncertainty as to how local, state and national gooberment officials would react to the crisis... would gun stores be closed? Would new regulations get rushed through?
And so on... early concern by the timid but unprepared started a stampede and the rest, as they say, is history!
Froggie
scoobysnacker
Member
For those interested, or just following trends- Brownell's currently has Blazer Brass 115 gr 9mm, $219 for a 1k case, coupon code XAC drops it to $199 shipped. It's listed as "in stock".
That's back to near-normal pre COVID prices. I generally considered $200 a case as "normal", and would buy when things dropped to $180 shipped.
I think this means things are settling down.
That's back to near-normal pre COVID prices. I generally considered $200 a case as "normal", and would buy when things dropped to $180 shipped.
I think this means things are settling down.
IAhunter
Member
Last shortage during Barry's term, I came up short of .22 rimfire and spent the time shooting .38 Special instead. I had powder & primers and was able to find bullets. I just couldn't find .22 RF and sort of stopped shooting it. I now have sufficient stock of .22 (still not shooting it much), .38/.357, and .40 S&W. I took up 9mm and competitive shooting during the last 3 years. I learned from the past and stocked up on 9mm at low prices before Covid.
I recently bought 1200+ rounds of ball ammo for a fair, but not particularly low, price from an older friend who is slowly getting out of the shooting sports due to his deteriorating eyesight. He sweetened the deal when I met him to buy the ammo by throwing in several partial boxes of various brands. It was good timing. I am breaking in a new pistol and am able to shoot as much as I want during the lockdown. The mixed brand partial boxes were great for break in.
I recently bought 1200+ rounds of ball ammo for a fair, but not particularly low, price from an older friend who is slowly getting out of the shooting sports due to his deteriorating eyesight. He sweetened the deal when I met him to buy the ammo by throwing in several partial boxes of various brands. It was good timing. I am breaking in a new pistol and am able to shoot as much as I want during the lockdown. The mixed brand partial boxes were great for break in.
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Thanks for the heads up, I just ordered a case. Hope it doesn't go out of stock before it ships.
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