ChattanoogaPhil
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If you can get MiniMags under $6/100 that's good.
Is recreational shooting pretty much a thing of the past?
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If you can get MiniMags under $6/100 that's good.
BTHG
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Never mind!!!! I can't do simple math this late at night.....
I haven't popped a cap since early April....GASP!!! but I like to think that this is only temporary. It's the first time I've gone longer than 2 weeks and that was very rare. I may be deluding myself but I like to think that when things Improve in the gummit conditions will improve for more frequent trips to the range.
Like others have posted prices and availability are coming around in my area. Still can't find any .22lr but I'm in hopes that this to will be getting back to normal soon.
Like others have posted prices and availability are coming around in my area. Still can't find any .22lr but I'm in hopes that this to will be getting back to normal soon.
My records indicate that I put about 850 rounds of .22 LR through my 15-22 in the past year. My usual routine is to shoot it from 100 yards on in to 12 yards, one or at most two 25 round mags, every round timed and on paper.
I can stretch ammo in .22 revolvers even further by "skip loading" 3 of the 6 chambers (or even 1 of the 6!) and get quite a workout in only 15 rounds. Not a new thing as I've been doing this for years--and it has paid off in proficiency. There once was the time when I had all the free ammo I could shoot. Sometimes "less is more".
Even though I cast bullets and handload for centerfire, this keeps my ammo consumption way down.
Never could see much point in getting ankle deep in brass. And if noise is the object, just let off a string of firecrackers and be done with it.
I can stretch ammo in .22 revolvers even further by "skip loading" 3 of the 6 chambers (or even 1 of the 6!) and get quite a workout in only 15 rounds. Not a new thing as I've been doing this for years--and it has paid off in proficiency. There once was the time when I had all the free ammo I could shoot. Sometimes "less is more".
Even though I cast bullets and handload for centerfire, this keeps my ammo consumption way down.
Never could see much point in getting ankle deep in brass. And if noise is the object, just let off a string of firecrackers and be done with it.
SgtLumpy
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When gasoline was 29.9c/gal people took long road trips across the country in gas guzzling vehicles.
When gasoline was $3.69.9/gal people took long road trips across the country in gas guzzling vehicles.
When cheese was 49c/lb I liked to eat nachos.
When cheese was $4.90/lb I liked to eat nachos.
I don't play golf, whatever that costs. I don't own a TV or pay cable bills, whatever that costs. I don't spend $2500 on Barbara Streisand concert tickets. I chose not to raise any kids and pay the eleventy gazillion dollars it costs for the first 22 years of their upbringing. I drive an 89 Chevy van. My house is paid for. I shoot about 350 rounds twice a week.
I like quiet nights by the fireplace and long walks on the beach.
Sgt Lumpy
When gasoline was $3.69.9/gal people took long road trips across the country in gas guzzling vehicles.
When cheese was 49c/lb I liked to eat nachos.
When cheese was $4.90/lb I liked to eat nachos.
I don't play golf, whatever that costs. I don't own a TV or pay cable bills, whatever that costs. I don't spend $2500 on Barbara Streisand concert tickets. I chose not to raise any kids and pay the eleventy gazillion dollars it costs for the first 22 years of their upbringing. I drive an 89 Chevy van. My house is paid for. I shoot about 350 rounds twice a week.
I like quiet nights by the fireplace and long walks on the beach.
Sgt Lumpy
My shooting habits are different. I don't shoot a brick of 22s at one outing, probably not more than 100 rounds, max. Same for other calibers. I handload, and cast my own bullets, so that helps with the cost. I just can't find that many things to shoot at during one range session. I'll be going out sometime this week to shoot a couple of broomhandles; I'm taking less than 200 rounds of ammo and will probably bring some of it back.
Rick_A
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I've always got a pretty sizeable stash for times like these.
Being vigilant and being patient nets good deals on in stock ammo locally as well.
The only thing I'm reloading right now is 45ACP and I have components to last some time. Once I get some powder I'll get started on 5.56.
Being vigilant and being patient nets good deals on in stock ammo locally as well.
The only thing I'm reloading right now is 45ACP and I have components to last some time. Once I get some powder I'll get started on 5.56.
williamlayton
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NO !
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Oddly I find myself shooting more centerfire than I did in the past. 7.62x54R is still about .20 a round delivered to my door. 60 - 80 rounds takes more time to shoot than a brick through my 10-22 and costs 1/3rd the price. I still take the 22s to the range but only shoot 3-4 boxes at a time.
I've never shot a brick of .22 ammo at one time or 200/300 rounds of .223 for that matter. Even when I had my full auto AR15, I don't think I shot more than a hundred rounds through it during a range session.
I still shoot several times a week, including shooting in a .22 league, which entails 30 rounds per relay, and we shoot two relays each time. I reload for everything except .22 rimfire, and for the most part cast most of my bullets.
I still shoot several times a week, including shooting in a .22 league, which entails 30 rounds per relay, and we shoot two relays each time. I reload for everything except .22 rimfire, and for the most part cast most of my bullets.
I think it depends on your definition of "recreational". Ammunition prices and availability are such that the only time I go to the range is for a training day with my church's security team but I still enjoy the outing.
If I'm going to go to the range I'd rather go and get four hours of free training than just go plink.
If I'm going to go to the range I'd rather go and get four hours of free training than just go plink.
edslow
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Yes greed like the price of gas
Found this article on Forbes about the ammo shortage. http://www.forbes.com/sites/frankmi...tion-the-cause-of-gun-ammunition-shortages/3/
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joeintexas
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One thing that jumped out at me from that article was the fact that there are over 100 million gun owners in America and only 5 million NRA members! What's up with that?
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I just keep on shooting as always... though my house has a few more cracks in the sheetrock due to the floor joist sagging less than usual. 
As far as .22s... still have a good supply. As mentioned earlier in the thread, a bolt action does help...
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As far as .22s... still have a good supply. As mentioned earlier in the thread, a bolt action does help...
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red14
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I do enjoy shooting, but that's not why I shoot. I shoot for proficiency,
so I can protect myself if necessary. I have never shot 100's of rounds,
I never have the money. I also shoot only a couple different calibers.
so I can protect myself if necessary. I have never shot 100's of rounds,
I never have the money. I also shoot only a couple different calibers.
Bkreutz
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I shoot more than I did before but that's because I'm retired and have more time. Like what was said earlier, I don't have any other expensive hobbies and I reload my own centerfire ammo. I'm at the range at least 4 days a week.
Like what was said earlier, I don't have any other expensive hobbies and I reload my own centerfire ammo. I'm at the range at least 4 days a week.Ben_hutcherson
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Not trying to run you all over town, but Shooter's Supply usually has Federal 158gr LRNs in stock at around $23/box(and usually one or two other brands also). Cabelas is hit or miss, but runs about the same price when they have them. If you don't mind crossing the river, Bass Pro has had a couple of different 38 special loads in that price range the last few times I've been. They also always have 38 Short Colt, which will work fine for target practice in a 38 special revolver.
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