The Ammo Shortage

[nortac]

I think they are just decoys.....and they seem to be working!

 

[oc_in_fw]

It’s a 350 conspiracy!

They are trying to tempt @Ad Astra

 

[Ad Astra]

They are trying to tempt @Ad Astra

Pretty sure I can pull the lead, crimp the neck down to 30 with a pliers, then sand the bullet to fit.


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[oc_in_fw]

Pretty sure I can pull the lead, crimp the neck down to 30 with a pliers, then sand the bullet to fit.


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Or buy a new gun

 

[Ad Astra]

Or buy a new gun

De ony reason dey HAS de boolits es because nobody HAS de gun.


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[nortac]

Or build a new gun

FTFY

 

[oc_in_fw]

FTFY

That works

 

[nikonNUT]

Well maybe 5.56 will start becoming more available. Estimates are 600000 M4s and 2000 rounds per rifle were "left behind". That's 1.2B rounds of ammo. I'd guess half that in 9MM as well! If it's not going there maybe we will see some "stock" start to show up!

 

[Ad Astra]

Back from Walmart.

Not only were there four boxes of 350 Legend, they had two boxes of a new defensive 22 round from Winchester.

I'm foolish enough to carry 22 for SD, in low risk circumstances. Breaks into four chunks plus base, optimized for short barrels. Sounds good.

I'll have to get the opinion of some local gangsta squirrels. They are always having turf wars over nuts.


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[Mlee]

Back from Walmart.

Not only were there four boxes of 350 Legend, they had two boxes of a new defensive 22 round from Winchester.

I'm foolish enough to carry 22 for SD, in low risk circumstances. Breaks into four chunks plus base, optimized for short barrels. Sounds good.

I'll have to get the opinion of some local gangsta squirrels. They are always having turf wars over nuts.


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I stopped by Walmart this morning myself. Looks like someone finally bought the 3 boxes of 350 Legend they had but they still have about 10 boxes of 7.62x39. I guess the AK guys didn't get the memo about the ammo shortage and start hoarding like the AR guys.

They also had some 22lr in black boxes of 50 for $9.96. I couldn't get close enough to see what it was and no one was around so I passed. I may have to go back and see if it's the Silvertip.

I've also carried a 22lr for SD. It's better than the one you left at home. My little Bobcat fits nicely in the waistband of swim trunks under a tee-shirt at the lake.

Not with the suppressor though, I might get some looks carrying it in the front of my trunks that way.

 

[Ad Astra]

I stopped by Walmart this morning myself. Looks like someone finally bought the 3 boxes of 350 Legend they had but they still have about 10 boxes of 7.62x39. I guess the AK guys didn't get the memo about the ammo shortage and start hoarding like the AR guys.

They also had some 22lr in black boxes of 50 for $9.96. I couldn't get close enough to see what it was and no one was around so I passed. I may have to go back and see if it's the Silvertip.

I've also carried a 22lr for SD. It's better than the one you left at home. My little Bobcat fits nicely in the waistband of swim trunks under a tee-shirt at the lake.

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Not with the suppressor though, I might get some looks carrying it in the front of my trunks that way.

Those Bobcats can be highly reliable. I shot one that went under water, had considerable pitting, and was 100% reliable.

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[simon1]

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Not with the suppressor though, I might get some looks carrying it in the front of my trunks that way.

Just carry it in the BACK of your trunks.

 

[Mlee]

Just carry it in the BACK of your trunks.

 

[D.Gray]

One thing I notice with the ammo shortage for popular calibers is that there is plenty of .22 and .17HMR on the shelves.

Either of these will put a critter in the pot. More deer and Elk have been taken by .22 than any other caliber ... not that it was legal to do so, but shot placement is key.

 

[dojpros]

GT Dist had 115G Blazer Aluminum @ 15.99 a box. No limit v. 2 boxes per month.
.40 cal was 20.99. 45 ACP was 26.99 IIRC.

They Had in USA 5.56 at 550 a case per 1k.

Italian Buckshot at 18ish per box of 25.

ARs back in stock to include Magpul Colt [email protected]

 

[nikonNUT]

Back from Walmart.

Not only were there four boxes of 350 Legend, they had two boxes of a new defensive 22 round from Winchester.

I'm foolish enough to carry 22 for SD, in low risk circumstances. Breaks into four chunks plus base, optimized for short barrels. Sounds good.

I'll have to get the opinion of some local gangsta squirrels. They are always having turf wars over nuts.


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I'll carry a .22 for PD. I figure 16 rounds of HVHP will get the point across. I have had folks say things like "A .22 won't even go thru my jacket." I usually smile and say "OK, get your jacket and lets go test that theory." They NEVER accept! Weird, right?

 

[FarmerTan]

I'll carry a .22 for PD. I figure 16 rounds of HVHP will get the point across. I have had folks say things like "A .22 won't even go thru my jacket." I usually smile and say "OK, get your jacket and lets go test that theory." They NEVER accept! Weird, right?

I've been carrying my old LCR practice .22 lately.

I sure wouldn't want to get hit in the jacket with it. AND it has 8 rounds...

 

[dojpros]

GT Distributors in my area dropped the two box per month limited on "practice" and "duty" ammo per caliber.

This is in direct contrast to a few months ago when they pivoted from the above to no ammo sales unless you were buying a firearm.

Yesterday they had 9mm Alum Blazer at 15.99@50. 40 cal @ 20.99 and .45 @ 24.99.

Some 5.56 at 55-60 cents per round. Some Italian 00 Buck at .70 cents per round. Duty rounds were available for about 40%-50% more across the board.

They are cautiously optimistic that supply is coming back on line.

They also had ARs from Colt and Springfield Armory back in stock (6920@999/Saint@ 899)

 

[BigFoot]

I picked up 300 rounds of .22 LR for $29.97. Still not cheap but at least its not $30 for 100 rounds like it was.

 

[Ad Astra]

I am here to tell ya, the situation has improved by a factor of 5!

That is, if you shoot 350 Legend.

No one here does.


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