Thread: Rimfire Ammo Shortage...

Look how much .22 is on GB, and then tell me there is a shortage... Maybe there are more people buying, but the folks playing middle man to make a buck are clearly a huge part of the problem. As are all the people buying from them.

For the manufacturers to make money by decreasing supply would require a conspiracy of all the major ammo manufacturers. I don't think there is an ammo cartel.

Originally Posted by HNSB

For the manufacturers to make money by decreasing supply would require a conspiracy of all the major ammo manufacturers. I don't think there is an ammo cartel.

In light of the crap that has been comming down the past few days,perhaps the crowd in D.C has a hand it what the ammo companys can do.
The feds pay farmers not to plant certain crops to control markets,may be the same with the ammo makers.

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

Look how much .22 is on GB, and then tell me there is a shortage... Maybe there are more people buying, but the folks playing middle man to make a buck are clearly a huge part of the problem. As are all the people buying from them.

I believe this to be the main problem. I've been seeing Wal Mart ammo on gunshow tables since 2008, with 50% to 100% increase in price.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

In light of the crap that has been comming down the past few days,perhaps the crowd in D.C has a hand it what the ammo companys can do.
The feds pay farmers not to plant certain crops to control markets,may be the same with the ammo makers.

This is the bulk of it right here. If you want our govt money, dont sell to "those guys".

BTW CCI and Federal are both owned by Alliant Technology, the people that have the primary govt contact and run Lake City Army Ammo Plant.

Whats happening IMO, is the feds cannot achieve any gun control, and they know it,But they may be able to curtail the fodder that feeds the guns.
Do not be surprized if in the near future all the ammo companys get bought out by the feds and they control 100%of the ammo.
You got no primers? no casings? no powders,you are better off with a 2x4.

Next ya'll will be saying that the government is using a program to read everything we do on the internet.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,you are better off with a 2x4.

I have to admit, I have seen Zip-Guns made from what used to be a 2x4; never have to worry about them rusting.

o.k.,,,o.k.,,,,,I know,,,

Originally Posted by HarleyFXST

Next ya'll will be saying that the government is using a program to read everything we do on the internet.

Tell ya what,10 yrs ago a buddy and i were headed back south from a watch show in Tacoma wash. we stopped in ashland OR. for the night,walked accross the street had a few pops and some dinner.
Came back to a metal door that was ripped off our room,I lost maybe 6K worth of watches and cash,My pard lost 350K worth of watches and jewelry.
Nothing was insured,Leos came in, they called the FBI,Long story short.
A year later I get a knock on my door,two FBI agents,Pls come in, what can I do for you sirs.was a followup on the robbery,No fraud involved as there was no insurance claims,They had every email I had sent and recieved covering the entire preceding year.You are being watched.
You put Key words (trigger words) in emails no matter how mundain,somebody may just aim in on it. once this was the land of the free,No longer the case

Originally Posted by HarleyFXST

Next ya'll will be saying that the government is using a program to read everything we do on the internet.

Have you read the news lately? They are.


On topic, for the first time in the last year my local Bass Pro actually had 5.56 on the shelf. They probably had around 5K rounds. I took my 200 round limit. As for rimfire, there was nothing but 17HMR. Nice to see 5.56 finally though. I expect to see things coming back to earth soon.