Where is the Ammo Really Going?

[browning2480]

It's just a bunch of panic buying. I was just at my local gun store, they are pretty well stocked on ammo right now. While I was standing there browsing the fishing stuff, older guy walks in with his wife and says "Any limit on ammo?" Guy behind the counter said "One box per cartridge, per customer. And one case limit on 9mm, 223 and 45 acp, 12 gauge per customer" The old dude and his wife subsequently bought a case each of 9, 45, 223 and 12 gauge shotgun shells. They also each got one 50 round box a piece of 380, 40, 38, and one 500 round box of 22 lr each. These two people were in their late 70s early 80s, easily. Aint now way they are shooting all that. Hell, the wife could barely hold the 500 round box of 22LR, so I know she ain't shooting no 12 gauge shotgun. Old dude will probably take it to the flea market and sell it for double. Or, just hoard it in his basement and then brag to all his other old buddies at the cafe that he has thousands of rounds of ammo.

Maybe he gives them out as gifts over the holidays? Who really knows.

 

[granite7]

I’m amazed but not surprised at what goes on. On one of the big shotgun forums, someone posted that they just “scored” a flat of ammo… in a gauge they don’t even own!

 

[NDGuy]

Most of its going to the mouth breathers I work with for their Savage Axis and Ruger American rifle/scope combos to sit on their shelf.

Are you saying I don't need 1500 rounds of 30-06 for my rifle tag I draw 2x a decade?

 

[540-Virginian]

Everything that increased in demand when COVID hit is taking a long time to catch back up. A lot of supply/distribution chains were disrupted, and the ripple effect is very large. Most bikes, for example, have been on backorder since May 2020, and look at new bows and those on here talking about lead times, for example.

I'd be curious if military/law enforcement gets priority for purchasing (assuming they do), and just the amount of training they do alone sucks up the majority of what is possible to produce in today's world of disrupted supply chains. The % leftover that goes to common folk is vacuumed up by the "5-hours waiting in line bunker hoarders."

Gas stations are still running out of gas where I live... I hear people where I work to talk about how they are filling up any chance they get. I haven't gotten gas for two weeks cause I still have more than a half-full tank. But I also haven't bought ammo cause I still have 5 boxes (I don't shoot a lot, that's plenty for me in the past).

(I'm just keeping this pot stirred...)

 

[deadwolf]

Everything that increased in demand when COVID hit is taking a long time to catch back up. A lot of supply/distribution chains were disrupted, and the ripple effect is very large. Most bikes, for example, have been on backorder since May 2020, and look at new bows and those on here talking about lead times, for example.

I'd be curious if military/law enforcement gets priority for purchasing (assuming they do), and just the amount of training they do alone sucks up the majority of what is possible to produce in today's world of disrupted supply chains. The % leftover that goes to common folk is vacuumed up by the "5-hours waiting in line bunker hoarders."

Gas stations are still running out of gas where I live... I hear people where I work to talk about how they are filling up any chance they get. I haven't gotten gas for two weeks cause I still have more than a half-full tank. But I also haven't bought ammo cause I still have 5 boxes (I don't shoot a lot, that's plenty for me in the past).

(I'm just keeping this pot stirred...)

Man the bike thing has had me frustrated for over a year! Ordered my daughter a bike last summer that never showed up, finally found her one locally, just got lucky. Ordered myself a new MTB that won’t arrive until 4/2022! Still trying to locate an E bike for my wife. Bikes have me more upset than ammo


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[HuntingIndian]

Everything that increased in demand when COVID hit is taking a long time to catch back up. A lot of supply/distribution chains were disrupted, and the ripple effect is very large. Most bikes, for example, have been on backorder since May 2020, and look at new bows and those on here talking about lead times, for example.

I'd be curious if military/law enforcement gets priority for purchasing (assuming they do), and just the amount of training they do alone sucks up the majority of what is possible to produce in today's world of disrupted supply chains. The % leftover that goes to common folk is vacuumed up by the "5-hours waiting in line bunker hoarders."

Gas stations are still running out of gas where I live... I hear people where I work to talk about how they are filling up any chance they get. I haven't gotten gas for two weeks cause I still have more than a half-full tank. But I also haven't bought ammo cause I still have 5 boxes (I don't shoot a lot, that's plenty for me in the past).

(I'm just keeping this pot stirred...)

+1

i was looking for a specific atv and couldn't find at any dealer in 150 mile range, lucked out and bought it from some private party with zero miles on it for cheaper.

 

[Marble]

sure. trying to think back 2 years ago when i first started and remember what my thought process was.

gee the world's gone crazy. i need a gun.

well i dont know anything about guns. so i start reading up on guns and laws, very confusing and discouraging to get a CCW permit for a handgun. but found i dont need one for long guns. went and took NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course, to get familiar with shotgun. went and bought the biggest 12g bullpup shotgun there is (later realized i had no practical use for it, and eventually sold it). ended up with a nice 12g over under shotgun.

i wised up and took NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course, then bought a m1 rifle. i was happy for a bit. i ultimately wanted to own a handgun, so i had take courses and apply for CCW permit, then got one. collected a couple of 9mm pistols. but ammo got expensive, without practice these guns are useless, well 22lr is still affordable. i bought a nice 22lr pistol and tons of ammo for it. i can practice with it extensively while i still can use 9mm sparsely.

then i realized i always wanted to hunt, guns are just one of many tools to get there. i started learning about hunting (books, youtube etc). i realized i dont have right tools.After reading quiet a bit, i bought a nice bolt action 308 rifle which for most NA game should be enough with right shot & grain (not gonna debate about 270, 300, 30-06, 338 etc as i have ZERO experience other than book knowledge). i am happy with it (for now). i bought enough hunting rounds for the rifle. i wanted a backup gun while hunting or scouting. so i bought a 44 mag revolver (after debating about 454 casull).

anyhow thats how i ended up different firearms and ammo (Mind you, i havent set foot on the ground by this point)

i am a token n00b to the extreme.

my learning curve for hunting is hilarious as well.

Thank you!

And thank you for exercising your second amendment rights.

As far as hunting goes, just go. You'll enjoy it.

I hunt nearly every single weekend. I have a 3000 acre ranch 10 minutes from my house. You would think I would shoot a lot but really, if I do, it's only a couple shots and that's it. A box of 20 .223 will do me for a few months.

Enjoy your ammo.

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[USMC-40]

Well, this ammo buying craze earned me a 30 day ban on The Facebook. Some slimy douche got his picture took selling 9mm for 75.00 per box on the side of the road in Texas. I commented "Run The Fkr Over,LOL". Got a 3 day ban which I disagreed with. The reply from FB, "You are now banned for 30 days for inciting violence"

Lol. B a stards.

Inform them that Hamas leaders and Iranian leaders ‘incite’ violence every day with their FB posts encouraging people to kill Israeli’s and Americans

 

[mtnbiker208]

liquor store had empty shelves today, hoarding or all things being produced have shortages?

 

[Rich M]

Are you saying I don't need 1500 rounds of 30-06 for my rifle tag I draw 2x a decade?

You want to hit that critter at 600, then yes and then some.

 

[307]

Basspro had every caliber this morning, not a ton but all the sought after ones. 6.5cm, 308, 06, 223, 9mm, 45, 40. Looked like a couple cases of each arrived.

Also scored 1000 WIN 5.56 primers, haven’t used them before but need some coyote loads so I’ll figure it out.

I don’t need any but have family in LE that need some plinking rounds so I picked up the 5 box limit for him, HOPEFULLY people are stocked up enough it calms down soon.

Is it wrong to double the price for family? JK!

I heard from a Sportsman's manager that Aguila purchased Remington's ammunition production facilities and is getting it up and running. I have no way to know if that's correct, so take it for what it's worth. If true, it should help with the supply end of things.

 

[fmyth]

I heard from a Sportsman's manager that Aguila purchased Remington's ammunition production facilities and is getting it up and running. I have no way to know if that's correct, so take it for what it's worth. If true, it should help with the supply end of things.

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[cbat]

I think that people believe that if SHT ammo could replace the dollar in currency. And if people start wondering where their next meal is coming from start venturing forth looking for one, it will be pretty handing to protect your own meal.

 

[Rich M]

I think that people believe that if SHT ammo could replace the dollar in currency. And if people start wondering where their next meal is coming from start venturing forth looking for one, it will be pretty handing to protect your own meal.

Only the foolhardy would try to raid a house for food. Folks will be very nice to one another, except for the gangs that you'll find piled up away from the houses.

 

[Rob5589]

For those questioning why anyone would buy thousands of rounds of ammo; for times like we are experiencing now.

 

[WCB]

For those questioning why anyone would buy thousands of rounds of ammo; for times like we are experiencing now.

And the fact that some people shoot a lot in general. I find it funny when they arrest someone and the news report states they found a multiple firearms and a couple thousand rounds (or some small amount) stock piled.

If they had any idea how much ammo most average shooters had let alone hardcore shooters (leaving actual hoarders out of it).

 

[Rob5589]

And the fact that some people shoot a lot in general. I find it funny when they arrest someone and the news report states they found a multiple firearms and a couple thousand rounds (or some small amount) stock piled.

If they had any idea how much ammo most average shooters had let alone hardcore shooters (leaving actual hoarders out of it).

Whenever I see pics of these confiscated ammo "stockpiles" I think to myself, "That's it?" 25 years ago a buddy and I were shooting around 1000 rounds of 9mm a week. He reloaded and stuff was cheap then.

 

[KHNC]

Inform them that Hamas leaders and Iranian leaders ‘incite’ violence every day with their FB posts encouraging people to kill Israeli’s and Americans

If ONLY fb had a comment section for post that disagree with their stupid ass standards. I would probably earn a permanent ban!

 

[Cedarsavage]

I’d say I average 20-100 rounds purchased a year. It’s may and I’ve bought over 300. Mainly because I’m afraid I’ll run out and not be able to hunt/shoot. I know some first time Gun buyers. Husband, wife both bought a handgun and shotgun. Took cpl class which in Michigan requires 50 rounds, been to the range a few times other than that. Idk easy 400 rounds to them? Two households over allotment. I think there’s 4 million first time Gun owners from 2020 give them all 100 rounds and do the math, then add guys like me in.

 

[HighUintas]

Only 1 of my 3 cwnterfires shoot factory ammo, so I'm pretty much boned