Apparently the ammo shortage is over

[Pete F]

My grandson recently purchased a Springfield XDM .45, but only 15 rounds of ammo. I found some for him, HPs and ball before they all disappeared, but he only bought 90 rounds. Now he is bugging me again for more .45 ACP. I only have one 1911 and the ammo that I have is mostly Winchester 1911 HP and ball, which my gun likes, but was not cheap when I bought it years ago and probably irreplaceable now. I don't have a large enough stockpile that I feel comfortable giving him any. If it was 9mm, no problem.

I hope that he learns from this experience and stocks up when/if the shortage/run on ammo ends. He doesn't understand buying in bulk online, but maybe he will learn that also.

He did find a friend that had an extra box of 50.

 

[WillametteWill]

No disrespect to the OP, but this might be one of the most premature thread titles in history.

 

[UnionMillsNW]

There were 100rd boxes of 45 ACP at Bi-Mart in Keizer yesterday for $36

I purchased one box and left the rest for the next citizen in need.

 

[Pete F]

There were 100rd boxes of 45 ACP at Bi-Mart in Keizer yesterday for $36

I purchased one box and left the rest for the next citizen in need.

I will have to check our BiMart. What brand, not that it matters much.

 

[UnionMillsNW]

I will have to check our BiMart. What brand, not that it matters much.

45ACP ball ammo at Bi-Mart is always Winchester in my experience

 

[CharlieWho]

I'm seeing online sites sold out of 9mm again, but still a decent amount of 7.62x39.

I feel like that meme with the cat reading the newspaper. "I should buy an AK."

 

[BlackdogGS]

Alway 6.5 Creed available at Walmart and BiMar. Maybe I need one of those too.

 

[BlackdogGS]

The Old Mill Bargain Center in The Dalles has 9mm in stock.

 

[GWS]

BiMart in Orchards had one box of 20 9mm HP's by the time I arrived today
Of course I bought it!

 

[clevernw]

I went to Bi Mart and Sportsman's in Orchards on Wednesday and neither had anything in handgun calibers. I literally have never seen Sportman's shelves that empty. I was able to buy a case from the Federal site direct for 9mm at 18.99 a box. Not great, Not terrible. But on the bright side, there is always 17 HMR available.

 

[GWS]

Yes Tons of 17HMR
A thick layer of dust lies on the .17HMR stock.

 

[Mikej]

But on the bright side, there is always 17 HMR available.

Yes Tons of 17HMR
A thick layer of dust lies on the .17HMR stock.

I think that last time, 2012 ish, the sales of .17 cal guns/ammo went way up. I seem to remember folks on the board commenting about their purchases.

 

[Camelfilter]

I went to Bi Mart and Sportsman's in Orchards on Wednesday and neither had anything in handgun calibers. I literally have never seen Sportman's shelves that empty. I was able to buy a case from the Federal site direct for 9mm at 18.99 a box. Not great, Not terrible. But on the bright side, there is always 17 HMR available.

Haven't looked in stores this blight.

Had in the last blight. Empty shelves.

No idea on the prior blights, however would guess similar emptiness.

 

[Dinglenutz]

Someone used to make a 17HMR AR upper - I wonder .....

 

[ACO]

Is the .17 HMR or the .17WSM the better one? I was debating a bolt action in one for another oculus 22 host.

 

[Bam]

Stopped by Northwest yesterday.

There was only one couple ahead of me and it still took 25 minutes to get in, guess people were dragging their butts in there, funny considering there wasn't much on the walls to buy. Really just wanted to see how the flow was.

I did learn that I have plenty of ammo stashed already, because that little voice wouldn't let me pay $15 for 50 rounds of 9mm.

 

[SA Shooter]

There is some available online but the prices have skyrocketed. I'm glad I stocked up last year even though I had to move it all earlier this year.

I'd like to stock up on some .45ACP but I've got enough for now and can afford to wait until prices drop. Oh...no pun intended.

 

[E4mafia]

Any time I am out and glance at the guns section all I see is 12g and various hunting calibers.

Signs always say out of 9/40/45/556 etc etc etc. Its more exciting now to see whats out of stock in terms of guns/ammo to see what people are buying en mass.

 

[hefforz]

Locally the stores, and shops around here have been dry, other than a few boxes of the premium hunting rounds. I was calling daily for over a month, I gave up on it. I was always a day too late. I have been buy in bulk online lately. Everytime I see I deal I'll jump on it. The waiting period for shipping sucks, but atleast I'm able to get ammo.

I haven't been shooting nearly as much not only because of the low avalibility, but also the high prices that are becoming the norm. I don't see this ending anytime soon. If you do find ammo, conserve some of it. You never know, it might get worse.

I want to get into Reloading 5.56/.223 and 9mm, I think thats the best option at this point.

 

[Camelfilter]

Locally the stores, and shops around here have been dry, other than a few boxes of the premium hunting rounds. I was calling daily for over a month, I gave up on it. I was always a day too late. I have been buy in bulk online lately. Everytime I see I deal I'll jump on it. The waiting period for shipping sucks, but atleast I'm able to get ammo.

I haven't been shooting nearly as much not only because of the low avalibility, but also the high prices that are becoming the norm. I don't see this ending anytime soon. If you do find ammo, conserve some of it. You never know, it might get worse.

I want to get into Reloading 5.56/.223 and 9mm, I think thats the best option at this point.

If your seriously considering reloading, buy up components as you see them, if price is reasonable. To you.

Primers in particular.