Yes, another ammo cry-fest thread

[Deerhurst]

I think a kinetic energy launched strawberry screams be my valentine.

I might have to investigate the possibility of lobster tails from a trebuchet

Hahaha!!!

I'm gonna need my own power grid to launch a strawberry with magnetic fields!

 

[GOG]

 

[gmerkt]

Loading it after a couple burps is a PIA anyway... wish those were easier to load.

Too right. Actually, since the Covid thing, my grandson hasn't been over here much. He was the real consumer of CO2 cartridges. Using a Umarex Glock 19 replica. Which works really well. But also a pain in the buttocks to load.

 

[HaveGun]

Just a minor point of information: ammo is extremely scarce in ALL parts of Idaho and Montana and thanks to the internet the "deals" are lacking. A few stores have it from time to time but like elsewhere there is a drought. Opportunists abound!

Yep. I love living in the sticks, but during an ammo crisis, you are at a distinct disadvantage to those living in areas with lots of retail choices.

It kills me when people claim there is ammo out there and you just have to keep checking local stores. Yeah... There's ONE local store that sells pistol ammo, primers, powder, and bullets, and it's been picked over since October.



The next area with more than one place to buy ammo and components is 50 miles away. I've tried calling ahead to see if they have something I need. I was told they did, but if I wasn't there in the next 15 minutes, it was likely going to be gone.

I'll be driving through 5 Western states on a road trip in a month and plan on stopping at every gun shop I see to look for reloading components.

 

[Idaho44]

Airguns (pump and co2), airsoft have the advantage of lower cost (per round) and don't make a lot of sound to alert your neighbors if they are worrisome. Those .22 caliber steel target are fun to shot and you get audio confirmation of the hit. If you want to collect the 'lead' it is possible to build or buy a trap that will. Note: beware of 'bounce back' when you are shooting - safety glasses are a must!

 

[Catfishmoon]

Yep. I love living in the sticks, but during an ammo crisis, you are at a distinct disadvantage to those living in areas with lots of retail choices.

It kills me when people claim there is ammo out there and you just have to keep checking local stores. Yeah... There's ONE local store that sells pistol ammo, primers, powder, and bullets, and it's been picked over since October.

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The next area with more than one place to buy ammo and components is 50 miles away. I've tried calling ahead to see if they have something I need. I was told they did, but if I wasn't there in the next 15 minutes, it was likely going to be gone.

I'll be driving through 5 Western states on a road trip in a month and plan on stopping at every gun shop I see to look for reloading components.

When I have found myself in a similar situation (E. Washington), if I phone a store and they have what I want in stock, I immediately pay for it using a card over the phone and pick it up next time I am in that town.

 

[Flymph]

Too right. Actually, since the Covid thing, my grandson hasn't been over here much. He was the real consumer of CO2 cartridges. Using a Umarex Glock 19 replica. Which works really well. But also a pain in the buttocks to load.

Yeah, the Umarex is cool, but I shoot my P365 replica a lot more often.

 

[titsonritz]

I'm more concerned with fuel prices than ammo shortages.

That's just starting to.

 

[gmerkt]

Yeah, the Umarex is cool, but I shoot my P365 replica a lot more often

We have the Glock BB gun mostly because I also have the Glock 19 in 9mm. I thought for my grandson, the closer to reality the better.

We had a Umarex P.08 Luger BB pistol with the cycling toggle but that one had to go back, after a short while, it stopped working properly.

 

[CRBMoA]

I bought a TX 22 on Monday. Great little gun. But the great part is the store that sold it to me has bare ammo shelves and is chronically out of any useful ( to me) calibers. I was elated (but poker faced) when he offered me a brick of 525 rnds for 40 bucks. Hell yes I'll take it!

 

[Flymph]

We have the Glock BB gun mostly because I also have the Glock 19 in 9mm. I thought for my grandson, the closer to reality the better.

We had a Umarex P.08 Luger BB pistol with the cycling toggle but that one had to go back, after a short while, it stopped working properly.

I got my P365 for about the same reason, needed to teach a new shooter. Watched my gf grab the frame like it was a rifle, then decided she needs to learn fundamentals.
Best part is, it was only $6.99 for 2500 rounds.

 

[waltermitty]

I was quite amazed at the size of some of the modern airgun projectiles out there. Imma like areyoukiddingme??!! At PCP velocities, a 50 cal can be pushing close to 400 ft lbs. I'm amazed but can't even afford the 30 cal rifles so if I ever get one, it'll probably be 25 cal or so in a carbine....if, I can afford a pump and carbon fiber portable tank.

 

[Member 34319]

I bought a TX 22 on Monday. Great little gun. But the great part is the store that sold it to me has bare ammo shelves and is chronically out of any useful ( to me) calibers. I was elated (but poker faced) when he offered me a brick of 525 rnds for 40 bucks. Hell yes I'll take it!

Lol. New way to get ammo, you have to buy a gun!

 

[JakeWidme]

There is an 'underground' group on this site that still buys and sells at non-panic pricing.

That's sweet but not smart unless you are actual buddies

 

[Member 5605]

That's sweet but not smart unless you are actual buddies

Welcome padawon.

 

[JakeWidme]

I was quite amazed at the size of some of the modern airgun projectiles out there. Imma like areyoukiddingme??!! At PCP velocities, a 50 cal can be pushing close to 400 ft lbs. I'm amazed but can't even afford the 30 cal rifles so if I ever get one, it'll probably be 25 cal or so in a carbine....if, I can afford a pump and carbon fiber portable tank.

I've seen buffalo cleanly dropped by the big bores

 

[JakeWidme]

Welcome padawon.

Some people are really nice. In this world they tend to get $crewed

 

[JB11rx]

Our local BiMart went from six 8' long ammo shelves to two 4' long shelves that always bare...

 

[Member 5605]

Some people are really nice. In this world they tend to get $crewed

You may not realize it but many of those people have dealt with one another over the years.
They have real names, know where each other live, phone numbers and even some people who don't know others hear shining reviews from some when they are out shooting together.

That's grass roots networking at its finest. Been around here long enough to know who I'd have at my supper table.

And many of those deals don't end up with feedback because who needs it when it is two amigos buying, selling or trading? Looking at somebody's feedback won't give you any clue.

 

[CRBMoA]

My local BiMart threw in the towel and moved all the optics onto the ammo shelves. Except for 500 rnds of .17 hmr, ammo never even gets ON the shelf