.22 ammo out of stock [Archive]

blademasterii

12-29-2012, 03:34 PM

tomme boy

12-29-2012, 03:38 PM

Not local. It was just starting to get better here. Then all the shootings in the last couple months and now everyone is out.

starmac

12-29-2012, 04:20 PM

The current backwoodsman has an article on reloading them. lol

Jailer

12-29-2012, 04:35 PM

No 22 around these parts either.

Rick N Bama

12-29-2012, 04:40 PM

None at Wal-Mart here either. LGS had some about a week ago. I can imagin that is gone by now.

Rick

quilbilly

12-29-2012, 04:42 PM

None around the Olympic Peninsula either. IMO it is a combination of panic buying and Christmas gifts for those who bought 22's for Christmas presents. One of our local chain stores said they thought they might get a shipment today. LOL. There should be plenty by President's Day weekend I will bet.

lylejb

12-29-2012, 04:58 PM

Is this the results of the panic buying

Bingo

Last week, the local (Portland, OR) bi-mart had no bricks of anything left, only about 20 loose boxes of Rem thunderbolts, and about 15 boxes of Fed American eagle. Several feet of empty shelf where the 22's used to be.

Today, Fisherman's marine had about 15 boxes of Fed, no bricks of anything. Also, almost no powder, primers, and anything remotely AR related.

Many feet of empty shelf where the pistols used to be, and empty racks where the black rifles used to be.

Bored1

12-29-2012, 05:03 PM

Hmm. Wonder if this is gonna come this way? Appears that everyone around here is doing a good job either not selling the bulk 22 or refilling the shelves. Every LGS I have been to in the last 2 weeks has TONS of it left. Maybe there just aren't as many shooters in Nebraska? Was at schells last night in Omaha, and they even had a gizzilion pmags in stock, enough that they were actually limiting customers to 10 a piece and handing them out out of boxes @ customer service. Which I found pretty funny watching guys argue about 10 at a time, and the lady tell tehm to pay and go outside then come back in, and there were guys actually doing this!! Only 24.99 a piece too.

rexherring

12-29-2012, 05:05 PM

Same here. I picked up a carton the week before the shooting and the shelves were stocked. None now.

imashooter2

12-29-2012, 05:10 PM

Just bought a brick of CCI SV at the local Dick's Sporting Goods yesterday. No need for it really. I have plenty of .22 ammunition on the shelf. Just thought I'd join the "panic buying."

Of course it might be that my longstanding habit of buying a brick of .22 whenever I pass a counter with a decent price is the reason I don't really need any. :)

ETA: Dick's had a plenty of Winchester, Federal and CCI on the shelf. None of the milk carton bulk stuff, but plenty of ammunition at prices that didn't seem inflated to me.

Griz44mag

12-29-2012, 05:26 PM

I bought 4 bulk packs a few weeks before Christmas to give to my sons, because I got both of them takedown rifles for their hunting backpacks. There were plenty of them on the shelf then, but closer to Christmas, the shelves went dry. I seem to remember that happening close to every Christmas. The current shortage is probably a combination of both issues, Christmas and panic buying.

Revolver

12-29-2012, 05:31 PM

I was just in Walmart today and they had two of the 555 boxes of 22lr.

Gator 45/70

12-29-2012, 05:39 PM

I picked up a box of these yesterday...I think you guy's would say a bit ''spendie'', I would say ''cost plenty more than regular stuff''...lol

Silverboolit

12-29-2012, 06:23 PM

I checked the locals andthere are a few bricks out there. No price gouging that I have seen.

I decided that, with everything else going up, that I would break out the R-1 and a few boxes of pellets. They are in stock, economical to shoot, and I can get in some practice without going to the range.

starmac

12-29-2012, 09:06 PM

I know christmas has something to do with it, as it is pretty much a tradition to give bricks of 22 shells. (at least in this house)

But what is the thinking behind cleaning out the shelves over most of the country. Right after Oblameys election they disappeared and it was months before you could buy a box, that time though ALL ammo, and components disappeared, even components for muzzle loaders.
So far this rush, it seems like 223 and 22 are taking the biggest hit, then primers and even some powders are not too far behind, most other calibers are well stocked here at least.

Ickisrulz

12-29-2012, 09:15 PM

Walmart has been out of .22 bulk for months and the local gunshops have no bulk .22 either. Not to mention several online ammo dealers don't have any. Is this the results of the panic buying or just a local thing for me? Was planning on buying a few bulk boxes before I went to the range tomorrow, but I guess not.

Palmetto State still has some of this: http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/ammunition/rimfire-ammunition/american-eagle-22lr-38gr-copper-plated-hp.html

I ordered 4000 rounds and haven't gotten it yet to try. I'm not hoarding, I shoot lots and lots of 22.

KingRAS

12-29-2012, 09:16 PM

Walmart has been out of .22 bulk for months and the local gunshops have no bulk .22 either. Not to mention several online ammo dealers don't have any. Is this the results of the panic buying or just a local thing for me? Was planning on buying a few bulk boxes before I went to the range tomorrow, but I guess not.

I went to the Ft Worth gun show today to see the buying mood in this area, it was interesting. I saw boxes of Lightning 22s. @ $25.00 even a box

OeldeWolf

12-29-2012, 10:09 PM

I stopped by the Stockton LGS this evening. There were 2 of the small milk cartons, and a few single boxes of .22 left. There were no bricks, not even of the pricier stuff.

WILCO

12-30-2012, 02:04 AM

None at Wal-Mart here either.

Same here.

Bad Water Bill

12-30-2012, 10:29 AM

Stopped at a local store and all they had was 1 MINI (325) brick of WIN for $19.99

Haven't seen a milk carton in months. :twisted:

Wideners had Wolfe primers on sale last month. $70.00 for 5K. HAZMAT $28.00 + shipping added another 50% to the cost. At that time I could have bought Feds at the local G S for the same total price and had a name brand (made in America).

bob208

12-30-2012, 11:29 AM

well i bought some balk federal. then i bought some federal lighting. the lighting is cheaper by the 50 round box. my ruger mkl and mkll both like it just as much as the fed. auto match. so everytime i am at a wal-mart i pick up 2-4 boxes.

Down South

12-31-2012, 12:59 PM

Stopped in a Super Walmart yesterday on the way to Houston. They were out of pretty much everything including 22's. I asked the clerk and she said all of their warehouses were out of 22's.

1Shirt

12-31-2012, 02:35 PM

Just got back from Guns Unlimited. Has a fair amount of primers, but price had gone up to 34.00 a K. Had a fair amount of rim fire ammo, but prices were steep. Steep, but not as steep as Cabellas. It is amazing what fear of one man and his adminsitration does to the economy and reality.
1Shirt!

Ed Barrett

12-31-2012, 05:11 PM

I stopped at the local Walmart last week, they had bulk CCI and Winchester but no Remington which is what my rifle likes.

captain-03

12-31-2012, 11:36 PM

I believe I am set for a couple of years .... got these in a couple months back from CMP -- 5,000 rnds per box ...

http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss241/captain-03/IMG_107822.jpg

Bored1

12-31-2012, 11:55 PM

Still kicking myself for not jumping on the cmp deal!!!

starmac

12-31-2012, 11:59 PM

imashooter2

01-01-2013, 01:30 AM

Annual production of .22 LR in the USA is estimated between 2 and 2.5 billion and there is little to none available...

Down South

01-01-2013, 01:44 AM

Give it a few more weeks. No telling what that pile in the pic above could sell for.

mpmarty

01-01-2013, 01:45 AM

I quit shooting / buying 22rf years ago. I can shoot centerfire cheaper.

Bad Water Bill

01-01-2013, 09:16 AM

I believe I am set for a couple of years .... got these in a couple months back from CMP -- 5,000 rnds per box ...

http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss241/captain-03/IMG_107822.jpg

Since you are clearly in violation of HAZMAT 12345-c-678. ordnance Just ship at least one carton to my addy and I out of pure compassion, will dispose of it at no charge. :bigsmyl2:

Perhaps there are a few more caring members here that will step up to help you out.

smokeywolf

01-01-2013, 09:42 AM

I played hob getting a case of Blazers from Palmetto State a few weeks back. They sent 2 of 10 boxes with a packing slip that said all ten boxes were in the shipping box. Had to suggest that if they didn't process a refund or follow through with the remaining 8 boxes post haste, I would have to seek legal remedies. Got a rather noncommittal email reply and eight days later the remaining 8 boxes showed up.
They have good prices, but not very accurate or concerned with customer care or follow-up. Won't be going back to them.

smokeywolf

captain-03

01-01-2013, 01:21 PM

Does anyone out their reload / load 22LR? I have a bunch of primed 22LR cases and 40gr boolits that I got in a trade some years back ...... don't know what to do with them!!

imashooter2

01-01-2013, 01:31 PM

quilbilly

01-01-2013, 01:53 PM

I found a store with the 400 per brick Federals yesterday at $23+tax so bought one. I realized afterwards that my boolit reloads of 9mm are almost the same price to shoot as 22LR. Amazing!

hiram

01-01-2013, 02:02 PM

Walmart in Boynton Beach, FL had nothing, but, I did order this from Cabelas yesterday with a code for $20 off.

12 of 21-7964 FEDERAL CHAMPION .22 LR 325 RND BULK PACK 22LR 325RND PACK @ $14.99 each

Blacksmith

01-01-2013, 02:05 PM

Last go round the CMP surplus .22 LR was $125 a case (10 Bricks) plus $25 shipping which was up from the previous time they had it at $90 a case. Of course when they get any in it sells out in two or three days. They have had a run on their Hornady .223 and are out but still have plenty of surplus .30-06.

starmac

01-01-2013, 03:26 PM

Does anyone out their reload / load 22LR? I have a bunch of primed 22LR cases and 40gr boolits that I got in a trade some years back ...... don't know what to do with them!!

There are several members here that load them. IIRC Nobade might be one of them.

RMK79

01-01-2013, 09:50 PM

No .22lr to be found around these parts, as well as many others. There is plenty of .22short

starmac

01-03-2013, 08:17 PM

It is coming back, if everyone would just relax. lol Fred myers this morning had plenty of the 525 packs of federal for 24.95. That price is not bad for here.

Down South

01-03-2013, 09:20 PM

It is coming back, if everyone would just relax. lol Fred myers this morning had plenty of the 525 packs of federal for 24.95. That price is not bad for here.
I wish that I could find a box of those around here so I could go play with my new 22 at the range Saturday. Maybe in a couple weeks we will have some ammo back on the shelves. Hopefully folks will calm down some. I believe there will be some gun control legislation come out in the near future but I would be willing to bet it will be limited to assault weapons.
Never the less, I don't understand the 22 rim fire shortage. What's the government gonna do, come get all of our squirrel rifles?

Down South

01-03-2013, 09:27 PM

I picked up a box of these yesterday...I think you guy's would say a bit ''spendie'', I would say ''cost plenty more than regular stuff''...lol
Put em up and sell them on Gunbroker in about ten years and make a fortune on rare never opened and a few more choice descriptive words and get rich.

Estalio

01-03-2013, 09:29 PM

Guilbilly is right. Bulk packs are out out stock in all stores across the country. When people see or hear the shelves are low, their instict is to by several boxes "just in case" which drives demand way up. I speak for myself, but "holy cow, I better get a couple boxes so I can have some to shoot" was the first thing that came to my mind when I saw the shelves start to dry up. Add Christmas push for 22LR as gifts and recent gun sales caused by recent events and we're in for low shelves. As the ammo buying buzz dies down, stores like Walmart and other retailers will typically get ammo first although it might not hit your specific store as chains service hundreds (or thousands) of store demands. Good thing about chains is that ammo prices may go up marginally across the board, they typically wont gouge you 8-)

Dale in Louisiana

01-03-2013, 09:36 PM

Midway just got Remington target in stock. $36 a brick plus delivery. Not cheap, but available...

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1601492376/remington-target-ammunition-22-long-rifle-40-grain-lead-round-nose

Out of Stock. No back order.

Just checked.

I wish my 401k would appreciate like my ammo purchases have done in the last few weeks.

dale in Louisiana

45caljoe

01-03-2013, 09:51 PM

Same here in Cincinnati - did find some at Dick's but that was before the shooting.

Bonz

01-03-2013, 09:54 PM

www.laxammo.com still has Remington 22 Bucket O' Bullets 1400rds for $74.99

just checked, only 19 in stock...

imashooter2

01-03-2013, 10:21 PM

Out of Stock. No back order.

Just checked.

I wish my 401k would appreciate like my ammo purchases have done in the last few weeks.

dale in Louisiana

Yep. Didn't last three days. You can still get CCI Green Tag and Federal Match if your pockets are deep enough. :shock:

imashooter2

01-03-2013, 10:27 PM

www.laxammo.com still has Remington 22 Bucket O' Bullets 1400rds for $74.99

just checked, only 19 in stock...

They still have CCI Mini Mags in stock. Not the cheapest I've ever seen them, but available.

quilbilly

01-05-2013, 01:01 AM

I visited Forks Outfitters in Forks, Washington today and they are fully stocked with bricks of 22lr ammo and the old (sort of) prices. I bought a brick of 500 for $18 (wooo hooo) and as I chatted with the manager, he checked the replacement cost (none in stock at any of his wholesalers) and realized he was selling them almost below cost. He will have to raise his prices on Monday. I figured if there were any 22lr's around, Forks would have them given their location. Great store, nice people but fishing there is poor this winter so they are hurting.