How to find 22lr at Wal-mart

[NewbieDave007]

First, I searched and couldn't find any threads as an instructional of how to tell when/where 22lr is coming into local Wal-marts. I'm not saying there isn't, but just that I couldn't find any. Also, I don't work for Wal-mart, am not affiliated with Wal-mart, or even a supporter of Wal-Mart. What I will say is that even with all the other stuff that Wal-mart has done that I don't agree with at least they have kept 22lr prices similar to what they were pre-panic. Also, I do try to support my LGS and will buy from them at a slightly higher price before I will buy from a chain, they still can't get much (if any).

I'm like a lot of people and were trying to find 22lr for the past year (plus) so that my kids (7 & 10) can continue to enjoy shooting, but was having dismal luck until I tried hitting a Wal-mart on my way to work a little over a week ago. I arrived at around 6:30 and soon came to the realization that I was 9th in line. Since they said that the ammo came out at 7am and I didn't have to be to work until around 8am that I would just stay and see what came in. While waiting I just listened to the group of people in the front of the line and was amazed that somehow they seemed to know that Winchester 333 packs and CCI Mini Mags were going to be coming out. I thought how the heck could they know this and by just listening to them I discovered some of the "tricks" that they were using (and they were correct) and even though I was 9th I still picked up three CCI Mini Mags. I decided to use this week off from work (between Christmas and New Year's) to test out what I learned, learn more, and get some 22lr for my kids. What I learned below:


1) There are no garentees in life and searching for 22lr, so don't get bent out of shape if you show up and they don't have any, or they claim to have never received any. <=You can decide on your own what happened.


2) For the smartphone owner/users Wal-mart has an app and this is very useful, but in order to maximize your ability to find the right location you should also use their full version website. The only way I am able to find prices is through the app as the website doesn't list prices for my "home" store.

a) Set a Wal-mart as your "home" store.

b) Search for "22lr" - I use an Android OS but I think that the other systems have an app (except possibly Windows, but I could be wrong). Simply type in "22lr" in the search bar and you should see all of the types and sizes that are sold at that store. Once you click on one of the choices you will most likely see "Out of Stock". Then click on the "More Stores" button and it will use your phone's GPS to locate other stores near you. What you are looking for is any store that says "Quantities Unknown". Keep going through and checking all of the different 22lr packs that you are looking for.

c) Any store that after 6pm-8pm has a "Quantity Unknown" is likely (notice that I said likely and not definitely) to have it on a truck they just got and will stock it at their next "normal" stocking time.

d) Call the store you are thinking of going to and ask at least these three questions of the person covering the sporting goods.

i) Do you have any 22lr? You never know they might and you might want to go right down there.

ii) Is there a box limit on 22lr? Some stores near me only allow one (1) box of 22lr no matter the size, so it can be anywhere from a 50 round box to a 1,000 round box. Those stores allow a total of three (3) boxes, but only one (1) can be 22lr. Most stores that I have talked to allow three (3) boxes and some of the people in line this morning claimed that other stores have gotten into trouble for going against what they claim is corporate policy of three (3) boxes and limiting to one (1), but like I said that was just hearsay this morning.

iii) What time does the ammo put out? Most seem to be 7am here, but there is one locally that is 8am and I've heard of some putting it out as soon as it is offloaded from the truck 6-8pm.

e) Choose a store and set your alarm for early if you want some instead of being in the back of the line and only seeing it. In the past week I've gone earlier and earlier and have never done better than second in line and today I arrived at around 5am for a store that put it out at 7am. The guy and son in front of me said they were there at 4:30am.


3) Full website/PC version - This allows you to search a larger area than the nearest 2-4 stores (on the app), assuming that you live in/near a city that has more stores.

a) The process is almost the same except when you try to look up the availability of certain type it may read "Store information not available." Since I use Internet Explorer (IE) I use the process that is spelled out in the Youtube video that this guy did (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZRjbXKSLKI). <=Hopefully that works as a hyperlink but if it doesn't then copy and paste what is between the parentheses into your IE address bar.


4) One of the guys waiting this morning swore buy a site called www.ammo-can.net and claimed that it was based on the actual shipments. Since I just learned about this site I have not used it as of yet but thought it might be beneficial to pass on to others on this site.


I hope this helps others keep their kids shooting. I will also admit that I'm stockpiling 22lr for my family and will not apologize for that, nor do I care to hear any BS attacking me about it. This thread is in an attempt to help others in this forum locate the 22lr that are out there for a decent price and to hopefully push the ammo flippers out of the way of actual shooters.

Good luck.
Dave

[dave 45-90]

Since you are stockpiling, this is OK to. I know people in management....They call me and I go get it....Simple

[btroj]

I don't need, or want, ammo that bad.

[Love Life]

I just wait for the back orders to roll in. If I need it real bad I'll order it from CTD. All that searching, wandering/wondering, driving to pick it up, etc. is for the birds.

Of course I really don't shoot much 22lr. I prefer to shoot 308, 8X57, now .243, 38 special, 45 acp, and 10mm. No shortage for those and cheaper than 22lr.

[NewbieDave007]

A can of 325 22lr for $119.19...WOW! <=Makes you wonder why someone must be shooting gold down range.

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/AMM-0520

[starmac]

Wait an hour or more in line, isn't for me. I would quit shooting if that was the only option. I hate waiting in the cashier line at all. lol

[Love Life]

It's there if you NEED it. Not if you want it to hoard over and exclaim "My Precioussssss" while you rub your hands together and smile.

If I needed 22lr, and none was around, then $119 is what I would pay. Since I don't NEED the luxury item known as 22lr, I don't bother with it. I never felt the allure for it and shooting it once I mastered the other calibers and reloaded for them. Unless your a SB competitor of course. I just never saw the awesomeness of going to the range and willy nilly blasting off a value pack just because I could.

When I bought my daughter's cricket I paid through the nose for 22lr. I didn't mind one bit as now she has enough to learn and become proficient with.

[jmort]

"I just wait for the back orders to roll in."

Most everything I have ordered lately is on back-order. I just place the order and wait and then the "box" appears. I really don't mind waiting. As for the .22 LR, it is useful for pest control and for my daughter's gun. I still have a couple few thousand left over from pre-back-order days.

[imashooter2]

Didn't work for me. All .22LR is listed as "In store only" and when I click an individual item, where one normally sees the link to find it in other stores it says "Store information not available. Please visit your local store to see if this item is in stock."

Oh well. At least I didn't waste any gas to be disappointed. :grin:

[bangerjim]

I don't need, or want, ammo that bad.

+100 on that! If I can't reload it, I don't shoot it!

banger

[AK Caster]

I just order it from CMP and they deliver it to your door in all 50 states. Been doing it for about 6 years. Just plan ahead to make sure you have some during the long delivery times.

[Roosters]

Dave thanks for the tip I'll give that a try. 8-)
Roosters

[Uncle45Auto]

It would be nice to see some old school investigative journalists get into the ammo shortage b.s.

[Love Life]

It would be nice to see some old school investigative journalists get into the ammo shortage b.s.

It's not BS. Demand has outpaced supply.

[WILCO]

Too much work. I don't care about it anymore. Life is too short.

[trys357]

About every 2 weeks Walmart gets some 22lr in.
We always split what's available due to the supply.

[PalmettoShooter]

i just bribed the lady at the counter where i am. she calls me when some comes in and hooks me up. then again, i am that kind of italian.

[Love Life]

Too much work. I don't care about it anymore. Life is too short.

Gospel.

[btroj]

What he said.

[Uncle R.]

I just wait for the back orders to roll in...
That struck me as a good plan a long time ago. It's actually worked for me - sometimes - but the results have been mixed.
I've had a backorder for CCI mini-mags at Mid South for many months - in fact come February it will be a year that I've waited.
I suppose they'll come in eventually, and when they do I'll get them for a good price.
Meanwhile, thank goodness I'm one of those hoarders that so many here love to hate or I'd have no .22s to shoot, and (worse) none for my boys.
<
Uncle R.

[NewbieDave007]

Didn't work for me. All .22LR is listed as "In store only" and when I click an individual item, where one normally sees the link to find it in other stores it says "Store information not available. Please visit your local store to see if this item is in stock."

Oh well. At least I didn't waste any gas to be disappointed. :grin:

Look at the Youtube link that I provided. The guy steps you through how to get around that block.

[Char-Gar]

I can't tell you how low I think folks that hoard ammo are. Our weekly pistol matches that have been ongoing for seven years are no longer being held as shooters can't get enough ammo to compete. Last season ammo was short and I shared what I had as long as I had it. Now none of us have it. I suspect that is the way it will be from here on out. It seems to have become a habit for some that live on the edge of fear. I doubt is they will ever have enough, they will just keep buying and hoarding, buying and hording like 22 ammo was a drug. They can't have enough.

The hoarders show up at 7am on the days it comes in based on their web of jungle drums and hog all the ammo. They go home and add it to their stash and we can't shoot any more. Inconsiderate and selfish are about the only two adjectives I can use on this board to describe these people. I have several others at the ready that would apply as well, but would likely get some moderator down my throat for "giving offense to others".

I refuse to debase myself and become one of these selfish and uncaring people.

[Geraldo]

Going to Walmart sucks. Going to Walmart at 5am to stand in line with a bunch of people I'd rather not stand in line with, just waiting to buy all the ammo sucks worse.

[btroj]

I have about 5K rounds on hand, haven't shot any in years. Haven't bought any in years.

Am I a hoarder?

[Miller]

The .22lr pistols have been cleaned and lubed really well and put away.

9mm is easy to get now and using the press doesn't cost much more then 22.

[NewbieDave007]

It amazes me to hear of people that think they should control who should buy what and for what reasons. I like sleep, but if it means that I have to suck it up so my kids can keep shooting a caliber that appropriate for them, then I put my big boy pants on and do what I need to. If I was in a 22lr league and was running low then I would figure out what I wanted more. I also don't see putting a 30-06, 7.62x54r, 5.56, or 9mm in my 7 &10 year old's hands. Then again each to their own and with the information provided it helps to level the field for everyone.

If you don't feel it is worth it then that is your right, I can understand that, and can respect it.

[Char-Gar]

I have about 5K rounds on hand, haven't shot any in years. Haven't bought any in years.

Am I a hoarder?

You are if you think you are. You are not if you think you are not. That is not a question for me to answer.

[Char-Gar]

It amazes me to hear of people that think they should control who should buy what and for what reasons. I like sleep, but if it means that I have to suck it up so my kids can keep shooting a caliber that appropriate for them, then I put my big boy pants on and do what I need to. If I was in a 22lr league and was running low then I would figure out what I wanted more. I also don't see putting a 30-06, 7.62x54r, 5.56, or 9mm in my 7 &10 year old's hands. Then again each to their own and with the information provided it helps to level the field for everyone.

If you don't feel it is worth it then that is your right, I can understand that, and can respect it.

If you get up at 5 am to buy what you and your family needs and uses, then that is your choice. If you get up at 5 am to buy what you don't need and don't use, and in doing so keep it away from others who need and use it, then you are a low life. Only you know which you are.

[762 shooter]

In a free society anyone who can afford a product should be able to purchase as much as they want, any way they want, for as much as they are willing to pay. Any thing else smacks of socialism or redistribution of wealth.

There is no such thing as a hoarder. It's pre-stocking of a desired item. Can I only have 5 pounds of sugar in my pantry?

Anytime the term hoarder is used it usually means I have something you want.

Come and get it. I'm sure the present administration will try.

762

[Char-Gar]

In a free society anyone who can afford a product should be able to purchase as much as they want, any way they want, for as much as they are willing to pay. Any thing else smacks of socialism or redistribution of wealth.

There is no such thing as a hoarder. It's pre-stocking of a desired item. Can I only have 5 pounds of sugar in my pantry?

Anytime the term hoarder is used it usually means I have something you want.

Come and get it. I'm sure the present administration will try.

762

It is amazing how folks try and turn selfishness and greed into a political moral virtue.

[Down South]

Maybe I missed something. I miss a lot of things these days. I "Think" the OP was just trying to give help to folks in dire need of 22 rim fire a way to score some at Walley World. I'd "think" there are some who would go out of their way to get their hands on a few bricks of 22. Maybe for the kids, maybe for themselves.
I went through a few pains myself when I bought the wife a 22 pistol about 8-10 months ago so she would have something to shoot. I had heck finding 22 bullets much less at a decent price.
I've got a few K rounds stashed back now and looking forward to our next range trip so she can shoot her 22.

[dave 45-90]

I can't tell you how low I think folks that hoard ammo are. Our weekly pistol matches that have been ongoing for seven years are no longer being held as shooters can't get enough ammo to compete. Last season ammo was short and I shared what I had as long as I had it. Now none of us have it. I suspect that is the way it will be from here on out. It seems to have become a habit for some that live on the edge of fear. I doubt is they will ever have enough, they will just keep buying and hoarding, buying and hording like 22 ammo was a drug. They can't have enough.

The hoarders show up at 7am on the days it comes in based on their web of jungle drums and hog all the ammo. They go home and add it to their stash and we can't shoot any more. Inconsiderate and selfish are about the only two adjectives I can use on this board to describe these people. I have several others at the ready that would apply as well, but would likely get some moderator down my throat for "giving offense to others".

I refuse to debase myself and become one of these selfish and uncaring people.

Matter of fact I hogged so much one of my steel shelving units collapsed.....BUT I share and give to others who are needy

[NewbieDave007]

Maybe I missed something. I miss a lot of things these days. I "Think" the OP was just trying to give help to folks in dire need of 22 rim fire a way to score some at Walley World. I'd "think" there are some who would go out of their way to get their hands on a few bricks of 22. Maybe for the kids, maybe for themselves.
I went through a few pains myself when I bought the wife a 22 pistol about 8-10 months ago so she would have something to shoot. I had heck finding 22 bullets much less at a decent price.
I've got a few K rounds stashed back now and looking forward to our next range trip so she can shoot her 22.

Nope, I don't think you missed anything (unless I did too). I know that before the last week or so I have had to tell the kids that we couldn't go to the range. I hope to not have to tell that again.

[762 shooter]

It is amazing how folks try and turn selfishness and greed into a political moral virtue.

How exactly is purchasing what I want Selfish and Greedy?

I find it amazing that you think that by me purchasing anything deprives you of anything.

762

[freebullet]

Char can't yall shoot/compete with another caliber? Seems silly to shutdown an entire match over 22lr with no end in sight to its availability problems. I would vote we simply use something different.

Haven't shot 22lr since I started reloading over 5 years ago. I have 5-600 pieces, don't even have a desire to shoot it anymore. I had considered donating my only 22 with the ammo to the boyscouts earlier this year then they started up their gay dad/boy rally, I decided to just hang onto it at that point.

9mm weapons come in all shapes & sizes. They could switch to 9mm matches, its more fun to shoot imo. I cast/load 9mm cheaper than Walmart sells 22, problem solved.

[starmac]

I didn't get around to shooting much this last year, in fact if I didn't average more than I did last year I am set for life, but hopefully that isn't the case.
I buy 22 when sportsmans has it and I stop by, wallmart I quit even checking as there price when they do have it now, is more than I will pay.
I seldom ever shoot over a brick a year, but probably give away 8 to 10 to either my kids or other people that live further and don't have the time to keep checking on it.
every place intpwn that sells ammo has a strict limit on it and components, lots of folks here just get to town once a month or less, and it is rare for them to even have what they need, even if there was no limit, to my way of thinking that is the ones that are screwed.

[jcwit]

In a free society anyone who can afford a product should be able to purchase as much as they want, any way they want, for as much as they are willing to pay. Any thing else smacks of socialism or redistribution of wealth.

There is no such thing as a hoarder. It's pre-stocking of a desired item. Can I only have 5 pounds of sugar in my pantry?

Anytime the term hoarder is used it usually means I have something you want.

Come and get it. I'm sure the present administration will try.

762

Ridiculous!

And I'm one who probably has more .22's than I'll ever shoot up in the rest of my life. None was purchased during this madness, it was all purchased years ago simply because it was on sale and I thought what the heck, why not. Except for the high quality match the greater portion of my stash cost in the neighborhood of $5.00 to $8.00 a brick. I haven't bought .22 ammo in years, however I am looking at purchasing match ammo, runs around $150 bucks a brick virtually the same as years ago. High priced? Yes! But well worth it.

[762 shooter]

I applaud the Op for trying to help.

As an aside, I haven't purchased any components or ammo since Fall of 2012. I guess if you buy your stuff before everyone gets caught with their pants down it's OK.

762

[btroj]

You are if you think you are. You are not if you think you are not. That is not a question for me to answer.

It was more of a general question for the masses.

I bought most of it when I was doing lots of squirrel hunting and had a young kid shooting. I don't buy any now as I have no use for it.

I don't feel I am hoarding by any means, I just bought more at the time than I needed. I misjudged future needs.

[Charley]

I've got several thousands rounds, had them for years. Every time someone had bricks of .22 LR on sale, I picked up one. have plenty still, don't need to buy any now. That said, I was at Waltopia last week , walked by the sporting goods counter. One customer was talking about .22s, but said he didn't need any now, the guy behind the counter intimated they had some in stock. I walked up minute later, and said, "Sounded like you mentioned .22 rimfire ammo is in stock". He told me, "oh they don't make rimfire ammunition any more, all we have is .22 long rifle". I just laughed and walked away...

[wills]

First, I searched and couldn't find any threads as an instructional of how to tell when/where 22lr is coming into local Wal-marts.

Good luck.
Dave

Go to the store.

Talk to the sporting goods department manager. (Or someone in the department>)

He can tell you when the truck arrives and it unloaded. (It is usually after he is gone for the evening, and the night shift sells all the ammo before he returns the net morning)

[jeepyj]

I also went almost a year without any .22 ammo and checking at several location on a regular basis I found exactly zero. Although we don't have wait in line like the OP at our Wally World for a spell of few weeks I would go in at 5 till 6:00 and by 5 after 6:00 I was on on my way to work. I started around daylight savings time and stopped around Black Friday and have all I need for a while. I noticed that they would get something around 3 times a week. Sometime 50 packs for $2.47 sometimes CCIs 100 packs for $7.47 sometimes 333 for $17.97 once and a while 550s for around $22.97 once I seen M22s 1000 packs for $47.97 if I recall correctly. I bought what I thought needed and stopped going.
I also applaud the OP for trying to help granted this method isn't for every one I guess it depends on each persons proximity to the big box. I live about 8 miles and it is only a couple miles out of the way.
When I was going it added exactly one half hour to my morning routine. Am I a hoarder? Oh I would imagine some would say yes but I won't be looking for .22s for a bit and I cast and load for the others. I just wish someone would have tipped me off earlier so i could have used my .22s during the summer months at camp.
Jeepyj

[abunaitoo]

Being a anti-gun state, Walmart and Kmart don't carry ammo.
Long ago Sears, Penny's, Woolsworth, and some other big stores carried ammo. Only Sears is around today, and they don't carry ammo.
Even Sports Authority has very little ammo.
When I was young, I used to see ammo at the drug stores.
What's happened to this country?????

[62chevy]

What's happened to this country?????


That's a rhetorical question as the vast majority know and some planed for this to happen.

Great post by the OP! I've used this method to get 22 lr when ever we run low. The Wife will only shoot 22s and two grandkids that love to shoot it too I have no choice but to hit Walmart at 2 or 3 in the morning. My daughter and son in law both have to be to work at 6 am so its up to me, grandpa who no longer works. It would be nice if they brought the ammo out at 7 but it's when ever they get to the pallet. Plus it beats paying 119 + shipping from CTD, a man has got to do what a man has got to do, just that simple.

[redriverhunter]

what i have noticed is that people start milling around the ammo section at 6:30 pm and the ammo gets there about 7:30 pm. Some people are plumb stupid about 22lr ammo this guy was complaining to the sales person that his android app. told they had 22lr and did not represent the shooting community that i know. I wonder just because it is not sitting on the shelves, it is not causing people to buy it just because they think if i don't get it some else will.

[CastingFool]

I would like to get some .22 rimfire ammo, but I'm not willing to pay the price they're asking nowadays. I fondly recall those days when I could buy a brick for $10-$12.

[NewbieDave007]

I would like to get some .22 rimfire ammo, but I'm not willing to pay the price they're asking nowadays. I fondly recall those days when I could buy a brick for $10-$12.

That's about the price that I remember paying when I got my first 22lr (in my 20s). I wish it would be that again, but it never will be.

[Westwindmike]

The problem here in Middle Tennessee is not hoarders, it's resellers! They show up with a few of their buddies, buy all the 22 and then put it online for double or triple the price. The worst part is that people must be desperate enough to be buying it from them or they wouldn't keep doing it.
Here in TN its on a place called Gun Owners Club. One guy advertises on there saying he is wanting to buy 22 in any amount. Then he just doubles the price and sells it to somebody that can't find it elsewhere.

[DRNurse1]

I cannot begrudge those folks who take the time and financial risk to buy and resell what 22LR is out there. That is how the market works.

However, I planned ahead (I thought, but 2 years is a bit much folks!) and have no immediate need for 22LR. I managed to survive my youngest 2 getting into competitive shooting, and helped three folks who needed ammo to compete. ut things are starting to look sparse in my ammo cave.

[Avenger442]

I'm new to cast Boolets and somewhat new to reloading (about a year). I know it just isn't done, but why don't we reload 22 lr. Are the components not made? I cast for my .223. Why can't I load for my 22? I don't shoot that much of it myself but have two granddaughters that love it.

[NewbieDave007]

I'm new to cast Boolets and somewhat new to reloading (about a year). I know it just isn't done, but why don't we reload 22 lr. Are the components not made? I cast for my .223. Why can't I load for my 22? I don't shoot that much of it myself but have two granddaughters that love it.

Welcome to the forum. Think about the difference in RF primer sections compared replaceable primers in reloadable brass.

[TheCelt]

I'm new to cast Boolets and somewhat new to reloading (about a year). I know it just isn't done, but why don't we reload 22 lr. Are the components not made? I cast for my .223. Why can't I load for my 22? I don't shoot that much of it myself but have two granddaughters that love it.

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?185091-Reloading-rimfire-cartridges&highlight=reloading+rimfire+22LR

[destrux]

I can't tell you how low I think folks that hoard ammo are. Our weekly pistol matches that have been ongoing for seven years are no longer being held as shooters can't get enough ammo to compete. Last season ammo was short and I shared what I had as long as I had it. Now none of us have it. I suspect that is the way it will be from here on out. It seems to have become a habit for some that live on the edge of fear. I doubt is they will ever have enough, they will just keep buying and hoarding, buying and hording like 22 ammo was a drug. They can't have enough.

The hoarders show up at 7am on the days it comes in based on their web of jungle drums and hog all the ammo. They go home and add it to their stash and we can't shoot any more. Inconsiderate and selfish are about the only two adjectives I can use on this board to describe these people. I have several others at the ready that would apply as well, but would likely get some moderator down my throat for "giving offense to others".

I refuse to debase myself and become one of these selfish and uncaring people.

I'm with you on that. I pick up some when I see it so that I can shoot it, maybe not right away but I'll use it within a year or so, but the people who pick it up with no intention to shoot it (unless the world ends of course) just get under my skin.

I'm actually planning to buy a .38 special rifle for my son to shoot, because at least I know ammo won't be a problem.

[abqcaster]

It's there if you NEED it. Not if you want it to hoard over and exclaim "My Precioussssss" while you rub your hands together and smile.

If I needed 22lr, and none was around, then $119 is what I would pay. Since I don't NEED the luxury item known as 22lr, I don't bother with it. I never felt the allure for it and shooting it once I mastered the other calibers and reloaded for them. Unless your a SB competitor of course. I just never saw the awesomeness of going to the range and willy nilly blasting off a value pack just because I could.

When I bought my daughter's cricket I paid through the nose for 22lr. I didn't mind one bit as now she has enough to learn and become proficient with.

EXACTLY! For the time it takes to research, wait and buy 22LR, I can just load up my favorite center fire for about the same price and get some shooting done.
My $0.02 worth...
ABQ

[jonp]

There is zero chance im cruising into walmart at 0300 to buy 22lr. As with anything this will ease and the guys buying up the ammo will get stuck with it. Check out the gunshows and $1200 ar's lately?

[Fishman]

Dave, the .22 shortage will abate, so don't waste too much time chasing ammo on a Saturday morning when you could be casting!

I do appreciate the insight but I have enough to ride this through. And if I don't, I'll just shoot light loads out of my .32 mag or 30/30.

[NewbieDave007]

Dave, the .22 shortage will abate, so don't waste too much time chasing ammo on a Saturday morning when you could be casting!

I do appreciate the insight but I have enough to ride this through. And if I don't, I'll just shoot light loads out of my .32 mag or 30/30.

No worries. In about 2 weeks I was able to get enough at Wal-mart prices that my family is set for a few years and I'm stopping for now.

[NewbieDave007]

General Statement:
I got nothing out of writing this except bitch attitude from some "members". My 100% intention in writing this was to help others. Remember that "family atmosphere"?

When this panic hit I had just started rebuilding my firearm collection and ammunition that I had to sell when I was laid off a few years ago. Then came the months on end of not being able to shoot because I couldn't find ammo at a reasonable price. My personal opinion is that the biggest current issue with supplies of 22lr are that people are buying it from scalpers at inflated costs. Maybe it's because I was doing it, but I really don't have a problem with people stockpiling, because you don't know if something else is going to happen and instead of 12-15 people waiting for ammo when it is brought out, you have many more (such that you can't even get crumbs). I personally would never do it, but I can't even fault the person that waits in line, buys their limit and sells them for a profit. If people weren't willing to pay the scalpers their inflated rates then they would sleep in, or find something else to do. Then more reasonably priced ammo would be available for the actual shooters. Also, if more actual shooters utilized the process that I explained and got their limit, then that would limit, or eliminate, the ammo available for the scalpers. I sure as heck didn't give the blueprint in how to get Wal-Mart ammo (the same as the scalpers) so that I could listen/read all the damn whining about everything and everyone. Whining does nothing except represent yourself in a negative light. Either do something about an issue, or shut the heck up. I personally decided to do what I needed to in order to purchase the 22lr at a reasonable amount and as soon as I was confident about the process I wrote it here for the rest of the membership. The OP was before I was done stocking up for my family (yesterday). If this BS attitude from some of the "members" here is what I get for giving the process to level the playing field, then why should the next person with the next process speak up?

Btw, I'm still stockpiling pewter and lead (among other supplies), so some "members" still have something to bitch about if they want.

Ok, I have to get up for work (yep, not a unemployed druggie here) in about 5 hours, so I'm going to cut this rant off.

Good night.
Dave

[Russel Nash]

Maybe this will help you guys:

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt112/gryphon1994/6F45DC51-AAA6-4926-A79C-2B015601441A-449-00000110EFC22CCE_zps1d0b0b10.jpg

That is the bar code/UPC thing for, I think, the Remington Gold bullets in a 225 round box.

You can let your fingers do the walking. Call up the walmart customer service desk and tell them that you have the bar code number of an item and you would like to see if it is in stock. Then you read that bottom number off, which I think is:

4770048260

I'm on hold now, actually, with them. I used to keep the bar code I tore off a box of the Federal copper washed .22's in my wallet, during the last panic. I'd be leaving work and I knew I would be driving by a walmart, I'd call them first and read off the barcode number. Sometimes they would say "Oh, yeah, we are showing two boxes in stock.". Then I would ask to get the call passed back to the sporting goods counter just to double check.

Done being on hold... They said the warehouse is out and none are available within a 30 mile radius.

Supposedly.... Supposedly, the Remington Gold bullets are "new and improved". About three years ago they were just poop. Turned all my guns into jam-o-matics.

Unfortunately I have not seen any of the shelf price tags/bar code numbers, lately, for the Federals or the Winchesters. When and if I do, I'll be sure to post a pic to try to help you guys out.

[762 shooter]

Dave,

Remember, some people will complain about nothing to beeeech about.

762

[Lloyd Smale]

yup i can load 38 specials with cast for less then what there selling 22s for these days.
I don't need, or want, ammo that bad.

[Rex]

Stopped on local shop in our area yesterday. He had all sorts of primers, more powder than I'd seen for a while. Got a jar of HP-38 and said it looked like he was about back to normal. He said he'd be back to normal when he had .22 rim fire on the shelf. Nobody is cleaning him out on shipment day, he can't get any in! Unique powder is also hard to find here.

[62chevy]

Dave,

Remember, some people will complain about nothing to beeeech about.

762

Ain't that the truth and to ad insult to injury most of those complaining about 22 hoarders hoard lead and tin.

[Russel Nash]

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt112/gryphon1994/BED61E14-67D4-4BF5-80D6-C284AF5B6D5E-98-0000003817095962_zpsc7e5a0ef.jpg

These ^^^ look to be the Federal copper washed ones I like so much:

2946505674

These appear to be Winchester's, which by the price must be like a 1,000 round box or bucket??? :

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt112/gryphon1994/71E339DD-3F45-4F57-97B8-F72DBF79DAFD-98-000000382BBEDA6E_zpsdca4e254.jpg

2089210276

And last, but not least, I think these are CCI MiniMags??? :

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt112/gryphon1994/B5E40DD2-EB7D-4FF1-987A-1AF758C37AB3-98-0000003836AAF6FF_zps47ab8e0d.jpg

7668300024

Hope that helps somebody here...again, let your fingers do the walking... Call the Walmart customer service and ask them to punch those numbers in.

[novalty]

I've found the easiest way to find 22lr ammo is to bring up my local swap and sell internet site and see the nice people asking at least 3 times what they paid for it. You can spot the Walmart buyers pretty quickly when they have quantities divisible by 3, as the stores around me impose a 3 box per customer limit.

1 local ad has 2 boxes of Federal Premium (325ct) asking $75. He goes on to states in his ad that he isn't trying to make a killing, he's only trying to recoup some of his money. Hmmmm $37.50 per box for what sells for $13.97 at Walmart.

[NewbieDave007]

I've found the easiest way to find 22lr ammo is to bring up my local swap and sell internet site and see the nice people asking at least 3 times what they paid for it. You can spot the Walmart buyers pretty quickly when they have quantities divisible by 3, as the stores around me impose a 3 box per customer limit.

2 local ad has 2 boxes of Federal Premium (325ct) asking $75. He goes on to states in his ad that he isn't trying to make a killing, he's only trying to recoup some of his money. Hmmmm $37.50 per box for what sells for $13.97 at Walmart.

What's 3x the price between friends? <=I'm on my phone otherwise I would turn the font purple.

[AlaskanGuy]

I for one, am getting rid of everything i have that shoots 22 rimfire.... There is no wall mart here.... And there is none available.... I am working on the stocks right now and when they are done, i am selling them off... If i cant reload it, i dont want it...

[NewbieDave007]

I for one, am getting rid of everything i have that shoots 22 rimfire.... There is no wall mart here.... And there is none available.... I am working on the stocks right now and when they are done, i am selling them off... If i cant reload it, i dont want it...

In your location I can completely understand your reasoning.

[Down South]

I don't think that I'll get rid of my 22 rim fire's just yet. But I can still scrounge ammo at decent prices. But still, I'll hang on to them. They ain't eating anything unless I'm shooting them.

[762 shooter]

Nothing quite fills the 22 niche like a 22LR.

Right between pellets and mouse fart 38 specials.

762

[wills]

Not Wal*Mart, but it is ammunition.
http://www.gunbot.net/ammo/rimfire/22lr/

[phantom15]

I have a Handi Rifle in .38 special that has become my new age .22 rifle. And a BIG box of boolits......I don't even look for .22's anymore.

[Ubet]

In northern Nevada all the stores can't seem to get any .22 LR in stock. I went to an auction house a couple weeks ago and they had a few bricks of .22 LR. They went for $65/brick, then people paid a 10% buyers fee on top of that.

[Springfield]

All well and good to say "just shoot 38 specials for less", but that would mean I need to buy at least 2 pistols and a rifle for my kids, and at that they would have to share. And I'm not sure my son is able to shoot 38's right now. Moving a kid up to a larger caliber before they are ready is a good way to create a flinch. Been there, done that. So I guess we will just shoot matches until my current stock runs out, assuming the current madness continues that long. Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should, this being directed to the people who think buying all you can, even if you don't need it, is the American way. I respectfully disagree.

[Down South]

I've been able to buy 22 here from a local guy at not too inflated prices. I haven't checked with him in a couple months though. I haven't needed any. I've got 3-4 value packs to shoot up. 22 RF is what the wife practices with and I get to enjoy plinking with it when I'm shooting with her.
I agree, not the best idea for everyone to just swap over to a 38 from a 22.

[Handloader109]

The one thing that you guys fail to miss with the horder label, is that has anyone notice how MANY new guns are chambered for 22lr? Heck there is even a Glock 22LR conversion kit. The shortage may be enhanced by the 'horders' i.e. resellers, but there are a LOT more folks with handguns and rifles shooting 22s than 5 yrs ago. Don't think for one minute the guys making the rounds aren't pumping it out as fast as they can.
and BTW, my Walmarts are pretty bare all around. The Academy has almost every round BUT 22LR and 243 Win rounds.

[Down South]

The one thing that you guys fail to miss with the horder label, is that has anyone notice how MANY new guns are chambered for 22lr? Heck there is even a Glock 22LR conversion kit. The shortage may be enhanced by the 'horders' i.e. resellers, but there are a LOT more folks with handguns and rifles shooting 22s than 5 yrs ago. Don't think for one minute the guys making the rounds aren't pumping it out as fast as they can.
and BTW, my Walmarts are pretty bare all around. The Academy has almost every round BUT 22LR and 243 Win rounds.
You are correct. Remember just several months ago, handguns were as scarce as hen's teeth on the store shelves. There was news article after article about how many new gun owners there were after the scare.

I was at an Academy a few weeks ago. I looked over their selection of ammo while there. They had a lot but after looking at the prices, I wasn't surprised.

[Quickdraw4u]

Good news!!! I know this is an old thread, but I wanted to give some good news. This a.m. I walked into my local gun shop here in NW Georgia and for the first time in over 3 years he has 22 LR ammo on the shelf! Federal "Game Shock" 36 gr HP's. He tells me "things are finally starting to loosen up" and he will likely be able to keep stock on hand of Remington and Federal 22's. Best thing for me was $4 out the door for a box of 50 with no quantity limit! :grin:

[Blackwater]

FWIW, here, the local one gets them in on eihter Tue. or Thu., and if you're not there at the right time, they're sold out. They're not that cheap, either, and I just prefer to lay in more supplies, because as has been said, by casting, I can shoot .357's and others cheaper than I can .22 LR. Makes it harder to train the grandboys, though. If this is the toughest thing we face in our near future, I'll be surprised .... and relieved!

[cobra246]

+100 on that! If I can't reload it, I don't shoot it!

banger
You can reload .22lr

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[Down South]

Boy, this got drug up from a grave.
You can reload .22lrNor would I reload 22 rim fire. It's not worth my time. I'll shoot something else.
I can find 22 rim fire at a reasonable price if I need it. I just don't need it.

[Quickdraw4u]

Went in a big-name, chain sporting goods store yesterday in the Kennesaw, GA area (Is it legal on this forum to give its name?) looking for .22's. They had full shelves with 12 different kinds of 22's with Winchester, Federal, Remington, CCI and Eley represented among others. No quantity limits. They also had plenty of Winchester and CCI 22 mag. Went home with a heavy bag. Thought some of you might be interested.

[62chevy]

Went in a big-name, chain sporting goods store yesterday in the Kennesaw, GA area (Is it legal on this forum to give its name?) looking for .22's. They had full shelves with 12 different kinds of 22's with Winchester, Federal, Remington, CCI and Eley represented among others. No quantity limits. They also had plenty of Winchester and CCI 22 mag. Went home with a heavy bag. Thought some of you might be interested.


I've been to Dick's and seen the same for the last year. The problem with Walmart is they sell their ammo several bucks cheaper than the other big chains. That Sam Walton is such a scoundrel.