22 LR ammo

[atr]

I found 22 LR Blazer ammo at my small gun shop in eastern WA for $2.55 / 50 rounds

[Vinne]

Not too bad a price now-a-days. Remember when it was 50 cents a box...ah, those were the days. A whole weekend of pinking fun for just a little pocket money.

[DW475]

Those $8 bricks were the good ole days!

[bullet maker 57]

Still can't find any 22lr ammo here. Used to get Blazers for $9.99 a brick.

[Hardcast416taylor]

Partial box (45 ctgs.) of Remington .22 LR solids, recently made box, is currently $4.00 on an on-line auction.Robert

[Mitch]

Winchester Super X in a white box 8.99 use to have a shelf full now I have 2 whit bricks and one silver.thoses were the days long past I think I gave 9.99 for thw silver brick.and how long has Service Merchendise been gone lol.I am still seeing bricks for 60 at the loacal gun shows.Along with 37 to 40 for primers.the good news is I found a source for primers fer 25.i have done my best not to give the high prices for 22lr,primers or powder.I hope it will help the gougers see they will set on the stuff.

[Vinne]

Good for you Mitch. People that take advantage like that for a buck are grave robbers and I will do without before paying those prices.

[nagantguy]

I got a bucket of 1400 Remington Goldens at the local Dunhams for $79, a bucket I bought years ago has a 59 dollar price tag on it, other to bad I guess, when I gave the bucket to my daughter and said, this should keep ya shooting for a while, her smile made it worth twice the price. It's the first bucket o bullets I've seen on store shelves at semi resonance prices in like 5 yearz.

[Tackleberry41]

I see enough 22 on shelves now that I am not sure how there is any gouging. The 2 wal marts near me now, they are always cleaned out. Small towns, so the same couple people still buying every round they get before it makes it to a shelf. But the LGS near me has been maintaining a decent selection of 22 for a while now. $2.50 a box for blazer seems to be the going price here, before the panic hit I was paying $1.99 at Dunhams, so the new normal. I see Midway has plenty in stock, seen every vender at the last gunshow had it. Tho they still seem to think they can have the prices up, then haul it home when nobody buys it.

Most of us remember $10 bricks of 22. I have a couple still, stuff I had put away, not like its bread and goes bad. Before the panic I had looked at what I had and figured maybe pile some more up. So was buying a brick or more a mo. Plus switched over to buying more target type(subsonic). So by the time it hit I really wasn't hurting for it. Even during the panic I could still manage to scrape a brick 100 at a time from the LGS, they never did any gouging. I haven't bought any in a bit, except I owed a friend $100 for a gun so bought him $100 worth of 22.

[Hardcast416taylor]

I got a bucket of 1400 Remington Goldens at the local Dunhams for $79, a bucket I bought years ago has a 59 dollar price tag on it, other to bad I guess, when I gave the bucket to my daughter and said, this should keep ya shooting for a while, her smile made it worth twice the price. It's the first bucket o bullets I've seen on store shelves at semi resonance prices in like 5 yearz.


That on-line auction I keep referring to gets these same pails about twice a month. There is an auction going on now till Mon. night that has a pail listed. So far the price bid is $120.00!Robert

[MUSTANG]

Seems to me that .17 Rimfire has been available all through the last few years, but 22LR is still rarely available. Why would .17's remain so readily available all this time but no .22's?

[footpetaljones]

Seems to me that .17 Rimfire has been available all through the last few years, but 22LR is still rarely available. Why would .17's remain so readily available all this time but no .22's?

Less demand.

[Lloyd Smale]

id buy all you can. Its probably not going to be found cheaper in the future

[45-70 Chevroner]

I was in Cabelas last week and they had ( literally) a ton of 22 ammo. Winchester plastic 100 packs 9 + a box and bricks for $39.99. Those prices don't fit my pocket book, but if I was totally out of 22 shells I would probably succumb.

[jsizemore]

Bought some Federal Auto Match at Dick's for $21.34 out the door. That's a 325 round box. They had plenty. First large batch of 22lr I've seen in my area for years.

[Bonz]

There has been a lot of 22LR online for a few months now. This is what I watch :

http://www.slickguns.com/category/ammo?caliber=3

[Plate plinker]

The trend seems to be High grade match ammo filling shelves first, then cheaper stuff follows dare I say the end of this stupidity is near.

[WILCO]

http://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?&id=OIP.M50b3ad5155606eb2a81a70388ff49789o2&w=300&h=300&c=0&pid=1.9&rs=0&p=0

[labradigger1]

I bought a brick of stingers and a brick of yellow jackets at an estate sale. Both prolly around 20 years old. $125 for both bricks. I didn't need 22 ammo but how often does one see hyper velocity ammo?

[abqcaster]

I've actually been doing well at my local Walmart. I'm also noticing that only "premium" ammo on Gunbroker, seems to be selling. Also, my perception is that in the last month the number of auctions for 22lr has gone down by about half.

[merlin101]

I found about 70 live 22LR's in the brass bucket a few days ago, absolutely no idea why they had dumped it in there.

[footpetaljones]

I found about 70 live 22LR's in the brass bucket a few days ago, absolutely no idea why they had dumped it in there.

Failure to fire, probably.

[lead-1]

Still don't see much around here in 22 ammo and ran across some Winchester silver box Super X, high velocity hollow points for $3.50 a box. I grabbed five boxes since the only places with standard velocity around here want $10/100 in a sandwich bag.

[buckwheatpaul]

Three days ago I was in Bass Pro Shop in Garland Texas and happened to ask about 22 LR...salesperson said you bet ya....got a 1400 round tub of Remington for $75.00.....almost fainted.....

[RogerDat]

I found 22 LR Blazer ammo at my small gun shop in eastern WA for $2.55 / 50 rounds Did it set off anyone's allergies when you blew the dust off that NOS?

Weekend gun show one table had some boxes of 500 for $43 table across from them had a painted sign that said "Make a Reasonable Offer". They had a huge assortment of different brands and packages from 50 rnd boxes to buckets in many flavors one does not have 30 different packages of the same ammo and only a few of each unless one was sourcing it from lots of places. Sticker prices were $15 more than the guy with only 500 rnd boxes. Think I saw a gouger getting stuck.

Wal-Mart seldom has any but I did find a 333 rnd box for around $25 out the door with tax one time in the last 6-8 months.

[dtknowles]

Did it set off anyone's allergies when you blew the dust off that NOS?

Weekend gun show one table had some boxes of 500 for $43 table across from them had a painted sign that said "Make a Reasonable Offer". They had a huge assortment of different brands and packages from 50 rnd boxes to buckets in many flavors one does not have 30 different packages of the same ammo and only a few of each unless one was sourcing it from lots of places. Sticker prices were $15 more than the guy with only 500 rnd boxes. Think I saw a gouger getting stuck.

Wal-Mart seldom has any but I did find a 333 rnd box for around $25 out the door with tax one time in the last 6-8 months.

Last week at Walmart I was checking out the ammo case and there was a clerk at the counter. She asked me if I wanted any .22 ammo, she said she found two packages of CCI std vel. in holiday boxes under the counter. I said I would take it, she only offered me one but it was really three boxes of 100 in one box. With tax it was less than $24.

Tim

[Mitch]

It is great to see some are finding 22lr at a decent price.I am still looking not a lot of luck.I like the sound of seeing CCI SV.i sure want to get the 52D out in the spring and have some decent priced practice ammo.

[AK Caster]

Visited Grices gun shop in Clearfield Pa today. Plenty of 22 LR on the shelf. Limit of 3 packages. I bought 3 packages of CCI that had 5 boxes of 100 in a package so ended up with 3 bricks. They also had buckets of Remington bullets, 1,400 rounds in a bucket, limit one bucket. Think a bucket was $99.

[Springfield]

The new Bass Pro shop here had a whole shelf of Remington LRN standard velocity, 500 for 27.00. I took one, may go back this week and get another. I have 2 kids so it will get used up.

[Lee]

My rosy red it's over. LGS advertised 500rds for $29.99. They 20+ miles away. Took 2+ hours to get them on the phone. Sales person said "NOPE. 300+ people stormed in the door and scarfed up all the 22 ammo. Scalpers are still out there. May they rot in hell. And no. Just looking for 1 box, not 10. May they all rot in hell..........................

P.S. NEO. Home of the democrats and land of the (stupid)rednecks...............

[AK Caster]

Visited a Field & Stream store today off of 70. All the Remington Golden bullets you wanted to buy, no limit, buckets of 1,400. While we were there a manager placed a sign on a couple of pallets indicating a $20 off price that lowered it to $79. That made the price $2.82 per box of 50. While I was there didn't see anyone buy a single bucket.

[tazman]

Still no 22lr available around here except for the "cheap" foreign stuff that they want premium prices for.
Walmart has nothing on the shelves and hasn't for a few years now. When I go to visit my daughter I can usually find some at a store up there so I stock up. My 22s need to be fed the same as my 38s.

[Markbo]

Lots of low end .22 on tbe shelves around Houston. Boxes and boxes and boxes of the .17WSM, but not a single box of .17 HM2 in well over 2 years. Lots of promises from Hornady but no ammo. Bastirds

p.s. I have never bought anything firearms related from a scalp....er...reseller and I never will.

[Iowa Fox]

id buy all you can. Its probably not going to be found cheaper in the future

I'm a little goosey about this time next year.

[DerekP Houston]

I've found walmart here is finally starting to get bricks back in stock. Not a huge amount but I've managed to pick up a few of the winchester 555 packs and CCI 100 packs. 19.99 seems to be the new price for bricks around here, about what I expected after the supply dried up.


@Markbo I see you are in the metromess we call Houston too! I'm over near the Katy side a bit away from you, but I can keep an eye out if you need anything.

[Markbo]

Thanks Derek. I would like some HM2. Im all good on .22
If you get a lead on HM2 email or PM me and I will jump

[foxhole]

Was at my local gun show this past weekend and found bricks of 500 22lr for $45-$50.00, still to high for me but seems to be improving for now.

[Markbo]

Depends entirely what ammo it was. Cheap plinking ammo = a terrible deal. Some good (not great) match ammo like wolf match target = pretty good deal. Context means everything.

[Artful]

Got some Winchester Super X subsonic TC HP today $54 per Brick counting tax

[saleen322]

Visited Grices gun shop in Clearfield Pa today. Plenty of 22 LR on the shelf. Limit of 3 packages. I bought 3 packages of CCI that had 5 boxes of 100 in a package so ended up with 3 bricks. They also had buckets of Remington bullets, 1,400 rounds in a bucket, limit one bucket. Think a bucket was $99.

I was at Grice over the weekend and the 22 prices are coming down. For bricks of Federal 22, they were 19.99 I believe and CCI Std Vel I think was going for 29.99 for a 500 rd brick. I did not see any limits on it and people were not paying much attention to it. The ammo resellers may get stuck with the overpriced stuff they were trying to push.

[Mica_Hiebert]

found bricks of blazer for $27 and american eagle for $29 here today I passed on them to let some one who really needs them get some. when i find standard velocity cci for the same price im gunna loose my self control.

[Markbo]

FWIW I have found Blazer to be very accurate in numerous 10/22 builds and MKs

[AK Caster]

Seen Federal bricks for sale today in local shop, $29.95
During the 30 minutes the wife and I were shopping no one bought any.

[rbuck351]

Our local wally world has thunderbolt bricks for 35.98 but they are not moving many. There are some CCI and Rem shorts here and there for about the same price but they aren't moving many either.

[Landshark9025]

The local Gander Mountain has had some in stock the last two weeks. It's always the way. They have it before Christmas and Father's Day so they can sell guns to kids. If they still have any after mid January I'll be impressed. Not for the prices you guys are seeing. Best is about .08 a round. Most, like CCI minicabs are .10.

No Thunderbolt which is too bad as our Marlins like that best.

[Vinne]

Thunderbolt was always a good round for a good price. Hope to see some after the new year.

[jonp]

I walked around the gunshow in Raleigh a few weeks ago for a couple of hours and I didn't see anyone buying 22lr and very few buying powder. The 8lb jug of Bullseye that was priced $145 OTD was still there when I left. It looks to me like on the powder side everyone has bought about all they can stand and store. We may be getting there on the 22lr.

[rbuck351]

I was in Cabela's in Kalispell MT yesterday as they were putting a few bricks of Win 22 on the shelf at $54 each. Several people that were milling around looked and left without buying as did I.

[Mauser48]

Powder is pretty easy for me to get now and primers are cheap at the gunshow. When I go to bass pro they have 17hmr but never .22. Very rarely see 22 at walmart.

[KCSO]

Local Cabela's has 22's every Tuesday morning at 27-33 dollars a brick. Walmart has been getting them in a 27 for 550 rounds.

[tazman]

I went into my local Farm King store today and boy did I get a surprise. They had box after box of 22lr on the shelf at what seems like good prices.
Federal auto match 325 round boxes for $26.
Winchester M22 1000 round boxes for $60
CCI standard velocity loads 100 round boxes for $8.50
The bulk boxes were out on the counter and there were no limits. You could buy all you wanted. It felt strange after being so long without seeing any.
I went a few miles to my "local" gun shop and they had large quantities of 22lr as well. Prices were similar.
Looks like 22lr is making a come back.

[DW475]

Our local Walmart is closing it's doors here so that leaves a couple mom & pop stores and Fred Meyer to find 22lr. Hopefully that changes when the new Sportsmans Warehouse store opens up here this spring.

[Landshark9025]

Well, when I see Thunderbolt for $60 a brick and CCE Standard Velocity for $50 a brick at Palmetto State online:
http://palmettostatearmory.com/remington-22lr-40gr-rn-high-velocity-500rd-brick.html
I have to think we still have a ways to go.

Last gun show I went to 6 weeks or so ago, there were two vendors with Thunderbolt at $40/brick.

Was in Gander this week and again they just had an empty spot where the 22 should be.

[abqcaster]

I just got a box of 525 loose Fed 22 golden bullets for $28 at my wmt. They seem to have a steady supply now.

[Bonz]

I picked up a bucket of 1400 Remington golden bullets at http://www.sportsmansguide.com for 76.99 + free shipping

[dale2242]

I saw more 22 lr than I have been seeing at a local gun show.
Prices haven`t dropped.....dale

[easy ed]

Made a great buy at Walmart today 1000 Winchester M22 Long Rifle for $54.43

[brstevns]

None at my Walmart. no 22win mag. or 17's either

[tim338]

There is always a table or two of 22 lr at my local gunshow the prices are still really high and no one is buying it. I hope the guy gets stuck with it all. It would serve him right gouging everyone for the past few years.

[Markbo]

Hear, hear! I feel the same way. I hope all those gougers choke on it. And no its not soir grapes. I didnt ever buy any gouger priced .22. I had quite a few cases before the shortage and still have plenty left.

Reloading have bean berry, berry goot to me! :D

[retread]

Stopped by my local Fred Meyer Superstore Saturday to pick up a few things and asked the guy at the gun counter if he had and 22LR on hand and he said "yes, a bunch". Then he motioned me to come around to the other side of the island and point to a huge stack of Federal boxes of 50. I about choked. $7.99 a box. I asked how many he was selling and he said "NONE"! I said that was no surprise!

[Markbo]

I guess they'll learn too. :???:

[DerekP Houston]

There are still a lot of places here with the "premium" 22lr sitting on the shelves. Bulk packs are starting to make an appearance if you are on the right day. Seems to be the people flipping for profit have stopped buying and its back to regular shooters just stocking up 1 at a time. I know if I see it on the shelf I'll grab one but I don't feel the need to grab all of it.

[Markbo]

Went by local Walmart doing some grocery shopping today. The always have 3-4 brands. Swung by to see if tbey have any more - something I might want. Added a "3 box max" sign for .22. Thogh the ammo case is full (nice to see), not one box of rimfire. Nada. Nothing.

They couldnt explain why. Soooo... its getting better. Its just not over. I HIGHLY recommend to everyone tbat is not stocked up to do so, slowly but surely betwen now and November. As has been the casebefore, we cannot see what the future brings. Be prepared. ;)

[GypsmJim]

My local WalMart gets bricks once a month or so, and they sell out in an hour. I have to go to work so I can't be there at 8AM. After 3 years not seeing any, on my day off I went in and to my amazement they got some in that day and had 3 bricks left. So I bought one at $28.95.

I have a pile of old CCI gold plastic boxes, so when I got home I transferred them over for ease of use. Naturally, that made it easy to count them, though that was not my intent.

Anywhoot.....
There were 2 rounds missing.
In the box was an empty, but primed case.

I immediately e-mailed the manufacturer (USA, but I won't blast them by telling who) and they responded within minutes with a "sorry, etc", plus a UPS pre-paid label to return the lone dinky brass case, which I did.

Now it gets better....
A few days later I went to the range. The ammo was usable in a Ruger Mark III, but it would not fit in the chamber of a S&W Model 17, nor a Ruger Single Six. The case dimensions were just too large.

Back to the E-mail. Within minutes their customer service called me on the phone and wanted me to return the whole lot. I explained that I would keep them, but just use them only in firearms that they fit in. After 3 years with no .22 ammo I was not about to give them up.

Three days later I got a check in the mail for $20.00. Nice jesture, but I wonder where the QC has gone!

End of rant...

[MTSWAGER]

still dont see much in my area, and the little bit you do come across is kinda spendy. Been getting powder and reloading supply's instead.