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Post by Encore64 on Apr 19, 2021 12:27:25 GMT -5
Wondering how the shortage is in your area? Surely, it reaches from coast to coast. But, seems to vary with time here.
I frequent several gun shops within a 100 mile radius. Obviously, the closer ones most often.
There are plenty of rifles and shotguns here. Ammo for them, not so much. There is a fair amount of bird and rabbit shot, but buckshot is not to be had.
A pretty good supply of pistols. The majority are 9mm. I'm guessing that is due to the ammo shortage too.
Revolvers are almost extinct, with the exception of Ruger Wranglers.
This week my LGS got in some 9mm, 380 and 22 LR. First I've seen on the shelves in a good while. They've had some, but could only buy it with the purchase of a gun.
Most dealers are doing the best they can. Some deal with the situation, a few blame everything on somebody else. Situation normal in the world these days.
Wild accusations from conspiracies, bribery, favoritism to who knows what.
I do suspect the contemptible dealers treat their suppliers just as they do everybody else and are probably paying for it with a lack of support when they need it.
BTW, zero gun powder or primers available locally. I see a few pop up online, but disappear quickly.
Just wonder how this compares to different areas?
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Post by magnumwheelman on Apr 19, 2021 12:56:47 GMT -5
I'd like to offer up an opinion, but honestly I've only been in one gun shop since the whole thing started, ( that was 5 months ago, to transfer the Ruger boat paddle I bought on Gun Broker ) & he never really has anything in there, but consignment guns, & his racks were normal... one of the handgun cases he has recently dedicated to custom local made knives... we'll see if he switches that back to guns again when things loosen up...
I know Midway, & the online places I shop more often, are still short of bullets and cases...
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Post by Encore64 on Apr 19, 2021 13:14:03 GMT -5
Interestingly enough, we even have a good stock of ARs. Mostly Wise Arms which is a local operation with a good reputation. They've been great to keep the local boys well stocked.
Ammo for them is a bit more challenging...
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Post by dougader on Apr 19, 2021 14:35:27 GMT -5
A few guns here and there. Not a single bolt gun in .308 to be found, though.
Interestingly, local shop has a Model 3 Schofield/Russian in 44 S&W Russian. If I had an extra $1400 laying around that would have been picked up Saturday. Heck, they want $1,000 for an Uberti clone. Starline makes the brass, just sayin'.
No powder. No primers. Very few bullets.
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Post by nolongcolt on Apr 19, 2021 16:46:43 GMT -5
As above, no powder primers or much in bullets. Some guns left, there was quite a run, particularly on home defense stuff. I very rarely buy guns retail anyway, but this dry spell on reloading components is getting old.
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Post by leftysixgun on Apr 19, 2021 17:02:39 GMT -5
Our BIG LGS theres a line to get in and Im not sure why.
I hear that ammo is on the shelf at chain outdoor type stores but it doesnt last long. Then again, when I visit my local home public range and hear all the rapid fire......I wonder if there really is a an ammo shortage, lol
Bottom line is, our local public range has been bust each time I have visited it.
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Post by Encore64 on Apr 19, 2021 17:05:11 GMT -5
Our BIG LGS theres a line to get in and Im not sure why. I hear that ammo is on the shelf at chain outdoor type stores but it doesnt last long. Then again, when I visit my local home public range and hear all the rapid fire......I wonder if there really is a an ammo shortage, lol Bottom line is, our local public range has been bust each time I have visited it. I question a "shortage" too. Just think the demand really outweighs the supply. I suppose that's a shortage, but... |
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Post by dougader on Apr 19, 2021 17:21:52 GMT -5
A guy on the mewe website posted his recent delivery of 800,000 primers. Says he is a small ammo producer. Maybe I should get a license to make ammo, and put in my order...
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Post by ermont0825 on Apr 19, 2021 19:15:43 GMT -5
I bought a new 9mm a couple of weeks ago. Paid full retail for it which was expected. The gal asked me if I wanted a box of 9mm ammo with it. I was surprised since the shelves were bare. She comes out of the back with a box and charges me $29 for a box of generic ammo. I should have expected it but I was pissed at the time.
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Post by bamagreg on Apr 19, 2021 19:17:05 GMT -5
Guns here are still readily available. Ammo and components is another story. 9mm range ammo can be had if you’re willing to pay $600/thousand
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Post by Encore64 on Apr 19, 2021 19:28:55 GMT -5
Thanks guys...
Sounds pretty much the same everywhere. I was rudely informed that if my (or any) gun shop had any ammo they were crooked. Knew this was straight up BS, but figured I'd ask around.
Still figure just a case of distributors letting karma take it's course.
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Post by squigz on Apr 20, 2021 7:47:20 GMT -5
It's pretty much empty, nothing factory at all. Primers are no where to be found. One shop has a ton of powder but nothing that is really in working order for my application needs. I haven seen a good amount of guns coming into shops, a lot of AR's and sporting rifles, but smaller batch stuff is pretty hard to find overall.
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Post by x101airborne on Apr 20, 2021 8:11:07 GMT -5
No ammo, no primers and little powder to be had down here.
I also am getting tired of the shortage. This is some bull stuff right here.
No shooting around my ranch except for me doing it. I mean I NEVER hear a shot from a neighboring property.
Just to break the silence I take one of the full auto's out and run a mag through it just to let the neighbors know I still care. The HK 91 is a great auditory intimidator.
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Post by JM on Apr 20, 2021 9:32:50 GMT -5
Been to a few shops in my area. The shops that have a reputation as the most expensive in town, still have some inventory. The big box stores are wiped out of everything except for birdshot shells & a few "odd" calibers.
One of my favorite shops is a hidden little gem that has no mention of "gun shop" in the business name. It has evaded the notice of out of town buyers from the big city a couple hours away. Family owned for 30-40 years. No gouging, but a limit on how many boxes of ammo you can purchase each day. Cash only, no cards.
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Post by Encore64 on Apr 21, 2021 13:22:03 GMT -5
One of the things I've had the most difficulty in finding is 30-30 Bullets.
30-30 ammo has been impossible, bullets for reloading not much better.
Was finally able to add a few boxes of Hornady 150 grn RN and one box of 160 grn FTX.
UPDATE: After posting this, I saw Midsouth had Hornady 160 grn FTX Bullets in stock. Ordered enough to do me for a long time...
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