jdmidwest Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 I have a hard time telling if there are any hunters or shooters on here, but just passing along some info. Ammo is getting really hard to find. Wally World has run out of all Centerfire and Rimfire ammo locally. They had a little shipment this weekend and I snagged it all. All is 2 boxes of Blazer Brass 45 acp and 2 boxes of Federal 22 bulk boxes. One trip to the range for the 45 and a year of plinking for me and the kid. Our shop is out of anything 22 LR except for premium stuff like CCI and Ely and it is not available from our suppliers in bulk or brick. Prices are on the rise, the Blazers were marked $12.97 on the shelves and rang up $14.97. Still a better deal than the $21.50 the wholesaler was going to charge us last week for an identical product. I wonder what/who is causing this? "Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously." — Hunter S. Thompson
timsfly Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 I don't know but prices are on the rise, I bought a 5000 round case of 22. long rifles a few months ago, and I'm glad I did, they are 40.00 more than when I bought them in nov. I also stocked up on .45 colt and .38's you never know when you might need a bunch in a hurry. I guess I should go ahead and buy another case of .223 ammo, you never know when it might be needed, we shoot a lot of coyotes and stuff around here, and cans Tim Homesley 23387 st. hwy 112 Cassville, Mo 65625 Roaring River State park Tim's Fly Shop www.missouritrout.com/timsflyshop
flyfshn Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 Just bought 100rds of 38 and 2 boxes of blazer 9mm from Wally World (Town & Country) Friday evening. They movedall of the handgun ammo from the open shelves to the locked cabinets. Employee said people were walking away with it, but he still had a lot left. Saturday evening, I stopped at the Wally World in Chesterfield bottoms and they were completely sold out. Employee said a coulple of customers came in during the day and bought everything they had! Fish On! Mike Utt “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift from God, that’s why its called the Present!” "If we ever forget that we are ONE NATION UNDER GOD, then we will be a nation gone under" - Ronald Reagan Member: www.ozarkflyfishers.org
RSBreth Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 I reload everything I shoot, (well, except rimfire and non-toxic waterfowl shotshells) so I mostly watch the price and availability of primers. But I have noticed people "stocking up". Stimulating the economy and everything, it's a good thing.
taxidermist Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 Its the Obamanation, everyone is afraid Obama will hike the taxes on ammo. In Little Rock Accamdemy Sports has a good selection.
jdmidwest Posted January 26, 2009 Author Posted January 26, 2009 I reload everything I shoot, (well, except rimfire and non-toxic waterfowl shotshells) so I mostly watch the price and availability of primers. But I have noticed people "stocking up". Stimulating the economy and everything, it's a good thing. There is a shortage of primers around here and the price has increased. No small pistol or small rifle. Friend of mine paid 3.45 per hundred for small pistol and thought it was a good deal at the Bellvue Gunshow 2 weeks ago. I sent a list off to the wholesaler last week and 90 percent was backordered. Shotshells are plentiful except for slugs and buckshot loads. "Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously." — Hunter S. Thompson
flyfshn Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 I should really get into reloading.....is it easy to get started? Is it expensive? Fish On! Mike Utt “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift from God, that’s why its called the Present!” "If we ever forget that we are ONE NATION UNDER GOD, then we will be a nation gone under" - Ronald Reagan Member: www.ozarkflyfishers.org
jdmidwest Posted January 26, 2009 Author Posted January 26, 2009 Unless you load volumes, you probably won't save much money with the price of components lately. I went to load some 30.06 this year for a new rifle, Wally had Federal 180 grain ammo for $13 a box of 20. Bag of 50 brass was $29, 50 ballistic tip nosler $29, powder and primers another $25. But, I can make a custom load and tune the rifle to its max accuracy. The Federals were used for breaking in and target practice, the brass recycled so you don't have that expense every time. A RCBS kit with press, scale, powder measure runs $300 and has all you need except for dies which are around $35 per caliber. A good digital scale, calipers, and case trimmer is extra, probably another $200. A progressive from Dillon Precision starts around $500 if you want to load in mass quantities. Like Fly Tying, it is an addition to your sport that completes the heritage of guns. I really don't buy anything but target ammo and rimfire which you can't load yourself. I don't shoot enough shotshells so I have never messed with them, strictly metallic. It takes some time but the rewards at the range are great. "Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously." — Hunter S. Thompson
back2roots Posted January 26, 2009 Posted January 26, 2009 I deal in audio gear and ANYTHING that has to do with copper....prices are on the rise again. Our prices for copper microphone, speaker and installation cable has gone up about 25% over the past two months. FUN...FUN...FUN! Bill If you liked the sound....Thank the engineer!
RSBreth Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 flyfshn- several people replied to your post about starting reloading in the reloading section. If you want to be more specific over there, I'm sure there are plenty of reloaders on here that would be glad to help, instead of hijacking this thread. But yeah, you can save money on handgun ammo, mostly if you cast your own bullets. Buying factory bullets are more expensive, but you can still make some great ammo. Kind of like flytying, you can customize stuff as much as you want. Rifle ammo is the same, but at say .30-30 velocities gas checked cast bullets work great for deer. And so on.....
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