Ammunition shortage

[ladydatura]

I seem to be having increasing difficulty finding ball rounds and the price is skyrocketting is anyone else experiencing this or is it just my location...midsouth...that might be the issue?:mad:

[1911fanatic]

That is what I have to say every day I go looking for some. I live in New England and it doesn't matter who I go to or what state. MA RI ME CT NH or VT. nothing. Its kind of scary:(.

[kpm9]

Ammo has become increasing available in these parts, with prices returning to almost normal. 7-9 dollars for 50 rds of 9mm ball.

[Steelheart]

I'm seeing more ammo and better pricing that what it was for a while. I'm lucky that I have enough on hand that I wasn't hunting for ammo during the shortage. This way there was more for the rest of you!

Don't forget that you can order ammo online (depending on local/state laws). There are many reputable online retailers.

Steelheart

[Dietrich]

Here in North Carolina I`m starting to see a lot better selection in more places. All calibers too including .380. However,prices are dropping more slowly than in other places it seems. I`m still seeing 9mm ball at the 12 to 14 dollar range for 50 rounds. I`m glad I reload.

[casecloer44]

380 was up to $75.00 per box of fifty near Chattanooga TN at one time. Now it is about 19.00.

[1911master]

I realize it depends on what caliber ammo you are looking for, but here in Oklahoma I have had no problems finding my share of 9mm ammo. I do think the ammo shortage is over and more will find its way to the shelfs.

[casecloer44]

I often wonder if the shortage was due to real panic or hype by the firearm industry. Ment to choke a few more dollars out of us?

[MiltonY]

My impression is that this is the result of several factors; the first is military demand for ammo, filtering down to law enforcement for training rounds from the commercial market; the second is hoarding by the public afraid that the current administration is going to try to restrict access to guns and ammo. I don't see the military demand going down anytime soon, but the anti gun forces seem to have their hands full right now. Availability seems to be getting better but the $6 or $7 for 50 round days are probably gone forever.

[edhunter]

I seem to be having increasing difficulty finding ball rounds and the price is skyrocketting is anyone else experiencing this or is it just my location...midsouth...that might be the issue?:mad:
Note you are in the mid-south.

Here in NE MS I’m finding that our WalMart is beginning to get reliable (more or less) supplies of 9mm (Winchester 9mm 115gr FMJ, $23.56/100rd Bx) and 45ACP (Winchester 45 ACP 230 GR FMJ, $34.97/100 rd Bx).

Just yesterday they got in some .380 (Winchester 380 AUTO 95GR FMJ, $38.49/100 rd Bx). While that’s not exactly an outstanding price (ouch!) at least the 380 is showing up on the shelves.

By the way, I’ve no connection to WalMart.

[NavJAG06]

Two online sources that I have used with excellent satisfaction on the products and shipping: Ammo, Ammunition, Rifle Ammunition, 9mm Ammo, Military Surplus (http://www.ammunitiontogo.com) and East Coast Gun Sales | Guns - Guns for Sale - Ammunition - Reloading (http://www.eastcoastgunsales.com) They both post their available inventory by the number of boxes available.

[ltxi]

Just yesterday they got in some .380 (Winchester 380 AUTO 95GR FMJ, $38.49/100 rd Bx). While that’s not exactly an outstanding price (ouch!) at least the 380 is showing up on the shelves.


$36.50 at the range today. Wasn't looking to buy, but saw the 100rd/wwb boxes on the shelf and asked the price....first .380 ball they've had in months.