.22LR Shortage..? This might give you hope.?.!
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They may not have known about the shortage but like as not they've known and probably disliked or feared guns most of their lives. I don't feel too bad for them because it's people like that who have done nothing to uphold our 2nd Amendment protections. However, I'm happy that they're now on our side so I would likely share a few rounds with them at the range.
On the other hand, I know shooting is fun and all that but is it really the end of the world if we can't shoot every weekend for the next few months!?!?
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I've gone to every pro-2A rally I've been able to get to, and written all of my legislators. I argue every single day with people who have misguided opinions and try to educate who I can online. Even before I became old enough to buy guns I was encouraging my parents to do the same (even though they rarely did).
But, you know, you shouldn't feel bad for me because it's people like me who have done nothing to protect the 2nd Amendment.
The fact of the matter is that not all of the people who are trying to buy right now are people who didn't know about the panic. I've only been able to legally buy ammunition for a few months before the panic hit, and given the fact that I'm a college student without a well-paying job to pay for ammo, I would say that I'm not in the situation I'm in because of ignorance.
Try at all instead of "every weekend". I used to go shooting once a month or so if I was able to. Now, because of the price and rarity of ammo, I'm lucky if I get that in. It's not just me moping around because I can't shoot every other day, I'm not even shooting enough to gain and maintain basic skills.
22-rimfire
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I guess we owe you Baron Null because you are such a strong 2A supporter at your college? Come to my place and I'll sell you some 22 ammo at present day cost.
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Haha. No one owes me anything. I'm just trying to dispel this whole "the only people caught in the shortage were too dumb to stock up" line of thought I keep seeing in pretty much every ammo-related thread.
I do appreciate the offer, though, even though it would probably wind up costing me around $180/brick due to the drive. I think I'll just give in to the scalpers.
Deer_Freak
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Prices for 22 LR ammo will return to normal in time. In 2008 I paid $17 for 100 mini mags. When ammo supplies returned to normal I loaded up on 22 ammo. When round nose mini mags started getting hard to find I bought one of the 1600 round boxes at Walmart. About 90 days later there was no 22 ammo anywhere. I also keep around 2000 rounds of federal bulk 22 ammo on hand. My niece can run through 550 rounds in a day. I need that much just to entertain her.
Reloadron
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There we have it. Anyone living in one of the 13 original colonies if you happen to share the same one as Shafter you should have all the .22 ammunition you could possibly want at inexpensive prices. Your chances are 1 in 13 (lucky number 13).
Ron
Hey Baron, I didn't mean people like you. It sounds like you're doing a lot for our rights. My post was refering to people who have gone through life disliking guns and suddenly decide they want one and get bent out of sorts because there is no ammo. Good for you for all the good work you've done!
Reloadron
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Naw, I understand. Just giving you a hard time in jest.
My heart does go out to all the new shooters who either can't find .22 ammunition or are severely overpaying for the stuff.
On a side note the New Cabellas should have opened today in Columbus (actually north of Columbus) here in Ohio. I'll be down there tomorrow morning so my brother and I will check the place out. Guessing any ammo they had was gone today.
Anyway, it will be fun to check the place out and I'll be there for a granddaughters 9th birthday. Maybe I'll see one of those cute pink 10/22 rifles I want for her.
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If the supply/prices don't get better soon...we are either going to lose shooters or shooting for fun/proficiency several times a month may be reduced to shooting once or twice a year just to maintain familiarity. Dry fire at home and shooting pellet/bb/even airsoft may be viable alternatives.
I'm just wondering if we'll start to see quality control issues start popping up... overcharges, etc. I'd imagine the big names have multiple layers of quality control to prevent problems, but I'd assume they have a fair number of new employees since they've been increasing their production rates.
blakeci
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that right there is part of the reason we don't have more people on our side...that exclusive "club members only" approach to gunownership. The whole "screw 'em" attitude towards new shooters has got to stop, or soon we will be a tiny aging minority group of people. We should be acting as coaches and mentors, gladly welcoming any, and all, new owners into the fold. Teaching them the responsible and correct way to enjoy their newfound interest in guns.
Ignition Override
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Will the new shooters go out after the panic cools off, and resolve to always have about 2,000 rds. of .22, plus enough to last six (warm) months in other calibers?
I agree, I've mentored more than my share of new shooters and provided ammo to them. I am more than happy to welcome a new member to the fold.
However. . .I just can't bring myself to feel sorry for someone who spent their whole life being anti or indifferent to guns who is now freaking out because he can't get what he wants RIGHT NOW. Tough luck and stock it deep when it becomes available again.
22-rimfire
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Glad to see you have some scrupples. But how do you tell if someone was anti last week and just bought a new firearm to go out and do some shooting? Maybe they aren't anti at all and you just assume.
I would be glad to sell a couple bulk packs at $50 each RIGHT NOW to those folks. But I am not going out of my way to do it. I'm not in the ammo selling business, nor want to be.
justice06rr
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Most likely not. When I was a new shooter, I kept maybe a box or 2 of ammo on hand, and would buy ammo only when I go to the range. I was complacent at the time and thought that I can just buy ammo whenever, seeing Walmarts always stocked with cheap ammo.
It will also depend on the person individually. Some people like to stockpile things (hoard?), while some only buy the bare minimum.
your not obligated to feel sorry for them.
The thing is, some people are anti-gun for one reason or another, maybe based on personal mentality, bias, or bad experience. My own brother who lives with me hates guns and always has. I cannot change his mind, but can only keep encouraging and educating him in a positive manner. He actually expressed interest in shotgun skeet shooting, so that might be my opportunity...
My LGS is out of .22 and doesn't know when they will be able to get more in. Same goes for my not so local gun store.
I told the guy at the first place that I had some .22 ammo, and he told me to 'keep hold of it' with a conspiratorial look. I felt like Charlie from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory when he finds the golden ticket. 'Run home as fast as you can, and don't stop!'
I only have 49 rounds, I hope it comes back on the shelves soon...
I told the guy at the first place that I had some .22 ammo, and he told me to 'keep hold of it' with a conspiratorial look. I felt like Charlie from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory when he finds the golden ticket. 'Run home as fast as you can, and don't stop!'
I only have 49 rounds, I hope it comes back on the shelves soon...
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