Cee Zee - youre right of course, though some seem not to be willing to do their own homework and check out multiple news sources to verify this. The feds ordered billions of rounds of ammo, enough to fight multiple wars. This wasn't the military, but other agencies. They refuse to answer Congress as to why. The answers they give make no sense.
I disagree with those who insist that its citizen gunowners causing the shortage problem and 'panic'. This never happened to this degree with shootings or elections in the past.
Some also seem to have a crystal ball that will predict the future. They say all will get back to pre-panic normal again. I hope theyre right. But, I havent heard anyone in an upper position of authority in the ammo industry or government say that. Its good we're starting to see supply of some items. But, if another shooting event happens - what is likely to happen to the ammo supply in this country? If some dictorial exec order is given impacting ammo supply, what is likely to happen to prices and availibility ?
Gun owners know all this. They buy what they can find and afford now. Personally, I havent paid really outrageous prices for any ammo. I have guns in numerous chamberings that I bought over the years, and got less popular ammo when this first started. It was at the old, pre panic prices. But I havent found much in 22LR. When I have, I lucked out and was at the right place at the right time. Bought a 10/22 Take down before the panic and paid $325 for it; saw one at a gunshow priced at $625. Amazing.