Vern Humphrey
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I don't know if you all can see the Alamo Ammo "In Stock Today!" sticker on this page, but I clicked on it, and the cheapest they have is:
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Panzerschwein
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Use either an airgun or a shotgun loaded with small shot to keep gathering the squirrels.
cat_IT_guy
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I sure hope it is. All but .22lr seems to have come back from the panic in my neck of the woods. My .22 rifles have been busy gathering dust though, as I dont like shooting ammo in any quantity if Im not sure I can replace it. I hope to be able to go to the range again in the not too distant future and shoot up .22 without worrying about where I can get a box to replace it.
Gun Master
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The Brick
"All in all, you're just a brick in the wall" . (Repeat) ........... (No disrespect intended)
No limit policy on any ammo at my Walmart. 10,000-12,000 round 22LR shipments are showing up. All 22 is gone by 7-7:30 AM bought by a handful of people. Scalped at local gun shows. Eventually scalpers will not be able to sell it at high prices, if people stop buying it from them.
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Are you able to shoot squirrels all year round? There is a season on them in my state
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5,000 rounds!!? Be careful you might be labeled a selfish hoarder.
shooter1059
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.22 supply is still scarce here in Oregon. However, I refuse to pay more than $30 a brick. A couple of months back I did get lucky and happened to get some Rem. Thunderbolts for $1.99 at the local Bi Mart. They were gone quickly.
It is made by RWS, so $60 a brick would be a normal price. It will be lubed like match ammo so expect it to be greasy and slimy. Also expect really tiny groups from a heavy barrelled 10/22 or 597.
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MedWheeler
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JohnnyK writes:
Funny. I ordered from them in November, and I couldn't have ordered that many of what I wanted. I was limited to 1 can of (325) Federal-something, and five sleeves (100 each) of CCI MiniMags.
Of course, I'm also in the "still-waiting" club..
Funny. I ordered from them in November, and I couldn't have ordered that many of what I wanted. I was limited to 1 can of (325) Federal-something, and five sleeves (100 each) of CCI MiniMags.
Of course, I'm also in the "still-waiting" club..
The_Next_Generation
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Am I the only one that has dreams of finding 22 ammo?
Last night I had my third "found 22" dream...I was in my local WalMart right before close and they brought out a pallet of Federal 550 and Winchester 555 for $16 per brick...I bought all of it
(my subconscious is a pretty smart dude)
WHAT DOES IT MEAN???
Last night I had my third "found 22" dream...I was in my local WalMart right before close and they brought out a pallet of Federal 550 and Winchester 555 for $16 per brick...I bought all of it
(my subconscious is a pretty smart dude)WHAT DOES IT MEAN???
JTHunter
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Next - that is "wishful thinking"!!
BigBL87
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Got some CCI Stinger at the local Wally World at $6.47/50rds. Bought the limit of 3 boxes.
RetiredUSNChief
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I just found all the .22 you could possibly want for $5.86 to $5.96 a box of 100!
AND NO LIMITS!
Local stores have plenty in stock and you can order scads more online and pick up at the store so you don't have to pay shipping!
http://www.lowes.com/SearchCatalogD...ogId=10051&N=0&newSearch=true&Ntt=22+caliber#!
AND NO LIMITS!
Local stores have plenty in stock and you can order scads more online and pick up at the store so you don't have to pay shipping!
http://www.lowes.com/SearchCatalogD...ogId=10051&N=0&newSearch=true&Ntt=22+caliber#!
Vern Humphrey
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I actually use that stuff (nail setting blanks.) I have a Hammond Game Getter, which is a .30-06 cartridge case with an off-center "primer pocket." The "primer pocket" is really a .22 rimfire chamber and it's off-center so the centerfire firing pin will hit the rim.
You load the blank in the chamber, put a sized buckshot in the mouth, and slide it into your rifle. Mine shoots 1" groups at 25 yards right at the top of the thick part of the bottom crosshair.
You load the blank in the chamber, put a sized buckshot in the mouth, and slide it into your rifle. Mine shoots 1" groups at 25 yards right at the top of the thick part of the bottom crosshair.
The_Next_Generation
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I wonder if you could use one of those blanks to drive a 22 cal bb down the bore of a 22lr rifle
Heck, couldn't you just use a primer with a bit of powder and get the same results with some buckshot?
Heck, couldn't you just use a primer with a bit of powder and get the same results with some buckshot?
RetiredUSNChief
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I wonder if you could use one of those blanks to drive a 22 cal bb down the bore of a 22lr rifle
Heck, couldn't you just use a primer with a bit of powder and get the same results with some buckshot?
Probably...if you packed the BB with a wad to keep it from rolling out. BB's are 0.177" diameter. .22LR is about 0.222 to 0.223" in diameter.
Rifling diameter is 0.217", bore diameter is 0.222".
BB's are 0.171" to 0.173" in diameter, with a bore diameter of 0.177". So if you put a BB (or lead pellet) down the barrel of a .22 rifle, you'll need something to keep the BB from falling out. Plus there will be considerable blow-by around the BB, given the fact that it doesn't provide a seal between the BB and the barrel.
mgmorden
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Things are definately getting better. In the last 3 weeks I've found .22LR TWICE at regular stores. Once at Bass Pro Shops and another time at Wal-mart.
The last time was at Walmart. A 100 pack of Winchester Super-X for ~$8. Clerk said they got 20 boxes Sunday night. I got the last box Tuesday at lunch. So that ammo sat on the shelf for a day and a half before it ran out.
The last time was at Walmart. A 100 pack of Winchester Super-X for ~$8. Clerk said they got 20 boxes Sunday night. I got the last box Tuesday at lunch. So that ammo sat on the shelf for a day and a half before it ran out.
returningfire
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Still none here in WNC
Vern Humphrey
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If you're going to use a nail-setting blank in a .22 rifle, I recommend using lead shot -- with my Hammond Game Getter I have a sizing die -- a hockey puck-sized steel disk with a highly-polished tapered hole in the middle. I put a bit of motor oil in a shallow dish and pour in the buckshot, then one-by-one push them through the hole with a 1/4" diameter rod.
What you want is number 4 shot, about 0.24" in diameter. Number 4 may or may not shoot unsized, but I'd try loading the rifle with a short, curved ramrod to poke the shot into the breech and into the origin of the rifling. Try a brown (lowest power) blank first.
What you want is number 4 shot, about 0.24" in diameter. Number 4 may or may not shoot unsized, but I'd try loading the rifle with a short, curved ramrod to poke the shot into the breech and into the origin of the rifling. Try a brown (lowest power) blank first.
Gun Master
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.22 ?
How about a nail gun ? No need even for a CCW Permit . Now that's what I call "Home Improvement"!
How about a nail gun ? No need even for a CCW Permit . Now that's what I call "Home Improvement"!
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