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I was just in Sportsman's Guide outlet and despite remodeling a half the space, they had at least 20 different types of Rem, SK, GECO, Federal, S&B, Fiochi, Aguila, CI, Eley and Armascor out where you could grab it. The only thing with a limit were the 325? count Rem hollow point boxes (1 limit). Much of the stuff shows as sold out on their web page.

The two types of SK I was looking for were not out on display, but were in back - meaning even better selection in stock.

I love the convenience of having this outlet in my back yard, even if they aren't the cheapest in the world.

Now if they would just stop tearing off the end panel when I buy full bricks!

ranger wrote:

ranger wrote:The above ammo is back in stock right now. Also Remington Golden Bullets, $34.99/525.

I am guessing they pulled it because it was too good of a deal with $25 off...

If I may dare, it seems to me that this "shortage" has been over for some time. You can buy most any .22 ammo someplace or other without too much trouble. Prices are higher than they used to be, but what else would you expect? Don't threads like this where everyone tells everyone everytime they see any .22lr for sale anywhere just add to the perceived problem?

Erud wrote:If I may dare, it seems to me that this "shortage" has been over for some time. You can buy most any .22 ammo someplace or other without too much trouble. Prices are higher than they used to be, but what else would you expect? Don't threads like this where everyone tells everyone everytime they see any .22lr for sale anywhere just add to the perceived problem?

Please. Walk into a Walmart or a Fleet Farm and find it in stock, it is not.

Until then, it is not "over". It may never be

Holland&Holland wrote:

Erud wrote:If I may dare, it seems to me that this "shortage" has been over for some time. You can buy most any .22 ammo someplace or other without too much trouble. Prices are higher than they used to be, but what else would you expect? Don't threads like this where everyone tells everyone everytime they see any .22lr for sale anywhere just add to the perceived problem?

Please. Walk into a Walmart or a Fleet Farm and find it in stock, it is not.

Until then, it is not "over". It may never be

Yes, if you have to search around at multiple retailers that normally carry it or return to a store repeatedly to find it in stock then it is still a shortage. Not as bad as it was, but still a shortage.

BB

It's also not over until there are no retailer across-the-board limits on purchase quantities on line or in the store (like Cabela's 1200 unit limit in store and 500 on line). I can still imagine them limiting very popular items, just like they do on sales items to ensure more customers get some.

I image it will be considered over when the hoarders, preppers, flippers and those building a lifetime supply start to die off and their kids flood the market with .22lr at a lower price than in stores in order to get rid of it. Then we can all shoot a brick a day.

aprilian wrote:It's also not over until there are no retailer across-the-board limits on purchase quantities on line or in the store (like Cabela's 1200 unit limit in store and 500 on line). I can still imagine them limiting very popular items, just like they do on sales items to ensure more customers get some.

I image it will be considered over when the hoarders, preppers, flippers and those building a lifetime supply start to die off and their kids flood the market with .22lr at a lower price than in stores in order to get rid of it. Then we can all shoot a brick a day.

The next decade will be interesting as the boomers start graying out of the workforce. They'll have more time on their hands....and may shoot more....

photogpat wrote:

aprilian wrote:It's also not over until there are no retailer across-the-board limits on purchase quantities on line or in the store (like Cabela's 1200 unit limit in store and 500 on line). I can still imagine them limiting very popular items, just like they do on sales items to ensure more customers get some.

I image it will be considered over when the hoarders, preppers, flippers and those building a lifetime supply start to die off and their kids flood the market with .22lr at a lower price than in stores in order to get rid of it. Then we can all shoot a brick a day.

The next decade will be interesting as the boomers start graying out of the workforce. They'll have more time on their hands....and may shoot more....

Well thanks. I was going to hold off but with all of them coming to retirement age so fast I'm going to have to purchase twice as much as I was. Darn you!

shotz90s wrote:

photogpat wrote:

aprilian wrote:It's also not over until there are no retailer across-the-board limits on purchase quantities on line or in the store (like Cabela's 1200 unit limit in store and 500 on line). I can still imagine them limiting very popular items, just like they do on sales items to ensure more customers get some.

I image it will be considered over when the hoarders, preppers, flippers and those building a lifetime supply start to die off and their kids flood the market with .22lr at a lower price than in stores in order to get rid of it. Then we can all shoot a brick a day.

The next decade will be interesting as the boomers start graying out of the workforce. They'll have more time on their hands....and may shoot more....

Well thanks. I was going to hold off but with all of them coming to retirement age so fast I'm going to have to purchase twice as much as I was. Darn you!

Please PM if you run out of storage space. I will be renting out some shelves in my basement and will take a small part of the stash in payment

shotz90s wrote:
Well thanks. I was going to hold off but with all of them coming to retirement age so fast I'm going to have to purchase twice as much as I was. Darn you!

But think of all the wonderful things that'll start showing up at Garage Sales and Gun Shows....

photogpat wrote:

shotz90s wrote:
Well thanks. I was going to hold off but with all of them coming to retirement age so fast I'm going to have to purchase twice as much as I was. Darn you!

But think of all the wonderful things that'll start showing up at Garage Sales and Gun Shows....

My Lord, you have a point!

Holland&Holland wrote:

Erud wrote:If I may dare, it seems to me that this "shortage" has been over for some time. You can buy most any .22 ammo someplace or other without too much trouble. Prices are higher than they used to be, but what else would you expect? Don't threads like this where everyone tells everyone everytime they see any .22lr for sale anywhere just add to the perceived problem?

Please. Walk into a Walmart or a Fleet Farm and find it in stock, it is not.

Until then, it is not "over". It may never be

So just being able to buy it is not enough? It has to be available at the store of your choice?

Not at any store, but at any store which has kept a dedicated space for it in their planogram. Empty shelves are expensive to retailers.

Erud wrote:

Holland&Holland wrote:

Erud wrote:If I may dare, it seems to me that this "shortage" has been over for some time. You can buy most any .22 ammo someplace or other without too much trouble. Prices are higher than they used to be, but what else would you expect? Don't threads like this where everyone tells everyone everytime they see any .22lr for sale anywhere just add to the perceived problem?

Please. Walk into a Walmart or a Fleet Farm and find it in stock, it is not.

Until then, it is not "over". It may never be

So just being able to buy it is not enough? It has to be available at the store of your choice?

It needs to be in a store I can get to without driving for an hour or having to order online. Wal-Mart used to actually carry .22 if you remember.

Holland&Holland wrote:

Erud wrote:

Holland&Holland wrote:
Please. Walk into a Walmart or a Fleet Farm and find it in stock, it is not.

Until then, it is not "over". It may never be

So just being able to buy it is not enough? It has to be available at the store of your choice?

It needs to be in a store I can get to without driving for an hour or having to order online. Wal-Mart used to actually carry .22 if you remember.

In that case, carry on with the updates every time it is spotted anywhere. You guys are the Paul Revere of the .22lr apocalypse!