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I just saw this. 3 box a day ammo limit
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Cremator75
Regular Member
I live within 30 miles of 5 Walmart's and none of them even have 3 boxes of ammo, so it doesn't really matter for me.
Metalhead47
Regular Member
What he said. Doesn't make much difference when you can't FIND three boxes of ammo in the first place. My wife & I drove all over the friggin' north end yesterday, from Kesselrings to Cabelas. Cabaelas had TONS of 7.62x39, NO .223 or .22, Kesselrings was the first place I've seen in a while that had any significant amount of .223 or bulk .22. Picked up 100 rounds of the former & 1000 of the latter, wish I had the budget for more. Feller said they happened to find it going thru the warehouse. Probably won't last. Overheard a WSP officer wanting to get on "the list" for an AR. That's bad when the cops can't even get them. But they did have a $50,000 45-70 Gatling gun on display 
slapmonkay
Campaign Veteran
I know this place in MT that I can still bulk order 1000rd 223 albeit at higher prices than before. I won't divulge my secret though, don't want it to dry up like the rest.
I won't divulge my secret though, don't want it to dry up like the rest.
WalkingWolf
Regular Member
I have been doing the above most of my life, it always amazed me that shooters just did not catch on. The only ammo I don't make is 9X18 because it is soooo cheap. So far it seems to not have been affected by the ammo scare.
Trigger Dr
Regular Member
There is a small gunshop ( caters to Black powder mostly) in Cle Elum, that has plenty of ammo in stock. I cannot remember the name, but as you enter town from the west it is on the left side of the road.
They are OC friendly
(ok spydertattoo now on topic)
They are OC friendly
(ok spydertattoo now on topic)
EMNofSeattle
Regular Member
I just stepped down to using .22 short in my .22 lr bolt rifles.
if you're willing to bid tooth and nail and far overpay there is always gunbroker.
if you're willing to bid tooth and nail and far overpay there is always gunbroker.
hermannr
Regular Member
I would suspect that would be a store specific restriction. That store may be low on stock and not expecting more at a rate to cover their normal demand.
Our local (45 miles) Walmart has had full shelves and empty shelves, then full shelves again. I suspect they are selling all the ammo they can find. Don't know for sure because I don't go down their often.
The local BigR farm supply store had .17 wrm on sale last flyer out. Haven't been in there in quite awhile to see how they are doing for ammo, or gun sellection.
Freedom1Man
Regular Member
Sounds like a marketing gimmick.
It will make it sound like they will be the only store with ammo available. People come in for ammo and leave with other things as well.
It will make it sound like they will be the only store with ammo available. People come in for ammo and leave with other things as well.
davidmcbeth
Banned
I have heard of this rationing due to the rush for ammo ... people I know just bought a few boxes, left and went right back in..no problems...
Metalhead47
Regular Member
9x18 as in 9mm Makarov? Far as I've seen, that's neither plentiful nor cheap. Or are you referring to 9x19 Luger?
The reason reloading hasn't "caught on," is because not everyone has the time to take on another hobby on top of shooting in the first place.
EMNofSeattle
Regular Member
really, I've seen surplus makarov go for 10 dollars a box of 50. for centerfire pistol ammo that's cheap.
MSG Laigaie
Campaign Veteran
1,000 ROUNDS DELIVERED
SKU: 9x18-MAK-PRVI-93GR-1000
Availability: 29 in stock
$350.00
Buy in bulk....you will be shooting it eventually.
SKU: 9x18-MAK-PRVI-93GR-1000
Availability: 29 in stock
$350.00
Buy in bulk....you will be shooting it eventually.
Metalhead47
Regular Member
WHERE? Even before the shortage I rarely saw it on anyone's self, and when it was it was expensive new production, not surplus. Drove all over the north end Wednesday and only found two places selling any, only a couple boxes left each, cheapest $16.50
Again, WHERE? Best price I ever found was around $200/500 down at Surplus Ammo.
Fellow the other day said even in Russia it's getting hard to find.
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WalkingWolf
Regular Member
I buy wolf ammo online without problems, and usually get it within a couple days, where other ammo shows out of stock. Usually it is anywhere from 10 to 12 dollars. It used to be around 9 dollars, so while it has gone up, it has not skyrocketed. As far as the time, I guess that is their loss, reloading can be done most of the time while others spend time on video games and watching TV. For the most part it can be done while watching TV or listening to music. Just during the vital charging and loading takes directed attention, I make sure there are no distractions. A half hour a day is not really that much time, casting usually takes longer though.
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Metalhead47
Regular Member
Trust me, when ones does not have it, half an our a day is a VERY long time.
amlevin
Regular Member
You're right. Staying home at night and loading a box or two of ammo often gets in the way of going out and drinking with the gang.
Reloaders, for some reason, don't seem to have the "ammo shortage" issues that others do.
tombrewster421
Regular Member
I have three kids from 7 to 2 and a fourth on the way. To suggest that anyone that doesn't have the time to reload must be out drinking is a bit insulting. I also have a home to take care of. Should I just let it fall apart?
Just some things to think about.
Metalhead47
Regular Member
Beat me to it, thank you. It IS downright insulting to insinuate that anyone who doesn't reload is basically wasting their time. I barely have an hour of down time at home every night before I have to be in bed to do it all over again. Days off aren't any better. This is what really put me off with the reloading crowd. This mentality that they can't understand why it just isn't a practical option for EVERYONE, that those who don't are some how silly, amateurish, or just below them. It's a great thing if you have the mental and financial capital to invest in it in the first place, AND the TIME even to get that far. That's what you're trading. Doesn't work for everyone.
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