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The more that demand decreases supply, costs inevitably increase. As a result, higher prices on boxes of ammo across all calibers have finally started to deter the hoarders — many of whom, early on in this crisis, scarfed up supply and resold it for profit.
This strategy has served to undermine the hoarders. That has enabled us to keep some ammo on hand to sell to our customers who purchase a firearm. Third, Roberts indicated his buyers are shaking the bushes to find new suppliers. Winchester recently issued a recall for certain lots of 9 mm, grain cartridges.
According to the official recall :. Ammunition containing propellant that does not properly ignite and burn may result in a bullet remaining in the barrel i. Firing a subsequent bullet into the bore obstruction could cause firearm damage, rendering the firearm inoperable and subjecting the shooter and bystanders to a risk of serious personal injury.
Higher prices, rations, and some quality concerns have slowed many buyers. Buckle up and learn to reload. That is, if you can find primers and powder. Tim Cooper is a contributing writer for Coffee or Die and has been a freelance writer for more than 20 years. He is also a certified firearms instructor and soon-to-be-famous recording artist with Fat Chance Records. When Tim is not traveling the world on assignment, which is actually more often than not, you will probably find him at a nearby shooting range or sitting behind a drum kit, staring at his bandmates in bewilderment.
I personally am not feeling any ammo crunch. I came off the last ammo scare obtaining ammo buying it cheap and stacking it deep.
I can still get target ball and self defense loads. March set another monthly record as demand continues to grow. The more firearms out there, the greater the demand for ammunition.
This hit the Russian factories particularly hard, and decreased their output. Primer output was especially hard hit and slowed down. Plus, the big Russian manufacturers have to run domestic military orders before commercial export orders.
All of this added up to decreasing the amount of Russian commercial ammunition on the US market. There were occasions where a Russian plant, short on primers, purchased military-grade 7.
These were then reloaded with commercial projectiles and exported to the US. The lack of economical Russian steel case ammunition has led many shooters to switch to brass case ammunition. Demand appeared to be starting to stabilize, and there was hope prices would start to drop. Then-President Biden began demanding Gun Control, and made it a quest for his administration. This had the immediate effect one would expect, demand for ammunition increased. With 23 years in the firearms industry, I have seen shortages come and go.
But, this one seems different, and I do not see an end in sight. For the time being we will have to make due. OK, doom and gloom aside, is there anything you can actually do to help you get through this shortage? My first point is, do not get frustrated. Ammunition is out there, a lot of it actually. The place to start is with a plan. I suggest starting by inventorying everything you currently have, then figuring out what you really need, and what you would like to have.
Then keep in mind the panic will not last forever, and after every shortage prices tank and there is a glut sitting on shelves. So, start with a plan and use your head. If you are short on ammunition for self-protection, that is the place to start. Figure out a realistic amount and begin searching locally and online, and consider using an online automated ammo-finder.
Now though, hit local box stores, learn delivery schedules and be proactive in acquiring necessary supplies. Be proactive and be willing to pay for what you actually need to protect yourself and your family.
When it comes to practice and recreation I suggest switching to an easier-to-find caliber, if at all possible.
A quick online search will reveal a number of historical military calibers in stock at reasonable prices. While a 7. More mainstream is the. Again, not my first pick, but if. Another option is to switch from center-fire practice to rimfire.
Either a. Yes, these can get a bit monotonous and lack excitement, but properly done they provide valuable training. Want something a bit more exciting? Consider airsoft. A good quality gas blow-back or electric airsoft gun can provide a lot of fun AND useful training. Another option is a good. If, and this is a big if, you can find primers then reloading is a good option.
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