22 lr ammo shortage

I didn't use to worry about 22 ammo just shot what I had in hand. But with me picking up a couple of new 22's and finding ammo to be spotty (if you are looking for something more specific that a gun likes) I have taken to buying a bit extra and socking it away. Nothing like some guys with cases and cases, I only have a few bricks, but hey if you can't be part of the solution might as well be part of the problem!!
 
I always have bought cases of 5000 for the 22 LR, you used to get lot bigger discount than you get these days. If you shoot even 100 in a trip to the range once a week it won’t last you a year.
 
Found said:
I was at one store who a few weeks ago told me they wasn’t going to be any more CCI Standard Velocity 22 LR this year so I bought the last 5 boxes of 100 at $10 each. Last time I bought them they were $3.00 for a box of 50 which was a while ago as I usually buy bulk (boxes of 5000). Well I was at a local Canadian Tire and they had them for $3.99 a box of 50 so I scooped up some more. While I go back into the first store who sells them at $10 and guess what, they have 5 boxes left again and it’s the last for the year. I kindly told him that what he said three weeks ago and somehow they got more. He goes red and stops talking to me and moves onto another customer. I would give the stores name here but they are a sponsor so I don’t want to get banned for this.
I am sure there is a shortage but there are some people that appear to be taking advantage of the situation.
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this is s very common trick amongst many retailers when there is a shortage. they have a lot of ammo but only put a little out at a time with higher prices. i could name 7 independents that do that.
 
I went to Wholesale sports in Langley and they didn't have one box of any 22. They said they were not expecting any. I went to Walmart and they had only a couple of boxes. Canadian Tire had lots so I picked up 2 500 rd boxes for $31 each. It's still out there but sporatic.
 
points said:
I went to Wholesale sports in Langley and they didn't have one box of any 22. They said they were not expecting any. I went to Walmart and they had only a couple of boxes. Canadian Tire had lots so I picked up 2 500 rd boxes for $31 each. It's still out there but sporatic.
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Canadian Tire on King George north has 1000 round boxes as does CT just off of Grandview in Vancouver... they had lots $52 a box
 
points said:
I went to Wholesale sports in Langley and they didn't have one box of any 22. They said they were not expecting any. I went to Walmart and they had only a couple of boxes. Canadian Tire had lots so I picked up 2 500 rd boxes for $31 each. It's still out there but sporatic.
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Weird, there is billions at the kamloops store.
 
I just got 1000 rounds of M-22 for $50 and my LGS had those 'bucket o bullets' and other bulks as well. Not sure on the quality of the buckets but they were $80. Looking at ordering a case of federal, as it seems to run in everything I have.
 
I picked up two boxes of 500 Remington Thunderbolts yesterday at the gun show, they cost $30.00 each. The vendor said that it was harder to come by for him than in the past. Other vendors didn't seem to have as much around as they used to either.
 
Magellann said:
I picked up two boxes of 500 Remington Thunderbolts yesterday at the gun show, they cost $30.00 each. The vendor said that it was harder to come by for him than in the past. Other vendors didn't seem to have as much around as they used to either.
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I checked out some reviews on Remington Thunderbolt, weren't so good. I bought one brick for $21. From what I have read in the comments, seems like retailers are playing a bit of the switcheroo. I am guessing the shortages happen in Spring? When more shooters are looking to buy ammo?


Logic says yes... Maybe one manufacturer might suffer a supply problem... broken assembly line.. etc.... But all the manufacurers at once...?

So everybody goes bullet crazy and buys buckets at a higher price fearing a shortage...

It seems like we need shovles to deal with all the bull.
 
TacticalCanuck said:
I just got 1000 rounds of M-22 for $50 and my LGS had those 'bucket o bullets' and other bulks as well. Not sure on the quality of the buckets but they were $80. Looking at ordering a case of federal, as it seems to run in everything I have.
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Everyone talking about buying M-22 be careful as there was a major recall on the ammo because some of it was found to be doublecharged and the 1000 round packs don't have a Lot # to check off the winchester website..
 
Adam134 said:
Everyone talking about buying M-22 be careful as there was a major recall on the ammo because some of it was found to be doublecharged and the 1000 round packs don't have a Lot # to check off the winchester website..
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that would be a big surprise!!! doublecharged now people will run out and buy more...lol,
 
I picked up three 525 boxes of Federal at CT in South Burnaby today. I left one box for the next lucky fellow. Seems to be a few boxes show up on the shelves randomly from time to time. Their online inventory system is worthless - it said no stock as I stared at 4 boxes on the other side of the glass.
 
Adam134 said:
Everyone talking about buying M-22 be careful as there was a major recall on the ammo because some of it was found to be doublecharged and the 1000 round packs don't have a Lot # to check off the winchester website..
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Hey there, the 1000 rd packs do have a number to check. It is on the inside top flap of the 500 rd boxes inside.
 
i cant say theres a heck of alot of choices around my neck of the woods for 22lr ammo, the bulk bricks are getting tough, i bought a brick of blazers today, but also checked 2 walmarts no 555's at either and actually they had nothing in stock in bulk at all, and its been like that for a bit now.
 
Adam134 said:
Everyone talking about buying M-22 be careful as there was a major recall on the ammo because some of it was found to be doublecharged and the 1000 round packs don't have a Lot # to check off the winchester website..
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http://www.winchester.com/library/news/Pages/s22lrt-recall.aspx

.22LR magnums!
 
Where did you find Blazers?

Caledonia CT had Federal 525 bulk packs, Win 333, and Dyna points (shoot better than expected).

Shooters Choice had a good selection including affordable bricks of CCI Mini Mags (in the 100 round containers), bulk swamp people pack, and then some other selection.

Al Simmons had some as well when I was there (month ago or so now).

westarm said:
i cant say theres a heck of alot of choices around my neck of the woods for 22lr ammo, the bulk bricks are getting tough, i bought a brick of blazers today, but also checked 2 walmarts no 555's at either and actually they had nothing in stock in bulk at all, and its been like that for a bit now.
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