Ammo famine coming like the old days?

jwillmoore said:
Can't the Canadian military ammo producers produce bulk ammo for us at affordable rates. I find that difficult to believe. Their production lines are not running 24/7 are they?

I remember a long time ago when I was buying computer disks from bulk barrels at rediculously low prices. Can't we have the same? Bulk ammo loose in crates or barrels. I can't see the cost being higher than the Chinese or am I wrong?

Edit I think most of us are willing to forgo nice packaging. Just a big container with loose ammo is all that I need
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The only major producer of ammo for the Military is IVI, which has not sold to civilians in decades. Same deal as with colt Canada, they refuse, or cannot due to agreements, deal with civilian sales. Quite unfortunate as while it won't be a cash cow, it would be a noticeable amount of profit.
 
Hey CanAm, what about FAMAE ammo? They make both 5.56 and 7.62x51 and looks like they are willing to deal with us since Tactical Imports is importing their firearms.
 
2strklvr said:
I've heard rumblings about rimfire shortages too. I've been told that there are only so many companies that manufacture rimfire ammo and they are unable to keep up with the demand as of late.
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Yeah so many centerfire shooters are moving to rimfire because of economics...

I would dont be concerned about a .22 shortage as it is widely available, the bigger retaillers carry it and they have agreements with the manufacturers to maintain supplies. if anything it may slightly go up in price
 
jwillmoore said:
Yeah so many centerfire shooters are moving to rimfire because of economics...

I would dont be concerned about a .22 shortage as it is widely available, the bigger retaillers carry it and they have agreements with the manufacturers to maintain supplies. if anything it may slightly go up in price
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either that or going to black powder muzzle loaders :D
 
mildcustom2 said:
And in the event this happens I drive a 1988 Mercedes Benz Unimog U1300L for carrying all my post apocalyptic survival supplies. :ar15::ar15::ar15:
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Um... If the world ends, by definition, whether or not anyone has vehicles, firearms, or bazillions of rounds of ammo is completely redundant, as all will be "ended"... However, as I'm posting this after this round of the end of the world, it didn't happen...
Point is, I guess, what's the point? If an asteroid of 200 km diameter decided to play billiards on the surface of this planet, we'd ALL be extinct in relatively short order.

It's the guys who buy pallet-loads of ammo because they can, and because they're some form of paranoid, that cause ammo shortages. (and I'm not specifically addressing MC2 - just over-the-top preppers in general). Apocalypse, by definition, means ain't nobody gonna be around to survive...
 
Big_red_truck said:
you're missing out , you should get one! The old style flint lock and percussion caps are the funnest I think. Good old smooth bore muzzle loader. When ammo gets too expensif , just stick what ever you can find down the muzzle
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You know a few nights ago I was watching a move where a soldier melted down a small metal figurine to make a round bullet to load a muzzel loader. I was thinking It might be fun to have a gun like that but the wife vetoed the idea. Too bad they don't come in pink...lol

I have an eye on a muzzle loader that a sponsor is advertising, I just have to wait for the right moment to buy it as to avoid an international incident with the ministry of the interior the wife....lol
 
jwillmoore said:
I have an eye on a muzzle loader that a sponsor is advertising, I just have to wait for the right moment to buy it as to avoid an international incident with the ministry of the interior the wife....lol
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yes you could take up bullet casting. I'd love to get into casting and reloading when I find more time. And it seems we both have the same problem problem. I usually bring my parcels in from the truck when she has girls nights. She doesn't notice the boxes coming in haha.
 
Big_red_truck said:
yes you could take up bullet casting. I'd love to get into casting and reloading when I find more time. And it seems we both have the same problem problem. I usually bring my parcels in from the truck when she has girls nights. She doesn't notice the boxes coming in haha.
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My wife takes inventory every time we go to the shooting club. I haven't been able to sneak anything by her. .. IoI

Lately I have been buying items as gifts to her that we can both share but still it hasn't been easy especially when the CC bill comes in....lol
 
JWILLMOORE;

" I haven't been able to sneak anything by her. .. IoI "
Forget it, you cannot sneak anything by your wife, they just know the minute you walk in the door....
However may I suggest a form of barter as I have used for years....
Everytime I add to my personal collection she goes out and buys, flowers, plants, decorations, etc, etc for the various gardens, needless to say we now have many gardens, covering many acres, a pond, several rock gardens........ but she does enjoy the gardens, I enjoy my toys....
John
 
This is how it works for me as well... My wife & I have a 1:1 agreement... WORKS FOR ME!

Cheers
Jay

johnone said:
JWILLMOORE;

" I haven't been able to sneak anything by her. .. IoI "
Forget it, you cannot sneak anything by your wife, they just know the minute you walk in the door....
However may I suggest a form of barter as I have used for years....
Everytime I add to my personal collection she goes out and buys, flowers, plants, decorations, etc, etc for the various gardens, needless to say we now have many gardens, covering many acres, a pond, several rock gardens........ but she does enjoy the gardens, I enjoy my toys....
John
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jwillmoore said:
I have an eye on a muzzle loader that a sponsor is advertising, I just have to wait for the right moment to buy it as to avoid an international incident with the ministry of the interior the wife....lol
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Yikes, I am glad my relationship hasn't gotten to that point.... yet. I did spend approximately $1728 this week on gun stuff, so she knows I officially have an addiction. Now it is just a matter of time before she starts taking inventory.
 
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