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HOGGHEAD · April 6, 2009, 06:59 AM

A good bit of the ammo shortage(not components) is due to the fact that most dealers do not buy or stock large quantities of ammo this time of the year. Normally this is the "slow time of the year" for ammo sales. So most places got caught with their pants down(this includes the manufacturers). This is the first part of the problem. The second part of the problem is that small dealers are a bit afraid of stocking up "too heavy". Because if and when the prices go back down then they will be stuck with inventory. Normally the small dealers receive large discounts when they purchase their ammo early in the year, however from what I have heard these discounts are not available this year, so the dealers are a bit hesitant---can you blame them?? And when the supply opens back up---it will be like a dam burst, and it will be everywhere.

It is the same as the demand for a new model of firearm. When a manufacturer says a new model is coming out a buyer will call 10 different dealers to see if they have one in stock. So 10 dealers think they have one sold, however the guy calling will only buy one. So he created a demand for 10, but a sale for 1. Just save up a little money and be ready, it will show up.

We are going to be in trouble down the road with Obama. I really do believe that. However it is not imminent. Just have a little patience and quit the panic purchasing, it will all work out. Tom.

April 6, 2009, 06:59 AM	#20
HOGGHEAD Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 2008 Location: Rivesville, WV Posts: 637	Timing A good bit of the ammo shortage(not components) is due to the fact that most dealers do not buy or stock large quantities of ammo this time of the year. Normally this is the "slow time of the year" for ammo sales. So most places got caught with their pants down(this includes the manufacturers). This is the first part of the problem. The second part of the problem is that small dealers are a bit afraid of stocking up "too heavy". Because if and when the prices go back down then they will be stuck with inventory. Normally the small dealers receive large discounts when they purchase their ammo early in the year, however from what I have heard these discounts are not available this year, so the dealers are a bit hesitant---can you blame them?? And when the supply opens back up---it will be like a dam burst, and it will be everywhere. It is the same as the demand for a new model of firearm. When a manufacturer says a new model is coming out a buyer will call 10 different dealers to see if they have one in stock. So 10 dealers think they have one sold, however the guy calling will only buy one. So he created a demand for 10, but a sale for 1. Just save up a little money and be ready, it will show up. We are going to be in trouble down the road with Obama. I really do believe that. However it is not imminent. Just have a little patience and quit the panic purchasing, it will all work out. Tom.