Is ammo more available in your area/ prices stabilized or dropping? - Page 5

TXAZ · July 4, 2021, 04:02 PM

North Texas update: More ammo on many shelves, still slim as far as choices, prices dropping.
It's been nice to have an ammo backlog in the safe

Hawg · July 5, 2021, 12:17 AM

LGS prices are dropping on some ammo, mainly 9mm at 20.00 per box of 50. Limits are gone.

baddarryl · July 5, 2021, 09:26 AM

Anyone seeing primers?

cdoc42 · July 5, 2021, 10:35 AM

Re;Primers, CCI's website lists them for $6.99/100, and advises you to check your local dealer.

One of my LGS charged me .70/100; another LGS 40 miles away charges .89/100 and limits purchase to 200. But it is impossible to find a brick for sale.

Logs · July 5, 2021, 11:17 AM

Cabelas had a few bricks of primers on Friday for $65 per 1,000

7.62 Ball $23 box 20
5.56 $14 box of 20
9mm $26.99 a box
Tons of 224 Valkyrie

Rural King on SAT

Green tins 800 rds of 5.56 $650 range

RURAL KING AMMO Glasgow, KY

sfwusc · July 5, 2021, 06:06 PM

I am thinking we are screwed on primers. I am thinking 6.99 seems like the new normal.
I guess if powder and projectiles come back to near 2019 prices that is only 3 bucks per 100 cost increase. Chalk it up as inflation.

Prof Young · July 6, 2021, 11:36 AM

I gotta figure out how to place a photo right into the post.

Anyway see below . . . .

Life is good.
Prof Young

Carl the Floor Walker · July 6, 2021, 01:38 PM

Feel like this is a Big Foot sighting Thread. Different sighting throughout the Country. Usually vanished in a few hours.

Ignition Override · July 19, 2021, 05:03 PM

This will be "in my area" when it arrives on the porch this week:

1,000 rds. of modern 7.62x39, total price (yes-with shipping 'etc') $300, from "AKstuff".

Roger, prices therefore are gradually dropping.
The lowering of prices by various distributors online will continue to put pressure on prices in retail stores such as Academy. I have boycotted Dicks for about two years- no idea about prices or avail. with such appeasers.

None of such "retail" ammo is exactly "local", having been shipped a long distance.

Shadow9mm · July 19, 2021, 07:38 PM

9mm is still available, at $20 per 50 with a 4 box limit. Most rifle calibers are available. 38spl is $38 for 50rnds.

Carl the Floor Walker · July 20, 2021, 05:24 AM

Nope, no 9mm, no 380,no 22.cal. What is odd is they have a good selection of shotgun ammo. Even a lot of 20ga and good selection of 410 all at reasonable prices. Any center fire ammo you do find will be insane prices.
And this is SUMMER when prices, availability and ranges are at the lowest. The line on the Graph will go back up come fall.
I am stocking up on all the shotgun ammo I can afford. Just like I did with 9mm and 380 and then stocked up on more rimfire. Timing in ammo purchase's is critical.

thallub · July 21, 2021, 11:59 AM

Visited the Lawton Academy store this morning. Thousands and thousands of .223/5.56mm. Monarch brass case 5.56mm was $12.50 per box of 20. There was a plentiful supply of 7.62X39 on the shelf.

i need some Federal .380 Critical Defense ammo. They had it on hand but i ain't paying $29 for 25 rounds.

MarkCO · July 21, 2021, 02:47 PM

I am seeing good supplies, but still at higher than "reasonable" prices. Most is marked up 50 to 100% over what is was in March of 2020. We know the manufacturers have indicated a 10 to 15 percent increase, so still a bit high. Powder sporadically available, primers still double or more and not many to be seen. Starting to see large lots of common calibers on Gunbroker not sell when they are maybe 50% high.

I was able to order in 15 cases of 12g for right at $100/case shipped. That is about 20% high, but need it for a major match I am running. 100 packs at WalMart are available and at lower prices, but they only want you to buy 1 100 pack at a time. I did not have time to go to Walmart 150 times.

Seedy Character · July 23, 2021, 08:54 AM

I was in Lawton Academy, yesterday afternoon. Most ammo I have seen on their shelves, in over a year. Prices were not normal, but supplies will help pricing, eventually.

eflyguy · July 23, 2021, 09:12 AM

No problem with availability at my primary LGS but prices are high, and they are not gouging - manufacturers prices have increased to suit.

seanc · July 23, 2021, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Anyone seeing primers?

I happened to be driving by Bill Jackson's in FL and stopped in and got 500 LPP and 500 SPP Magnum, which was all they had. I didn't even check to see if they had any ammo and was only looking for primers. Price was about $85 total out the door. This should hold me through the fall as I was just about out of primers after my latest reloading night.

MarkCO · July 23, 2021, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baddarryl

Anyone seeing primers?

Yes, but still 7 to 10 cents a pop. In stores and on-line both. Seems to be loosening up some. Maybe by December I can afford some as Christmas presents.

Porsche911 · July 23, 2021, 11:20 AM

Supply is much better. Higher prices may be permanent.

Ignition Override · July 24, 2021, 01:00 AM

More good news (for people who don't like/ or are afraid to order online) - first trip to Academy in over two weeks. Went to look at Bicycles.....
Very Well Stocked ammo, but I didn't look at any .22 LR. Again - I was there...only.... to look at Bicycles (bought an “Ozone”). Noticed numerous chamberings for semi-auto rifles. 9mm etc also must have been there.

>>>> This was 5:00 PM

<<<< Few people out there seem to mention the Time of Day when they provide updates of "local" ammo.

This makes quite a difference

, compared to "forgetting" to mention

going in the store at about 10:00-11:00 AM.

gaseousclay · July 24, 2021, 11:36 AM

I still haven't bought ammo from my LGS in awhile as those prices seem a bit higher than online prices. Online prices for 9mm now appear to be around .38/rd. Still high but not as high as last year when it was double the price.

Ignition Override · July 25, 2021, 12:27 AM

If ammo prices seem really high… they Are normal. I don't look at them.

But at least large quantities of >> many chamberings << have been available.......and Late in the afternoon.

shafter · July 25, 2021, 06:12 AM

As far as I can tell in my area availability isn't much of a concern anymore and prices are still falling. They aren't where I'd like them yet but every week they seem to be dropping a few cents per round.

gaseousclay · July 26, 2021, 12:50 PM

My local Scheels actually had bulk 9mm and 5.56 for sale. Higher than online prices but at least it was available. Lots of 223 as well. Still no 30-30 win though

gaseousclay · August 12, 2021, 10:55 AM

Scheels was fully stocked today but no 9mm. They removed the buying limits as well. Downside is prices were still expensive. My guess is that because of supply/demand/inflation costs will remain high, otherwise, people will go out and hoard again. Better off buying online

eflyguy · August 12, 2021, 11:29 AM

9mm is ~2x the previous price, and that is in-line with prices direct from manufacturers, so I don't blame the retailers. From what little I've seen, 5.56 the same.

.308, 4x the price. I don't get it.

.22LR is pretty much the same as it ever was. Small bump from manufacturer to protect the retail supply chain.

July 4, 2021, 04:02 PM	#101
TXAZ Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2010 Location: McMurdo Sound Texas Posts: 4,322	North Texas update: More ammo on many shelves, still slim as far as choices, prices dropping. It's been nice to have an ammo backlog in the safe __________________ Cave illos in guns et backhoes

July 5, 2021, 11:17 AM	#105
Logs Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 1999 Location: BLUEGRASS STATE KY USA Posts: 1,780	Cabelas had a few bricks of primers on Friday for $65 per 1,000 7.62 Ball $23 box 20 5.56 $14 box of 20 9mm $26.99 a box Tons of 224 Valkyrie Rural King on SAT Green tins 800 rds of 5.56 $650 range RURAL KING AMMO Glasgow, KY __________________ NRA LIFE MEMBER

July 19, 2021, 05:03 PM	#109
Ignition Override Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2008 Location: About 20 nm from the Big Muddy Posts: 2,887	This will be "in my area" when it arrives on the porch this week: 1,000 rds. of modern 7.62x39, total price (yes-with shipping 'etc') $300, from "AKstuff". Roger, prices therefore are gradually dropping. The lowering of prices by various distributors online will continue to put pressure on prices in retail stores such as Academy. I have boycotted Dicks for about two years- no idea about prices or avail. with such appeasers. None of such "retail" ammo is exactly "local", having been shipped a long distance. Last edited by Ignition Override; July 19, 2021 at 05:08 PM.

July 19, 2021, 07:38 PM	#110
Shadow9mm Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,974	9mm is still available, at $20 per 50 with a 4 box limit. Most rifle calibers are available. 38spl is $38 for 50rnds. __________________ I don't believe in "range fodder" that is why I reload.

July 20, 2021, 05:24 AM	#111
Carl the Floor Walker member Join Date: June 3, 2017 Location: South Posts: 1,422	Nope, no 9mm, no 380,no 22.cal. What is odd is they have a good selection of shotgun ammo. Even a lot of 20ga and good selection of 410 all at reasonable prices. Any center fire ammo you do find will be insane prices. And this is SUMMER when prices, availability and ranges are at the lowest. The line on the Graph will go back up come fall. I am stocking up on all the shotgun ammo I can afford. Just like I did with 9mm and 380 and then stocked up on more rimfire. Timing in ammo purchase's is critical. Last edited by Carl the Floor Walker; July 20, 2021 at 05:54 AM.

July 5, 2021, 12:17 AM	#102
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	LGS prices are dropping on some ammo, mainly 9mm at 20.00 per box of 50. Limits are gone.

July 5, 2021, 09:26 AM	#103
baddarryl Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2011 Location: Cape Fear! Posts: 1,683	Anyone seeing primers?

July 5, 2021, 10:35 AM	#104
cdoc42 Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,687	Re;Primers, CCI's website lists them for $6.99/100, and advises you to check your local dealer. One of my LGS charged me .70/100; another LGS 40 miles away charges .89/100 and limits purchase to 200. But it is impossible to find a brick for sale.

July 5, 2021, 06:06 PM	#106
sfwusc Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2013 Posts: 231	I am thinking we are screwed on primers. I am thinking 6.99 seems like the new normal. I guess if powder and projectiles come back to near 2019 prices that is only 3 bucks per 100 cost increase. Chalk it up as inflation.

July 6, 2021, 01:38 PM	#108
Carl the Floor Walker member Join Date: June 3, 2017 Location: South Posts: 1,422	Feel like this is a Big Foot sighting Thread. Different sighting throughout the Country. Usually vanished in a few hours.

July 21, 2021, 11:59 AM	#112
thallub Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2007 Location: South Western OK Posts: 3,112	Visited the Lawton Academy store this morning. Thousands and thousands of .223/5.56mm. Monarch brass case 5.56mm was $12.50 per box of 20. There was a plentiful supply of 7.62X39 on the shelf. i need some Federal .380 Critical Defense ammo. They had it on hand but i ain't paying $29 for 25 rounds.

July 21, 2021, 02:47 PM	#113
MarkCO Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 1998 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 4,308	I am seeing good supplies, but still at higher than "reasonable" prices. Most is marked up 50 to 100% over what is was in March of 2020. We know the manufacturers have indicated a 10 to 15 percent increase, so still a bit high. Powder sporadically available, primers still double or more and not many to be seen. Starting to see large lots of common calibers on Gunbroker not sell when they are maybe 50% high. I was able to order in 15 cases of 12g for right at $100/case shipped. That is about 20% high, but need it for a major match I am running. 100 packs at WalMart are available and at lower prices, but they only want you to buy 1 100 pack at a time. I did not have time to go to Walmart 150 times. __________________ Good Shooting, MarkCO www.CarbonArms.us

July 23, 2021, 08:54 AM	#114
Seedy Character Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2021 Location: SW Okla Posts: 201	I was in Lawton Academy, yesterday afternoon. Most ammo I have seen on their shelves, in over a year. Prices were not normal, but supplies will help pricing, eventually.

July 23, 2021, 09:12 AM	#115
eflyguy Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2021 Posts: 335	No problem with availability at my primary LGS but prices are high, and they are not gouging - manufacturers prices have increased to suit.

July 23, 2021, 11:20 AM	#118
Porsche911 Member Join Date: September 26, 2016 Location: North GA Posts: 37	Supply is much better. Higher prices may be permanent. __________________ S&W revolvers/Colt 1911s/Winchester

July 24, 2021, 01:00 AM	#119
Ignition Override Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2008 Location: About 20 nm from the Big Muddy Posts: 2,887	More good news (for people who don't like/ or are afraid to order online) - first trip to Academy in over two weeks. Went to look at Bicycles..... Very Well Stocked ammo, but I didn't look at any .22 LR. Again - I was there...only.... to look at Bicycles (bought an “Ozone”). Noticed numerous chamberings for semi-auto rifles. 9mm etc also must have been there. >>>> This was 5:00 PM <<<< Few people out there seem to mention the Time of Day when they provide updates of "local" ammo. This makes quite a difference , compared to "forgetting" to mention going in the store at about 10:00-11:00 AM. Last edited by Ignition Override; July 24, 2021 at 10:48 PM.

July 24, 2021, 11:36 AM	#120
gaseousclay Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2010 Posts: 1,210	I still haven't bought ammo from my LGS in awhile as those prices seem a bit higher than online prices. Online prices for 9mm now appear to be around .38/rd. Still high but not as high as last year when it was double the price.

July 25, 2021, 12:27 AM	#121
Ignition Override Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2008 Location: About 20 nm from the Big Muddy Posts: 2,887	If ammo prices seem really high… they Are normal. I don't look at them. But at least large quantities of >> many chamberings << have been available.......and Late in the afternoon. Last edited by Ignition Override; July 26, 2021 at 01:02 AM.

July 25, 2021, 06:12 AM	#122
shafter Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2009 Posts: 1,624	As far as I can tell in my area availability isn't much of a concern anymore and prices are still falling. They aren't where I'd like them yet but every week they seem to be dropping a few cents per round.

July 26, 2021, 12:50 PM	#123
gaseousclay Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2010 Posts: 1,210	My local Scheels actually had bulk 9mm and 5.56 for sale. Higher than online prices but at least it was available. Lots of 223 as well. Still no 30-30 win though

August 12, 2021, 10:55 AM	#124
gaseousclay Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2010 Posts: 1,210	Scheels was fully stocked today but no 9mm. They removed the buying limits as well. Downside is prices were still expensive. My guess is that because of supply/demand/inflation costs will remain high, otherwise, people will go out and hoard again. Better off buying online

August 12, 2021, 11:29 AM	#125
eflyguy Senior Member Join Date: January 1, 2021 Posts: 335	9mm is ~2x the previous price, and that is in-line with prices direct from manufacturers, so I don't blame the retailers. From what little I've seen, 5.56 the same. .308, 4x the price. I don't get it. .22LR is pretty much the same as it ever was. Small bump from manufacturer to protect the retail supply chain.