Serious question. For those who didn't buy cheap and stack it deep, do you buy now when 9mm is 70 to 80 cents a round? Or do you wait and hope that all the proposed legislation falls flat, and prices begin to decline? For those who are new to firearm ownership, I understand you may not have a choice. But given the proposed legislation, we know they want to choke off online retailers. We also know they want to force USPS, FedEx, UPS, etc. to stop delivering items that are firearm related. Again, all this legislation could fall flat, but it could also pass since the Dems have the power. So a serious question, do you continue to purchase ammo at inflated prices? Or are you willing to gamble, and wait and see if the hype calms down and the prices begin to decline. Some people are still reporting that ammo is on the shelves in their area and the price isn't too inflated. Others, such as myself, only see empty shelves. Just a topic for discussion, nothing more. I've been researching online ammo today and this is worse than 2008 and 2012.

Janik wrote: ↑Wed Jan 13, 2021 2:59 pm do you continue to purchase ammo at inflated prices?

No, I will not purchase at these inflated prices. But that is a qualified answer.

I have plenty of self-defense ammo in hand and I handload. I'm currently only loading competition rounds but loading self-defense ammo just basically requires an increase in powder and a different bullet.

What happens if I run out of components and the only ammo available is north of $0.75 per round? I'm guessing I would be forced to buy. Or, I could carry an AR or 9mm carbine with me in public.

That sounds interesting.

I'm scanning and searching, but mostly brick and mortar. I don't NEED to buy anything. Can't get to the range, and dry-fire doesn't eat up inventory.

colonel00 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 13, 2021 3:53 pm "Affordable" ammo is out there. Just have to keep an eye out. This was at Scheel's the other day.

Definitely not horrible pricing. There's a Scheel's about an hour away from me. I'm sure if I make the drive, the shelves will be empty, LOL. Thankfully I'm not in a position that I need to buy, but I'm always looking.

The other day I did order some bullets for reloading, and thankfully not too expensive. Primers are the big issue. I've got plenty of self defense ammo, so I'm reloading for the range. But I've seriously cut back on my range sessions. Shooting a lot more 22lr these days.

buddyd157 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 13, 2021 5:39 pm i suggest looking for "blemished" ammo, and stores that sell reloaded ammo.

Good info, never really thought about that.

Been grabbing some whenever I can snag it reasonably priced since March. Been getting harder and harder to find any reasonably priced since November(not paying over .50cpr). Had been hitting Academy frequently on there shipment arrival days and buying the 3 box limit of bulk packs, but a friend tells me Academy hasnt received any shipments in over a week now.

I think if you haven't already stocked up you're pretty screwed for the foreseeable future .

I been stocking up on parts and mag's now since the election.

TL1000RSquid wrote: ↑Wed Jan 13, 2021 11:45 pm I been stocking up on parts and mag's now since the election.

That's pretty much where I'm at. Other than buying some 9mm projectiles the other day for reloading, I've been focusing on parts and mags so I can keep what I have functioning. Let's hope things calm down and ammo comes back into supply. I miss the days of blasting 4 or 500 rounds on a Sunday morning.

Yeah current range sessions have been reduced to a couple mags through my carry gun, and a few mags through either ar or ak, then I'll shoot a couple hundred rounds of .22 which I've got a lot of, I've always bought a couple CCI 100rd or 300rd packs whenever I've been in Walmart of Academy.

I'm buying 100 rds of 9mm every week, as well as occasional other calibers. I just shoot less at the range than I used to, but make the drills count.
Have to keep buying 9mm because that is what I need to train with, as that is what I carry and use for home defense. Sucks, but not much choice. I keep a continual 15-1800 rds in the safe of range ammo, but really need to beef up the extra defensive rds.

What a lovely party this is.

Neil

I've heard prices went up again with new year at Academy but last time I was there in early december 3 box limit, but prices werent horrible like $14.99 for 9mm WWB, like $54 for 200rd wwb box. However generally if you weren't there when they opened up on the days they got the shipments it would be gone quick.

I would buy some if I could find it, I wouldn't be stock piling at these prices though. I have a modest stash of center fire and rimfire ammo. I have had to dramatically reduce my shooting and primarily take the 22's as it is my biggest stockpile. I started tooling up for reloading not too long ago, but at the time my focus was expensive rifle calibers, not cheap 9mm and 5.56. I'm now focusing on parts, tools, and mags. It all sucks. I miss shooting many of my firearms, but I'm afraid to use up the little ammo that I have.

ShooterMcGavin wrote: ↑Sat Jan 16, 2021 1:13 pm I would buy some if I could find it, I wouldn't be stock piling at these prices though. I have a modest stash of center fire and rimfire ammo. I have had to dramatically reduce my shooting and primarily take the 22's as it is my biggest stockpile. I started tooling up for reloading not too long ago, but at the time my focus was expensive rifle calibers, not cheap 9mm and 5.56. I'm now focusing on parts, tools, and mags. It all sucks. I miss shooting many of my firearms, but I'm afraid to use up the little ammo that I have.

I hear ya. I'm primarily shooting 22 as well. I stocked up quite a bit when things normalized after Sandy Hook.