.22 rifles

[jmorris]

then the next thing out of their mouth is, I won't pay those prices... I then tell them this is 2015... prices will never come down

Kind of funny, I told a friend a month or so ago that I was driving my last diesel truck. Long gone were the days of it being less expensive than "regular" gas and with the advent of "exhaust fluid" (DEF) getting "stupid", not to mention the fact they are not the sippers of fuel they used to be. Now it's at $2.39/gal and gas is $2.49/ gal. Haven't seen that in many years.

OTOH Pellets (.25 cal) are $11/200 and used to cost almost nothing...

 

[johnnydollar]

This. You can buy all the Eley Tenex you want...if you're willing to pay for it.

 

[Coogs.]

My first rifle was a Winchester M67A Boys rifle, got it at 7. Dad would only give me a handful of ammo, got to be pretty good on the ole chipmunks. Did finally get a 10/22 years later. Been through the gambit of .22's over the years, Winchester M52, 67, 69, 56 a few Mosseburg's thrown in and even a Sears semi tube fed, don't remember the manufacture, that when I was young, my mother shot it better than I did!! Coogs.

 

[Reloadron]

This. You can buy all the Eley Tenex you want...if you're willing to pay for it.

Yes, and unless you have a rifle capable of making use of the higher grade, quality, 22 LR match and target grade ammunition it's pretty much a waste. I have an Anschutz that shoots Eley Tenex and Eley Club about the same. So I shoot the Club. Why use Tenex unless the rifle makes use of it?

Ron

 

[ttarp]

I'm glad this .22 shortage is over in my area. Sure there are still a few retired folks waiting in lines before Academy opens so they can rush in and buy all the bricks(which sell for the same price as before the scare mind you) and then try to sell locally for twice(or more!) than what they paid. But if you check regularly you can find it, and its worth the wait.

My favorite .22 rifle is my grandfathers Marlin 80 DL, I recently removed the buckhorn(?) rear sight and put a Williams peep sight on, made a world of difference in shooting.

 

[loose noose]

I gave my JC Higgins .22 single shot rifle to my nephew back about 1993, and he got quite a few rabbits, and squirrels with it. Fact of the matter is I've got more .22LR as well as .22WMR than you could shake a stick at. Everything from a Marlin magazine fed bolt action to a Savage 93 in WMR, to a Winchester 94XTR in both the 22LR as well as the 94XTR in WMR, a 10-22, not to mention all my .22 revolvers and pistols far too many to mention.

 

[Reloadron]

I'm glad this .22 shortage is over in my area. Sure there are still a few retired folks waiting in lines before Academy opens so they can rush in and buy all the bricks(which sell for the same price as before the scare mind you) and then try to sell locally for twice(or more!) than what they paid. But if you check regularly you can find it, and its worth the wait.

My favorite .22 rifle is my grandfathers Marlin 80 DL, I recently removed the buckhorn(?) rear sight and put a Williams peep sight on, made a world of difference in shooting.

Sure there are still a few retired folks waiting in lines before Academy opens so they can rush in and buy all the bricks(which sell for the same price as before the scare mind you) and then try to sell locally for twice(or more!) than what they paid.

Maybe on a fixed income? These poor bastards need all the help they can get and let's face it, they have a surplus of time on their hands. Then the high cost of their meds to offset. Seriously, being retired the only thing I wake early for is to head for the outdoor range. I sure as hell am not out at 6:00 AM waiting for ammo in a retail sporting goods store and may my life never be reduced to that. I still have bricks of 22 LR left over inventory from when we owned a gun shop during the 1990s. Many still price marked, sort of funny.

Ron

 

[Evil-Twin]

Quote:
Here is a website with four brands, all are under 25 dollars a brick... all in stock...
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/sh...oryId=13369245

Really? That assumes the Dick's in your area has it in stock.

There is you problem... get out of the 1990's, who cares if the local Dick's has it in stock... THE INTERNET always has it in stock...
I posted Dick's in stock internet website.... You know what they say about people who ASSume

Such a doubting Thomas...
Dicks, one of several dozen on line stores.. and Do Not throw the " Yeah But " card out so quickly... I just went to one sight,and posted a simple Idea.." The Internet " did you ever hear of it... ? Are you still living in the 1990's... these links are for On line purchases.. you don't have to go to the local dicks store... My question is " why did I have to tell you that ? I search the internet... find the best price and stock of a hundred choices, order it, and it comes to my house a few days later... no driving, no parking, no gas, no lines, no hoping the store has it... I sit in my air conditioned office, order what ever I want, and the man brings it to me.. could not be any easier...

 

[Evil-Twin]

Darn ammo shortage and price gouging! I miss shooting my .22 rifles a lot like I used to
ZVP

The title of the thread may have been 22 rifles, but the substance was about the shortage of 22 ammo, and it being the reason for not shooting his 22 rifle.. while some of us address the fact that 22 ammo is readily available.. with links to end his frustration.. it had nothing what so ever to do with 22 rifles..

 

[Evil-Twin]

IM retired ( for a long time ) I live on a fixed income.. I take lots of meds...... But I spent my whole life preparing for my retirement.
I've never had a problem buying ammo, and fully enjoy my well deserved retirement.
I spend a few days a week here, enjoying life.

 

[Reloadron]

The title of the thread may have been 22 rifles, but the substance was about the shortage of 22 ammo, and it being the reason for not shooting his 22 rifle.. while some of us address the fact that 22 ammo is readily available.. with links to end his frustration.. it had nothing what so ever to do with 22 rifles..

Yeah, agree but it just gets old. Same stuff over and over again. There is plenty to be had be it online or retail and anyone paying $40 a 500 round brick plus for Remington Thunderbolts at a gun show or otherwise is an idiot. Anyway, yes, you are correct, while titles 22 Rifles the underlying theme was once again the lack of 22 LR ammunition for many. The same old crap gets old. Thread after endless thread.

Ron

 

[Reloadron]

IM retired ( for a long time ) I live on a fixed income.. I take lots of meds...... But I spent my whole life preparing for my retirement.
I've never had a problem buying ammo, and fully enjoy my well deserved retirement.
I spend a few days a week here, enjoying life.

And ain't it sweet!

Like I tell my friends, some guys get up at 6:00 AM to head for the golf course. For me it's the range. Always a 22 LR or two along for the ride. Shoot some 308 or whatever, then walk down and shoot some 22 LR. Shoot some 223 or whatever then maybe some 22 LR handgun.

Yep, what myself and my wife worked and saved for during a lifetime. Now it's my turn.

Ron

P.S. Nice range there.

 

[CB900F]

Fella's;

If you find ammo on-line, fine, you also get to pay for the shipping. If you don't like the thread, ignore it, don't participate. But it does seem to be fairly apparent that a large number of people do find the subject worth their attention.

900F

 

[Evil-Twin]

CB900F... ???? Don't participate???? those of us who actually live in 2015, and not back in the 90's, are trying to tell people who are complaining about the shortage of ammo... and their references to mom and pop stores, that they do not have to spend the time, or the gas, or the disappointment when getting there to find they don't have any...
Those of us living in 2015, are offering links and suggestions as to how to Get the ammo they need... Also to get with two other friends and buy enough for three people and the shipping is 5 dollars each... real simple.... I find it very disrespectful that you are trying to tell us not to participate, just because you are living in the 90's...and don't really understand how things work in 2015.
If you don't understand the value of discussion and suggestion... that's not my fault, you are still living in the 90's only your short coming. Most of us here are actually trying to help people.. with 2015 solutions.

 

[jrdolall]

I have limited my 22 usage by shooting more revolvers and bolt guns rather than the semis. We still shoot both but we don't load up 25 round mags and see how fast we can shoot them. 50 rounds from a Heritage revolver takes a while to shoot. 50 rounds from an AR-22 takes about 30 seconds.
I promise you can find ammo available online and just as cheap as at your LGS. It has been three years since I could walk into Walmart, Academy or a local shop and pick out what brand you wanted, plop down your cash, and go shooting. I personally hope those days return soon because I prefer to patronize local businesses.
I live in GA and have a high power bill this time of year because the AC never cuts off. I can cut it way up, save money, and be miserable for 30 days...or I can keep it cool, be comfortable, and be mad for two days after I see the bill.
I can refuse to buy 22 ammo online because it is higher than it was three years ago and I have to pay shipping. Then I am mad for a month because I can't go shoot my 22's...or I can buy the ammo, pay a bit more, and enjoy my range time.
The cost of shipping is not any higher than going to four LGS and Walmart looking for ammo. It is worth $15 to me so I don't have to do the walk of shame and Nascar with Buggies at Walmart.

 

[Evil-Twin]

And ain't it sweet!

Like I tell my friends, some guys get up at 6:00 AM to head for the golf course. For me it's the range. Always a 22 LR or two along for the ride. Shoot some 308 or whatever, then walk down and shoot some 22 LR. Shoot some 223 or whatever then maybe some 22 LR handgun.

Yep, what myself and my wife worked and saved for during a lifetime. Now it's my turn.

Ron

P.S. Nice range there.

Thanks, I'm married 48 years to the same woman.. two great kids, both professionals, one a doctor... the other followed me into the Engineer field, who have given us 4 grandchildren, and the opportunity to spoil them all rotten..
WE grew up highly moral and ethical... with education as the back bone of our future.. we instilled that into our children and they are carrying on that same objective with their children...
My gun club has been around since 1939, we have 88 acres of prime real-estate. we have 5,000 active members...
WE have Black Powder, Big Bore, small bore, pistol, all with fully enclosed benches, each range has an air conditioned range house with seating for 15 people.. the actual down range is out doors, but you can shoot summer or winter rain or shine.
WE also have three skeet ranges, three trap ranges, a 5 stand course, table traps, a shotgun pattern range, and archery range, and an archery field course through the woods.. we also have a 30 station air gun field course with pop up targets.

We have a covered picnic grove with bar-b-que pits, and a tent area for weekend camping.
And an air conditioned club house with a fully staffed kitchen..

WE teach hunter safety, with NHRA instructors... we teach boy scouts and girl scouts to shoot and earn several merit badges.. we have fishing tournaments, and host National shooting competitions..

I've been a member here since 1977

 

[CB900F]

Eviltwin;

That comment wasn't specifically directed to you, but as the saying goes - "if the shoe fits". I do have to say that I find it interesting that your club uses National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) instructors for firearms training, but what do I know, I'm out in Montana stuck in some backward decade.

As I said before, it's time one of the majors built another ammo plant, with rimfire as a priority. I truly doubt that the financials wouldn't support it. I can believe that political considerations would.

900F

 

[Evil-Twin]

LOL. NHRA.. IM the Factory engineering guru on the 5 million member automotive forum dedicated to Corvettes, for the last 14 years. Ive have 30,000 published help articles posted. NHRA is a commonly typed part of my Automotive focus... its only logical that I would find the only Typo police officer in a thread that I participated in here on this forum.
Many of our gun club membership are indeed NHRA supporters... as well as Life members of the NRA, including myself.

I find also that your nose might be growing, better go look to see.... Specifically , you dissected ( looked under a microscope ) at my last post.. and then find a typo then you claim not to be directing your comments to me or the guy before me Reloadon. IM not buying it....

But IM just teasing you as much as you are teasing me.. but I'm much better at it than you are

 

[jrdolall]

We have people all the time that tell us we need to start up a new operation here or there to support all the business we have. On rare occasions we do get into new areas and new ventures but spending multi-millions of dollars on a new plant, especially in the USA, is always a questionable venture. My guess is that a foreign plant might expand to produce more but I really don't know the margins associated with any type of ammo. If they can run 9mm and sell as much as they can produce at a 20% margin then they are NOT going to spend money to build a plant and make 5% on 22 LR. Again, those percentages are a total fabrication but let me assure you, I deal with CEO's of billion dollar companies every week and if they saw the gold mine in building a plant that made 22 LR they would be all over it. Some of these guys are not cash strapped so there is a valid reason, valid to them, to NOT invest in a new facility.

 

[9mmepiphany]

As has been pointed out a number of time already, the thread title was about .22 rifles.

However, the OP is about a shortage (???) of .22lr ammo.

We have a Mega thread about that already.

If you want to post about your .22lr ammo woes, please post there.

This thread is already too convoluted to straighten out, so I'm closing it