ol' scratch
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I don't mean to sound condescending, but people need to relax about this. I don't mean to say we shouldn't contact congress and the ATF, but panic buying really isn't going to benefit anyone. Keep in mind that this particular ammo isn't known for great terminal ballistics. It has been widely criticized in Afghanistan and Iraq. It isn't even the cheapest ammo available. WOLF or reloading your own are both cheaper. You can even still purchased 55 grain milspec ammo. While not quite as accurate, it is fine for plinking and some competition. If you are fussing about accuracy that much, you are not looking at M855 anyway. The good news regarding 5.56 is that it is easy to find ammo components and projectiles for. The 7n6 mess I could understand because it can be a difficult round to find components for and domestic production.
Don't get me wrong. I am mad as heck about this and have shot my representatives a line and I am drafting a letter to the BATF (thanks to HSO and Trent for direction, by the way). I have even fallen into the trap of speculating about possible unforeseen ramifications concerning this ruling. I would just hate to see people panic and pay inflated prices for something that is easily replaced.
Don't get me wrong. I am mad as heck about this and have shot my representatives a line and I am drafting a letter to the BATF (thanks to HSO and Trent for direction, by the way). I have even fallen into the trap of speculating about possible unforeseen ramifications concerning this ruling. I would just hate to see people panic and pay inflated prices for something that is easily replaced.