How Long Will the Ammo Shortage Last?

July 08, 2020, 06:11 PM

Ammo prices are higher and availability is less than in in March and April 2020. How long will this shortage last?How long will the Ammunition shortage last?3 to 6 Months6 to 12 Months1 to 2 Years2 to 3 Years3 to 5 YearsBeyond 5 Years

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July 08, 2020, 06:14 PM

12131

I bei it will last longer than this thread.

July 08, 2020, 06:23 PM

sgalczyn

It's here for obvious reasons and will last a few months beyond Trumps re-inauguration.

July 08, 2020, 06:32 PM

SSAreGreat

quote:
Originally posted by sgalczyn:
It's here for obvious reasons and will last a few months beyond Trumps re-inauguration.

I China Joe wins, do you believe it could last for a number of years?

July 08, 2020, 06:44 PM

.38supersig

I heard about that shortage thing.

Expand beyond the popular ammo and something will usually be available.

Okay, I was just looking for an excuse to buy another barrel / gun.

July 08, 2020, 06:58 PM

SSAreGreat

quote:
Originally posted by .38supersig:
I heard about that shortage thing.

Expand beyond the popular ammo and something will usually be available.

Okay, I was just looking for an excuse to buy another barrel / gun.

Good post and good reason to add to one's collection.

July 08, 2020, 07:23 PM

metric

Might last 'till after the war.

July 08, 2020, 07:27 PM

Johnny 3eagles

Local LGS has (July 6) plenty of 9, 40, 45 and 5.56. Zip for 308/7.62×51

July 08, 2020, 07:37 PM

Modern Day Savage

I'll answer the question when you answer these questions:

- How long before a vaccine or drug cure is found for the C-19 virus?

- How long will federal, state, and local departments/ agencies and the media continue their narrative and agenda promoting fear, which in turn factors into supply and demand production and buying patterns?

- How long will governors continue to push for lock downs that affect businesses, workers, customers, as well as supply chains?

- How long will civil unrest continue and will it decrease, stay steady, or increase, as this is one of the factors driving the shortage?

July 08, 2020, 07:47 PM

daveinbucksco

drove by my fav gun store today and saw no line so i stopped for ammo check . He had the 3 calbers i need even 9mm He wanted me to buy one box of ball ammo for every box of self defence ammo so his ammo pile goes down evenly .. Ok seems fair enough,, He just asked me not to
buy more than i need

July 08, 2020, 07:48 PM

az4783054

Heads or tails?

July 08, 2020, 08:47 PM

sourdough44

I was in the hardware store today, peeked in the ammo isle. They had one 50 round pack of 9mm ammo marked at $49.99. I don’t think it was all that special either. They may of had a little more, a handful for other chamberings.

I was gonna switch anyway, but when I got home I setup to reload more 9mm, kinda low. I’m starting with 115 grain platted bullets, will add some 124 grn HP loads later.

July 08, 2020, 09:01 PM

mhughes

quote:
Originally posted by sgalczyn:
It's here for obvious reasons and will last a few months beyond Trumps re-inauguration.

This, after the post election riots calm down

July 08, 2020, 09:19 PM

Rick_Perry

quote:
Originally posted by Modern Day Savage:
I'll answer the question when you answer these questions:

- How long before a vaccine or drug cure is found for the C-19 virus?

- How long will federal, state, and local departments/ agencies and the media continue their narrative and agenda promoting fear, which in turn factors into supply and demand production and buying patterns?

- How long will governors continue to push for lock downs that affect businesses, workers, customers, as well as supply chains?

- How long will civil unrest continue and will it decrease, stay steady, or increase, as this is one of the factors driving the shortage?

Agree!

July 08, 2020, 09:42 PM

FlyingScot

Not sure there is a shortage - you can get ammo, but at dear prices. I stocked up in the prior years, don’t like my stock to go down but not buying at some of these prices. Will fill in gaps when I can, shoot a lot of .22 which I have more than I can shoot in a lifetime and enjoy my other calibers as I can. Would love prices to come back but that won’t happen until after the election if then.