Ray Ray 3,566 Posted March 14, 2020 Buy low, sell high If you're buying bulk ammo or an AR15 you didn't plan things out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WP22 1,558 Posted March 14, 2020 ...1500-2000.... are you sure you aren't missing a few zeroes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
45Doll 5,877 Posted March 14, 2020 24 minutes ago, WP22 said: ...1500-2000.... are you sure you aren't missing a few zeroes? Not here. That's why I use Excel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJSigfan 218 Posted March 14, 2020 56 minutes ago, WP22 said: ...1500-2000.... are you sure you aren't missing a few zeroes? Nah... like others have said, i have enough on hand. the reloading is my mental escape, I don’t need to roll thousands of rounds. Just enough to supplement my range stash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W2MC 1,699 Posted March 14, 2020 5 minutes ago, NJSigfan said: Nah... like others have said, i have enough on hand. the reloading is my mental escape, I don’t need to roll thousands of rounds. Just enough to supplement my range stash. Was just thinking the same thing. If life slows-down for awhile, it might just be time to get the reloader up and running. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
always_an_eagle 165 Posted March 14, 2020 Anyone ordering ammo online keep in mind that it looks like it is gonna take a while to ship and get to you. On midway usa, they only have standard shipping and if you buy now it will take up to the 23rd to get to you as of right now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot 358 Posted March 14, 2020 It’s getting interesting out there.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustang69 505 Posted March 14, 2020 All the big stores stores up here are out of the common stuff. I know it's getting tough - my ffl just asked if I could "loan" him a case or two. He can't keep it on the shelves snd can't get new shipments fast enough. I was hanging out in the store today and was amazed at how busy it was. Nuts... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot 358 Posted March 14, 2020 "States of emergency" can equal "no gun/ammo sales while in effect" Also, a couple months ago, the prospect of Angry Joe in the White House was unthinkable. Now, it's a possibility. It's 2013/2015 again! Maybe grab that cheap ammo and AR lowers while you can? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper 6,372 Posted March 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot said: "States of emergency" can equal "no gun/ammo sales while in effect" Maybe grab that cheap ammo and AR lowers while you can? Imagine that, and there wasn't a single mass AR15 shooting anywhere. Maybe the Dems shouldn't hype up pandemics either... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
always_an_eagle 165 Posted March 14, 2020 1 hour ago, WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot said: "States of emergency" can equal "no gun/ammo sales while in effect" Also, a couple months ago, the prospect of Angry Joe in the White House was unthinkable. Now, it's a possibility. It's 2013/2015 again! Maybe grab that cheap ammo and AR lowers while you can? If you can still get the cheap stuff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJSigfan 218 Posted March 14, 2020 9 hours ago, always_an_eagle said: Anyone ordering ammo online keep in mind that it looks like it is gonna take a while to ship and get to you. On midway usa, they only have standard shipping and if you buy now it will take up to the 23rd to get to you as of right now Target sports updated their shipping times to reflect delays of 10 days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK90 3,570 Posted March 14, 2020 Yesterday, I sold twice as many guns and four times the ammo for a typical day. I expect the same today. Surprisingly, not one receiver was bought. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
always_an_eagle 165 Posted March 14, 2020 @PK90 what type of guns are people buying, I am curious. Recently I got an 12 gauge H&R Pardner Protector Pump from an other forum member. I was also reading some news articles about the increase in gun sales and it is mostly firearms such as AR-15s, and other defensive minded firearms. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackDaWack 2,895 Posted March 14, 2020 I guess I wont be getting more federal HST half off for a while... I am curious what people think they gonna do with all this ammo... more or less why they believe they need it right NOW. Maybe a topic of new discussion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avalanche 42 Posted March 14, 2020 I was just at Cabela's, lots of ammo, lots of 22lr, prices were normal that I saw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK90 3,570 Posted March 14, 2020 1 hour ago, always_an_eagle said: @PK90 what type of guns are people buying, I am curious. Recently I got an 12 gauge H&R Pardner Protector Pump from an other forum member. I was also reading some news articles about the increase in gun sales and it is mostly firearms such as AR-15s, and other defensive minded firearms. 3 ARs, 1 Shotty, 7 Pistols, 3 Revolvers, 5 Transfers, plus bulk 9mm, 5.56, and 12GA ammo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kc17 622 Posted March 14, 2020 Just got home from a shop. Prices are the same as what I've been paying since at least the summer. No stock on 5.56. I grabbed a case of 9mm and a case of .223; they are limiting qty per person. With the exception of the .223 I would classify today's purchase as normal. I go through more 9mm than any other caliber from competitions. I had planned to get two cases. The .223 was because no 5.56 and I have the least of those calibers on hand. The shop was about typical of what I've seen there on any given Saturday. Except for the person with his running suv parked outside the door in a fire lane loaded to the gills with paper products (couldn't tell if towels or TP). I've been contemplating getting an AR in .22 for awhile now, and on the drive there thought I'd ask what they had. Then I thought about the NICS backlog I saw here, and decided to pass. I'm also trying to "be good financially". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Glock guy 1,127 Posted March 14, 2020 9 minutes ago, kc17 said: I've been contemplating getting an AR in .22 for awhile now, and on the drive there thought I'd ask what they had. Then I thought about the NICS backlog I saw here, and decided to pass. Get the S&W M&P 15-22. It won't help you much defensively, but it's great fun to shoot. It's the favorite gun of every new shooter I take to the range. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kc17 622 Posted March 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Old Glock guy said: Get the S&W M&P 15-22. It won't help you much defensively, but it's great fun to shoot. It's the favorite gun of every new shooter I take to the range. That was my plan, I have the M&P Sport in 5.56 already. The .22 would be for fun and more affordable trigger time than the 5.56. I predict my wife would enjoy it as well. She's already claimed my .22 pistol as her gun. I married well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUTGERS95 890 Posted March 14, 2020 ammo, as I'm seeing it, is up maybe 3 ish % delivered. It's still cheap but with the rush to buy, it will probably go up near term then fade back down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Displaced Texan 11,751 Posted March 14, 2020 Dollar cost averaging. I believe in buying whenever you can to add to your ammo fort. When ammo is especially cheap, buy more. If you are taking this opportunity to bulk buy now, you are doing it wrong. Times of calm are the times to buy. Not just ammo.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brucin 923 Posted March 14, 2020 1 hour ago, kc17 said: That was my plan, I have the M&P Sport in 5.56 already. The .22 would be for fun and more affordable trigger time than the 5.56. I predict my wife would enjoy it as well. She's already claimed my .22 pistol as her gun. I married well. My wife has one in Muddy Girl Purple. It's her favorite. Just having trouble finding an optic she's comfortable with. Tried a standard 3x9 she can't pick up the cross hairs. It takes her 30 seconds or more with every shot. Tried a red dot she doesn't like that there's no magnification and the same can't find the dot issue. Not sure what to try next. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper 6,372 Posted March 14, 2020 1 hour ago, RUTGERS95 said: ammo, as I'm seeing it, is up maybe 3 ish % delivered. It's still cheap but with the rush to buy, it will probably go up near term then fade back down Probably will, right after people blow through their paychecks buying toilet paper. 14 minutes ago, Displaced Texan said: If you are taking this opportunity to bulk buy now, you are doing it wrong. Times of calm are the times to buy. Not just ammo.... If you're doing that NOW, you're already behind the curve... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oakridgefirearms 224 Posted March 15, 2020 Over the last few days - gun sales were up some, ammo sales dramatically, especially yesterday and today. The distributors are wiped out of all the common ammo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackDaWack 2,895 Posted March 15, 2020 I ordered 2 cases of 22lr at normal price 2 days ago... let's see how much I can get for a brick in a months lol Its oos now. Realistically speaking, Ammo has been cheap and even rebated the past couple years.. if you all of a sudden have money to stock up now.. why not then? even a month ago would have been a good time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WP22 1,558 Posted March 15, 2020 According to my wife I'm way overstocked. I disagree. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bklynracer 1,265 Posted March 15, 2020 2 hours ago, JackDaWack said: if you all of a sudden have money to stock up now.. why not then? Most name brands 9mm and 45's are gone online from most vendors Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted March 16, 2020 3 hours ago, Bklynracer said: Most name brands 9mm and 45's are gone online from most vendors Get odd ball cartridges and stock up on them. i.e, 357 Sig, 10mm, 327 Federal Magnum. Then buy a gun in those calibers. Done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
always_an_eagle 165 Posted March 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, Ray Ray said: Get odd ball cartridges and stock up on them. i.e, 357 Sig, 10mm, 327 Federal Magnum. Then buy a gun in those calibers. Done Or if your gun can do this, a simple barrel and magazine change might do also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites