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Rimfire Rifles
« on: January 17, 2013, 03:29:42 PM »
 I have been debating picking up a 10/22 for my son to plink with while we are at the range, cost of ammo being the determining factor of caliber. I have a .17hmr that is a blast to shoot but the cost of ammo compared to the .22LR has always had me thinking of getting the Ruger.

 I was at Cabelas today and went to check the price of .22LR ammo and was surprised to see they were out. :yike: Now I can somewhat see the panic and people clearing the shelves of .223 but why are people hoarding .22LR ammo? There were tons of .17hmr, even decent priced at $12.99/box of 50. :dunno:
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Re: Rimfire Rifles
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2013, 03:34:39 PM »
Everyone should have at least one 10/22. :tup:

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Re: Rimfire Rifles
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2013, 03:36:12 PM »
I just got a new AR 15-22 M and P rifle before the craze started. I was going to get a 10-22 but also wanted an AR someday. I went with the AR style so I could have the best of both worlds. Cheap shooting and AR style. I aked myself this also as I cant find any 22LR ammo now. Id love to know too?

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« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2013, 04:01:13 PM »
I've been amazed too but the bulk stuff was gone long before even 223 ammo. At least where I shop

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Re: Rimfire Rifles
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2013, 05:55:32 PM »
People shooting the .22 and saving the .223  :dunno:

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Re: Rimfire Rifles
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2013, 06:31:00 PM »
People want a gun to practice with so the use the cheaper 22 rds.

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Re: Rimfire Rifles
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2013, 07:33:23 PM »
Luckily we reload and have components for centerfire stuff and between dad and i we have 15,000 .22 rimfire rounds and ill buy more when available

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Re: Rimfire Rifles
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2013, 07:35:31 PM »
People want a gun to practice with so the use the cheaper 22 rds.
I understand that but why the hoarding all of a sudden? People have always wanted them for cheap practicing, what is different now?
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Re: Rimfire Rifles
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2013, 07:38:53 PM »
What is different now is that guys are making cash available to buy ammo, probably any ammo....and when the .223 is gone, atleast they come home with something else.... A tiny bit of security for some guys too as the anticipation of dopeys announcement built...
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Re: Rimfire Rifles
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2013, 07:40:46 PM »
A tiny bit of security for some guys too as the anticipation of dopeys announcement built...
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Re: Rimfire Rifles
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2013, 08:49:20 PM »
look at California and look at the new laws in NY.  Our new Gov Inslee just said gun control will play a major role in his admin.


multiple reasons for the22 ammo hoarding. they are looking at possibilities to ban all lead ammo. The 1022 is on the target list because it is semi auto and can hold mags over 10 rdS. Looking to ban all Internet shipment of ammo and  looking at banning or limiting the interstate movement of ammo. They are also looking at limiting amount of ammo a person can buy at one time and registering all ammo purchases. This can all be accomplished without congress approval.


I have been buying bricks of 22 ammo, 223, 9mm, 308 for the past few years when I saw it on sale. Just picked up 5 more bricks of 22 ammo down in the Tri Cities today.


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Re: Rimfire Rifles
« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2013, 06:46:33 PM »
I just got a new AR 15-22 M and P rifle before the craze started. I was going to get a 10-22 but also wanted an AR someday. I went with the AR style so I could have the best of both worlds. Cheap shooting and AR style. I aked myself this also as I cant find any 22LR ammo now. Id love to know too?

How do you like that rifle? Been thinking of getting one. I haven't found one locally yet. Be a good plinker for the back yard and for my daughter when she is a bit older.

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Re: Rimfire Rifles
« Reply #12 on: January 19, 2013, 08:14:09 AM »
I like good bolt actions,especially for kids.
A bolt with irons develops more skills and makes that ammo last a lot longer.
CZ Scout is a great little rifle.
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Re: Rimfire Rifles
« Reply #13 on: January 19, 2013, 06:50:36 PM »
I was in Cabelas last Tuesday.  Did a quick check on .22lr as it was completely gone the previous time I checked.  Low and behold...two 100 round boxes (that was all).  Funny just before I picked them up another guy asked what i was looking for.  I said 22 lr.  He said "good luck".  Should have seen the look on his face when I picked them up and said, "here's two boxes" and put them in my cart.  Guess he missed them. :chuckle:
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Re: Rimfire Rifles
« Reply #14 on: January 19, 2013, 06:54:39 PM »
Got to love it! I did the same thing with primers yesterday. The guy said they did not have any. I looked behind the counter and saw both types I was looking for. Said I will take both them bricks to the guy working there. He handed them to me and the guys jaw just dropped :chuckle: Then he tried to start a fight with me about buying the bricks. I told him they would only last me a month or 2 so I wish they has 12 of them :chuckle:
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