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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: chiwawadan on August 07, 2020, 05:59:30 PM

Title: Well... Any ammo available?
Post by: chiwawadan on August 07, 2020, 05:59:30 PM: I just got my first pistol, a 22/45... Excited to get out to practice. Turns out I was woefully ignorant of the current ammo shortage. What a bummer!

Anyone have any hints for where to find some in this current climate, especially SW WA? PM if necessary.

Man, my timing!
Title: Re: Well... Any ammo available?
Post by: tritt007 on August 07, 2020, 06:11:04 PM: I use velocity ammo , free shipping over 100$ usually takes about a week and tax is included or they dont charge it not sure lol I do t ask questions , I have always got what I ordered and they have some stuff in stock right now . Not sure about local ammo though .
Title: Re: Well... Any ammo available?
Post by: jdb on August 07, 2020, 08:00:27 PM: How much you need? I can probably help you out.
Title: Re: Well... Any ammo available?
Post by: chiwawadan on August 08, 2020, 01:50:07 PM: I'll eventually buy in bulk if store stock levels ever rise, but if you're selling, just enough to go plinking and get used to the new gun.

PM me what you have.
Title: Re: Well... Any ammo available?
Post by: konradcountry on August 14, 2020, 09:02:23 AM: I can help you out, I got plenty of 22lr.

Not sure how far south you are but I saw plenty across the border in hood river.
Title: Re: Well... Any ammo available?
Post by: magnanimous_j on August 14, 2020, 09:08:32 AM: https://www.sgammo.com/product/22-lr-ammo/500-round-brick-22-lr-match-grade-40-grain-lead-ammo-made-geco-germany

The price is inflated, for sure, but a couple of these should keep you shooting for a while.
Title: Re: Well... Any ammo available?
Post by: Fl0und3rz on August 14, 2020, 10:39:38 AM: If you get to the NE, I am sure I could spare a bit, but you'd probably pass about 10 other HWers with a similar offer along the way.
Title: Re: Well... Any ammo available?
Post by: nopretext on August 15, 2020, 02:47:35 PM: Quote from: magnanimous_j on August 14, 2020, 09:08:32 AM
https://www.sgammo.com/product/22-lr-ammo/500-round-brick-22-lr-match-grade-40-grain-lead-ammo-made-geco-germany

The price is inflated, for sure, but a couple of these should keep you shooting for a while.
I mean... it's Geco. I forget, are they the ones that'll let you test a bunch of ammo in your rifle if you come to their range and commit to buying several cases of a single batch? PRS, I tell ya :chuckle:

22lr is in and out of stock a lot, try ammoseek and set up an alert if you don't see prices you like, or just keep checking it until you find something you like. My impression is the supply chain is starting to catch up, but I dunno. You should be able to find standard bulk stuff from Federal, CCI, Aguila, something like that in the 7-9 cpr range if you're patient.

EDIT: ...well that's what I get for not looking. That's a pretty good price for that Geco from sgammo. Love those folks. And I was thinking of Eley ofc
Title: Re: Well... Any ammo available?
Post by: jackelope on August 24, 2020, 10:31:00 AM: (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200824/32dd1821ce61fe674d81f330c7a3398c.jpg)
Title: Re: Well... Any ammo available?
Post by: h20hunter on August 24, 2020, 02:57:51 PM: Pause...
Title: Re: Well... Any ammo available?
Post by: h20hunter on August 24, 2020, 03:00:47 PM: Cleaned out.

Do we need to :beatdeadhorse: any more than has been? That's rhetorical. .....no need to answer.

Back on track please. Props to those offering links, assistance, or even willing to just give a helpful suggestion.
Title: Re: Well... Any ammo available?
Post by: chiwawadan on August 25, 2020, 03:58:16 PM: Quote from: jdb on August 07, 2020, 08:00:27 PM
How much you need? I can probably help you out.
jdb was kind enough to help me out! Still, if anyone gets word of some retailers that are finally back in stock - spill the beans for all of us!
Title: Re: Well... Any ammo available?
Post by: Bigshooter on August 27, 2020, 09:15:41 PM: https://www.cheapammo.com/winchester-lead-round-nose-match-40-grain-22-long-rifle-ammo-500-rounds