There Is No Ammo Shortage & Remington Isn't Here to "Save The Day." Greed Is Alive & Well!

Published on May 6, 2021
Duration: 16:54

This video provides a weekly update on ammunition availability and pricing from various retailers including Rural King, Dunham's Sports, and Walmart. The speaker argues that there is no actual ammunition shortage, but rather inflated prices driven by greed. He highlights specific examples of high prices for common calibers like 9mm and 5.56, while also noting some reasonably priced finds, particularly in .22 LR and shotgun shells. The speaker also touches on his personal reloading endeavors and purchases of reloading components.

Quick Summary

The speaker argues that there is no true ammunition shortage, but rather inflated prices driven by greed. He notes that 9mm is stabilizing around $0.30/round and 5.56/.223 around $0.50/round. While some retailers like Dunham's show excessively high prices, Rural King and Walmart offered more reasonable deals on .22 LR and shotgun shells.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Rural King Visit
  2. 00:46Rural King Ammunition Stock
  3. 01:14Thursday Check-in & Rural King Update
  4. 01:56Rural King Stock Remains Consistent
  5. 02:38Heading to Dunham's Sports
  6. 02:58Dunham's Ammunition Prices & Remington
  7. 04:09Critique of Remington's Pricing Strategy
  8. 04:28Shotgun Ammunition at Dunham's
  9. 05:04Exiting Dunham's - Prices Too High
  10. 05:54Trip to Walmart for Groceries & Ammo Check
  11. 06:07Walmart Visit - Limited Stock Found
  12. 06:47Final Stop: Local Gun Shop for Reloading Supplies
  13. 07:04Back Home - Reviewing Weekly Purchases
  14. 07:12Dunham's & Remington Pricing Recap
  15. 07:50Reloading Components from Amazon
  16. 08:51Rural King Ammunition Stock & Availability
  17. 09:45Debunking the Ammo Shortage Myth
  18. 10:00Rural King Bulk Pack Details
  19. 11:28Aguila .22 LR Purchases from Rural King
  20. 12:00Dunham's Visit Recap - No Purchases
  21. 12:11Walmart Ammunition Purchases (Earlier Week)
  22. 13:39Walmart Ammunition Purchases (Today)
  23. 13:44Local Gun Shop Visit - Reloading Supplies
  24. 15:09Weekly Scores & Pricing Analysis
  25. 15:49Viewer Engagement & Future Content

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an ammunition shortage in 2023/2024?

According to the speaker, there is no actual ammunition shortage. Ammunition is available, but prices have been significantly inflated due to greed from manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. The speaker emphasizes that the issue is with pricing, not availability.

What are current prices for 9mm ammunition?

The speaker suggests that 9mm Luger ammunition is stabilizing around a minimum of $0.30 per round. He notes a purchase of 300 rounds of Aguila 9mm for $89 at Rural King, which equates to $0.30 per round.

What are current prices for 5.56/.223 ammunition?

Expect 5.56/.223 Remington ammunition to cost around $0.50 per round or more. The speaker mentions seeing bulk packs of 150 rounds of 5.56 for $79 at Rural King, which is approximately $0.52 per round.

Is Remington ammunition a good value right now?

The speaker strongly advises against viewing Remington's return as a positive for consumers. He argues that Remington, like other companies, is focused on profit and is not offering competitive prices, citing a 300-round bucket of Remington .223 at Dunham's for $260 as an example of inflated pricing.

Where can I find reasonably priced .22 LR ammunition?

Rural King offered bulk packs of 500 rounds of Aguila .22 LR for $27.99. Walmart also had Federal 333 and Winchester 333 .22 LR for around $18.36 per box, making them cost-effective options.

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