What Ammo Is Left From The Shortage | Calibers You Can Still Buy

Published on September 6, 2020
Duration: 13:58

This video from Magic Prepper addresses the 2020 ammunition shortage, providing practical advice on calibers that remain available for SHTF scenarios. The host, with high authority in the prepping community, details which rifle, pistol, revolver, and shotgun calibers are still on shelves, offering alternatives for common, hard-to-find rounds. The content emphasizes strategic ammunition procurement based on current market dynamics and logistical awareness.

Quick Summary

During ammunition shortages, while 5.56x45mm and .223 Remington are scarce, 7.62x39mm remains more accessible. For pistols, .40 S&W, 10mm, and .357 Sig are good alternatives if 9mm and .45 ACP are unavailable. Traditional hunting calibers and most shotgun shells are still readily found.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Ammo Shortage
  2. 02:31Tactical Rifle Caliber Availability
  3. 04:56Pistol Caliber Availability & Alternatives
  4. 06:35Hunting & Battle Rifle Caliber Availability
  5. 09:20Revolver & Big Bore Caliber Availability
  6. 10:45Shotgun Shell Availability

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifle calibers are still available during the ammo shortage?

While 5.56x45mm and .223 Remington are scarce, 7.62x39mm for AK-47s remains more accessible. Less common AR-15 calibers like .350 Legend, .450 Bushmaster, and 6.8 SPC are also still found on shelves.

Which pistol calibers are recommended as alternatives during an ammo shortage?

If 9mm and .45 ACP are sold out, consider .40 S&W, 10mm, and .357 Sig. These calibers offer good availability and excellent ballistics for self-defense purposes.

Are traditional hunting rifle calibers still available?

Yes, traditional hunting rounds such as .30-06 Springfield, .270 Winchester, and .243 Winchester are generally still in stock, along with .308 Winchester and 7.62x51 NATO.

What about revolver ammunition availability?

Standard revolver rounds like .38 Special and .357 Magnum are scarce. However, larger bore calibers such as .454 Casull, .460 S&W, and .500 S&W are still obtainable for heavy-duty revolvers.

Is shotgun ammunition readily available?

Shotgun shells across various gauges (12, 20, .410) are widely available. While tactical buckshot and slugs can be harder to find, turkey loads and birdshot remain common and can serve as emergency self-defense options.

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