You Gotta Pay To Play! Ammo & Reloading Supply Shortage Update. Primers, Projectiles & Ammo Finds!

Published on September 30, 2021
Duration: 18:32

This video details a week of ammunition and reloading supply hunting, highlighting finds at Rural King and Walmart. The presenter discusses current market availability and pricing for various calibers, including 38 Special, 9mm, 5.56, 12 gauge, and 22LR. It also covers the acquisition of reloading components like primers and specialized projectiles, offering insights into the challenges and strategies for sourcing these items in the current market.

Quick Summary

During ammunition and reloading supply shortages, retailers like Rural King, Walmart, and Dunham's Sports are key locations. Local shops and pawn shops can also yield finds. Prices for items like 38 Special Critical Defense are around $23.99/25rds, while reloading primers can cost $77-$82/1000 plus shipping.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Friday Ammo Hunt Start
  2. 00:44Rural King Visit 1: Initial Finds
  3. 01:30Tuesday Morning: Rural King Visit 2
  4. 02:02Rural King Stock Update: 9mm, 5.56, Shotgun Shells
  5. 03:01Walmart Visit: Unexpected Finds
  6. 03:14Walmart Stock: 22LR, 12 Gauge, 243, 308, 20 Gauge
  7. 04:27Thursday Morning: Ammo Rounds
  8. 04:38Rural King Visit 3: Inventory Impact
  9. 05:52Dunham's Sports Visit: Pricing & Stock
  10. 07:28Local Shop Visit: Potential New Finds
  11. 07:40Weekly Recap: Ammunition & Reloading Haul
  12. 08:01Walmart Haul: 22LR Ammunition Details
  13. 09:00Walmart Haul: Shotgun Ammunition
  14. 10:17Rural King Haul: 38 Special & 357 Magnum
  15. 11:17Hand Injury Update
  16. 12:06Local Shop Haul: Primers & 357 Magnum
  17. 13:17Reloading Components: Large Pistol Primers
  18. 15:10Reloading Components: Projectiles from Pawn Shop
  19. 16:22Super Vel Ammunition for Testing
  20. 17:15Looking Ahead: Range Day & Future Videos
  21. 17:29Call to Action: Like, Subscribe, Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find ammunition and reloading supplies during a shortage?

During an ammunition and reloading supply shortage, retailers like Rural King, Walmart, and Dunham's Sports are common places to check. Local gun shops and pawn shops can also be good sources for both finished ammunition and reloading components like primers and projectiles.

What are current prices for 38 Special Critical Defense ammunition?

As of the video's recording, 38 Special Critical Defense 110 grain ammunition with FTX projectiles was found at Rural King for approximately $23.99 per 25-round box, which is considered a reasonable price for defensive rounds.

Are reloading primers difficult to find, and what are current prices?

Reloading primers, especially large pistol primers, can be difficult to find. Prices have increased significantly, with large pistol primers costing around $77 per thousand and large magnum pistol primers around $82 per thousand, plus additional shipping costs for online orders.

What types of 22LR ammunition are recommended?

For 22LR ammunition, the presenter prefers 40-grain Auto Match solids over 36-grain hollow points, finding the solids to be more reliable and better performing based on personal experience, despite the per-round cost being slightly higher than bulk bucket options.

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