22 LR

[canebreaker]

It's been a while since I bought 22 LR ammo, it was was about $8 or 9 per 100 pack back then. At the auction house it's been selling for $15 per 100 pack.
Looking at the MS gun owners ammo sales most ads come from central or southern part of the state. I got a shock last night when I got into the forum. Winchester 22 LR 5,000 rd case, 100 packs $400 within a few miles of me. That's back to $8 per 100. I posted, Want, pm sent. We'll be meeting today.
I plan to sell enough to get my money back and shoot the rest with family.

 

[canebreaker]

I carried 2 brick of the 22's to the auction house Thursday. The auctioneer get 20% to sell your items. I set a reserve at $13 per 100 rounds. Zoom auction on Wednesday and Thursday nights. 2 boxes of the 22's are shown on the screen, you're getting 2 boxes, 100 rounds for 1 money and the bidding starts. It got to 15 then 18. The auctioneer back the price to $15. All 10 deals sold. One person took 4 deals.
I'll carry 2 more brick down Wednesday.

 

[johntheplinker]

One way to get your money back! Seems that prices have been dropping and availability getting better on 22lr lately.
Although you don't want to know what I spent on the last 22lr I bought... Let's just say I cried a bit when I clicked the Confirm Order button.

 

[DadSmith]

One way to get your money back! Seems that prices have been dropping and availability getting better on 22lr lately.
Although you don't want to know what I spent on the last 22lr I bought... Let's just say I cried a bit when I clicked the Confirm Order button.

Aurora Walmart had many boxes of 22lr CCI, Federal and Winchester stacked pretty deep. A few days ago. I talked to the guy taking care of sporting goods area. He said ammunition buying was slowing down a little and they were also getting more in every few days now.

 

[crewchief888]

online prices seemed to have stabilized over the past few months. been finding my preferred ammo at 8-10 cents a round. i dont think we'll see the 3-5 cents a round from 3 years ago for a while.

 

[johntheplinker]

Aurora Walmart had many boxes of 22lr CCI, Federal and Winchester stacked pretty deep. A few days ago. I talked to the guy taking care of sporting goods area. He said ammunition buying was slowing down a little and they were also getting more in every few days now.

Yeah, I've been seeing quite a bit more in stores. I think some of it is simply the time of year, lots of folks don't like to go shooting when its cold, most hunting seasons are over or about to end, plus the Christmas bills are coming in. We'll see what it looks like in a couple of months.

 

[johntheplinker]

online prices seemed to have stabilized over the past few months. been finding my preferred ammo at 8-10 cents a round. i dont think we'll see the 3-5 cents a round from 3 years ago for a while.

Lot more variety also. Seems to be hanging around longer also instead of disappearing as soon as its listed.

 

[canebreaker]

I told the guy about the auction house and my selling's. He's carried 2 loads of ammo, primers and other supplies to the house and has 2 more loads to take for a special ammo auction Saturday night.
I saw a few cartons of Federal SPM primers; I hope they go cheap.

 

[Robert Richardson]

I guess if you are into flipping ammo, that's good.

 

[churchmouse]

I guess if you are into flipping ammo, that's good.

Yeah, that seems like a heck of a lot of effort for little return.
No knock just my time is worth more to me.

Carry on.....

 

[jerrob]

The only way 22 ammo leaves my house is via the muzzle.
I stack it, shoot it, rinse and repeat as needed.

 

[DadSmith]

The only way 22 ammo leaves my house is via the muzzle.
I stack it, shoot it, rinse and repeat as needed.

Same here I also give it away as gifts.

 

[jerrob]

Same here I also give it away as gifts.

Well then, add me to your Christmas list, lol.
I've donated some (kids) and helped a friend or family member out when needed, but the lion's share of my 22 ammo leave me cleaning a gun barrel with a stupid grin stuck to my face.

 

[DadSmith]

Well then, add me to your Christmas list, lol.
I've donated some (kids) and helped a friend or family member out when needed, but the lion's share of my 22 ammo leave me cleaning a gun barrel with a stupid grin stuck to my face.

I give on birthday's also

 

[churchmouse]

We have given thousands of rounds to youth groups in need and young shooters just starting up.
Life is a pay it forward proposition.