Have you checked the prices on ammo lately? I think it has a way to go yet.
Better read this before you pronounce the frenzy over
http://directorblue.blogspot.com/2013/01/update-status-of-gun-industry.html?m=1
Here are the highlites
Smith & Wesson-is running at Full capacity making 300+ guns/day-mainly M&P pistols. They are unable to produce any more guns to help with the shortages.
RUGER: Plans to increase from 75% to 100% in the next 90 days.
FNH: Moving from 50% production to 75% by Feb 1st and 100% by March 1. Remington-Maxed out!
Armalite: Maxed out.
DPMS: Can't get enough parts to produce any more product.
COLT: Production runs increasing weekly...bottle necked by Bolt carrier's.
LWRC:Making only black guns, running at full capacity...can't get enough gun quality steel to make barrels.
Springfield Armory: Only company who can meet demand but are running 30-45 days behind.
AMMO: Every caliber is now Allocated! We are looking at a nation wide shortage of all calibers over the next 9 months. All plants are producing as much ammo as possible w/ of 1 BILLION rounds produced weekly. Most is military followed by L.E. and civilians are third in line.
MAGPUL is behind 1 MILLION mags, do not expect any large quantities of magpul anytime soon.
RELOADERS... ALL Remington, Winchester, CCI & Federal primers are going to ammo FIRST. There are no extra's for reloading purposes... it could be 6-9 months before things get caught up. Sorry for the bleak news, but now we know what to expect in the coming months. Stay tuned, we'll keep you posted...
Sources? Didn't think so...this is all hearsay. Of course manufacturers are going to backed up for awhile but the demand is what is going down. Things will level out soon enough.
Better read this before you pronounce the frenzy over
http://directorblue.blogspot.com/2013/01/update-status-of-gun-industry.html?m=1
Here are the highlites
Smith & Wesson-is running at Full capacity making 300+ guns/day-mainly M&P pistols. They are unable to produce any more guns to help with the shortages.
RUGER: Plans to increase from 75% to 100% in the next 90 days.
FNH: Moving from 50% production to 75% by Feb 1st and 100% by March 1. Remington-Maxed out!
Armalite: Maxed out.
DPMS: Can't get enough parts to produce any more product.
COLT: Production runs increasing weekly...bottle necked by Bolt carrier's.
LWRC:Making only black guns, running at full capacity...can't get enough gun quality steel to make barrels.
Springfield Armory: Only company who can meet demand but are running 30-45 days behind.
AMMO: Every caliber is now Allocated! We are looking at a nation wide shortage of all calibers over the next 9 months. All plants are producing as much ammo as possible w/ of 1 BILLION rounds produced weekly. Most is military followed by L.E. and civilians are third in line.
MAGPUL is behind 1 MILLION mags, do not expect any large quantities of magpul anytime soon.
RELOADERS... ALL Remington, Winchester, CCI & Federal primers are going to ammo FIRST. There are no extra's for reloading purposes... it could be 6-9 months before things get caught up. Sorry for the bleak news, but now we know what to expect in the coming months. Stay tuned, we'll keep you posted...
It must be true. After all his link was to facebook.
Sources? Didn't think so...this is all hearsay. Of course manufacturers are going to backed up for awhile but the demand is what is going down. Things will level out soon enough.
And of course your source is................................
I tend to believe someone in the gun industry more someone on a computer that claims different with nothing to back that claim up.
Spent the afternoon at my buddys gunshop , his supplier has told him to try and find other sources of ammo if possible as things look bleak for the next 9-12 months. This backs up Ruger's claim to have sold the whole years production at the Shot Show.
But you are probably right, after all YOU must have proof to support your statment.................right.
And of course your source is................................
I tend to believe someone in the gun industry more someone on a computer that claims different with nothing to back that claim up.
Spent the afternoon at my buddys gunshop , his supplier has told him to try and find other sources of ammo if possible as things look bleak for the next 9-12 months. This backs up Ruger's claim to have sold the whole years production at the Shot Show.
But you are probably right, after all YOU must have proof to support your statment.................right.
I agree! I think ammo will be a big problem for the next year or so.Looks like prices are coming down on the used stuff. I for one am glad to see it.