![]() There have been multiple versions of a fixed-headspace M2, dating back to the 1960s and even earlier. This is a rough generalization, but from people I’ve talked to – active competitors, casual gun owners, first timers, people in the gun industry, cops, etc., this seems to be what I’m hearing. There have been millions of new, first-time gun owners this year, and while they’re probably not regular shooters, they need ammo to test their gun & have some for “just in case”.ġ0% – Law enforcement agencies are upping their contracts and using and/or stockpiling more ammo. You see these people in front of sporting good stores at 6:00 AM to get ammo as soon as it comes off the truck.ġ5% – New gun owners. 22’s on tables for $75+ left over from the last ammo shortage. 243 etc are less/not available.Ģ5% – Scalpers are scooping up this ammo to sell at gun shows for ridiculous prices. ![]() The fact that shotgun loading machines can’t be set up for 9mm means shotgun ammo is still plentiful, while. Factories have taken production lines away from lower demand rounds in favor of high demand ones. ![]() I would say this breakdown of 4 reasons probably sums it up:ĥ0% – People are hoarding common ammunition calibers – 5.56/.223, 7.62×39 & all handgun calibers.
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