I have the ammo on the shelf, but I won't sell it to you?

[madcow]

Seriously, how did y’all not see this coming?

Saw it coming 4 years ago, always happens every election since the 94 AWB. Just an observation on the Hi-power ammo, usually the big calibers stay on the shelves since they are used in such low volumes.

 

[GFB]

What I don't understand is even low volume Hi-power ammo like 300WM, 700 Rem Mag have disappeared from the shelves. I can't imagine shooting a box of 20 in a range session much less 5 boxes, your shoulder will be black and blue for a week.

I have never seen a shortage like this. When 257 Roberts or 25-06 that normally goes for $2.50 a round is sold out, it got weird.

 

[GFB]

Seriously, how did y’all not see this coming?

You’ve seen hunting ammo sold out before in off calibers? I haven’t. That said, I am good to go. At the height of the Obama scare you could find 270. Now, you can barely find 280. That’s different.

 

[madcow]

I have never seen a shortage like this. When 257 Roberts or 25-06 that normally goes for $2.50 a round is sold out, it got weird.

I guarantee you will see those calibers at the gun show, boxes falling apart and never sold unless they are heavily discounted.

 

[Bama21]

My rifles really like 140 grain Fusions, Hornady American Whitetail, not so much. I understand holding some back for customers, but holding a particular brand back, that's what I dont get. No matter, i was just curious if someone on here might have an idea.

 

[coolformula]

My guess he didn’t want to lose a rifle sale over the customers preference of ammo. His selling one box of ammo and making a couple of bucks isn’t a good incentive for him from a business point of view.

I would suggest you always support your favorite shops with the policies that best suit your needs as a customer.

 

[Sneakypete]

Yesterday, I hit a few gun stores looking for some ammo and reloading components (if there were any to be had). I stopped in one shop and noticed they had factory 7mm-08 on the shelf behind the counter. When I inquired what kind of 7mm-08 they had, store owner replies, "We have Hornady American Whitetail (20 boxes), Prvi Partizan (30 boxes), and another brand (I had never heard of)." I noticed there were 3 other boxes pushed to the back side of the shelf and asked about them. Shop keeper tells me they are 2 boxes of Fusion 140s and a box of Federal Premium ballistic tips. He said those pushed to the back of the shelf are not for sale unless someone buys a rifle. I asked if he would part with 1 box of Fusions, and he said No.

His shop, his rules I get that, but why couldnt he just hold back some Hornady for his customers who purchased a rifle?

I thought it was kind of strange. Granted, a store owner who doesnt have any ammo to sell when someone purchases a gun, very well might hinder the gun sale, but to hold back specific ammo? I dont get it. Any thoughts???

I have run into several LGS with the same policy

 

[GFB]

I guarantee you will see those calibers at the gun show, boxes falling apart and never sold unless they are heavily discounted.

I’ll take your word for it. Don’t see myself at a gun show anytime soon.

 

[319 Armory & Range]

Man to his wife: I’m going out to pick up some ammo

Wife: You say that every time and come home with nothing, why do you bother to go looking?

*Man determined to find some ammo comes home with new gun, and ammo*

Wife: I thought you were getting AMMO

Man: See they would only sell me the ammo IF I bought a gun and even you know how I REALLY needed the ammo

Don’t waste this opportunity guys

 

[Piglatinhater]

Seriously, how did y’all not see this coming?

Yep. I guess people are just bad at math and can't figure out whats every 4 years means. Same people buying $600 glocks and $1000 sporticals