How has the ammo/component shortage affected your Shooting

[Phil Yearout]

I have plenty of hunting loads but almost no target loads. A guy at my club kept me supplied last year; hope he can do the same this year or I probably won't be shooting. I was in the local Cabela's a few weeks ago and they had Herters target loads in stock - the first I'd seen in some time. They were $90 a flat; the last ones I bought were under $60. I didn't buy any. Last week they were all gone.

[Kevin McCormack]

Originally Posted by Phil Yearout

I have plenty of hunting loads but almost no target loads. A guy at my club kept me supplied last year; hope he can do the same this year or I probably won't be shooting. I was in the local Cabela's a few weeks ago and they had Herters target loads in stock - the first I'd seen in some time. They were $90 a flat; the last one's I bought were under $60. I didn't buy any. Last week they were all gone.

Same story here - the Gainesville VA Cabela's store got a large ammo shipment (mostly metallic; .223, 9MM, 380, .45 auto etc.) 3 days before Christmas and had I would judge c. 40 flats of Herter's target ammo out. When word got out they went fast - I bought 2 flats as they were stocking the shelves then came back 2 days later (Fri.) for 2 more - I would say just over half of it was gone then. Christmas was Saturday and the following day I went back and they were completely out. $84.99 plus tax put it a few pennies over $90. First target ammo they'd had in months.

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Phil Yearout

I have plenty of hunting loads but almost no target loads. A guy at my club kept me supplied last year; hope he can do the same this year or I probably won't be shooting. I was in the local Cabela's a few weeks ago and they had Herters target loads in stock - the first I'd seen in some time. They were $90 a flat; the last ones I bought were under $60. I didn't buy any. Last week they were all gone.

$90/flat is a very good price today for most shells.