Feeding frenzy in full force.....

[alphasigmookie]

I stopped by cabelas in wheeling on my way to Ohio today. I was actually surprised how much they had on the shelves. No .223, .22lr or small rifle primers and powder selection was slim, but had just about everything else. Had a 10 box max on ammo though. Prices were definitely a good 20-40% higher than "normal" on most ammo and components. Paid $38 for a box of 168gr SMK, but was worth an extra $10 over what I paid for the last one to not have to worry about it for a while. Also picked up an SOG field pup knife that I didn't need for $15 on clearance.

[jbp-ohio]

Went to stepsons swim meet in Coshocton today. That is were Woodbury Outfitters is located. They were out of. 22lr, except at the end of isle there was bulk packs of Minmags. $25 for 375 rounds. Toyed with the idea of getting 10 boxes, but only got two. Panic buying AR's and XDM's runs you out of cash flow...

They had just put them on the shelf today and they were mostly gone

Only .223 in store was 5 boxes of Hornady 55gr SP. Got one box of 50. If I knew how they would shoot, might have got more

[bruchi]

Been grounded for 2 months, will be for at least 2 more before I can get back on my feet and leave the house. I fret at going to an LGS and seeing there is no ammo to be found, ran out of 9mm and 38 before the madness and all the 223 I got is some match ammo, very little 22 and none of the plinking stuff, I've asked around and been told that here in Puerto Rico is not so bad but I got to "see it" with my own eyes!

[armymedic]

I cannot believe all this craziness I left the country last August for a deployment to Afghanistan by the time I return in July I wonder if I will have any ammo to shoot for all the great toys that I am purchasing using my military discounts while I am here. Wanted to show the wife how to shoot when I got home, guess I better get her an air soft gun good thing those don't have any restrictions in Illinois oh wait...

[Nomadac]

A friend and I tried to attend the Indy Gun & Knife show on Friday at the Indy Fairgrounds. When we arrived 30 min. early they were already parking cars in the infield area, as all of the parking lots were filled. The line to get in was encircling the Pepsi coliseum which would equate to an estimated distance of 440 yds. and 3-4 deep. Since the building the gun show is in would have a limited capacity according to the fire marshal, we decided it would take hours before we could get into the show and left. The news media had coverage on the news and Saturdays attendance was just as crowded. I cannot even estimate how many were waiting to attend and imagine after waiting in line how much would still be available to buy, even it you did get in.
The estimated this is the most they have ever had attend in all of the years this show has been held.

We stopped at a Carbelas on the way home and their gun dept. was very busy. We talked to one of the Mgrs. and he said they normally expect to sell $2M total sales for all dept. for 2012. He said that sales this year was $12M for the store, primarily as a result of the gun dept. sales. The ammo sells out as soon as received along with any type of semi-auto firearm received, etc.

I expect firearm and ammo sales for 2012 to have been a bonanza for all dealers and mfg. as their products are on long back orders.