Hello! I am very new to this forum and would love to hear what "insiders" have to say about the current ammunition shortage. Certainly, the claim that increased demand without a means to quickly ramp up production makes sense, but several websites are commenting on the idea that scalpers are using bots to buy large quantities of ammunition and selling it for much more than they purchased it for. If that is the case, then where are these scalpers? I haven't been able to find anyone selling "scalped" ammunition...
Neither the big box stores nor the small sporting goods stores in my area have been able to get any sort of inventory for quite some time. I would assume that these stores (Cabela's, Fleet Farm, Academy, Scheel's, etc.) would have "first dibs" from suppliers as these corporate contracts would take priority over private sales and small shops. However, these stores have had absolutely no supply. Where is the ammo?
If anyone has good intel on what is happening, where I can find ammunition, and what to expect over the next few months I would appreciate it. I have been waiting for years to finally get the opportunity to hunt elk, and I am concerned that I will not be able to find ammo to do so.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Neither the big box stores nor the small sporting goods stores in my area have been able to get any sort of inventory for quite some time. I would assume that these stores (Cabela's, Fleet Farm, Academy, Scheel's, etc.) would have "first dibs" from suppliers as these corporate contracts would take priority over private sales and small shops. However, these stores have had absolutely no supply. Where is the ammo?
If anyone has good intel on what is happening, where I can find ammunition, and what to expect over the next few months I would appreciate it. I have been waiting for years to finally get the opportunity to hunt elk, and I am concerned that I will not be able to find ammo to do so.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
