Longitude Zero Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 Recently the larget LGS in my area had their annual Summer Expo. Over 100 suppliers and manufactureres where there. I talked with reps from two different ammo companies. Both said the same thing. That is the 22LR production lines are all but completely shut down and have been since the panic began. The reasoning, and it makes sense, 22LR is so low on profit margin that the raw materials were diverted to the centerfire line due to demand and profitability.Yes...No...Maybe So Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 It's what I've been hearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longitude Zero Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 One of them also said that until his company gets 45-60 day supply of centerfire ammo in the warehouse the rimfire line will remain shutdown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I've got a lot of rimfire ammo on hand but am not shooting much out of fear of non-replenishment.Been shooting the air guns instead. In fact, looking for a new, but modestly priced, target air pistol.Any ideas? Under $300? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 FYIToday (Sunday) I sent an email to Federal, asking about the rumors of rim fire production shutdown due to raw materials being focused to the center fire production lines. I received a reply later the same day.MikeAll three plants, rimfire, centerfire and shotshell are running 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week. What you heard is a rumor.Have a great week!!Federal-----Original Message-----From: Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 5:42 PMTo: Anoka PSubject: Federal Premium - Ask the Expert FormMike WHello, I just have a question: Quite a few rumors floating around due to the shortage, the new one I have heard is that rim fire production is shut down because the raw materials are being used in center fire ammunition production. I don't believe that, was wondering if you could comment on your .22lr production?Thanks,Mike W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Mike I removed your personal info from the post. You dont need that stuff out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Ok, thanks. just trying to get a new batch of spam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tal Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 It's out there..For example. I ordered a new 1911 Gold cup in SS. Took about 3 weeks to come in. When I entered the store, the salesman asked me "Anything in particular you're looking for?"I replied. "Yes. A Brick of 22LR" He said "Sorry got 45 ACP and 223 by the case but no 22 LR except for the 50 round boxes at 2.99 a box."I said "Pity..In that case I'm the guy that ordered the gold cup a few weeks ago. Your boss called yesterday and said it's in. I'm here to pick it up"..All of a sudden that guy couldn't do enough for me. As he was filling out the paperwork I asked him was he sure there wasn't a brick of 22LR around?He sheepishly looked down and whispered..."Let me check the back " I'll be damned if he didn't come back with a brick of federal 22lr, and basically threw it in with the gold cup..So...It's out there. Hopefully one day it'll get plentiful enough that you don't have to buy a gold cup to get it. ;DBTW..I can't get my son's hands off MY Gold cup. But it is sure sweet!!!! :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 :grin: :beer: Awesome buddy...welcome to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techmike Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 Ok, thanks. just trying to get a new batch of spam.It worked! My spam filter over floweth.... Russian girls, Chinese girls.... ect, ect, ect.... :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 I prefer the Chinese. ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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