22LR Ammo shortage

[byronkentgraham]

never heard of that... what would it be close to? .308? odviously military? Cheap ammo? The reason I ask is id like a bigger calibre cheap ammo gun... looking at SKS... seems like a fun little gun to shoot and rounds are cheap

SKS shoot 7.62x39. They are the best coyote guns in the world. If you can get ammo for around $0.14 a shell. A .308 is a better round but much more expensive. They're aren't overly accurate, but with up to 5 follow ups that's not a problem. In terms of plinking guns they are above and beyond a .223.

A couple tips for buying SKS.
Make sure it's Russian. Norinco are garbage. They will blow up in your face. It happened to a buddy lasts year.
Make sure you get the sight adjuster with it.
Don't buy them with any sort of scope or red dot sight. The way the guns made you can never get them in the right spot because of the action.

 

[medler]

never heard of that... what would it be close to? .308? odviously military? Cheap ammo? The reason I ask is id like a bigger calibre cheap ammo gun... looking at SKS... seems like a fun little gun to shoot and rounds are cheap

What are you shooting at ?

 

[somethingnuw]

What are you shooting at ?

NOthing really... just a good kick around gun... i want something bigger then my plinking 10/22 to make it more fun.. i know others disagree but i find shooting guns fun... don't get me wrong i got other expenses but they just seem like a good deal right now...

 

[medler]

do you hunt deer?

Guessing no,,but look at a .223/.556 or .243 or a 22/250

they are fun as well.and cheaper than .308 shells.

 

[medler]

And i agree I find shooting very relaxing,,even if they just paper targets

 

[somethingnuw]

And i agree I find shooting very relaxing,,even if they just paper targets

yes, i love to hunt... came here in 2009 shot a huge whitetail and its been downhill ever since... lol... sorry wrong thread...

I haven't shot my 10/22 in years but my boy is getting older and will start shooting more soon! This thread caught my eye cause I seem to be the guy that always finds out too late... start every day a dollar short and an hour late...

I do agree i love a .22/50 great gun! Really i like the sks for the cheap easy to get ammo... keep a supply of 5k rounds just encase western society ever melts down... no im not phyco... but if guns were ever made illegal id throw it in a pvc pipe filled with axle greease an burry the thing... in the mean time it looks fun to shoot... in my safe, I have 2x 30.06, 10/22, pump action 12 gauge, and a 4.10 non of which a very nice... just what i need.

To keep on this thread... im going to walmart tomorrow to check out prices cause i love their federal bricks of .22 LR ammo it's been over 5 years can someone tell me what a reasonable rate is?

 

[medler]

I bought 2000rds of federal 22LR at bass pro ,,i think they were on sale at 26 or $28 for each box of 525/box

yes, i love to hunt... came here in 2009 shot a huge whitetail and its been downhill ever since... lol... sorry wrong thread...

I haven't shot my 10/22 in years but my boy is getting older and will start shooting more soon! This thread caught my eye cause I seem to be the guy that always finds out too late... start every day a dollar short and an hour late...

I do agree i love a .22/50 great gun! Really i like the sks for the cheap easy to get ammo... keep a supply of 5k rounds just encase western society ever melts down... no im not phyco... but if guns were ever made illegal id throw it in a pvc pipe filled with axle greease an burry the thing... in the mean time it looks fun to shoot... in my safe, I have 2x 30.06, 10/22, pump action 12 gauge, and a 4.10 non of which a very nice... just what i need.

To keep on this thread... im going to walmart tomorrow to check out prices cause i love their federal bricks of .22 LR ammo it's been over 5 years can someone tell me what a reasonable rate is?

 

[RMK Junky]

Gun show in High Prairie this weekend. Be interesting to see where pricing is with this one. Calgary and Dawson Creek shows were priced high for what I was looking for. Ended up buying my .223 in Red Deer at a private shop. Bought the SKS here in GP. The prices on these are coming up now.

 

[medler]

What shop in red deer did you buy from?

Gun show in High Prairie this weekend. Be interesting to see where pricing is with this one. Calgary and Dawson Creek shows were priced high for what I was looking for. Ended up buying my .223 in Red Deer at a private shop. Bought the SKS here in GP. The prices on these are coming up now.

 

[arff]

I bought 2000rds of federal 22LR at bass pro ,,i think they were on sale at 26 or $28 for each box of 525/box

Thats way cheaper than the 40 cal. Rounds I buy for my Springfield.

 

[AreWeThereYet]

Whats the date stamp on your 7.62 ammo,.. looks like the corrosive boxes?

 

[somethingnuw]

Thats way cheaper than the 40 cal. Rounds I buy for my Springfield.

NIce guns. The High Prairie Guns show alwasy seems to get worse and worse IMHOP... keep in mind im not a true gun nut so maybe im missing the deals... nice guns thanks for the pic...

Did you get that SKS at the gun shop right on 100th? Can't remember the name?

What's this about dates of corrosive ammo?

You GP guys we should get together for a quad ride or something... no one else on S n M near me. Teeroy is up in PR maybe he'll come to

 

[AreWeThereYet]

Head stamps will determine plant manufacturer and year. For example me 1200rds of 7.62x39 is stamped 31 over 94 meaning plant 31 1994 year.

As for quading I sold my rhino yesterday

 

[byronkentgraham]

make sure you buy a LOT of rounds with that SKS. When you bring them out everyone wants to put rounds through it.

 

[RMK Junky]

What shop in red deer did you buy from?

Sportsman's Den on the north end. Nice selection of guns in that little room ... Lol

 

[RMK Junky]

Whats the date stamp on your 7.62 ammo,.. looks like the corrosive boxes?

711/79. Non corrosive.

 

[RMK Junky]

NIce guns.
Did you get that SKS at the gun shop right on 100th? Can't remember the name?

I bought mine from Prime Time on the west end of GP. SKS (cleaned of storage grease), 700 rounds, case, and a trigger lock for $550. The gun comes with a sling, two ammo pouches, and a oil container.

 

[mach123]

nice guns, I to look for a couple guns and find pricing always high..

 

[RMK Junky]

make sure you buy a LOT of rounds with that SKS. When you bring them out everyone wants to put rounds through it.

Loading 5 at a time gets old quick But there is another way ... gigidy

 

[RMK Junky]

nice guns, I to look for a couple guns and find pricing always high..

With the long gun gone this was bound to happen. Dealers and collectors are buying used at good prices but there are deals, just have to be patient and look around.