I have previously run articles about the increase in ammunition costs and ammunition shortages. I have had a few people claim that the ammunition manufacturers were restricting supply to drive up prices. Based on the contacts I have made in the industry, I knew that companies are producing as many rounds as they can, as quickly as they can.
However, it seems that the rumors persist.
Winchester Ammunition, in an effort to combat the notion that they, or anyone else, is cutting production, released this statement:
Winchester Ammunition, like other ammunition manufacturers, has seen the demand for our products increase significantly since last fall. To meet that increased demand, our operations are running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our team is literally working around the clock to make quality ammunition available for purchase. We remain absolutely committed to meeting the growing needs of our customers.
Other articles that will amaze you:
- Winchester Giving Up to $100 in Gas Cards for Ammunition Purchases
- Winchester Ammunition Introduces a New Line of Safari Loads
- Winchester Ammunition Introduces 3″ Supreme Elite XP³ Slugs
- Winchester Ammunition Introduces the E-Tip Lead Free Bullet
- Winchester Ammunition Introduces Low Noise .22 Long Rimfire Cartridge
That’d explain why Walmart hasn’t had my .45 ACP 100 rnd Winchester White Box in night three months.
(And that’s visiting three different Walmarts a few times a week.)
Will these shortages affect ammo availability at gun shows? I plan to go to Phoenix this coming weekend.