
Originally Posted by
Martinjmpr
Isn't this a self-correcting problem though?
I mean, as long as people are paying outrageous prices I don't see why the stores should stop charging it. Ammo is a "want" not a "need" so if you don't like the price you don't have to buy. If that curtails your recreational shooting, then so be it.
Gun ranges that lost business due to COVID closures who then thought they might make up some lost revenue by jacking up ammo prices haven't realized that they're cutting their own throats (although maybe "shooting themselves in the foot" would be a better metaphor.)
So, serious question: How many of y'all are actually BUYING ammo vs. just looking at the exorbitant prices, shaking your head and moving on? Seems to me that SOMEBODY is paying crazy prices, otherwise you'd expect to see the store shelves stocked with overpriced ammo gathering dust.