


Two main factors led to the shortage: shutdowns and interruptions in supply chains for components and manufacturing, and a surge of new shooters and hunters into our ranks. 308, or any other hunting caliber in many parts of the country. 223 and 9mm.īy October, when most gun hunters started prepping for deer season, it was difficult if not impossible to find a box of.

As early as last June, shelves were becoming bare of popular cartridges like the. The ammunition shortage of 2020 and early 2021 has had a massive impact on shooting and hunting.
