Ammo sales - Hornady changing tactics
Leading ammunition manufacturer Hornady is suspending the production of some sizes of ammo for the rest of 2013.
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Accurate Shooter:
Hornady Suspends Production of 150 Ammo Types and 150 Bullet Types for Balance of 2013
In order to increase deliveries of its most popular types of ammunition and bullets, Hornady announced that it will temporarily suspend production of 150 bullet types and 150 ammo types. IMPORTANT: These bullet and ammo products are NOT being discontinued. Rather, these less-popular, suspended items will simply not be produced for the remainder of 2013. By doing this, Hornady can reduce tool/machinery changes and thereby increase production of products in highest demand. On July 2nd, Hornady issued this statement.
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at the Hornady website. They are citing a 200% increase in demand. I looked at a couple of online retailers and common .22LR is selling for over 30�/round -- this up from under 20� two years ago.
Posted by DaveH at July 24, 2013 9:25 PM