The price of .22 rimfire Shorts was lower then .22 Long Rifle cartridges until 1987. Since then, it has been higher. The chart shows relative costs in the purchasing power of unskilled labor.
When did .22 Shorts Become More Expensive than .22 LR?
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111 years of .22 LR Rimfire Prices
The cost of .22 Long Rife cartridges has been trending down, in how long an unskilled laborer has to work, for a long time. Here are the numbers from 1911 to 2022, in labor equivalent 2022 dollars.
Remington Announces Premier Bismuth Shot Shells
Remington Ammunition introduces Premier Bismuth loads as both waterfowl and upland hunters prepare for the 2022 season.
Federal Introduces New 22 WMR Punch Ammo
Expanding on the line of personal defense ammo for rimfire platforms, Federal Ammunition is unveiling its new 22 WMR Punch defensive round.
Inexpensive Methods of Testing Bullet Penetration by Old N Bold
Old N Bold offers an inexpensive way to test bullet penetration. Sheetrock layers are relatively inexpensive, easy to use, and consistent.
Ammo Prices Going Down? Federal .22 at Walmart, 6.5 cents/rd
A Yuma Walmart had 20 thousand rounds of .22 LR ammunition at 6.5 cents per round on the shelves. Is the ammunition bubble leaking?
Back InStock, Brownells Exclusive Products For New 6mm ARC Cartridge ~ VIDEO
Brownells has new stock on their line of exclusive barrels and complete uppers chambered in Hornady’s newly-announced 6mm ARC.
Winchester Awarded a $15 Million NGSW Ammo Plant Contract
Winchester is honored to have been awarded this NGSW ammunition manufacturing facility design project at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant
APEX Ammunition Congratulates Rob Keck on Kansas Governor’s Turkey Hunt Win
APEX Ammunition is pleased to congratulate Rob Keck on winning the Top Gun award at this year’s Kansas Governor’s One-Shot Turkey Hunt
CCI Blazer Brass Loaded in the All-New 30 Super Carry Cartridge
This new Blazer Brass introduction is a 115-grain, 30 Super Carry load intended for training with the all-new Federal Ammunition engineered cartridge intended for the conceal-carry market.
Speer Ammunition Adds New 30 Super Carry to Its Gold Dot Product Line
Speer Ammunition announces the addition of the new 30 Super Carry cartridge to its Gold Dot Personal Protection product family.
Federal Ammunition Announces Special Edition 100th Anniversary Shotshell Packaging
In celebration of Federal Ammunition’s 100-year anniversary and rich history of shotshell manufacturing, the company is releasing four commemorative shotshell packages.
Federal Recognized as Most Frequently Purchased Rifle Ammunition Brand
Southwick Associates’ 2021 “Hunting & Shooting Participation and Equipment Purchases Consumer Tracking Study” named Federal Ammunition the top rifle ammunition brand in 2021.
CCI Blazer Named Most Frequently Purchased Handgun Ammo for 2021
CCI’s sub-brand Blazer was recently named the most frequently purchased handgun ammunition brand by Southwick Associates.
Remington Ammunition Introduces NEW Turkey Loads for 2022
Part of Remington’s 2022 new product lineup, Premier Magnum Turkey High Velocity in 20 ga. and Premier TSS in 12 ga., 20 ga. and .410.
AMMO Inc Offers One Million Rounds of Ammunition to Ukraine
AMMO Inc. recently announced they are offering up one million rounds of ammunition to Ukraine in support of their fight against Russian invasion.
Federal Ammunition Sponsors NWTF’s 2022 Convention
Federal Ammunition recently hosted its annual Conservation Breakfast at the National Wild Turkey Federation’s (NWTF) 46th Annual Convention
Federal Announces 357 and 327 Magnum HST Line
Federal announces new line options to the HST product family with the addition of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum
Federal Adds 44 Special to Punch Defensive Ammo Line
New for 2022, Federal Ammunition now features a .44 S&W Special load as part of its award-winning product line.
SHOT Show: New Remington Subsonic .22, 40 Grain Long Rifle
Remington has introduced a new subsonic .22 rimfire Long Rifle cartridge. It is designed from the ground up to work well with suppressors.
Winning Hearts and Minds with 30 Super Carry
30 Super Carry is the latest handgun round to hit the market. I think it’s perfect for defense and competition. Find out the details here.
SHOT Show MKS Supply, Barnaul (Russian) Ammo Imports
Ammunition sanctions on Russian ammunition imports are expected to affect American supplies, in the future. Current import applications will keep the supply flowing for months.
300 Blackout Ammunition Compared to 5.56 NATO/.223 Rounds ~ An In Depth Report Part 3
There is no foundation for a Ford v Chevy debate left in my mind at this point. The 556 and the 300BO ammo rounds are two completely different animals.
Winchester Ammunition Launches Copper Impact Line
Winchester launches its Copper Impact rifle and shotshell ammunition line in 2022, now offering even more popular calibers.
300 Blackout Ammunition Compared to 5.56 NATO/.223 Rounds ~ An In Depth Report Part 2
If you’ve ever tried to do any real wet-work or hunting, even when suppressed, there is a ton of noise from pulling the trigger. Hello, 300 ACC ammunition.
Browning Ammunition Introduces PRO22 Rimfire
Browning Ammunition PRO22 is the latest addition to the expansive ammo lineup and provides target shooters and plinkers alike.
300 Blackout Ammunition Compared to 5.56 NATO/.223 Rounds ~ An In Depth Report Part 1
Imagine you take a popular weapon system, mess with the projectile powder, stuff in a 30cal bullet. That’s a horribly simplistic explanation of 300 ACC Ammunition.
Winchester Expands USA Ready Ammunition Offerings
New calibers and weights have been added to the USA Ready line of select grade ammunition products including 10mm, 6.5 Creedmoor, and 6.5 PRC
Ammo InStock: SK High Velocity .22 LR Ammunition 50rnds $8.95 a Box
Creedmoor Sports with a supply of SK High-Velocity Match grade .22 LR Ammunition, 50 rounds $8.95, buy more, and save more.
Guard Our Seniors From General Online & Phone Scams, Ammo Scam Warning
We have a duty to help educate and guide our elders as they are navigating a world that others never had to deal with in the past.