I never thought I would have a problem getting a hold off 357 magnums for my GP100 , I know 22LR are like rocking horse sh!t to get but 357 magnums WTF I went to about 6 gs not one had any 357 magnums in stock , they had self defence rounds but im not paying $30 for a box of 20 to shoot at the range , my gun is brand new i wanted to see how it performed with the magnums . Thank god for 38 specials .
357 magnum ammo shortage ????
- Thread starter Joncooper
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Check out gunbot - you should be able to find some to feed your GP100:
http://www.gunbot.net/ammo/pistol/357mag/
http://www.gunbot.net/ammo/pistol/357mag/
I found a couple of boxes of 180 grainers recently. Not too long ago I picked up some Federal 158 gr JSP's. Not exactly meet my needs but I got some. I'm always on the look out for something in ammo. Did pick up 1000 9mm UMC's not too long ago. Couldn't find them today when I looked. At Cabelas they had a descent supply of 110 grain SJHP's in 50 round boxes. I forget the exact price but they were $34+ per box. Was looking for more along the line of 158grain or more.
I reload for 357 also. But a week or so ago I had some extra cash and wanted more brass so I just bought a box of factory ammo instead.
I wonder if it is your area because the stores around here have plenty of almost everything except. .22. I bought a box of Winchester at Walmart.
I wonder if it is your area because the stores around here have plenty of almost everything except. .22. I bought a box of Winchester at Walmart.
BradB
Bearcat
Cabelas has some lead semi wad cutter target 357 for 40-50 cents a round. Limited supplies.
You are correct, besides hunting and defense rounds for a buck a bullet, full power 357 target stuff is not abundant at all.
You are correct, besides hunting and defense rounds for a buck a bullet, full power 357 target stuff is not abundant at all.
WIL TERRY
Buckeye
Hmmmmmmmmm.....Not here, Sir.
catfish621
Single-Sixer
Not sure where in Va. you live but Clark brothers guns in Fauquier or Greentop down by Richmond should have some. Give them a call.
Jimbo357mag
Hawkeye
I just checked Midway. Yep there is a 357mag shortage. :(
http://www.midwayusa.com/find?sortby=1&itemsperpage=24&newcategorydimensionid=15454
http://www.midwayusa.com/find?sortby=1&itemsperpage=24&newcategorydimensionid=15454
schloss
Single-Sixer
I haven't seen average priced 357, or 45 colt here for a long, long time. Has been quite some time since I've seen 45 auto or 38spl, either. Same with 22lr, although much worse. The high dollar stuff is there, but I can't justify spending that much. Fortunately, powder and primers are coming back around. Brass is tougher to find, but periodically available.
mojo
Bearcat
I'v had good luck with wikiarms.com.
David LaPell
Blackhawk
A couple years back at least locally I started noticing .357 dry up and that's when I decided not only to handload but cast my own bullets. I have not bought .357 since and I have more than I can hope to shoot in a long time and the ability to make a lot more, and I do all this with a simple little Lyman 310 tool. The only thing I don't load myself is .22 LR and my shotgun shells and I intend to change the shotgun ammo situation by the end of this year.
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