"The Ammo Shortage Of 2013"

318is_Parabellum · 02-03-2014, 02:58 PM

.22 long rifle is difficult to find now, and when one does find it, quantities are extremely limited. Another major firearms forum has come up with an amusing (if somewhat derogative) nickname for the same handful of guys that seemingly go from store to store, buy up all the .22lr, and flip it on Gunbroker and/or gun shows: "neckbeards".

Personally, I find these "men" despicable, as they are purely profiteers, not shooters or even ammo hoarders. Usually, the "neckbeards" are guys drawing some sort of government check, thus they have the time and money to lurk around Wal-Mart/Bass-pro/Dick's/etc. and snatch the available ammo as soon as it is taken off the delivery truck.

I'm sitting on about 3.5k of .22lr ammo of different types, and I refuse to buy from these hucksters. I'll carry on shooting my .22 cb caps with my Browning A-bolt, or my Heym single-shot k98 trainer. My semi-auto StG 44 in .22lr stays in the safe. Sad.

ETA: I'm all for capitalism, but this is a new thing, and ugly. I don't begrudge those who've earned their 'check', either. My cousin, with whom I am very close, is a disabled Navy vet. That said, SSI Disability fraud is a way of life here in Appalachia and it engenders a lot of resentment from those of us that are more or less able-bodied but struggling, thanks to this crappy economy.

lew1 · 02-03-2014, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 318is_Parabellum

Personally, I find these "men" despicable, as they are purely profiteers, not shooters or even ammo hoarders. Usually, the "neckbeards" are guys drawing some sort of government check, thus they have the time and money to lurk around Wal-Mart/Bass-pro/Dick's/etc. and snatch the available ammo as soon as it is taken off the delivery truck.

I'm sitting on about 3.5k of .22lr ammo of different types, and I refuse to buy from these hucksters. I'll carry on shooting my .22 cb caps with my Browning A-bolt, or my Heym single-shot k98 trainer. My semi-auto StG 44 in .22lr stays in the safe. Sad.

Well this country is supposed to be a country in which capitalistic principles are followed.

sheepherder · 02-03-2014, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 318is_Parabellum

...are guys drawing some sort of government check, thus they have the time and money to lurk around Wal-Mart/Bass-pro/Dick's/etc. and snatch the available ammo as soon as it is taken off the delivery truck...

As one of those guys drawing a government retirement check, I can assure you we aren't lurking in back of K-Mart or Wal-Mart looking for available ammo...We're lucky if we can stretch a monthly check into 30 days worth of food...

318is_Parabellum · 02-03-2014, 10:44 PM

ETA: I'm all for capitalism, but this is a new thing, and ugly. I don't begrudge those who've earned their 'check', either. My cousin, with whom I am very close, is a disabled Navy vet. That said, SSI Disability fraud is a way of life here in Appalachia and it engenders a lot of resentment from those of us that are more or less able-bodied but struggling, thanks to this crappy economy. (Quoted, because the point bears repeating.)

Having served active duty in the US Army as a combat medic, I have nothing but the utmost respect for the many military retirees (and retired govt. employees, for that matter) on this board that *earned* their 'check'. The 'neckbeards' I refer to are more the SSI/Disability fraudster types that are so prevalent here in Appalachia.

lew1 · 02-03-2014, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 318is_Parabellum

ETA: I'm all for capitalism, but this is a new thing, and ugly. I don't begrudge those who've earned their 'check', either. My cousin, with whom I am very close, is a disabled Navy vet. That said, SSI Disability fraud is a way of life here in Appalachia and it engenders a lot of resentment from those of us that are more or less able-bodied but struggling, thanks to this crappy economy. (Quoted, because the point bears repeating.)

Having served active duty in the US Army as a combat medic, I have nothing but the utmost respect for the many military retirees (and retired govt. employees, for that matter) on this board that *earned* their 'check'. The 'neckbeards' I refer to are more the SSI/Disability fraudster types that are so prevalent here in Appalachia.

I have seen a lot of the SSI disability in Eastern Kentucky also. I grew up in Breathitt County which is part of the mountain region. That and welfare is a general staple any more as the ones who wanted to get ahead have left. Have two brother-in-laws who are on military disability. 3 daughters who were airborne (one did 4 in EOD and the other flew the Apache). A son who has spent several years in the AF, presently at Cannon AFB - once to Iraq and 3 times to Afghanistan.

That being said, the ex-wife of one of my brother-in-laws is one of the fraudster types - SSI disability and a business on the side.

02-03-2014, 02:58 PM	#1
318is_Parabellum User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 130 Thanks: 80 Thanked 75 Times in 31 Posts	.22 long rifle is difficult to find now, and when one does find it, quantities are extremely limited. Another major firearms forum has come up with an amusing (if somewhat derogative) nickname for the same handful of guys that seemingly go from store to store, buy up all the .22lr, and flip it on Gunbroker and/or gun shows: "neckbeards". Personally, I find these "men" despicable, as they are purely profiteers, not shooters or even ammo hoarders. Usually, the "neckbeards" are guys drawing some sort of government check, thus they have the time and money to lurk around Wal-Mart/Bass-pro/Dick's/etc. and snatch the available ammo as soon as it is taken off the delivery truck. I'm sitting on about 3.5k of .22lr ammo of different types, and I refuse to buy from these hucksters. I'll carry on shooting my .22 cb caps with my Browning A-bolt, or my Heym single-shot k98 trainer. My semi-auto StG 44 in .22lr stays in the safe. Sad. ETA: I'm all for capitalism, but this is a new thing, and ugly. I don't begrudge those who've earned their 'check', either. My cousin, with whom I am very close, is a disabled Navy vet. That said, SSI Disability fraud is a way of life here in Appalachia and it engenders a lot of resentment from those of us that are more or less able-bodied but struggling, thanks to this crappy economy. Last edited by 318is_Parabellum; 02-03-2014 at 07:55 PM. Reason: clarity

02-03-2014, 10:44 PM	#4
318is_Parabellum User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 130 Thanks: 80 Thanked 75 Times in 31 Posts	ETA: I'm all for capitalism, but this is a new thing, and ugly. I don't begrudge those who've earned their 'check', either. My cousin, with whom I am very close, is a disabled Navy vet. That said, SSI Disability fraud is a way of life here in Appalachia and it engenders a lot of resentment from those of us that are more or less able-bodied but struggling, thanks to this crappy economy. (Quoted, because the point bears repeating.) Having served active duty in the US Army as a combat medic, I have nothing but the utmost respect for the many military retirees (and retired govt. employees, for that matter) on this board that earned their 'check'. The 'neckbeards' I refer to are more the SSI/Disability fraudster types that are so prevalent here in Appalachia.