It not that there is a big shortage. I've been told that dealers are getting ammo on regular basis. People are buying it up as fast as its unpacked. I've bought 22 LR bulk for as cheap as 15.00 for pack of 525. I've seen the same pack priced at 200.00 at the last 1500 gun show. I have plenty but its like having a million dollars. You spend it & you want have it any more. So, why shoot up what you can't replace?