Around 30 years ago, I ran into a real bargain on .22LR ammo at a store which was going out of business. I bought several hundred dollars worth at 40 cents a box.
I always liked .22s and have a bunch of rifles and pistols. I also would buy bricks of it when I saw a bargain.
Now that I am approaching old age, I realize I bought more than I will ever use and by a large margin. I guess it would be good trading material.
I also try to stock up on soap when I see good deals on it.
Also pellets for my pellet guns and lube for all my guns.
i think you’re right about .22 ammo being a good trading item. I have thought so for some time and now have lots of it.