“Since you mention Manteca & Fresno, I’m assuming you’re in California. Will the new ammo ID law prevent Californians from ordering online?”
That is one of the key features of this new law. It bans mail and Internet-order sales. They did take out the 50-round-a-month restriction on private party ammunition sales. I think there’s going to be a big opportunity in commerce to Nevada, Oregon and Arizona coming soon (Takes effect 2/11/2011).
The .22 situation is ridiculous. The only stuff that is getting through in quantity right now is CCI Mini-Mag, and they’re charging $6.50 for a 100-round box. Occasionally the Federal 550-packs are coming in at Wally. Got 3 of those last weekend. The clerk there told me that he sold 80 boxes of 9mm in a half hour that morning.
the indoor range here in Fresno just got 300,000 rounds of .22 in yesterday. Unfortunately, they’ll probably be charging a buck a round for it, knowing how they price things there.
Winchester 40 grain subsonic on Cheaper than dirt, $3.31 per 50 round box. Several other brands cheaper that are still in stock also. A lot of their ammo is out of stock but still some good prices on the ones remaining.