[OneWingedShark]

but is there any move to increase capacity?

That is a good question.
I'm surprised there aren't entrepreneurs & manufacturers jumping in to make ammunition — perhaps even looking at the whole process itself to find a better/cheaper way to produce it (ground-up analysis/design).

[thackney]

We had a new one appear in Houston.

http://www.freedommunitions.com/

[fireforeffect]

What happens when the buying stops? Is this a panic or a trend? Manufacturers want to know.

Oh, and then there is the shortage of brass and copper to make the cartridges.

As to better, its like fusion. The solution is always 20 years away.

As to cheaper, sure. Its called steel cases. Of course your chamber wears out faster.

[Atlas Sneezed]

I’m surprised there aren’t entrepreneurs & manufacturers jumping in to make ammunition — perhaps even looking at the whole process itself to find a better/cheaper way to produce it (ground-up analysis/design).

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The problem for new market entrants is that the components and supplies are hard to get. If primers are all being consumed by the large makers, then no one else can enter the market. (And powder, brass, and bullets are also a factor).

[Jasperpoop]

The machines needed to produce .22 LR and most other calibers is NOT available for American entrepreneurs by order of the US government to Chinese Mfg company’s. I TRIED!!

[CapnJack]

You think ammo is hard to find? Try finding primers! It’s like looking for hens teeth!