That is what is killing trap clubs. 4 boxes of shells at $15-$20 each when you find them, $20 target fee. That is burning a Benjamin even before you go out for a sandwich with your friends afterwards. This is the first time I have seen ALL ammo and ALL reloading components in short supply. Now that a 10 box flat of shells is bringing $150, I saw an ad offering financing terms for a pre order.I can swing that kind of pricing. Sure it's higher than the $0.03 I was paying but in the grand scheme of things it makes my rounds go from $0.11 to $0.15, give or take.
I can still afford the hobby at that rate as it's only about $20 per range visit. What else can you do for $20 on a weekend?
It's when it's looking more like $60/visit where I get heartburn.
Something is happening here, what it is ain't exactly clear.