We just had a local gun show and ARs plus lowers are in plenty of supply. Not like last time. Even the line wasn't bad throughout the day. No shortage of ammo here. Wally World has been tougher the last four years so when you see it you buy it. Primers have dropped in price six bucks per thousand. Lead is the same. Metals went up due to the Chinese buying alot of supplies on the world market. The Government went into some major contracts that sucked up the bullets and primers a few years ago. Since I reload I just buy it when I need it. No problem. I don't stockpile.