Buck_: You're dreaming!
I personally know the owners of MANY gunshops in 5 western states and they tell me, and have been telling me for some time, that the shipments in response to orders they make for 22 L.R. ammo is no where near what they received BEFORE October of 2,012!
And if you think 8 to 15 cents a round for 22 ammo PLUS the expensive shipping is "just ducky" - then YOU have another think needed!
I don't think this shortage is "just ducky" and I don't think this SHORTAGE that started INSTANTLY in October of 2,012 is/was caused by hoarding!
I will stop buying 22 L.R. hollow-point ammo WHEN I have a full lifetime supply no matter WHAT you are dreaming about.
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy