I think folks are still in the "let me get all of it when I do see it because I don't want to end up in this sh&thole again" mode.
They know they should've been stacking it tall and deep a little at a time but often a long time ago.
They are still in catch up mode, not just buying for "today" but also for 10 years from now so that history does not repeat itself on their own personal economies.
The manufacturers thus are trying to keep up with not just normal supply but supply for the next 10 years - right now. I am conservatively guessing that they have to up production by a factor 10 because EVERYBODY will still be in catch-up-hoarding mode for at least the next year or so.
I have tens of thousands upon thousands stacked deep...
What about airgun pellets and primers? You stacked those too, right?
I CAN NOT have afforded my current stash at today's prices. The thing is that the price will always increase. THE PRICE NEVER DECREASES. Find the best deal you can find now, strap you cup on and hit danged BUY NOW button because you will definitely pay more tomorrow. It's gonna hurt. It will hurt more tomorrow.
