You're absolutely right, but some of the cheapskates here expect to pay the same thing I paid when I was 12, and that was long ago. I did the math on .22 prices based on my hourly pay rate back in the 70s and when I retired in 2010, and these are the good old days!
I'd actually be happy to pay what I did before the 22LR scarcity, Newton/Sandy Hook was Dec. 2012, The shortage started (here) mid Jan. 2013.
2.50/box for CCI Standard Velocity... Now it's $3.50/box===> That's $100 more a case!
I think it is still going down in price... albeit slowly.
Links to Acadamy and Target Sports 22 LR ammo;
https://www.academy.com/shop/browse/shooting/ammunition/rimfire?facet=ads_f19018_ntk_cs%253A%2522.22+LR%2522
https://www.targetsportsusa.com/22-long-rifle-ammo-c-202.aspxJerry
