Most likely this is inside information but where is the official comment on this from Winchester or ammo supplier. The only reference to this on Google is this OP.

For the record, I don't doubt it.

I think it's fair to assume that everybody hoards a higher percentage of their supply every year, whether they realize it or not. I know every time ammo prices go up, there's an additional part of me that doesn't want to shoot my ammo. When I do go shooting at the range, the practice is becoming more for a purpose, and less for kicks.

That's odd, ammo prices have dropped across the board, and in recent weeks there has been some great deals at retailers on Federal.

Are you the only dealer aware or are up the chain further ?

<.....Todd W "Are you the only dealer...."

These are not dealer prices!

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February 10, 2011



To All Winchester Ammunition Customers:

On October 29, 2010, Winchester issued a pricing announcement letter with anticipated minimum increases on all shipments beginning April 1, 2011. Since that time the costs of key materials used in the manufacture of ammunition have escalated significantly. Therefore, we are revising our price increases and they will supersede those announced on the October 29, 2010 letter and the price lists distributed on January 14, 2011.

The following price increases will be effective on all shipments beginning
May 1, 2011.

· All Lead Shotshell 10%
· All Steel Shotshell 5%
· Promotional Rimfire 15%
· Standard Catalog Rimfire 10%
· Promotional/USA CFP and CFR 15%
· Super-X CFP and CFR 12%
· Black Box CFP and CFR 7%
· Component Brass & Bullets 10%
· All Primers 10%

Revised programs and price lists will be issued by March 1, 2011.

Winchester will continue to monitor the cost of commodities closely and provide you notice if there is a need for additional price increases in 2011.

Thank you for your business and continued support of Winchester Ammunition.

Sincerely,



Brett A. Flaugher
Vice President Sales and Marketing

okkie dokie

FYI for Federal and American Eagle ammo purchasers:

Recall