I posted a comment from a Champion's Choice recently, where they stated that CCI was currently making 45ACP for the military and not making 22LR. Many persons scoffed, but I have not been able to find it anywhere for months.
I received a note from Midway today, stating:
CCI Mini-Mag High Velocity Ammunition 22 Long Rifle 40 Grain Plated Lead Round Nose Box of 500 (5 Boxes of 100) status changed from Out of Stock, No Backorder to Discontinued by Manufacturer.
CCI Standard Velocity Ammunition 22 Long Rifle 40 Grain Lead Round Nose Box of 500 (5 Boxes of 100) status changed from Out of Stock, No Backorder to Discontinued by MidwayUSA.
This makes me think that Champion's Choice was being honest, and that CCI has a big mil contract to fulfill. Note also that the Marines are getting the new 1911A1, and so will need lots of ammo to practice with and put in inventory.
I received a note from Midway today, stating:
CCI Mini-Mag High Velocity Ammunition 22 Long Rifle 40 Grain Plated Lead Round Nose Box of 500 (5 Boxes of 100) status changed from Out of Stock, No Backorder to Discontinued by Manufacturer.
CCI Standard Velocity Ammunition 22 Long Rifle 40 Grain Lead Round Nose Box of 500 (5 Boxes of 100) status changed from Out of Stock, No Backorder to Discontinued by MidwayUSA.
This makes me think that Champion's Choice was being honest, and that CCI has a big mil contract to fulfill. Note also that the Marines are getting the new 1911A1, and so will need lots of ammo to practice with and put in inventory.