I think the lack of rimfire is the hoarders buying it all up as soon as it hits the shelves along with bloated promises from the manufacturers who claim they are making more now than ever.So where is it.The govt has placed huge ammo orders and that too may have an impact as well.Or someone or some entity is buying it all directly from the manufacturer and sitting on it to drive the price up.I have seen a brick of thunderbolts go for over 125.00 plus shipping.It is seriously ridiculous to buy at those prices.Now you will notice there is no gunpowder or bullets and it is getting worse,not better.