While lead shot went up 2-3X in my area last year, loaded ammo inched up in 5% increments. But I got a real sticker shock a couple of days ago when I saw the price hikes at WalMart. Just for instance, Win AA's took all year to climb from $5 to $6, then jumped overnight to $7.64 a box. Remingtons jumped in the same 24 hours, but not Federal.....so I cleaned out 3 WalMarts of their Federal promo shoot-em-ups. Early Christmas present for me.

I doubt I'll ever buy another flat of shotshells for $42.