The difference is, there's been an ammo shortage for like 10 years now.
I don't get it. How is that possible? Is it just not profitable to sell ammo? Why aren't they scrambling to meet demand like a normal industry?
Regulations. Dealing with explosives. Capital costs with uncertainty of payback.
If you ever find out, let the rest of us know. It's been an open question for a long time. Manufacturers have been making more and more each year, but still no where enough to meet demand.