The Great Ammo Shortage Is Evolving: What if you have to pay a dollar a round just to take some target practice on your local range? 1945 has chronicled the great ammo shortage and price increases extensively in the previous months. Let’s take a look at which calibers are sending prices through the roof. And, if you are a dedicated shooter or someone who needs to head to the range for work, you likely have a good idea what calibers I am talking about: