I found this article this AM about all the ammo being bought by the government

[Michael]

Grain of salt indeed. Several of the ammo manufacturers sites/quotes their government contracts have not increased; it is in the civilian sector that is driving the shortages. Check out the FAQ at CCI and Federal or even this article in Forbes http://www.forbes.com/sites/frankminiter/2013/10/20/is-the-obama-administration-the-cause-of-gun-ammunition-shortages/ (not normally a Forbes fan BTW)