Could the shortage of components finally be lifting a little? I live in Eastern PA and besides a dearth of long ranges to shoot at, it's been a desert here in finding components, specifically powder. Every week I call several LGS's to see if they have any. Well this morning, the first one I checked had zero cans of powder on the shelf, and told me he has now more than a full truck load on back order!
I tried another and they guy told me "nope, still nothing - oh wait a minute - I see them bringing some boxes in now" Could it be? He tells me he'll go check, comes back to the phone and says "yup, we've got several pounds of H4350 and H335 like you're asking for, but there's a two pound limit for each customer" Fine I told him - put them aside and I'll drive up there to pick 'em up.
I make the 45 minute drive, walk into the store and get my two and two of the above powders. Whew! I look on his shelves and literally every canister of powder, well, almost every can, is now moved from the shelves to behind the counter and each has a post it note attached with reservations for someone.
I am hoping the powder companies are finally beginning to catch up. I know his went quick, but at least he got some in. For months there they couldn't get any powder in to put on the shelves. Some of the other stores are still without, and I know it's hurting them, but maybe this is a little glimmer of hope and it's starting to open up.
What are some of you finding? Are your LGSs stocking powders and components? I know primers are also beginning to show up too, so one can only hope.
I tried another and they guy told me "nope, still nothing - oh wait a minute - I see them bringing some boxes in now" Could it be? He tells me he'll go check, comes back to the phone and says "yup, we've got several pounds of H4350 and H335 like you're asking for, but there's a two pound limit for each customer" Fine I told him - put them aside and I'll drive up there to pick 'em up.
I make the 45 minute drive, walk into the store and get my two and two of the above powders. Whew! I look on his shelves and literally every canister of powder, well, almost every can, is now moved from the shelves to behind the counter and each has a post it note attached with reservations for someone.
I am hoping the powder companies are finally beginning to catch up. I know his went quick, but at least he got some in. For months there they couldn't get any powder in to put on the shelves. Some of the other stores are still without, and I know it's hurting them, but maybe this is a little glimmer of hope and it's starting to open up.
What are some of you finding? Are your LGSs stocking powders and components? I know primers are also beginning to show up too, so one can only hope.
