Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
For me at least - in the short run - it is a bad thing. The guy I use in OKC to order powder for me says Accurate has gone out of business and he can't get it anymore. I think he's just not business savy enough to change the phone number on his rolodex.
Sucks because Accurate is my favorite powder maker. Now a new source must be hunted down...
Which one would think in a city the size of Oklahoma City would be easy. NOT! The one store that always had it went out of business. The other store's owner is in a pissing contest with the fire marshall and his distributor (he's always in a pissing contest with someone - had a feud with CZ for two years). That leaves a small shop about 30 miles away and another about 40. Arggghghghghg!
The original can be found at http://www.accuratepowder.com under Press ReleasePRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
For further Information Contact:
Brenda Kneeland
Vice President
Phone: 406-234-0422
MILES CITY, MONTANA – Western Powders, Inc. announces the asset purchase of Accurate Arms Company, Inc.
We’re pleased to announce that effective September 3, 2004, Western Powders Inc. has acquired the Accurate brand of reloading powders. “Accurate Arms has a long history of providing the shooting sports public with quality reloading powders and we look forward to continuing that tradition,” said Doug Phair, President of Western Powders, Inc. “Accurate has a strong offering of spherical and extruded powders covering the full range of shooting disciplines. The Accurate line is a complimentary fit with our Ramshot brand of products and I want to assure the shooting public that we have no plans to consolidate or eliminate any offerings in the Accurate line. Our focus over the next several months will be on providing the reloading community with updated data and improving the performance criteria of Accurate products.”
Many of Accurate’s products enjoy strong support from the shooting community. Phair added, “Solo 1000 has an excellent reputation with the Trap shooting public and many of Accurate’s rifle and handgun powders are preferred by accomplished shooters. We are very excited about the potential for market growth and will be focusing our attention on improving distribution and availability of the Accurate line throughout North America and Europe.”
All operations involving Accurate Arms have been moved from McEwen, Tennessee to Miles City, Montana and no disruption of service is anticipated. Further information regarding Accurate Arms powder can be obtained by calling Western Powders, Inc. at 406-232-0422.
For me at least - in the short run - it is a bad thing. The guy I use in OKC to order powder for me says Accurate has gone out of business and he can't get it anymore. I think he's just not business savy enough to change the phone number on his rolodex.
Sucks because Accurate is my favorite powder maker. Now a new source must be hunted down...
Which one would think in a city the size of Oklahoma City would be easy. NOT! The one store that always had it went out of business. The other store's owner is in a pissing contest with the fire marshall and his distributor (he's always in a pissing contest with someone - had a feud with CZ for two years). That leaves a small shop about 30 miles away and another about 40. Arggghghghghg!