Future availability of primers

[TimSr]

In the 1990's, I fired 3 .40-65 rounds from the 1890's. Two of the three did not fire. Presumably the weakest link was the primer. I think probably primers will be good if stored properly for at least half a century. So now I have to decide if to stock up at least some, or not?

That is very interesting, but I'm guessing 1890's primers were a little different than today's, and that todays would probably last a little longer. I have a 45-70 round from 1886, and was wondering if it would fire, but I value it too much to find out.

 

[Toprudder]

I have read (and I have NO idea if it is true or not) that the older corrosive primers have a longer shelf life than modern non-corrosive primers. That is supposed to be the reason some of the late manufactured Russian surplus still uses them.

I know, don't believe everything you read on the Internet.

 

[CLP]

Primers will continue to be available. The price may vary if folks get panicked again and start a buying frenzy, but they will be available. Folks are much better prepared than they were going on 8 years ago.

I just can't see a a panic like the last one no matter what happens, as folks have been buying like mad men for 7 plus years.

I have one favorite bullet which disappeared, and has yet to return. *sigh* But hey, there are other options.

which bullet?

 

[Walkalong]

Berrys .32 Caliber 83 Gr WC.