Hey all, I, like many of you jumped into reloading about a year too late. About a week or so before Christmas, I found a press, dies, and a little (emphasis on LITTLE) bit of supplies starting out. I have to travel about 60 miles to the closest place that carries reloading supplies, and online is a wash unless you want to spend a small fortune. In the last month, I’ve been able to accumulate 5 lbs of powder and a bunch of primers just from trading buddies. Point is, if you’re new like me, branch out and talk to friends and acquaintances and see if they are willing to trade for supplies/components. It doesn’t even have to be components for components. If you have a certain skill set, maybe you can trade work for supplies. It’s not a totally hopeless situation, and I realize that my situation may be a bit different here in Wyoming, where almost everyone you come across reloads or knows someone that does. My advice to you is don’t give up, and be patient! Think outside the box! You never know when you may have something land in your lap when it all seems hopeless that you’ll never find primers or powder (or bullets). While working this week, I did a service call at an older gentleman’s house, and I saw he had a ton of reloading stuff set up on a bench. Turns out he isn’t in the “shooting shape” as he put it, and his focus is now on stone jewelry. Traded him some raw agate and a few other stones I had in my garage in a box for a bunch of primers and powder. When I left, it was hard to tell who was happier with the deal. Dont give up!!!!
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