Primer availabilty seems to be improving?

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It has surprised me, but I have been able to pick up 35K primers during the past 2 weeks (not preferred brand, but I got 'em)--and 20K were small rifle. I haven't (and won't) had to pay over $23/K. This is good! What are you fellows seeing? I'm still paying attention, and will continue to buy until I get 150K. I won't be caught empty handed again! I've capitalized on the availability of Ramshot powder, even though it's new to me (I've been pleased with it), and am OK on most bullets--.224 being the major exception. If I can get some of those in desired weights, I'll be a happy camper! Have I been lucky, or are you fellows seeing the same?
 
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primers and powder are still tough to get here. primers are occasionally available, but i still cannot get h-4831, varget, h-110, h-4895, rl-22, or rl-15.

local shop tells me they aren't seeing much loosening up.

ramshot powders have sporadic availability, but i am not a fan, so i'll just keep working thru my stock before being forced into ramshot.
 
In the ATL area, some merchants have said the log jam may be breaking loose. I haven't seen it. Powder is my primary concern and haven't paid much attention to the primer situation. I've got what I need for a couple years based on my shooting frequency.
 
I've placed two orders for primers and powders with two different online vendors. Both took about 4 -6 weeks to ship. I got one order two weeks ago and the other shipped two days ago.
 
No Primers Here - SE Minnesota

All cleaned out six months ago and haven't seen any since.

This from Rochester, Minnesoviet, the land where NOTHINGis allowed.:banghead:

Good thing I usually keep at least a year's worth of components on hand. I won't be running out until the 2010 elections.:fire:
 
The stores that have the limits on what folks can buy are your best bet to score some if you catch them on the right day.

I finally found some small pistol primers after searching for over a month and literally stalking our local supply stores. Their supply truck came in Monday afternoon. Shelves were stocked yesterday morning, and they still had several boxes of LR, SR, and SP. I don't recall seeing any LP though.
 
Simple--mostly to shoot. Depending on what develops, I may sell a few to close friends (at what they cost me). Keep in mind, this includes small rifle, small pistol, large pistol, large rifle, and a few large rifle magnum.
 
Ramshot has been the most consistent powder to get along with most Accurate Powder. H110 or W296 has not been hard to find. H4895 has bee virtually unobtanium for a very long time. Varget seems to be eiher you find 1# or 8# but never at the same time. H4831SC or regular has not been hard to find. The Reloder Series...RL17 has been the one with a hard to find reputation but the rest has been easy to get in 1# and 5#.....
 
Don't know that...

I'm still paying attention, and will continue to buy until I get 150K. I won't be caught empty handed again! I've capitalized on the availability of Ramshot powder, even though it's new to me (I've been pleased with it), and am OK on most bullets--.224 being the major exception. If I can get some of those in desired weights, I'll be a happy camper!
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...its wise to post that kind of information on a public gunnery forum. 150K of ammo in the closet might give the neighbors pause to think about the possibilities.

ttocs
 
According to Recent American Rifleman article

Paraphrasing... The manufacturers are running flat out with existing equipment. With the uncertainty in Washington, they are not willing to invest in equipment for capacity expansion.

The military demand has been relatively constant. Not an explanation of why the shortage. Not an explanation of anything, really. But when the hoarders slack off, there may be more in the channel for the rest of us.
 
Well, I don't have neighbors, least not close by.

Unfortunately, the source of the first 35K was out by the next day, continues to be. There is a place in the village that has Remington primers (only), has had them all week, but very pricey.

I'm think'in now that I got lucky and that things aren't improving.

I agree that the quip in The Rifleman really didn't answer or explain much.
 
Greetings,

Anyone saw the Atlanta arms ammo site? Just visit it and you'll see having a few thousands primers is NAWTHING for your neighbour compared to the nieghbours of that place....:what:

Thank you
P.S.: I have a cabinet full of powder and another cabinet with many thousands of primers (but not SR... :banghead:) and I am not violating any local ordinance.)
 
Moosehunt,

No offense but don't you think 35K of primers is buying a awful lot?

Some other re-loaders would love to have just a mere fraction of that purchase. This is precisely why there is a shortage to begin with; too many people are buying exorbitantly large lots of components on the simple speculation that the gov. is going to crack down on all shooters across the board - which is pure nonsense.

I've been trying since January to buy 1 or 2 thousand sm. rifle primers w/ no luck at all. I'm hanging on to my last 600 primers for dear life - making every trip to the range and every shot fired count.

I think your posts here shows just why the manufacturers can't keep up with demand, even when they are running at full bore. Just multiple your 35K primers by another 100-200K people buying on the vapors of gov. crack-down rumors, and we have a very real shortage. I hope you enjoy the glut you've set aside. If everyone bought re-loading components in responsible quantities there would be well more than enough to go around for everyone.

...Again, I mean no personal disrespect to you at all, I'm just pointing out there is another way to enjoy this hobby, for all involved. We all like to talk about "responsibility" but that seems to go to more than just personal safety, at least in my view.

Tony... :eek: :)
 
Have to agree with Tony on this one. Common sense my friends! Thirty five thousand primers can help at least seven reloaders. I shoot USPSA, IDPA and Steel Plates and would not use that many primers for maybe five years or so.
 
I have about 4K Large rifle primers which will probably last me a life time.
The 3K BR2 and 1K Br4 however will not last more than the next 12 months though....
But 150K primers would last me several lifetimes I guess... unless ofcourse I start full auto shooting.
 
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