The Cabela's there had plenty of primers when I was there a couple of weeks ago but the price was near $40/thousand. They had powder but a very poor selection. Their bullet selection wasn't that good either.
Not like I need much right now fortunately. Surprised at their price on primers.
As things return to somewhat normal it gets interesting. A member in one area of one state can't for example find a single elusive round of 9mm but can buy a truckload of .40 S&W. A few states away a member wanting .40 S&W can't find any but 9mm is abundant. Not like there is any rhyme or reason, it just seems to go that way.
While the current drought never effected me personally while out and about I looked at what was out there. The only cartridge I saw in my area was 243 Winchester. So while .40 S&W may have never gone away and been abundant in Las Vegas I was not seeing any in my little corner of the world. Now obviously this discounts online sales with a focus on local retail.
I went into this well stocked and really haven't "needed" anything but here is what I tend to think is happening. Using small pistol primers as an example. Once someone has amassed maybe 15 or 20K of small pistol they are done. They move along to something else. This leaves small pistol primers for those still wanting or needing them. Component by component people will max out, that or do home additions or build out buildings to house inventory. Sooner or later you face a logistics problem.
