Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Over on another forum, I noticed a statement about primer shortages. Did a little check on my suppliers and found that some of the advertised stock are out but there does not seem to be the wide spread panic that we had four years ago. I have not been shooting for the last year or so, and my supplies are pretty stable. But that could change with a little luck. Anyone else notice a short fall onprimer/powder stocks? Brass may be an issue but I blame that on the Chinese. Or Bush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 BMC There does not seem to be a shortage here , BUT , the prices are up some . CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blasted Cap Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Same here on the prices. Federal small pistol are always hit or miss around Sioux Falls. Otherwise all the primers and powder I ever need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Nope LG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Plenty of Winchester primers at the store when I was there Wednesday. Prices are up on everything from Ammo to Zucchini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Gas price go up.....cost of business price go up.....everything price go up.... Sounds like Matsuo Takahashi (Arnold) in Happy Days GG~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 Yeah, I notice that price increase thingy also. Frequently prices go up, seldom do prices go down. I did see a back order on Federal 30-06 brass but they suggested an in house date of 9/27/2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 BMC I have a couple of BUCKETS of once? fired 06 brass in the shop , I would have to sort out the head stamps LC , Fed , Rem , and who knows what else is in there CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Wesson Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Over on another forum, I noticed a statement about primer shortages. Did a little check on my suppliers and found that some of the advertised stock are out but there does not seem to be the wide spread panic that we had four years ago. I have not been shooting for the last year or so, and my supplies are pretty stable. But that could change with a little luck. Anyone else notice a short fall onprimer/powder stocks? Brass may be an issue but I blame that on the Chinese. Or Bush. SSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!! Not so loud. You'll get everybody hoardin' agin, just like back in '08. Moose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil dogooder Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Yupp shortage of federal small pistol. Also shortage of sixguns in my house ... working on that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Personally, I could use some more brass, but as I already have 1000 empties to load, I don't feel any rush to buy some. Other than lead, both bullets and shot, and wads, I have enough to keep me shooting matches for quite a while. I loaded some 38s today and started another batch of brass thru the process. I'm developing Rock Chucker shoulder. I think I am getting closer to finally buying a progressive press. Not that I really need one for the amount I go thru a month, but just cuz I want one and I'm lazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache Hawk 60642 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 It may have been said already but, .....however............ There seems to be a "Holy Black" powder here in MN. Aint to be found naw whars ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jake1001 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 My Shooting Pard Wm. Munny Sass #165 and I used to go to the Great Western Gun Show and buy huge supplies of Primers and Powder and Bullets. Winchester Primers were $11.00 a brick or $55 a sleeve of 5000. White Boxes with Red and Orange stripes with silver colored primers. Never a DUD. I do have some Blue Boxes with Gold colored primers. He died in 2004 and I bought his supply from his Wife. So I have a huge supply of Bullets, Powder and Primers at 1990's prices. This is a Good thing. No shortage here. 8lbs Powder jugs. I bought some Dragon Brand Black Powder @ $4.35 lb if you bought 25 lbs. Still have about 17-18lbs. Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache Hawk 60642 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 My Shooting Pard Wm. Munny Sass #165 and I used to go to the Great Western Gun Show and buy huge supplies of Primers and Powder and Bullets. Winchester Primers were $11.00 a brick or $55 a sleeve of 5000. White Boxes with Red and Orange stripes with silver colored primers. Never a DUD. I do have some Blue Boxes with Gold colored primers. He died in 2004 and I bought his supply from his Wife. So I have a huge supply of Bullets, Powder and Primers at 1990's prices. This is a Good thing. No shortage here. 8lbs Powder jugs. I bought some Dragon Brand Black Powder @ $4.35 lb if you bought 25 lbs. Still have about 17-18lbs. Jake What yur opinion on Dragon Brand Black Powder ? Aint heared dat one fore ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jake1001 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 What yur opinion on Dragon Brand Black Powder ? Aint heared dat one fore ! I like it. I use it in 45-70 and my Remington Rolling Block in 40-50 Sharps bottle-neck. It wasn't supposed to come in 1 lb cans, but it did. This was bought in 1999. Maine Powder House. We were paying $10 a lb for GOEX and thought we would try Dragon Brand FFg. I still use GOEX fffg in my cap and ball pistols. Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 I appreciate that Chickasaw. I don't really need anything right not, I was just window shopping. But when I read that this fellow perceived a shortage I thought I would ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. James H. Callahan Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 .308 seems to be in short supply. I managed to find a good bit to stock up for the Zombie rifle. Most of the medium priced stuff is gone in the last 2-3 months. Most of what's left is the cheap Rooskie stuff and expen$ive US stuff. LOTS of "backordered" entries. JHC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Frank Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I recently ordered enough primers and powder to last about 2 years. I figure this will get me through any shortages due to election day and the Mayan Apacolypse. I should probably order another case of 5.56 soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I've had Federal Small pistol primers on order from Powder Valley since June. No sign of the UPS truck yet but I keep hoping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 .308 seems to be in short supply. I managed to find a good bit to stock up for the Zombie rifle. Most of the medium priced stuff is gone in the last 2-3 months. Most of what's left is the cheap Rooskie stuff and expen$ive US stuff. LOTS of "backordered" entries. JHC Strange that you should mention that. I noticed that at one time everybody had 30-06. It was touted as the deer cartridge because everybody had some, even the Mom and Pop stores. Now not so much. Looks like the 223 stuff has knocked it out of #1 position. I still like the 30 caliber stuff overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 My Shooting Pard Wm. Munny Sass #165 and I used to go to the Great Western Gun Show and buy huge supplies of Primers and Powder and Bullets. Winchester Primers were $11.00 a brick or $55 a sleeve of 5000. White Boxes with Red and Orange stripes with silver colored primers. Never a DUD. I do have some Blue Boxes with Gold colored primers. He died in 2004 and I bought his supply from his Wife. So I have a huge supply of Bullets, Powder and Primers at 1990's prices. This is a Good thing. No shortage here. 8lbs Powder jugs. I bought some Dragon Brand Black Powder @ $4.35 lb if you bought 25 lbs. Still have about 17-18lbs. Jake Yup, I did the same. We would borrow a hand-truck to haul all the stuff out to the car. Sure do miss that show....... LG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Dragon black powder was made in China. It was made as a "lifting charge" for fireworks. VERY dirty with lots of hard fouling. Back in 'the day', I hauled tons of this stuff LG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. James H. Callahan Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Strange that you should mention that. I noticed that at one time everybody had 30-06. It was touted as the deer cartridge because everybody had some, even the Mom and Pop stores. Now not so much. Looks like the 223 stuff has knocked it out of #1 position. I still like the 30 caliber stuff overall. Don't know that there's a shortage of '06 hunting ammo (haven't really checked, I load my own). Military stuff to feed a hungry Garand is probably another matter. I have noticed some military stuff, Iranian and Korean, around, but looks like the old GI ammo has dried up or become pricey. I'm sure the politics and fear is the reason .223 is more in demand. Lots more folks with 15's, mini 14's, etc etc buying ammo than '06 shooters. Ditto 7.62 Nato and Russian. JHC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 Well, I feel that the M1 is a great platform for beach storming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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