Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 So downsizing after finally retiring. SWMBO wants to travel and do nature photography in exotic places. Already been to Africa, Costa Rica, Israel, Alaska, plans for Australia and Brazil. she just got back from Panama. Looks like my shooting is going to take a back seat so cleaned out the garage and man cave and found powders beyond my expected use. All have been stored in old hospital blast containing lockers or inside house closets. I typically shoot about 10-12 thousand rounds per year but have about a 3 maybe 4 year supply of powder. Too much? Not enough? Just right? What do you keep around? Regards Gateway Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 You have it paid for. You won’t buy it that cheap again. You have good storage and, apparently ample space. As my dad used to say about things like this, “It ain’t eatin’ nothin’!” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 I try to keep a year’s worth loaded and two years of supplies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hells Comin Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 It doesn't go bad, so sell it at age 95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 I have more then I will ever use in , Powder , Primers , Percussion Caps & Lead. I'm selling NOTHING ! You will never find it again for what you already paid for it So Saith The Rooster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 55 minutes ago, Hells Comin said: It doesn't go bad, so sell it at age 95 And have a good trip. Don't worry about us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 im going on record here saying never - ever sell the powder you bought cheap - shoot it all ,, your not going to buy it reasonable ever again , ,load it and shoot it , never give it away or sell it off , it doesnt take up that much space save it for your future , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 I have sold small quantities of powder, shot and primers to leaders (club officers and match directors) whom I wanted to keep shooting. This was only for supplies that were entirely unavailable otherwise at the time. When available locally or online I point them to retail sources. Most recently I sold a 25-lb bag of shot to our webmaster who lives in a remote community and was having trouble replenishing his supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 11 hours ago, Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 said: I have sold small quantities of powder, shot and primers to leaders (club officers and match directors) whom I wanted to keep shooting. This was only for supplies that were entirely unavailable otherwise at the time. When available locally or online I point them to retail sources. Most recently I sold a 25-lb bag of shot to our webmaster who lives in a remote community and was having trouble replenishing his supply. I have donated powder Primers Percussion Caps and .22 Ammo . Too Friends who was out and supplies was not available at that time . And told them when supplies become available again buy me what ever I donated to you . I think it's wrong to gouge a Pard who just wants to shoot too . Rooster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted February 3 Author Share Posted February 3 2 hours ago, Rooster Ron Wayne said: I have donated powder Primers Percussion Caps and .22 Ammo . Too Friends who was out and supplies was not available at that time . And told them when supplies become available again buy me what ever I donated to you . I think it's wrong to gouge a Pard who just wants to shoot too . Rooster Done the same for a long time. I have been told my OCD has contributed to being a bit of a pack rat and my desire for a “deal” means I buy when on sale sometimes more than I really need. All of which means I sometimes have supplies others don’t. As several have suggested it is more fun to shoot with friends than by myself so sharing what I have with those who don’t is okay by me (hopefully somewhere down the line they can be returned). If they don’t come back, at least we had a good time shooting together. Regards Gateway Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 SWMBO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted February 3 Author Share Posted February 3 She Who Must Be Obeyed!!! Gateway Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 I try to keep 40 pounds of my sg/pistol powder. Only one pounders I buy are for hunting rounds. Don't shoot as much as I did. Maybe I'll become excited about shooting when or if I retire in a couple years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgavin Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 All the above ^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Congrats on retirement, congrats on future travel plans.....the powder? I'd be holding onto it, its gonna be dearer to buy in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 I was stocked up enough that I made it through this last shortage okay, but was getting very low on some things. I am now stocked up more than I have ever been because those shortages suck. edit: it's kind of like concealed carry. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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