Started my firearm hobby about a year ago and since then have acquired a MP9, MP22, Shield 40, and S&W 642. I heard about the ammo crisis of '08 but did not experience it firsthand. After reading and researching the aspects of reloading past month or 2, deciding to take the plunge and start buying equipment and supplies. However, everything is OUT OF STOCK! My question to all of you fellow reloaders is was it as bad with reloading supplies back in '08 as it is now? Can't find the press I want and can't find primers, dies, bullets, or powder. How long did it take back in '08 for supplies to return back to reasonable levels? Bad timing on my part to pick up a new hobby.