A large majority of S. Carolina gun owners that I have met are “reloadaphobics”. Seriously, bring up the subject and most have never heard of reloading or fear it. Not everybody here is this way, but it’s surprising. Interestingly, the exceptions I know are often fellow members of this forum!
Mostly, people just want cheap 5.56 and 9mm ammo to stuff into their hi-cap magazines.
As a result, even at the best of times, reloading supplies have never been comprehensively available here.
If there is an independently owned LGS these days that stocks anything related to reloading here in SC, I haven’t heard of it. Closest thing might be Redeye Reloading. But, they sell once fired brass, scroungings from estate sales, Shooters World powder and primers from Argentina (I think).
Cabelas occasionally has spotty inventory, as does, (to a lesser degree), Sportsman’s Warehouse. But, their prices have always been outrageous. Palmetto State Armory is basically prepper HQ; the place gives me the creeps.
Other than that, there are a few range-stores and pawn shops. They cater to the newbie crowd.
Gun shows used to be the best bet. Not anymore!
What has happened to the American firearms retail industry????. It’s like Zombie Apocalypse meets Toys-R-Us!
