Not trying to start a run on stuff and this is not a political post. Thinking it may be worthwhile to start building a bit of a stock of components such as primers powder and possibly even bullets for even the seldom used rounds we have. I am buying an average of 3000 pistol primers a month and 1000 small rifle per month. I have enough powder for certain as well as large rifle primers. I buy new old stock shotshell primers for as little as 5 dollars a 1000 at gun shows. Got 2000 CCI 109 primers yesterday for 15 dollars and a nice Ohaus 10-10 scale in the box for 15 dollars. Who else keeps an eye out for reloading supplies at shows cheap? A fellow gave me 12,000 once fired 20 and 28 ga AA empties and even 5-600 once fired 12 ga Blue Magics today too. Like I need them. .
Is anyone starting to stockpile reloading supplies?
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Is there going to be an ammo ban or something?
I don't reload, but I am rechecking ammo stock to be sure I have enough of the calibers I shoot. It was quite interesting when I realized the size of the gaps.
I've also made a point to be sure I have 10 round mags for pistols I would expect to keep. I drive across several states, and don't want to be caught by a neighboring state that changes the rules.
I've also noticed that some places that carry reloading supplies are cutting back on stock. I suspect they piled into the market when it started to ease up, but have not found the range of customer they expected.
I've also made a point to be sure I have 10 round mags for pistols I would expect to keep. I drive across several states, and don't want to be caught by a neighboring state that changes the rules.
I've also noticed that some places that carry reloading supplies are cutting back on stock. I suspect they piled into the market when it started to ease up, but have not found the range of customer they expected.
Is there going to be an ammo ban or something?
No but do you remember the O years?. I sold primers that cost me 12 dollars and made a heck of a profit...and could have doubled my price and sold 'em all still. Powder too. 22s?? They were selling for up to 90 bucks a brick. I sold half my stash of 22s(75 bricks) for 40 bucks each. At this time I have 40 bricks in my stash. They don't go bad ya know!
Hoc9sw...I never thought of the 10 round magazine thing. You have a very good idea. I should acquire some 10 round mags for the ARs and the one hi cap handgun I have. With the new ruling on bump stocks the gummit figures it can confiscate what they consider illicit items. Bad precident for certain. I am not concerned so much about the Fed laws as I am about many states.
I'm still using large rifle and large pistol primers and powder from the Clinton 'emergency.'
Bayou52
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I seriously stocked up on all reloading supplies during the summer prior to the last Presidential election. I've done a lot of reloading since then but have not let the stocks dip down and periodically add to them.
I'll continue to add more as a matter of "insurance" against "future uncertainties".
I'll continue to add more as a matter of "insurance" against "future uncertainties".
LoboGunLeather
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Absolutely. Trying to add one to two thousand primers per month and a pound or two of powder. I have plenty of brass and bullet molds for each caliber.
I clearly remember a couple of times in recent years when practically nothing was available. Anyone who needed ammo or reloading supplies was at the mercy of the hoarders and scalpers. The same thing is sure to happen again.
I clearly remember a couple of times in recent years when practically nothing was available. Anyone who needed ammo or reloading supplies was at the mercy of the hoarders and scalpers. The same thing is sure to happen again.
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I just checked........I have 100,000 lg pistol primers, 50,000 sm pistol, 10,000 sm rifle and 72,000 lg rifle primers. I also have about a ton of cast and lubricated bullets for all calibers I handload for.
All that means is that you are now sure to get hit by lightning as you walk to your truck...it's just the way it goes
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I always figured all you reloaders were hoarders at heart . . .
Ivan the Butcher
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My main supplier has retired and his S-I-L has taken over. After they came home from the 6 week frenzy of Camp Perry, my friend told me the Federal rep. told him that Federal will be reformulating to a new primer compound. So my friend personally bought 35,000 Fed 210M for his Bench Rest shooting (That a supply for the rest of his life at 1k per year!) When Federal reformulated in 2000, it took 3 to 5 years to get good primers back into the system!
I'm set for quit a while! I have around 45,000 metallic primers but only 9,000 shotshell (I Shot 5000 410's alone last year, plus 28's and 20's!) So I'll be advancing my shot shell primers by about 20k this year! (maybe more!) I only have a few hundred pounds of shot , that will hurt building a stockpile up!
I sold my business in 2006 and worked for someone else, at the drop of a hat I've lost my position 3 times since then. The second time really caught me by surprise. I sold primers from the 90's to pay bills! $800 worth of primers paid my heating bill for the year (2008) and my strategic lead reserve paid the Electric bill for the summer of 2013.
Rebuilding the primer reserve was easy compared to rebuilding the lead reserve!
Ivan
I have bullet moulds for all the handgun and several of the rifle rounds I load for!
I'm set for quit a while! I have around 45,000 metallic primers but only 9,000 shotshell (I Shot 5000 410's alone last year, plus 28's and 20's!) So I'll be advancing my shot shell primers by about 20k this year! (maybe more!) I only have a few hundred pounds of shot , that will hurt building a stockpile up!
I sold my business in 2006 and worked for someone else, at the drop of a hat I've lost my position 3 times since then. The second time really caught me by surprise. I sold primers from the 90's to pay bills! $800 worth of primers paid my heating bill for the year (2008) and my strategic lead reserve paid the Electric bill for the summer of 2013.
Rebuilding the primer reserve was easy compared to rebuilding the lead reserve!
Ivan
I have bullet moulds for all the handgun and several of the rifle rounds I load for!
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Ivan the Butcher
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We tend to think of it as planning for a rainy day, month, year, or decade!
While I turned my reserve back into cash when I needed money, none of it was during the shortages! So I don't see it as a business investment, but more like preparing for retirement entertainment. Kind of a 401k for my guns!
Ivan
+1. I have what I need.
cadmike
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Ha! I agree with the comment that reloaders are hoarders at heart.
To answer the OP, I began stockpiling supplies more than 15 years ago but it’s like shoveling sand against the tide. I’m currently out of almost every primer powder and bullet I need.
Honest.
To answer the OP, I began stockpiling supplies more than 15 years ago but it’s like shoveling sand against the tide. I’m currently out of almost every primer powder and bullet I need.
Honest.
Rocket3
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I remember it well. I too have some primers I'm still using.
I keep a nice supply but I would not call it a stock pile. I think panic caused the great ammo - loading supplies shortage of the "O" era. No need to start another one.
littleriver1
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I wish there were some local gun stores that would stock more reloading supplies here in central Florida. If they do stock powder and primers they want double what it's worth. Forced to use the internet is a pain in the a's. Other states have many stores like Ohio. I guess I expect too much.
rkittine
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I now have enough reloading supplies for Pistol , Rifle and Shotgun to last the rest of my shooting career. Hope my Home Insurance Company does not read this post.
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I'm going to check my inventory. I probably need more primers. Thanks
memtb
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Never actually stopped! I think it would be a wise move.....dark clouds on the horizon! memtb
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