Panic resulting in more reloaders?
- Thread starter 1sailor
- Start date
kbm6893
Member
You mean the "Reloading isn't worth my time because ammo's so cheap" guys?
Was only a few months ago right here on this forum that I was told reloading 9MM was a waste of my time. I still pick up 9MM ranger brass just to keep as backup to the brass I already load. Easily 3000 pieces of virgin brass ready to go.
I got into reloading as a result of the panic after Newtown. Other than .22 and .223 (and I'm about to load .223. Been picking up that brass for years, too), I haven't fired more than a few hundred rounds of my carry ammo. 99% of what I fire was rolled by me. And no future price drops in ammo is going to change that.
Squarebutt
Member
Having a good supply of components is a wise move in times like these. The folks buying new reloading kits are discovering that they could wake up one morning and find that they're unable to purchase ammunition because the governor has ordered all the gun shops closed, as happened here in MA. Today the Second Amendment Foundation and local organizations, shops and individuals filed a federal lawsuit to lift the order.
While no one in our state can buy a gun or a cartridge, the state is releasing thousands of inmates, including at least one awaiting trial for murder, into the streets so they won't catch the virus in jail.
Be careful who you vote for.
While no one in our state can buy a gun or a cartridge, the state is releasing thousands of inmates, including at least one awaiting trial for murder, into the streets so they won't catch the virus in jail.
Be careful who you vote for.
scooter123
Member
I saw the writing on the wall after Sandy Hook. Currently I am very well stocked on loaded ammo and have plenty of components in reserve. About the only thing I am short on is boxes for 12 and 20 gage target loads. BTW, I also shoot the shotgun sports and typically go thru 100-200 rounds per weekend. This lockdown has allowed me to get well ahead on reloading shotshells. Just wish the ranges were open.
Fishslayer
US Veteran, Absent Comrade
Works for me here in Florida also. Kids are grown and gone and I took one room and turned it into what we call the gun room. I have a lot of my tools and all of my reloading in it along with a bench that stretches across the end of the room with the presses mounted on it.
MyDads38
Member
I've been fortunate enough that the last 3 places I lived, I had a dedicated reloading room. But no matter the size of the room, it's never "big enough"! LOL. 
Telecaster
Member
- Joined
- Dec 29, 2015
- Messages
- 2,794
- Reaction score
- 5,059
I had already decided to get into reloading before I saw ammo vanish from the shelves, so I went ahead and bought some equipment and components and have already started.
First kid went off to college and the wife snagged his room and made it her office. Second kid went off to college and the wife snagged her room for her "sewing room". No problem...I'm comfortable in the garage, plus I had room to move all of my wife's Rubbermaid containers...27 of them! All filled with kids clothes, kids toys, and kids books, etc., etc...out of the garage into her "sewing room"
Neversink n Klapperthal
Member
- Joined
- Sep 14, 2019
- Messages
- 772
- Reaction score
- 1,125
havent seen any reloading supplies in any LGS in maybe 35 years. I get everything online
scooter123
Member
Range trash has provided me with many ammo boxes. I ain't proud!
Its where I get my boxes also. Unfortunately because the ranges are all closed aren't any boxes to be scrounged. BTW, have you found it's difficult to find 20 gauge boxes. We have a youth program at my club so lots of 20 gauges get shot but the boxes get saved for the clubs reloads.
Many of the folks who have been panic buying now (IE= the folks who didn't stock up in the past), likely won't be reloading. Many of them won't be doing any shooting, much less reloading.
scoobysnacker
Member
Well, I didn't buy anything, but it's definitely made me consider taking up reloading.
I mostly shoot 9mm, but I do have plenty of other calibers. Usually I can find good prices and stock, for 9. That's currently out.
The other stuff, I already had thought about it.
Now, full disclosure, I work in a hospital, so I have been working, instead of hunkered down at the house. But if I was stuck at home, I could see doing it as a productive means of passing the time.
Moe Mentum
Member
I buy in bulk when I see a good sale, (black Friday, 4th July, Memorial day) I got in on the Winchester rebates this summer, bought 11K primers, 24 lbs of powder, and 5k in projectiles.... Didn't know any of this would be a blessing, just economics 101.
I just got some 55 gr FMJs delivered from Cabela's today. They were ordered and were BO'd but sure nuff came by Fed Ex today...well 1/2 did..Bought 2M and got one. 2nd M is on the way...long with some(500) Berrys 125 gr plated HP 38s. Have a fair amount(about 100M) of primers for everything. Sold 1/2 the cast lead bullets I got the other day and got most of my initial outlay back still have 125 lb of shot and a 100 lbs of lead ingots left. When I get done loading I am going to have a LOT of military ammo cans filled. Just wondering...how much is good range lead for casting selling for these days? I ought to sell some...or maybe not!
I see various kinds of lead for sale on another site, usually in the $1.10 to $1.50 per pound range plus shipping.
I wouldn't sell an ounce of lead. But that's just me.
Three weeks ago today was my first full day off work because of the crisis. I went to my local Cabela's looking for some reloading supplies. I walked out with the last 100 bag of .357 brass they had. No .38, no 9mm, no .44, no .45ACP. A couple of 100's of .45 Colt. Had a lot of .40 and .357 Sig. Went there today after visiting the adjacent Walmart. Same situation.
Last edited:
Well I am surprised that lead sells that high. I was thinking of selling some because I do have a bunch. About 3 tons here. I was making shot but have nuff shot shells loaded and about 3/4 of a ton of shot all ready.. Expensive to ship though. I guess you can ship USPS flat rate. Bet my Rural route guy would love me a bunch. Wonder how many ingots you can get in a small flat rate box??
fredj338
Member
I do not recall that. There were rumors in the late 80s early 90s they were going to start making primers with a compound that would make them inert. So that sparked panic buying. Then another fake news story about putting tagants into powders but the govt idiots have pretty much left reloader's alone, but it wont last.
