Perhaps but absolutely no one is as fucked upin the head retarded as biden is just saying...............
Powder unavailability
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You are confusing me with 308pirateDoes your powder room have a big mirrors and 6' wide vanity with a bidet? Just asking
Well there is always room for both of ya in the powder room. Next we all know was how much talc powder was thrown on each others back n asses and started sliding down the hallway afterwards like drunk fools.
Hi Big Philh are you partial to broom sticks also?Well there is always room for both of ya in the powder room. Next we all know was how much talc powder was thrown on each others back n asses and started sliding down the hallway afterwards like drunk fools.
You are absolutely right problem is the childishness in them brings out the childishness in me
Bruno Shooter Supply ;Has powders ,as to what and how much You need to look . Prices as I stated previously have SHOT UP significantly in the past few months .
https://www.brunoshooters.com/shop/...ori&paged=1&really_curr_tax=10468-product_cat
https://www.brunoshooters.com/shop/...ori&paged=1&really_curr_tax=10468-product_cat
VV powders are the best value these days, IMO.
I'm swapping everything over to VV.
There’s no shortage of powder in Iowa. I’m sure you could easily buy these online too.
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Well I have tried at least 6 suppliers including Powder Valley with no luck /i see he has 7828 I don't see 3895 or Ramshot Magnum the three I need the most will he ship if has them?
You know more about plundering yourself with your filthy broomstick. Bet you lick n slurp on the handle afterwards.
Good come back you must have learned to do that so you know a shitty taste when you eat one
Generally speaking, this thread revolves around the below concept:
This. Flexibility in powder choice is the key to continued reloading. Unless a shooter is a national class competitor, some less familiar powder will probably work fine.
I am starting to move away form my old favorites of all the IMRs there are about two available fortunately one is 4350 they even have it on sale! Blemished bullets is another place to economize for load workup and practice. But a match you have to go top shelf where you can. I shoot 338L and that is about as expensive as it gets. But using Lapua cases I can get a lot of loads out of a case an that helps the economics. I spent most of today doing laundry (tumbling and drying cases). Tomorrow I load 100 Lapua and 100 223 and whatever 308 I can fill in. I just got an M-24 it is a dream.
Did that my own self about 3-4 years ago ,pricing became very competitive and a year ago was on average around $10.00 per lb. less .
I picked up 8 lb. high energy ( N540-N560-N568 ) for under $230.00 . Same time I also scored IMR 4350-4227-4064 around $225.00 .
Then seemed all hell broke lose and powder shot up nearing $400.00 per 8 lb. . I also had picked up Federal Gold metal primers for $44.95 a K along with other brands . A far cry from what I used to pay in bulk ( $12.50- $14.50 per K by the case lots #8 X5 K or 40K primers ) . Sadly those days are now History . Fyi ; I was still purchasing for those prices in 2009 -10 .
Thank you I was unaware of this was heavily involved in work at the time and shooting came to all stop
We all should have stocked up when I started reloading. Kept it in a nice cool place. Might have lasted 55 years. Who knows? $4.00 for a pound of powder (none of us shot enough to use 8 pound kegs, though once when a new magic powder for .25-06 was released, I purchased 5 pounds, wow, $20.00). Primers with a buck per hundred and bullets might run $4.50 to $5 per hundred.
But then, a box of 20 rounds from the factory would also set you back about 4 to 5 bucks. And for sale everywhere. Oh, .22 rimfires, never more than $0.50 a box. Pick up a box of .22 shorts, load em in my Ruger Single Six and enjoy an afternoon plinking cans out at the levy by Moon Lake. Hearing protection….What? Speak louder please.
Getting back to the subject at hand, right now, March 2024, powder in most popular brands seems to be available everywhere. Don’t understand what the op’s problem is. Gotta pay, but then my first brand new pickup cost 5K, try to purchase the equivalent today for anything less than 60 or 70K. Sign of the times gentleman. Want to play, gotta pay.
But then, a box of 20 rounds from the factory would also set you back about 4 to 5 bucks. And for sale everywhere. Oh, .22 rimfires, never more than $0.50 a box. Pick up a box of .22 shorts, load em in my Ruger Single Six and enjoy an afternoon plinking cans out at the levy by Moon Lake. Hearing protection….What? Speak louder please.
Getting back to the subject at hand, right now, March 2024, powder in most popular brands seems to be available everywhere. Don’t understand what the op’s problem is. Gotta pay, but then my first brand new pickup cost 5K, try to purchase the equivalent today for anything less than 60 or 70K. Sign of the times gentleman. Want to play, gotta pay.
Don't mind paining but it has to b available disagree that most popular powders are available the list is too long to repeat but check out Magnum Benchrest H489 5 The only popular powder that I am aware of that is available is 4350. But lets agree to disagree and keep it civil.
I was able to find Tac and Retumbo in 1 lb containers online in 1 search
Bottom line concerning components ( Stay Vigilant shop sales watch market trends ,stock when availability exceeds demand ) .
I know that's easy to say ,yet having done just that over near #6 decades has allowed Me to amass stockpiles of components in various locations .
Having just taken inventory yesterday and finishing today . Happy to report I'll need Nothing for the remainder of my life concerning shooting .
So time for all you young-ins to step up and fill your coffers ,when sales become just that SALES
I know that's easy to say ,yet having done just that over near #6 decades has allowed Me to amass stockpiles of components in various locations .
Having just taken inventory yesterday and finishing today . Happy to report I'll need Nothing for the remainder of my life concerning shooting .
So time for all you young-ins to step up and fill your coffers ,when sales become just that SALES
I am one of those people that doesn’t mind changing powder brands. i like using IMR 20000 for my .308 with 185 juggernauts. But when you look at say vihtavuori. You can not get it close to what IMR 2000 will do.According to vihtavuoris site. I hate buying powder for it to sit on the shelf. I had the Same issue with H1000 in my 300 win mag. Bought it because everyone brags on it. But came nowhere close to what I expected.
My hero, I bet my stash is bigger than yours.Bottom line concerning components ( Stay Vigilant shop sales watch market trends ,stock when availability exceeds demand ) .
I know that's easy to say ,yet having done just that over near #6 decades has allowed Me to amass stockpiles of components in various locations .
Having just taken inventory yesterday and finishing today . Happy to report I'll need Nothing for the remainder of my life concerning shooting .
So time for all you young-ins to step up and fill your coffers ,when sales become just that SALES
Another old guy here, but who really gives a shit?I know I was just trying to make a point why someone might get hung up on the powder they like using.
8208 was my go to until it became hard to get.
But I appreciate you letting me know.
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What store is that at? I might have take a drive from WI down to Iowa. Not that far away from me!
To All who chimed in, particularly the more negative ones, that seem more interested in sexual connotations. I had a conversation with Hodgdon today about the powder situation. They do not expect any relief before the summer at best due to the unavailability of nitrocellulose. With regard to eliminating Enduron powders only 5 poor selling powders will be discontinued; they are 4166, 4451, 4955, 7077,and 8133. They recognize that many IMR powders such as 4350 and 4895 are very popular and will continue.
Also you can go to their Web site and order available powders. As for the unavailable such as 4895 they have a wish list where you can list what you want, that is not available. I have no idea how much this could help on future delivery but I put 7 on my list!
Also you can go to their Web site and order available powders. As for the unavailable such as 4895 they have a wish list where you can list what you want, that is not available. I have no idea how much this could help on future delivery but I put 7 on my list!
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What a relief to hear some good news today.
My primer factory is officially a bust. Seems the guy I was sending money to was not real, and has disappeared with my investment.
Thank you for relaying this late breaking news.
I have been wondering what was going on with powder lately.
You know I heard that re-loaders only work with half their brain they use the other half to worry about whether there still can get sex or not.
Question is: Is the OP going to learn his lesson about stocking up in this his 12th powder shortage over his 55-year reloading career?
I have reviewed what is available for my 338 lapua, 308 win and 223 REM all totaled I bought 8 pounds of different available powders to work with but I hope they weren’t just saying that they would have powder my sometime in the summer
I've got news for you, this is an election year as such EVERYTHING is going to be super scarce/expensive.
