Powder & Primers!

31 May 2013, 03:52

Dave Bush

Powder & Primers!

I thought the powder/primer shortage would begin to ease up a bit by now but heck, I can't find any at Graf & Sons, Powder Valley, Midway, or Midsouth. How long do you think this will go on?What's going to happen to the cowboy action guys? I hope I don't have to start shooting a muzzle loader.

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31 May 2013, 04:15

richj

as long a folk keep hording

31 May 2013, 08:29

MS Hitman

At some point, these people are either going to run out of money, or determine they have what they want. May be another three to six months for that to happen though.

31 May 2013, 14:38

cal30 1906

Honestly???? I give it 2 years and who knows what other laws will be passed during that time.
Things are a mess all around right now, Just wait till the hunting season the 1 box of ammo buyer decides he needs a box of .30-06 ammoand cant find it.......

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31 May 2013, 16:28

Zephyr

If you want to see where most of the Powders, Primers and Ammo have gone check out GunBroker.com

01 June 2013, 00:21

Dave Bush

quote:
Originally posted by cal30 1906:
Honestly???? I give it 2 years and who knows what other laws will be passed during that time.
Things are a mess all around right now, Just wait till the hunting season the 1 box of ammo buyer decides he needs a box of .30-06 ammoand cant find it.......

Cal30

Cal:

That's what I don't understand. President Obama didn't press for any new gun laws in his first administration and he wasn't even successful in getting something as modest as universal background checks so the assault rifle ban is going nowhere. What the heck is everyone so worried about?

I talked to a guy from Hornady this morning. The are getting powder and primers for ammo because they buy on contract for large amounts well in advance. I think everyone needs to take a deep breath.

01 June 2013, 17:00

armorer

A recent Olin (Winchester) research report stated that they are back ordered nearly one year of sales on ammunition. Obviously this has a similar affect on all components.

01 June 2013, 18:39

p dog shooter

As long as congress and the president get opening their mouths about more control.

01 June 2013, 19:17

CHIPB

Not sure if it's true or not, but I've read that DHS has been making some massive ammo buys that may be responsible for monopolizing some of the manufacturer's capacity:

http://rt.com/usa/dhs-ammo-inv...tion-napolitano-645/

01 June 2013, 22:56

ledvm

quote:
Originally posted by p dog shooter:
As long as congress and the president get opening their mouths about more control.

More like as long as we have this president and atty general.

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