Where is the magnesium when will we get primers.
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There have been 28 million new guns purchased so far this year. We all know that everyone making a gun purchase buys ammo. Gun dealers are selling ammo but limiting it to one box per sale, because it is in such short supply.
This is means that the ammo manufactures are buying up powder, bullets and primers to satisfy demand for these gun buyers.
Manufactures know that sales run in cycles, depending on the political situation. They can't build new lines to satisfy these extra demands, because when the situation changes, it will sit idle and be a waste of investment funds.
When the election is over, depending upon the outcome, the supply will either be available or remain as it is right now. Who controls the Senate will be the determining factor.
Just my opinion, based on past experience.
This is means that the ammo manufactures are buying up powder, bullets and primers to satisfy demand for these gun buyers.
Manufactures know that sales run in cycles, depending on the political situation. They can't build new lines to satisfy these extra demands, because when the situation changes, it will sit idle and be a waste of investment funds.
When the election is over, depending upon the outcome, the supply will either be available or remain as it is right now. Who controls the Senate will be the determining factor.
Just my opinion, based on past experience.
jds holler
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What Nick says about the senate is true, and incredibly important. Do not fail to vote, and vote wisely. jd
rmr
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And don't forget people are hoarding! Most people hoard out of fear, some out to make a profit. If everyone only bought to satisfy their requirements, there wouldn't be the shortages there are now. Stop & think about how many primers per day each plant is producing. It is the same situation as was the great .22 shortage. Hoarding, plain & simple.
LA50SHOOTER
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Bill, Need primers ???
lol. @LA50SHOOTER pegged it.
"Hoarder" is a word used by people who failed to prepare when the sun was shining, and resent paying their stupid tax in the rain.
No, I have sufficient primers for my needs. I haven't bought any primers in months. Like Liberty Mutual says, "Only buy what you need." Need being the key word.
PatMiles
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Hi, my name is Pat and I guess I'm a hoarder. I've been buying primers, powder, bullets and brass for the last 10 years when prices were reasonable. I knew that there were ALWAYS going to be shortages for many reasons so I decided to follow the motto of the Boy Scouts...BE PREPARED!
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jelenko
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Right. But, given there are times when supply dries up, what do you do?
jackson1
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It's always something. Like to feel I am well stocked with primers, powder, and brass. The weak link in my plan may be bullets, depending on how long the current situation lasts. At current usage rates, I believe I have a few years supply of bullets. My bigger worry is it all gets confiscated. Coming up on hunting season, so I will shoot less and enjoy it more. Hopefully I don't live long enough to see the shooting Valhalla disappear.
I'm just a recreational paper puncher. If everything becomes unobtainium, then my custom rifles becomes boat anchors. At that point (and I really don't see that if Trump is reelected) reloading for the average shooter will go the way of the Do Do bird.
My question for all the match shooters both pistol & rifle, what do they do?
Hi I'm Tom and I'm a primer-holic.....
Ccrider
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Reading these post I see why there is a shortage. Hype, hysteria, and fear mongering is playing a large role in all of this.
If you enjoy shooting, and can afford it, there is nothing wrong with being prepared or preparing for market shortages. Wise thing to do. I have never seen anyone suffer from being too prepared.
If you can’t afford it, then you have to work within your means and find other distractions.
If you enjoy shooting, and can afford it, there is nothing wrong with being prepared or preparing for market shortages. Wise thing to do. I have never seen anyone suffer from being too prepared.
If you can’t afford it, then you have to work within your means and find other distractions.
Here's a thought; How about someone ie, the Forum Boss write a letter to CCI and Federal for primers and the powder manufacturers and find out what their production capabilities are in light of the shortages. This forum alone has several thousand members and this alone I'm sure counts for a large share of the market. That way we as a shooting group know for sure what the status is of the reloading industry. I would imagine if CCI was running 24/7 (which they probably aren't) there wouldn't be any shortages. Just my 2 cents.
In my loading room, I have one and a half restaurant size cans of spent primers. Don't ask my why, because I just can't logically explain it. Might have to start renewing them if I ever run out. I am sure there are folks out there who have experimented with them.
I remember when you could get kitchen matches with a white head on the top. We used to cut the tops of them and take two bolts and a nut, fill the middle with the heads and then toss them in the air. When they landed properly you got a big bang. Seems they might make a pretty good filler for a primer. Wouldn't produce an accurate load, but might be useful in urban warfare. But alas, I haven't seen those matches in years.
I remember when you could get kitchen matches with a white head on the top. We used to cut the tops of them and take two bolts and a nut, fill the middle with the heads and then toss them in the air. When they landed properly you got a big bang. Seems they might make a pretty good filler for a primer. Wouldn't produce an accurate load, but might be useful in urban warfare. But alas, I haven't seen those matches in years.
jelenko
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As a match competitor, I try to maintain enough supply to last through the expected length of a shortage. From experience, this could be two years => I try to maintain a 2 1/2 year inventory to ensure I can continue to practice and compete.
I can assure you CCI is running at full capacity! After 3 very lean years of profitability they want to sell every last primer they can make as fast as they can make them. Contrary to a widely held erroneous view on this forum, businesses don’t constrict supply to drive up prices.
jelenko
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Why would any manufacturer not run at full capacity if they can sell all their output?
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