Hoarding reloading supplies?

[Conaso]

It's not "hoarding" when referring to reloading supplies. It's called "caching."

 

[Surgeonwithagun]

It all relative. How many primers/how much powder is considered hoarding? I started the Covid fake-demic with about 13000 SPP. Picked up some here or there during the mess. Now have about the same total number but some are small rifle now and some are foreign SPP. I shoot less volume but I still shoot.

Part of reloading is adjusting to the components that are available these days. Some calibers you won't be loading much. Others will work less well because of the components available.

John

 

[Bc'z]

Not me... every and I mean everytime I have a new barrel planned I buy enough powder that I need to burn it out, all at one time. I don't care if people think or call it hoarding, I call it smart.

Here's an example. I know I'm ordering another 6br barrel in June. I have primers and bullets. I need brass which I'm going to use 300 pieces of Peterson. I know I need 16lbs. of powder which I will get soon, I already know where to purchase within driving distance to me. Hoarding no, smart yes.

Now I'm upset.
I had to order Lapua brass this morning because SOMEBODY bought all the Peterson.

 

[joshb]

Has anyone realized this would make a great new reality show?

 

[257ack]

If anyone in West alabama is hording shotshell primers and would kindly sell some to a fellow shooter, Please let me know. Thanks much

 

[bozo699]

I've been "hoarding" since I saw the writing on the wall.........that was the Clinton years for me. I don't consider it hoarding as much as preparing.....been consolidating lately to only powders I will use once "it" takes place....and if I have to explain what I'm preparing for.........you're WAY too blind and trusting for me to do you any good. I have more than I can ever use, but I may have enough to supply my family and friends.

This isn't for scalping, blasting, target shooting, or anything of that nature. I've got enough of that type to last me and my immediate family for awhile. My hobby stuff is topped off full.

IF prices drop AND it doesn't hit the fan soon, I will be "hoarding" even more.....a lot more...........if you choose not to, that's on you pal. I'm taking care of me and mine.

100% spot on!…
I as well started collecting or hoarding according to the cry babies that procrastinate!… since the Clinton administration and really big time since the Obammy administration and I’m not going to stop anytime soon as long as I still have a income!…. I see this all the time people procrastinate thinking the price will come down…… it doesn’t then they blame people like you and I that think ahead and prepare!… hoard if you prefer that word I call it being prepared like the 5 year supply of food I have!
I bought 4 8lbs jugs of powder in April it was quite expensive….. the most I’ve ever paid, if in fact say next year it drops to $100 for 8lbs
“It won’t” but if it does and you all laugh hahaha you paid $400 a piece for those jugs now it’s only $100 man you was dumb!….. nope not at all,….. I pay for multiple types of insurance every month all year long for the last 40 some odd years that I’ve never used!…. Why?…. Because you need insurance in case something goes wrong so you don’t lose everything you have worked so hard for and this my friends ….. hoarding components is INSURANCE!…
This is my April insurance payments and I plan on doing the same thing this month and if you don’t like it!….. get to the hardware store before I do!..
Wayne

 

[searcher]

My definition of hoarding something is accumulating more than one could use in their lifetime (or possibly their children's). What's wrong with accumulating something that you know you will use and may possibly be difficult or impossible to buy when needed down the road? If I could buy food that I regularly eat in advance when ranchers are slaughtering livestock because prices are so low - and farmers are discing fields because crop prices are so low - I'd be a huge buyer if that food could last. Is that hoarding or buying at an opportune time? In the case of components - it seems any time they are so plentiful that there are big sales going on - that is a good indicator as to when one might want to 'load up' a bit. Call it hoarding or whatever......

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Now I'm upset.
I had to order Lapua brass this morning because SOMEBODY bought all the Peterson.

Who knows that may be a win-win for everyone!

 

[Bamban]

100% spot on!…
I as well started collecting or hoarding according to the cry babies that procrastinate!… since the Clinton administration and really big time since the Obammy administration and I’m not going to stop anytime soon as long as I still have a income!…. I see this all the time people procrastinate thinking the price will come down…… it doesn’t then they blame people like you and I that think ahead and prepare!… hoard if you prefer that word I call it being prepared like the 5 year supply of food I have!
I bought 4 8lbs jugs of powder in April it was quite expensive….. the most I’ve ever paid, if in fact say next year it drops to $100 for 8lbs
“It won’t” but if it does and you all laugh hahaha you paid $400 a piece for those jugs now it’s only $100 man you was dumb!….. nope not at all,….. I pay for multiple types of insurance every month all year long for the last 40 some odd years that I’ve never used!…. Why?…. Because you need insurance in case something goes wrong so you don’t lose everything you have worked so hard for and this my friends ….. hoarding components is INSURANCE!…
This is my April insurance payments and I plan on doing the same thing this month and if you don’t like it!….. get to the hardware store before I do!..
Wayne

Good for you...

Not wishing it on you, be careful about advertising how many pounds of powder are there in your household. Your local FD might find out who you are and they invite their friends from another department to escort them when they pay you a visit for exceeding the limit according to their local fire code.

 

[bozo699]

Good for you...

Not wishing it on you, be careful about advertising how many pounds of powder are there in your household. Your local FD might find out who you are and they invite their friends from another department to escort them when they pay you a visit for exceeding the limit according to their local fire code.

I live wayyyy out in the country!…. I’m sure I have been on there list for years and really don’t care I have stuff scattered over three states. I thank you though. Other than my town house if any of my other houses or structures caught fire there would be green grass growing before the fire department showed up
Wayne

 

[451whitworth]

So whats the NUMBER the line that makes you a hoarder say primers for instance

1000
5000
20,000
50,000
1,000,000

Or is it just someones opinion/belief that labels you a hoarder based on their inability to
gather nuts.

When you find that out please also find out what the income parameters are to be considered "the working man". I hear that phrase quite often in the hunting/shooting world, i.e. "it's getting to the point the working man can't (fill in the blank)".

 

[GoWyo!]

So, I have a friend/ relative who wanted to load up some .223. I said I'd give him some primers as he couldn't find any. He came over and I gave him a partial box w 700 fed primers, he insisted on paying me so he gave me a 20. (Box price 35.00 from awhile back) Then he asked if he could buy some more...I gave him his guilt twenty back, so he could buy some at the store when they came in. It's not hoarding, it's preparing.

 

[DocCarbon]

So, I have a friend/ relative who wanted to load up some .223. I said I'd give him some primers as he couldn't find any. He came over and I gave him a partial box w 700 fed primers, he insisted on paying me so he gave me a 20. (Box price 35.00 from awhile back) Then he asked if he could buy some more...I gave him his guilt twenty back, so he could buy some at the store when they came in. It's not hoarding, it's preparing.

Someboyd's in for a RUDE awaking when they shop

 

[whatsupdoc]

Now this is hoarding or is it.

 

[jelenko]

But not if they were small rifle primers!

 

[Frankm]

My thought on all of this is it’s NOT Hoarding if your intent is to use the components yourself, whether it’s a month supply or a 20 year supply. Everyone’s definition is different and their financial capacities vary.

Now the people who don’t shoot but “hoard/scalp” components, ( not business owners who are sellers and trying to keep their doors open) or whatever terminology you use for them, ( I have other names for them) are the ones who irritate me. I understand free enterprise and a willing and able buyer/seller view but doesn’t mean I have to like folks who are taking advantage of people who maybe didn’t plan well and are just entering the market to gouge everyone they can.

I root for those types to lose their shorts hopefully when the market does change. Hogs get Fat and Pigs go to Slaughter!!

 

[Capt. Oblivious]

Now this is hoarding or is it.

What's the poor oak gone eat now, he was just preparing for all that building back better

 

[Dgd6mm]

At one time I said I wasn't going to pay these high prices. I passed on the 450 primers at $419.00 for 5000 shipped. Kinda wish I hadn't, it's the best price I've seen in a while.

 

[Ray123]

At one time I said I wasn't going to pay these high prices. I passed on the 450 primers at $419.00 for 5000 shipped. Kinda wish I hadn't, it's the best price I've seen in a while.

Yep, I made those purchases of primers, at the elevated primer prices...figuring they would probably go higher as the shortages continued. I'm glad I did, cause I now have plenty, and the prices have gone even higher, ...if you can find the primers. It's nice to not need any, or be out, or ration your shooting, for a good period of time.

 

[Scott-ak]

The secret to contentment is knowing "how much is enough" be it money or primers. It is entertaining, in a sad sort of way, to read of those that stockpile for the end of the world like they will be defending the Alamo but really just have a cabin in the woods.