Powder price increase

[SeabeeKen]

Powder valley has announced powder price increase effective 1-15-24

 

[searcher]

I don't know how many of you saw the press release by Vista outdoors, raising prices on powder and primers, along with ammo effective 1/1/24. That increase is said to hit wholesale buyers, even with in-place orders which had not yet been shipped. Primers were to go up 10%.

 

[6.5 forever]

I've seriously been looking into air guns. But the government will soon probably put a tax on air usage....

 

[1K6BRA]

As is normal the poor working class stiff is being pushed out of participation. I’m glad that this working class stiff stocked up when he did(tail end of Obama’s regime, and during the great Trump years before the Covid debacle)because I would be saying “uncle” right now.

 

[beemanjohn]

Our small club has already lost about half of the guys who used to shoot our rifle shoot, and most of the trap and skeet shooters are gone. This may very well be the end of it.

 

[rjtfroggy]

If you have been reloading for a while you should remember that prices on components goes up right around the time the Shot Show is held.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

If you have been reloading for a while you should remember that prices on components goes up right around the time the Shot Show is held.

But this time don’t be shocked at a 70% increase then.
edit: How about a 26% increase, a little bad at my math this morning. lol.

 

[K22]

The last 1 lbs. of Varget I purchased a few weeks ago was about $50 with tax, 1,000 Federal Small Rifle Match primers, F205M, $106. Both purchased at a local shop so no shipping or hazmat charges. The fact that they had these two items in stock amazed me. Still waiting for H4895, I missed the last shipment, it was gone in 3 days at the local shop after the last shipment arrived. He who hesitate is lost.

One of the reasons I almost exclusively shoot 223 Rem now days is the economy of this cartridge, I am getting about 280 reloads out of a can of powder. It also serves my needs quite well out to 300 yards for an effective varmint and predator cartridge. It also a great range practice cartridge. Varget is my back up, especially with the 55 Nosler BT's and 60 Vmax.

While I still have my 243 Win's, they see less and less action each year. I dumped the 308's and 22 250 a few years back and while both are great cartridges, I don't miss them or the cost to feed them. Such is the state of shooting in my world of fixed income survival. However, shooting is about one of the few things I have remaining that brings me enjoyment so I will continue on as long as I can.

PS: At the range yesterday with my Tikka T3X, 223 Rem. Wow, does this rifle shoot with 60 Vmax's. Shot a perfect score (my system ) which is rare these days, 5 in the 1-inch ring at 100 yards, 5 in the 2" ring at 200 yards, all shot off my shooting cross sticks. Bring on the yotes.

 

[M-61]

Once I may feel the sport is too expensive, I’ll drop out.
I stopped racing sailboats for the same reason.
Fortunately I have not reached that point with shooting. But I spent way more time on the Atlantic than I ever have at a range.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Cost at the moment may not be as much as a concern as to how much supply to have on hand. I bet 85% of us here worry about what really is the amount of supplies we need before we kick that preverbal bucket.

 

[jds holler]

I don't know that the price of powder has raised, but I do know that the value of my dollar has gone down. Can't get near as much beans and rice as I used to with a buck either.

I've seriously been looking into air guns. But the government will soon probably put a tax on air usage....

And by the way, I don't know if they're gonna tax the air, but they've decided they are gonna own it. And they will decide what they will let ya do with it.
jd

 

[dusterdave173]

Snagged another 8 lb Varget--Now some N133 and I can sit back

 

[Kracken McGraw]

We are being raped by Corp America--they have taken advantage of us all on every front--they don't seem to think they can kill the golden goose--

Then the Government is giving it back to Corp through our tax dollars too. Lose-Lose.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

I've seriously been looking into air guns. But the government will soon probably put a tax on air usage....

I don’t want to sound like a Prude, but I lost interest in air guns at age fourteen.

 

[nakneker]

Guys who have a stash may be seen as hoarders, especially when supply is low and demand is high. I see those guys as the smart ones, making sure they have what they need when they need it. Much of my own powder was bought during the Obama shortage and I still add some primers, powder and bullets when I see them for a deal or when I’m running low. I’m currently trying to get a decent supply of several VV powders for pistol and rifle.

I hope components come down in cost and are plentiful at some point buts that’s a gamble I’m not willing to take, especially when you see an announcement like this. To each their own.

 

[6.5 forever]

I don’t want to sound like a Prude, but I lost interest in air guns at age fourteen.

LOL. That was a LONG time ago.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Guys who have a stash may be seen as hoarders, especially when supply is low and demand is high. I see those guys as the smart ones, making sure they have what they need when they need it. Much of my own powder was bought during the Obama shortage and I still add some primers, powder and bullets when I see them for a deal or when I’m running low. I’m currently trying to get a decent supply of several VV powders for pistol and rifle.

I hope components come down in cost and are plentiful at some point buts that’s a gamble I’m not willing to take, especially when you see an announcement like this. To each their own.

I don’t know about the rest of you, but I need to concentrate on the bullet buying now more. This will be a pain for the pocketbook for sure.

 

[justinp61]

I shoot air guns, if you want a challenge, buy a good springer, install a good scope, then go outside and shoot it in the wind. Even a light breeze can put your ego in your watch pocket, LOL

I received my PV order yesterday, a couple different powders for pistols I shoot, just checked their site and both are now out of stock.

 

[SeabeeKen]

Wife read the other day copper prices going up too.

 

[bozo699]

As is normal the poor working class stiff is being pushed out of participation. I’m glad that this working class stiff stocked up when he did(tail end of Obama’s regime, and during the great Trump years before the Covid debacle)because I would be saying “uncle” right now.

^^^^^^^^
Same here brother
Wayne