564 Mile RT for Varget... The Journey

[bobm]

How far would you drive for Varget?

Just got home from a very windy 564 mile round trip on icy roads to pick up three 8 lb. containers. Would not have done it for just one. No way. Winds on the way up were 40+, on the way home 60 mph with blowing snow icing up the road in stretches. Very few semi tractor trailers on the way home due to very high tipping hazard conditions.

Many thanks to my new friend in Glenrock, WY.

NOPE, not selling any of it!! Don't even ask.

In phone conversation he asked me if I had any .22 rimfire ammo he could buy. He likes shooting with his grandson but got caught unable to buy ammo locally. I gave him a brick and a half on me.

 

[okie]

Glad you made trip safely. Im not sure if i should give you congratulations or the number of a good mental health facility....!

 

[BigJohnson2]

564 each way?

 

[whatsupdoc]

Well, how can I put this nicely?
Ok I cant!!

You sir ARE FREAKING NUTS

 

[Rustytigwire]

Round trip ima thinkin
Not for the faint of accelerator.
On yer toes. Commit.

 

[Lee in Texas]

For 24 pounds of powder? I’d do it. Maybe not on ice. I am a Texan and don’t know how to do that. If someone 282 miles away offered 24 pounds of 4350, I might even walk for that.

 

[PatMiles]

24 pounds of Varget! You sir are a hoarder, you remind me of.................................................ME!
Road trip, hell yes!

 

[rwj]

That far... yes

Those conditions... no

 

[NateHaler]

Would I risk my life for reloading components? Not unless my life depended on them. But you made the trip, and that's your prerogative.

 

[Rustytigwire]

So what else were you going to do for a day. Good drive good adventure!

 

[EOD Rob]

So, no really, can I get a lbs?
Sorry, had to do it!

Wow, you really wanted some Varget! Not judging, i would have done the same!

 

[joshb]

......would you drive for Varget?

Just got home from a very windy 564 mile round trip on icy roads to pick up three 8 lb. containers. Would not have done it for just one. No way. Winds on the way up were 40+, on the way home 60 mph with blowing snow icing up the road in stretches. Very few semi tractor trailers on the way home due to very high tipping hazard conditions.

Many thanks to Richard, my new friend Glenrock, WY.

NOPE, not selling any of it!! Don't even ask.

In phone conversation he asked me if I had any .22 rimfire ammo he could buy. He likes shooting with his grandson but got caught unable to buy ammo locally. I gave him a brick and a half on me.

You GO Bob!!

 

[jackson1]

Bob, glad to hear you had a safe trip. Sounds like something I would do. Should be enough powder to burn up a couple of barrels. Guess this is just another example of just how far reaching this latest round of shortages is. Have no solutions or even offers of hope, just glad to hear you made it safely.

 

[bobm]

Bob, glad to hear you had a safe trip. Sounds like something I would do. Should be enough powder to burn up a couple of barrels. Guess this is just another example of just how far reaching this latest round of shortages is. Have no solutions or even offers of hope, just glad to hear you made it safely.

Yep, for me that is about a 4200 shot supply. Not that much really considering weekly practice and match season coming up. I go through a pound of something every week.

A state rifle silhouette match is good for a pound, regional or national matches will consume up to two pounds.

That powder will be used in my four match rifles. I would have made that trip for IMR4064 or IMR4895.....just as good for my purposes.

 

[TheOtherZilla]

Those are cool people. I bought some powder many years ago at a gun show here in Rocket City.

 

[Shooter13]

For 24 pounds of powder? I’d do it. Maybe not on ice. I am a Texan and don’t know how to do that. If someone 282 miles away offered 24 pounds of 4350, I might even walk for that.

If I have to come to TX for work I might bring you some!!

 

[Lee in Texas]

If I have to come to TX for work I might bring you some!!

I might buy it and get you a ribeye dinner.

 

[dbduff]

How far would you drive for Varget?

Just got home from a very windy 564 mile round trip on icy roads to pick up three 8 lb. containers. Would not have done it for just one. No way. Winds on the way up were 40+, on the way home 60 mph with blowing snow icing up the road in stretches. Very few semi tractor trailers on the way home due to very high tipping hazard conditions.

Many thanks to my new friend in Glenrock, WY.

NOPE, not selling any of it!! Don't even ask.

In phone conversation he asked me if I had any .22 rimfire ammo he could buy. He likes shooting with his grandson but got caught unable to buy ammo locally. I gave him a brick and a half on me.

Well done. Gottta do what has to be done.

 

[Thud]

Sir,
I don't cast judgements often. But is a life worth driving 564 miles in bad weather is gotta be one of the dumbest things I ever heard someone do.

 

[Ranger007]

For 24 pounds of powder? I’d do it. Maybe not on ice. I am a Texan and don’t know how to do that. If someone 282 miles away offered 24 pounds of 4350, I might even walk for that.

Hmmm what would you do for 136 lbs of H4350? Just asking for a friend.