Nth Where Are the Primers Thread...

[Bc'z]

So does buying all the Frost Bite hot sauce from the local store make a person a hoarder? 5 bottles worth.
Asking for a friend.

 

[TIMO]

6.9 million of those probably still have 1.5 boxes of the 2 boxes they bought with that new gun. Keeping it in the closet for when SHTF.

I will add/put a new twist on on it. 6.9 million people selling 1.5 boxes when the President/Congressional members they voted for bans their firearm.

Tim

 

[LHSmith]

Just to show how sly I am, I bought a .17 HMR in January ....just to boost the NICS numbers and IT don't even need primers. Now I find out they are reloadable. THAT'S really gonna throw a monkey wrench in some ammo companies sales forecasts.

 

[BigJohnson2]

I will add/put a new twist on on it. 6.9 million people selling 1.5 boxes when the President/Congressional members they voted for bans their firearm.

Tim

Those types sincerely believe those laws weren’t meant for them so they don’t have to comply.

 

[elee3]

I think the new reloaders were already shooters who are dealing with not being able to buy ammo due to the new gun owners.

 

[areaone]

Gentlemen....I have seen this shortage before...I was one of those early post war babies...had my first .410 in 1958. I can tell you my gut tells me that primers available for reloading in any quantity and at at a reasonable price are years off. Think of this..hoarders have learned a lesson..and will scoop up the availability for years to come...what is the value to reload without primers....captive audience to factory ammo...what value is a firearm without ammo or primers for reloading in larger quantities..I.e. 5.56 AR...hell boys...if the Feds control the primers the control or banning of “assault weapons” is a moot point...what is a firearm without ammo or primers for reloading....A Club....ask a caveman how effective that was. Off shore primer and powder manufacturing could write their own check. Remember prohibition and offshore smuggling.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

You wouldnt believe how many have stopped by to learn how to reload because they cant find ammo

 

[LHSmith]

Gentlemen....I have seen this shortage before...I was one of those early post war babies...had my first .410 in 1958. I can tell you my gut tells me that primers available for reloading in any quantity and at at a reasonable price are years off. Think of this..hoarders have learned a lesson..and will scoop up the availability for years to come...what is the value to reload without primers....captive audience to factory ammo...what value is a firearm without ammo or primers for reloading in larger quantities..I.e. 5.56 AR...hell boys...if the Feds control the primers the control or banning of “assault weapons” is a moot point...what is a firearm without ammo or primers for reloading....A Club....ask a caveman how effective that was. Off shore primer and powder manufacturing could write their own check. Remember prohibition and offshore smuggling.

^^^^^^Agree The primers are the key to controlling firearms. The easiest way to get what they want and it won't show up on the radar until it's too late.

 

[LHSmith]

You wouldnt believe how many have stopped by to learn how to reload because they cant find ammo

I heard Guffy is giving on-line classes, but students must supply their own datums.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I heard Guffy is giving on-line classes, but students must supply their own datums.

And he promises to not drive anybody to the curb

 

[bozo699]

Forum Boss:

1. Primers ARE right now being made at max capacity, given staffing limitations in some of the factories.
2. Primers are being used in factory-loaded ammo, which has a higher profit margin.
3. People are buying large quantities, which is sweeping supplies off the market.
4. Very high prices have motivated speculators. 1000 CCI 41s sold for $315 on Gunbroker a few days ago. Auction 2/11/2021:

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5. There have been, by one estimate, 7 million new gun owners in 2020. If each purchases just two 50-rd boxes of ammo, that represents SEVEN HUNDRED MILLION primers needed.
6. Foreign primers are not getting into the USA in the quantities of years past.
7. Executives of big companies, such as Vista Outdoor, are predicting shortages well into the late fall of 2021.

I'm not sure much more needs to be said. But if you guys want to talk about it go ahead for the next 12 hours, then I will lock this thread. Along with the 20+ other "primer crisis" threads started in the last few weeks.

I got boxes upon boxes of 41’s that’s ridiculous!... I’m rich and don’t even know it!.... sorry Paul I couldn’t resist!
Yes I worked for atk for several years, my gf still does! There main plant is about 7 blocks from our house here in Lewiston Idaho . She works in Centerfire assembly and they can’t always keep up with there own demand for primers and every part is made on-site!....
Wayne

 

[jelenko]

I like Guinness, Stella Artois and Bittburger pilsner beers..? What kind do you all like?

I know this is a where are the primers thread but damn.... just damn...

Probably grounds for ejection, but I like Michelob.

 

[JayHHI6818]

Son is going to a small town college hour + from Columbus Ohio. Sent text yesterday. Local store in town. Said $5 per 100 with 200 limit.
Reply: take 4 college friends with you and make 6 trips in/out. Waited 5 minutes and replied I have enough let someone else buy them.

 

[204 AR]

Probably grounds for ejection, but I like Michelob.

Been a long time, but I love Michelob.

 

[KY_Windage]

I'm not sure much more needs to be said. But if you guys want to talk about it go ahead for the next 12 hours, then I will lock this thread. Along with the 20+ other "primer crisis" threads started in the last few weeks.

Why bother? No one forces anyone to click on the thread. Most of the posts are whining or other wastes of time, but this is the biggest issue in the shooting sports today. I find what people are DOING about it interesting.

I also suspect a whole lot of facts have not come out yet. We've been hearing "max capacity" for months but primers aren't showing up anywhere in any significant volumn.

 

[204 AR]

Gentlemen....I have seen this shortage before...I was one of those early post war babies...had my first .410 in 1958. I can tell you my gut tells me that primers available for reloading in any quantity and at at a reasonable price are years off. Think of this..hoarders have learned a lesson..and will scoop up the availability for years to come...what is the value to reload without primers....captive audience to factory ammo...what value is a firearm without ammo or primers for reloading in larger quantities..I.e. 5.56 AR...hell boys...if the Feds control the primers the control or banning of “assault weapons” is a moot point...what is a firearm without ammo or primers for reloading....A Club....ask a caveman how effective that was. Off shore primer and powder manufacturing could write their own check. Remember prohibition and offshore smuggling.

Yeah it will be awhile before things are normal. But where you're wrong imo is that most won't learn a lesson, once they see all the shelves somewhat full again they won't want to buy anything. It's human nature. If people think they can get an item anytime they wish, they have no urgency to buy.

I knew there would be an issue at election time, of course I did not realize it would start in March.

 

[Twicepop]

I like Guinness, Stella Artois and Bittburger pilsner beers..? What kind do you all like?

I know this is a where are the primers thread but damn.... just damn...

Of the three listed, Stella Artois is the one I would choose. I have a fondness for eastern European Pilsners, German wheat beers and several of the Belgian Trappist Ales. Another style I really like is a Weizenbock, it's like a Dopplebock/Wheat Ale mix. The taste sensations are out of this world, the one I'm most familiar with is Aventinus, two half liters of this and I want to go lay down

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Yeah it will be awhile before things are normal. But where you're wrong imo is that most won't learn a lesson, once they see all the shelves somewhat full again they won't want to buy anything. It's human nature. If people think they can get an item anytime they wish, they have no urgency to buy.

I knew there would be an issue at election time, of course I did not realize it would start in March.

Covid lockdowns, stimulus checks and boredom is what started the ball down hill. Folks either went and shot out of boredom, bought guns to shoot with friends, or got nervous at how fast their freedoms could be curtailed. Its unbelievable how many people i work with bought their first gun around march or april

 

[joshb]

How are those pipes???

All good at my house, knock on wood! I just got back from my neighbors. They’d lost their water, so I went and fixed it for them. He’s a feisty 85.

 

[22DASHER]

All good at my house, knock on wood! I just got back from my neighbors. They’d lost their water, so I went and fixed it for them. He’s a feisty 85.

Nice work! Take care of that man! He may have some primers to give....