Positive portent?

[Ned Ludd]

Has anyone else noticed the change that has occurred incrementally in terms of reloading components over the last 2-3 months?

For at least a year prior, every day seemed to bring new discussions which were largely aimed at complaining that reloading components were simply not available anywhere.

However, there has recently been a shift in the focus of many such discussions. Now, many of the complaints are about the exorbitant prices.

I actually view this as a positive thing. You may have to sell a lung or kidney to afford them, but at least the components are becoming more readily available.

 

[jelenko]

Agree.

 

[CJ6]

Even better is the fact that prices have been better on the local level than on the internet sites. Around here at least.

 

[K22]

No one would want my old lungs or kidneys.

 

[dc.fireman]

I'm still not seeing anything - powder, primers, projectiles - anywhere in the mid-Atlantic area.

 

[ShootDots]

If prices continue to escalate, eventually fewer people will be able to afford the components or will be UNwilling to pay for them, whether they can afford them or not. This will lead to a greater supply. However, the "greed", where ever it is along the "pipeline", if it continues, will eventually cause a huge subsidence in demand due to "unaffordability".. Those "people" causing this situation may in fact be shooting themselves in their economic foot. Dwindling demand will eventually cause lower production and thus lower profits. I sometimes wonder of this "new" management paradigm of profits NOW at the expense of the long run viability of both the market and future profits. Very shortsighted in my "old school" view.

 

[tsyarnall]

You know, I get it. If you look hard and don’t mind paying out the nose for supplies, yes, you can find them. To me, $150.00/1,000 for primers and $50-$60/pound for powder is something that I can’t justify. I hope something gives………

 

[CharlieNC]

Maybe Remington starting back up is offering relief for ammo demand, so components are becoming more available. I have been on notification lists for hunting shotgun shells for six months, and none have been replinished.

 

[sdean]

If prices continue to escalate, eventually fewer people will be able to afford the components or will be UNwilling to pay for them, whether they can afford them or not. This will lead to a greater supply. However, the "greed", where ever it is along the "pipeline", if it continues, will eventually cause a huge subsidence in demand due to "unaffordability".. Those "people" causing this situation may in fact be shooting themselves in their economic foot. Dwindling demand will eventually cause lower production and thus lower profits. I sometimes wonder of this "new" management paradigm of profits NOW at the expense of the long run viability of both the market and future profits. Very shortsighted in my "old school" view.

Benjamin I find U.S. has turned into a short memory country. It all goes in cycles. A few extra circumstances this time. A 50/50 country now. It will always be something. I remember President Carter so maybe we'll get lucky and have a good one next election.

 

[ShootDots]

I remember Carter very well! Remember 2 terms that defined his presidency: 1.) Stagflation and 2.) the misery index? It took Reagan and 4 years of excellent leadership to get moving in the right direction again. This time with 30 Trillion in debt, I am not as optimistic now..

 

[joshb]

Prices will come back down. The supplies are coming back but the desperate are keeping prices high by paying them. Give it some time. They’ll run out of money soon enough. I just hope I live to see it!

 

[ShootDots]

Prices will come back down. The supplies are coming back but the desperate are keeping prices high by paying them. Give it some time. They’ll run out of money soon enough. I just hope I live to see it!

I hope my patience lasts long enough to see it! LOL!!

 

[Lone Hunter]

Archery is looking better and better all the time. Now if I can get that arthritis in my right elbow to go away I might get to archery hunt again and not think about the high prices of components.

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

This will change rapidly(for the bad) as today Joe told us we all need to suffer, in support of his definition of democracy(Ukraine). But he needs this before the midterms, and China to take Taiwan, to further the new world administrative government he(democrat/marxist) are trying to usher in. 5$+ gas(midwest), fertilizer 2-3x = huge inflation of energy and food. All before Nov. Economic contraction, followed by Big Government regulation/digital currency for taxation. Probably pull a Trudeau and declare an emergency if polling worsens.

 

[jelenko]

Maybe Remington starting back up is offering relief for ammo demand, so components are becoming more available. I have been on notification lists for hunting shotgun shells for six months, and none have been replinished.

Even with Vista reporting that Remington was producing primers by the end of last March, I haven't seen any remington 7 1/2 primers.

 

[Lone Hunter]

This will change rapidly(for the bad) as today Joe told us we all need to suffer, in support of his definition of democracy(Ukraine). But he needs this before the midterms, and China to take Taiwan, to further the new world administrative government he(democrat/marxist) are trying to usher in. 5$+ gas(midwest), fertilizer 2-3x = huge inflation of energy and food. All before Nov. Economic contraction, followed by Big Government regulation/digital currency for taxation. Probably pull a Trudeau and declare an emergency if polling worsens.

I like that. We can’t control our borders and the D.A. thinks he can police the world. Wouldn’t surprise me at all for him to try to pull a trudeau.

 

[CJ6]

Maybe Remington starting back up is offering relief for ammo demand, so components are becoming more available. I have been on notification lists for hunting shotgun shells for six months, and none have been replinished.

Try finding slugs Lightfeild, Reminton AccuTips.

 

[JEFFPPC]

Has anyone else noticed the change that has occurred incrementally in terms of reloading components over the last 2-3 months?

For at least a year prior, every day seemed to bring new discussions which were largely aimed at complaining that reloading components were simply not available anywhere.

However, there has recently been a shift in the focus of many such discussions. Now, many of the complaints are about the exorbitant prices.

I actually view this as a positive thing. You may have to sell a lung or kidney to afford them, but at least the components are becoming more readily available.

 

[3Sigma]

My mindset shifted when I saw pallets of 9mm and 5.56 at the local BassPro not getting bought at $0.50 and $1.00 per round, respectively. Hoarding had stopped and people either wouldn't pay or found it elsewhere.

 

[jsn]

Hornady bullets have been available for some time at Scheels in Reno. Some Sierra bullets were available as well, in fact, they even dropped prices for a number of products a couple of months before Christmas, then had a 25% off bullets sale as well. They may not be the latest and greatest match bullets, but......they are out there in fairly large amounts.

The ammo is starting to get out there in large amounts, and remaining unsold.

Powders have been available at Scheels and Sportsman's Warehouse, especially the one pounders. At something like $37 per pound, but it is available.

22lr rimfire at .12 to .15 each.

Fresh primers were available by one firm at the last gun show, some were still unsold on Sunday early afternoon at $90/k. People's stashes are still available for $120 to $150/k.

I don't visit Cabelas or the small local shops anymore.

And the award for the most available ammo for the last 2 years is------6mm Creedmoor.