Powder Price Increased !!!!

[Liven The Dream]

The very smart Guy next door to me said.
Just as soon as Joe's 5 Million Low wage workers get started, you will see things getting cheaper ???
Day one is now scheduled for after Cow's Fly and clean up is available.

 

[Dgd6mm]

So, does the high prices decrease or stop hoarding? If it is the new normal then why not buy? If you can afford it.

 

[6MMsteve]

I found 8 lbs of Vhitavouri 555 in stock, but after hazmat fees and shipping it was over $400. I passed.

369 shipped at Whiddens but it's gone now,

 

[markm87]

These days I shoot primarily 223 Rem bolt rifles. I get about 290 loads out of 1 lbs. container of powder.

The .223 bolt gun is the most under-rated rifle. We're running a Tikka 23.75" with 88 gr ELDs. The thing tracks very closely to 6.5CM out to 1300 yards. 15.0 mils.

I see guys on the other forums who have a range with a max of 400 yards or so, and they're weighing out which caliber can get them out that far. "Do I need to go with 338 Lapua??"

 

[Liven The Dream]

The .223 bolt gun is the most under-rated rifle. We're running a Tikka 23.75" with 88 gr ELDs. The thing tracks very closely to 6.5CM out to 1300 yards. 15.0 mils.

I see guys on the other forums who have a range with a max of 400 yards or so, and they're weighing out which caliber can get them out that far. "Do I need to go with 338 Lapua??"

MarkM87
The Sling Shooters shooting Palma 8,9and 1000 yards have gone to .223 with 88gr.
They state time and time again " it shots inside .308 w/155gr.).

I shoot F/Open the Norm .284 ! This year 6 Dasher it will get to 1000 and at lot less cost.
At my age it's being there and seeing the Guy's.

 

[nmkid]

8 lbs. Of WIN 760 yesterday for a total of $241 out the door.

 

[K22]

The .223 bolt gun is the most under-rated rifle. We're running a Tikka 23.75" with 88 gr ELDs. The thing tracks very closely to 6.5CM out to 1300 yards. 15.0 mils.

I see guys on the other forums who have a range with a max of 400 yards or so, and they're weighing out which caliber can get them out that far. "Do I need to go with 338 Lapua??"

The rifle ranges of two clubs I belong to only go to 100 and 200 yards. Where I hunt varmints and predators, 95% of the shot opportunities are under 300 yards. These days, because of overdevelopment and declining physical capability, I'm doing more practical range shooting than anything else.

So, the wonderful 223 Rem fits all my needs. Very accurate, mild recoil, and relatively economical to shoot.

 

[markT]

All them Blue and Yellow flags you see everywhere got anything to do with it? Naaah...

 

[jk80]

It's interesting that some are defaulting to the cause being greed and not everything being more expensive, including the cost of shipping container fees. Those are up almost 50% in the past year.

If you don't think corporate greed is a major factor in inflation in ALL commodities now you aren't paying attention to their quarterly reports. All are posting record profit margins over each preceding reports.

 

[JimSC]

checked the price of eggs lately ? Labor prices have increased appx 10% in the last 2 years if you can find someone willing to work. One of the biggest contributors is the price of diesel, at $4.50 - $5.00 a gallon is at a record high. Inflation is killing the middle class

I agree some of it is greed, funny that most of the Shooters World powders back down to $25 a pound except for the one that is just like Varget. It's price remains at around $50 a pound, amazing

 

[JimPag]

The elevated prices for shooting components will start to drop when the price of steel, welding wire, tooling, insurance, electricity, shipping and other major components that are required at my Shop start to drop.

I’m not holding my breath.

Another dreamer Jackie.

 

[rkittine]

Glad I have a huge inventory of powder. I wish I had a huge inventory of Pre-Inflation eggs though.

 

[Jayplace]

checked the price of eggs lately ? Labor prices have increased appx 10% in the last 2 years if you can find someone willing to work. One of the biggest contributors is the price of diesel, at $4.50 - $5.00 a gallon is at a record high. Inflation is killing the middle class

I agree some of it is greed, funny that most of the Shooters World powders back down to $25 a pound except for the one that is just like Varget. It's price remains at around $50 a pound, amazing

Actually, the reason for most of the price increase of eggs is due to the Bird Flu. They have reduced the chicken population trying to eliminate the disease. It was also why the Turkey prices were high.

 

[rijndael]

Actually, the reason for most of the price increase of eggs is due to the Bird Flu.

Right. It's actually been going on for almost a year. Tens of millions of birds have been killed off.

 

[Paul's Black Rifles]

Right. It's actually been going on for almost a year. Tens of millions of birds have been killed off.

It has been said that the Bird Flu is spread by migratory game birds. Millions of domestic birds have been killed just to limit the spread. How many wild birds have the US FWS killed to limit the spread?
Back in the old days when wild birds had fowl colera they actually tried to do something, not now.
Producers have losses and the FWS doesn't care.

 

[6.5 forever]

Local sporting good store told me today, they have been given a allotment of less than half of what they have been getting....

 

[jk80]

checked the price of eggs lately ? Labor prices have increased appx 10% in the last 2 years if you can find someone willing to work. One of the biggest contributors is the price of diesel, at $4.50 - $5.00 a gallon is at a record high. Inflation is killing the middle class

I agree some of it is greed, funny that most of the Shooters World powders back down to $25 a pound except for the one that is just like Varget. It's price remains at around $50 a pound, amazing

Since 1978 ceo wages and compensation has increased 1322%. Average wages for labor has increase in the same time period but has lost ground in purchasing power. I don't think labor is the real problem. Ceo wages and profits bordering on usery play a bigger role by far. It's funny how everyone beats down the people making the companies rich, but gi e the companies a pass for the stunts they pull.

 

[skeeljc]

I bought 8# of VihtaVuori N133 for $280 from Powder Valley in December. Free shipping, $20 HAZ, $20 tax for a total of $320. It is still $280 today.

 

[Steve morgan]

hodgdon 209 for inline ML was 40.00 for 10 oz. ,now 50.00 for 8 oz. .....tell me who is greedy

Bh 209 was 78.00 for 8 oz here last wk.

 

[ChaseH]

I'm glad I am not crazy thinking some powders jumped up a fair amount in the last couple months.

BH209 is crazy expensive. I thought it was expensive 3 years ago, just down right hurts to shoot it these days.