Primer prices coming down

[Majday]

I caught the Powder Valley sale over the 4th weekend and picked up Rem 7-1/2 for $49.95/1000.

But yesterday I say RL16 for $96.99/lb at Turners, lol!

I did the same with a couple cases. As well as a couple k of 205m. Price was close enough for me what I'd pay.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

I did the same with a couple cases. As well as a couple k of 205m. Price was close enough for me what I'd pay.

7 1/2’s have went back up to $75 again at PV.

 

[Majday]

7 1/2’s have went back up to $75 again at PV.

I saw that. Glad I bought when they were on sale. Maybe they'll go down further. If they do I probably pick up some at the lower prices, if not I got enough to last for awhile. I'm content either way.

 

[ISS]

These prices? I just shoot my PCP 22 at 2-cents per HP Match slug and free air and primers.

 

[vonb]

Powder isn't coming down.....

Hodgdon’s attempt to corner the market.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Got an alert from Powder Valley this morning that VV powders are going to have a price increase in August.

 

[6.5 forever]

Got an alert from Powder Valley this morning that VV powders are going to have a price increase in August.

Now VV is joining the parade...

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Now VV is joining the parade...

Maybe they just want their old spot back. lol.

 

[ebb]

VV has been so good about their prices, if they say they need too I am just going to take them at their word. The rest not so much.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

I don’t know if it’s a good or bad thing, but I’m not going to buy anymore powder until I use up all that I have on hand anyway.

 

[Dgd6mm]

I believe in the next couple of days I'll make the 100 mile trip to Widden's and pick up some powder. I shoot alot of VV133. May as well stock up. Thinking of trying some VV160 in my .243.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

I believe in the next couple of days I'll make the 100 mile trip to Widden's and pick up some powder. I shoot alot of VV133. May as well stock up. Thinking of trying some VV160 in my .243.

Sounds like a smart plan to me. Who knows, they may try to follow Alliant’s crazy price jump.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

I believe in the next couple of days I'll make the 100 mile trip to Widden's and pick up some powder. I shoot alot of VV133. May as well stock up. Thinking of trying some VV160 in my .243.

Looks like he has your 133 on sale for less than $250 a jug.

 

[charlie b]

Remember that Hodgdon imports most of those powders. Subject to world trade policies. Only a few of their powders are made at the military plant.

Vihtavouri also suffers due to those same issues, since it is an imported commodity, as well as military demands on their powder production capabilities.

Then add in the source of nitrocellulose and how the world market screws with that production.

 

[tommeboy]

VV is going up 15% according to the letter I seen from the importer.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

VV is going up 15% according to the letter I seen from the importer.

So tack on $50 to your current jug price.

 

[Dgd6mm]

I've been going to Widden's twice a year since this powder primer hike up has been going on. I usually pick up 2-3 8lb. jugs and some. 22lr ammo. My last trip was just before the price on the powders went up $15.00 an 8lb jug. I'm referring to 133, 135, 140. Before John had a price increase the prices remained at $272.99 for around 2 years while all the other brands were skyrocketing! It's a nice trip, leave between 9-10am, get there shoot the bull with everything, make our purchases and head home while stopping somewhere for lunch. It's a good day.

 

[Frankm]

Heard the same thing out of quite few people when primers were 150.00

Exactly… don’t panic buy that overpriced powder and it ll come down a bunch sooner or later. Panic buyers are the root cause of this problem; ….. “oh LOOK, the Sky is Falling “ !!!

 

[JayHHI6818]

Powder isn't coming down.....

Stopped at LGS yesterday and was surprised to see this. It’s a start

 

[JT27]

Stopped at LGS yesterday and was surprised to see this. It’s a start

Where at in Ohio?