SIerra statement re production and sales

[bheadboy]

https://sierrabullets.wordpress.com/2013/05/23/is-the-government-buying-all-the-sierra-bullets-so-that-there-are-none-left-for-customers/

This post on Sierra web page is worth reading.

also read this from Sierra

We asked Sierra Bullets Vice-President of Production, Doug Wickham, “Has Sierra Bullets stopped or slowed production?”

The Short Answer: Actually, it is just the opposite.

The Long Answer: We were lucky enough to have been approved for a expansion last year which we completed at the end of 2012. With this expansion we added about 20% to our production capacity and we have been running 24 hours per day since these new machines came online.

These new machines allowed us to go into the beginning of 2013 with the biggest inventory Sierra Bullets has ever had. We were poised to have a year with the best fill rate in recent history. That all changed when the phones started ringing and orders started coming in – and never stopped. We watched as our record inventory was quickly cut in 1/2 and everything we were making at our record breaking pace also went right out the door with it.

It started with any mid weight 22 caliber bullets and slowly expanded to most of our product line until we were finally down to 3/4 of our SKU’s out of stock. Now everything leaving the door everyday was just made in the presses a few days before.

We are sorry for the shortages and appreciate everyone’s patients while we work through this period of intense sales, but we promise we will not let up un


Bob

 

[Pres100]

A panic induced and self inflicted problem.

 

[M14AMU]

But...and you can mark this down......you won't be paying what you were before the 'induced panic buying'!! Everything will be higher!!

 

[dickn52]

Ahh, say it isn't so. You mean gas won't drop back to 1.49 anytime soon, and bread won't be .28 cents either? I liken it to the boil a frog thing. Take gas from 2.50 a gallon to 3.00 a gallon and people moan. Drop back to 2.75 and people stop moaning, up to 3.25 and then back to 3.00....It's all about commanding a closed market. Who else can make gas right? Bullets are in demand, and until there is a surplus there cannot be a price drop.

 

[M14AMU]

Ahh, say it isn't so. You mean gas won't drop back to 1.49 anytime soon, and bread won't be .28 cents either? I liken it to the boil a frog thing. Take gas from 2.50 a gallon to 3.00 a gallon and people moan. Drop back to 2.75 and people stop moaning, up to 3.25 and then back to 3.00....It's all about commanding a closed market. Who else can make gas right? Bullets are in demand, and until there is a surplus there cannot be a price drop.

"until there is a surplus there cannot be a price drop"

NO SCHITT....SHERLOCK!!

 

[Raythemanroe]

I hope things get better in the political climate and the bullet hoarding comes to a slow and steady (healthy) pace! Like Sierra has mentioned they and others have geared up for higher demand and this being said when bullet sales slow down and hoarders start selling off I believe this may be good on prices..

 

[Big Mc]

When you shoot yourself in the foot,it still hurts Tomm Mc

 

[Raythemanroe]

I came to the conclusion hoarding does me no good, The more bullets I buy the more I shoot!

 

[M14AMU]

I hope things get better in the political climate and the bullet hoarding comes to a slow and steady (healthy) pace! Like Sierra has mentioned they and others have geared up for higher demand and this being said when bullet sales slow down and hoarders start selling off I believe this may be good on prices..

Hmmmm.....I don't think 'hoarders' sell off! Rather I think hoarders ARE SHOOTERS that believe in the ole Boy Scout motto of BE PREPARED!! Commonsense dictates that these situations are going to arise and unless a 'stock' is kept.....those that don't 'stock' are gonna be bitching and whining about "I ain't got no bullets, powder, or primers"!!

 

[Raythemanroe]

RMulhern,

If things don't change in the political climate it probably will just get much worse!!!

 

[Duster_360]

Don't see that Hillary will be any better.....

 

[Raythemanroe]

She may not be Muslim...Ya, not better.

 

[DRNewcomb]

Hmmmm.....I don't think 'hoarders' sell off! Rather I think hoarders ARE SHOOTERS that believe in the ole Boy Scout motto of BE PREPARED!! Commonsense dictates that these situations are going to arise and unless a 'stock' is kept.....those that don't 'stock' are gonna be bitching and whining about "I ain't got no bullets, powder, or primers"!!

Stockpilers (rather that "hoarders") eventually get rid of their stash in one of three ways:
1. Shoot it before they die. This is what I'm trying to do.
2. Sell it or give it away when they get too old to continue shooting. I'm helping an older shooter do this now.
3. Their widows call their friends to "come get this junk."

 

[M14AMU]

Hmmmm.....I don't think 'hoarders' sell off! Rather I think hoarders ARE SHOOTERS that believe in the ole Boy Scout motto of BE PREPARED!! Commonsense dictates that these situations are going to arise and unless a 'stock' is kept.....those that don't 'stock' are gonna be bitching and whining about "I ain't got no bullets, powder, or primers"!!

Stockpilers (rather that "hoarders") eventually get rid of their stash in one of three ways:
1. Shoot it before they die. This is what I'm trying to do.
2. Sell it or give it away when they get too old to continue shooting. I'm helping an older shooter do this now.
3. Their widows call their friends to "come get this junk."

I'm trying my best to stay away from #3!! ;D ;D