Why is every odd component....

[rjtfroggy]

Does Widneers even carry powder/primers? I cant find it on their website?

Apparently they stopped I can't find it either. Well one more place off the favorites list.

 

[dgeesaman]

It just can't be all these GUN NUTS..People are buying guns..What are they all shooting just 9mm, 223, [pick your caliber] ..I'm thinking other than us fussy rifle shooters ..We are a dwindling breed....Mike in Ct

The biggest gun shop in my area moved a few years ago to a mile down the street from my house. Great, right?

Not really the only reloading gear they sell is some powder and primers anymore and any color of gun you want as long as it’s all black.

It definitely doesn’t help when reloaders buy all of their supplies online, which seems to be the trend.

David

 

[JimSC]

It definitely doesn’t help when reloaders buy all of their supplies online, which seems to be the trend.

David

when it is buy online or do without we don't have much choice now do we ? I have tried to order through a couple of our local stores, they did not seem to be interested in my money

 

[spclark]

when it is buy online or do without we don't have much choice now do we ? I have tried to order through a couple of our local stores, they did not seem to be interested in my money

Pretty much true & I wonder whether there’s an insurance angle that’s affecting local retailers? HAS to bump fire & liability premiums when powder & primers are stocked. You don’t see folks carrying propane tanks into Walmart for exchange....

 

[MislMan]

what kind of federal primers you looking for, I'll send you ONE.finally got all the paperwork done to sell my building, goes on the market next week.Sell it, build my new one, all we're
going to do is reloading components and blackpowder stuff. want a firearm, order only, as said before one big headache gone, don't have to worry as much about idiots breaking in.
we do more in transfers than we do in firearm sales.

Hey PA ... Just an idea for your business, how about setting up a "rifle primer trial pack". You take a sleeve of primers from each name brand you carry and package them as a testing/trial pack/kit. That way those people starting load development for a new rifle/cartridge could try the different primers without having to buy a brick of each. Once they develop a load they come back to you to buy bricks of primers. I only load for 6.5 Creedmoor for now and I have never tried anything but CCI LRP's.

 

[Bulletbob]

Why is every odd component so hard to find ?? I live in the center of Ct. I know, not really a gun friendly place..This year has been horrible finding components to reload with..Two examples, Primers CCI 450 mag type small rifle..Just about un-obtanium around here..I did find 6 loose packs after three trips out & about...I was only able to find one or two one pound cans of H-4350..VV brand of powder..Forgetaboutit...So today I asked the gents at the counter of one of the largest gun stores "Why can't I find the stuff I need for my reloading?" ....With no hesitation he fires out.."People just aren't reloading like they used to." .....I don't know if it is just here or nationwide...Is Reloading not as common as it used to be.??? It just can't be all these GUN NUTS..People are buying guns..What are they all shooting just 9mm, 223, [pick your caliber] ..I'm thinking other than us fussy rifle shooters ..We are a dwindling breed....Mike in Ct

Well I hate to tell you this but I live in North Aabama, and about any direction you go, reloading supplies are pretty easy to find. If you don't mind paying Hazmat fees go to Brownell, Midway, Powder valley Mid South Shooters supply. Good Luck

 

[nmkid]

Ha, I still have a .243 I bought from Sears in 1965.

 

[Bojo]

Mike when you are at Ridgway pick your stuff up there, i guess that means 2 years supply though. Just pre order it thru one of the dealers that go there regularly.
Accuracy One /John and Diane Hoover will bring stuff to a match that you pre-order. I'm sure they are not alone but are the only ones I know.

 

[dgeesaman]

when it is buy online or do without we don't have much choice now do we ? I have tried to order through a couple of our local stores, they did not seem to be interested in my money

This is true. I’m fortunate there is a solid gun shop 30’ away that has most of the good consumables. I patronize as much as I can.

David