Is your local store low on components?

Dave R · February 21, 2009, 12:04 AM

I haven't bought any components for a while. Combination of being busy at work, and not shooting much this winter.

Went into Sportsman's Warehouse in Boise. They usually have 50? 80? rows of powder stacked 3-5 cans deep. Call it 150-300 pounds of powder in stock.

There were 5 pounds in the store. Nothing common.

Bullets were very thin, too. None of the common weights in common calibers.

Primers were a little better, but still thin.

How is it where you are?

Inspector3711 · February 21, 2009, 12:53 AM

My local Sportsmans has been low for the last 6 months. I did hear from a customer that they got bought out a week or two ago and the problem would be remedied but we'll see. They had no powder of any kind, no primers, and most of the vast shelving for bullets was empty. They were sold out of every brand of press, ammo boxes were scarce. They had one brand of .40 ammo in stock and 2 boxes of it left. I will say it's not just that store. There is a shortage due to people fearing that they will be completely Obaminated out of their ammo. Add to that the war and you end up with no ammo or components.

I do happen to know where to get lots of powder but I'm not tellin

troy_mclure · February 21, 2009, 12:53 AM

1 of my local shops still has lots of powder, still at pre obama prices.
nobody has primers, except cabellas had a few packs of large pistol for $5.99.

Walther22lr · February 21, 2009, 01:11 AM

At the local Sportsmans Warehouse I frequent, there is virtually no ammo to be found. Only the odd calibers are still on the shelf. Anyone need any .405 Winchester loaded ammo or .38-55 brass? There were three boxes of .38 Super and a couple .41 Magnum boxes too.

Reloading components are just about gone. No brass or lead bullets. No rifle or pistol primers either. A few shotgun primers only. Powder is about nil.

I sure wish this would end soon. I'd like to get some components.

DJForresta · February 21, 2009, 02:41 AM

Twin Falls sportsmans has nothing. A very few bullets and no powder except shotgun. I heard they were behind on payments to vendors and were cash only so thus no cash no merchandise.

winchester243 · February 21, 2009, 02:56 AM

My local store is pretty well stocked. I'd have to count to be sure but at least 30 different powders and most primer sizes are covered by either Winchester or CCI. No huge amounts of any one powder, probably carries 4-5 1lb canisters of each variety. Keep in mind I live in a fairly small town so the store owner doesn't keep huge stockpiles of the stuff on hand, but a good variety and you can usually find what you want.

Just picked up 2000 WLR and 1000 CCI 250, 2# of H4831SC, 1# Varget, 1# Bullseye and 1# of Unique this evening.

Darren007 · February 21, 2009, 03:06 AM

My local Sportsmans Warehouse is a barren wasteland when it comes to reloading components.

In the bullet isle, they had quite a few boxes of Speer bullets left and only about literally 4-6 boxes of Sierra bullets on the shelf. The Hornady bullets were worse...they had one single box of .223 bullets on the shelf...everything else was gone.

Im not sure about powder, but primers were completely sold out and there was only a single bag of .204 brass on the shelf....everything else was gone.

As for guns....They had maybe 10 pistols of various manufacture left on the wall behind the counter, but they had a full stock of shotguns and rifles.

the_right_reverend · February 21, 2009, 05:46 AM

in my area its zero, zip, nothing and it has been that way for 20 years.....

the 1 dealer that does stock can't get supples in sufficient amounts to keep up with the demand

If it wasn't for the INTERNET I would be reduced to using slingshot

fireroad · February 21, 2009, 07:28 AM

Sportsmans Warehouse went bankrupt a few months back. They have been bought out by a Canadian company and should start receiving new stock in the near future.

Uncle H · February 21, 2009, 09:25 AM

In my area we have a large supplier-Widener's. Thay have virtually nothing to sell. They've closed their retail outlet and won't accept phone orders-only internet and they're months behind filling orders. They allow local order pickup on Tues. and Thurs. between 3 and 5:00 PM only. I used to buy everything there.

The several mom & pop stores in the area have nothing or next to nothing except for one-they still have primers and a fair selection of powders but no brass at all.

One local shop I frequent can't keep black rifles in stock.

I guess everybody's stocking up for the coming revolution?

tbtrout · February 21, 2009, 11:49 AM

My local mom and pop is stocked to the cieling. Has always been. There literally is only about an 18 inch walkway in front of and behind the counter. Components everywhere.The only issue was WSP last summer.

zxcvbob · February 21, 2009, 12:10 PM

There's only one local gun shop that still sells reloading components, but he had quite a bit when I was there a couple of weeks ago. Primer prices were too high, but the powder prices are pretty reasonable. Not sure about bullets.

(Gander Mountain quit selling them. Walmart still has blackpowder substitute and a few muzzleloading bullets during deer season, but that's it)

A_Gamehog · February 21, 2009, 12:34 PM

Everyone went out and bought rice and beans and generators. This time it's reloading componets and guns.

sserdlihc · February 21, 2009, 12:36 PM

My local gunshop is very lean on his reloading supplies. I usually drive 40 miles one way to purchase any componets that I need. Before I drive, I'll call to see if the have everything in stock before I waste the gas.

tom234 · February 21, 2009, 02:30 PM

[QUOTE][Sportsmans Warehouse went bankrupt a few months back. They have been bought out by a Canadian company and should start receiving new stock in the near future./QUOTE]
That's what I"ve heard also but nothing is happening at my local SW. The shelves are really empty and have been since the election. I'm glad I did some buying before the rush.

Dave R · February 21, 2009, 10:51 PM

Quote:

My local mom and pop is stocked to the cieling. Has always been.

I went to a mom & pop in Boise, and they WERE well stocked. All except WSR primers. Which is one of the things I was looking for.

ComradeBurg · February 21, 2009, 11:40 PM

Depends on the components. Gunpowder is pretty plentiful in my area as are bullets. Brass and primers are a whole different story though.

butta9999 · February 21, 2009, 11:57 PM

Wow guys it seems to be actually happening over there. I started a thread a while ago, pre election. The thread was closed for a few reasons. But seems to me that i was right in what i was hearing on our tv programs.

We still have heaps of whatever you want here in Australia but looks like my American Mates are struggling.

Hope it improves over there for you. Like always its the innocent man who always gets kicked up the ass

.

James R. Burke · February 26, 2009, 04:37 PM

I'am in the u.p. of Michigan and it's all pretty thin here. You can find stuff but you need to do alot of looking.

Steviewonder1 · February 26, 2009, 07:59 PM

My local store has lots of primers (daily limit purchase of 1000) powder some brands (limit 2 lbs), and not many bullets, all you can take of odd sizes and heavy weights. Factory ammo limit is 2 boxes of White Box Win, 2 boxes of 20 each of "Social". A few presses, less dies, lots of books on re-loading.

Glad I started early including a recent find of 2 boxes of 40 Each of Barnes 185GR Copper .45 Cal DPX bullets.

Good Luck on what you can find, it is getting slim out there, but when you find it, don't buy it all, get a fair share and leave some for the others that are not on the Fast Track.

CrustyFN · February 26, 2009, 09:36 PM

The local place by me has plenty of primers and powder. If you could see their prices you would understand why. I buy on-line.
Rusty

February 21, 2009, 12:04 AM	#1
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,073	Is your local store low on components? I haven't bought any components for a while. Combination of being busy at work, and not shooting much this winter. Went into Sportsman's Warehouse in Boise. They usually have 50? 80? rows of powder stacked 3-5 cans deep. Call it 150-300 pounds of powder in stock. There were 5 pounds in the store. Nothing common. Bullets were very thin, too. None of the common weights in common calibers. Primers were a little better, but still thin. How is it where you are? __________________ I am Pro-Rights (on gun issues).

February 21, 2009, 12:53 AM	#2
Inspector3711 Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2008 Location: Puget Sound Washington Posts: 1,553	My local Sportsmans has been low for the last 6 months. I did hear from a customer that they got bought out a week or two ago and the problem would be remedied but we'll see. They had no powder of any kind, no primers, and most of the vast shelving for bullets was empty. They were sold out of every brand of press, ammo boxes were scarce. They had one brand of .40 ammo in stock and 2 boxes of it left. I will say it's not just that store. There is a shortage due to people fearing that they will be completely Obaminated out of their ammo. Add to that the war and you end up with no ammo or components. I do happen to know where to get lots of powder but I'm not tellin __________________ "If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." The Dalai Llama (5/15/01, The Seattle Times) "That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." George Orwell Last edited by Inspector3711; February 21, 2009 at 12:58 AM.

February 21, 2009, 12:53 AM	#3
troy_mclure Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2008 Location: gulf of mexico Posts: 2,716	1 of my local shops still has lots of powder, still at pre obama prices. nobody has primers, except cabellas had a few packs of large pistol for $5.99. __________________ There is only one tactical principle which is not subject to change. It is to use the means at hand to inflict the maximum amount of wound, death, and destruction on the enemy in the minimum amount of time."

February 21, 2009, 05:46 AM	#8
the_right_reverend Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2008 Location: Sneads Ferry, Nc Posts: 232	in my area its zero, zip, nothing and it has been that way for 20 years..... the 1 dealer that does stock can't get supples in sufficient amounts to keep up with the demand If it wasn't for the INTERNET I would be reduced to using slingshot __________________ It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men....

February 21, 2009, 09:25 AM	#10
Uncle H Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2008 Location: Bristol, TN Posts: 102	Componant shortage In my area we have a large supplier-Widener's. Thay have virtually nothing to sell. They've closed their retail outlet and won't accept phone orders-only internet and they're months behind filling orders. They allow local order pickup on Tues. and Thurs. between 3 and 5:00 PM only. I used to buy everything there. The several mom & pop stores in the area have nothing or next to nothing except for one-they still have primers and a fair selection of powders but no brass at all. One local shop I frequent can't keep black rifles in stock. I guess everybody's stocking up for the coming revolution?

February 21, 2009, 01:11 AM	#4
Walther22lr Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2000 Location: Arizona Territory Posts: 296	At the local Sportsmans Warehouse I frequent, there is virtually no ammo to be found. Only the odd calibers are still on the shelf. Anyone need any .405 Winchester loaded ammo or .38-55 brass? There were three boxes of .38 Super and a couple .41 Magnum boxes too. Reloading components are just about gone. No brass or lead bullets. No rifle or pistol primers either. A few shotgun primers only. Powder is about nil. I sure wish this would end soon. I'd like to get some components.

February 21, 2009, 02:41 AM	#5
DJForresta Junior Member Join Date: February 15, 2009 Posts: 12	Twin Falls sportsmans has nothing. A very few bullets and no powder except shotgun. I heard they were behind on payments to vendors and were cash only so thus no cash no merchandise.

February 21, 2009, 02:56 AM	#6
winchester243 Member Join Date: January 10, 2008 Location: MT Posts: 69	My local store is pretty well stocked. I'd have to count to be sure but at least 30 different powders and most primer sizes are covered by either Winchester or CCI. No huge amounts of any one powder, probably carries 4-5 1lb canisters of each variety. Keep in mind I live in a fairly small town so the store owner doesn't keep huge stockpiles of the stuff on hand, but a good variety and you can usually find what you want. Just picked up 2000 WLR and 1000 CCI 250, 2# of H4831SC, 1# Varget, 1# Bullseye and 1# of Unique this evening.

February 21, 2009, 03:06 AM	#7
Darren007 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,053	My local Sportsmans Warehouse is a barren wasteland when it comes to reloading components. In the bullet isle, they had quite a few boxes of Speer bullets left and only about literally 4-6 boxes of Sierra bullets on the shelf. The Hornady bullets were worse...they had one single box of .223 bullets on the shelf...everything else was gone. Im not sure about powder, but primers were completely sold out and there was only a single bag of .204 brass on the shelf....everything else was gone. As for guns....They had maybe 10 pistols of various manufacture left on the wall behind the counter, but they had a full stock of shotguns and rifles.

February 21, 2009, 07:28 AM	#9
fireroad Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2008 Posts: 126	Sportsmans Warehouse went bankrupt a few months back. They have been bought out by a Canadian company and should start receiving new stock in the near future.

February 21, 2009, 11:49 AM	#11
tbtrout Senior Member Join Date: April 27, 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 234	My local mom and pop is stocked to the cieling. Has always been. There literally is only about an 18 inch walkway in front of and behind the counter. Components everywhere.The only issue was WSP last summer.

February 21, 2009, 12:10 PM	#12
zxcvbob Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2007 Location: S.E. Minnesota Posts: 4,538	There's only one local gun shop that still sells reloading components, but he had quite a bit when I was there a couple of weeks ago. Primer prices were too high, but the powder prices are pretty reasonable. Not sure about bullets. (Gander Mountain quit selling them. Walmart still has blackpowder substitute and a few muzzleloading bullets during deer season, but that's it) __________________ "Everything they do is so dramatic and flamboyant. It just makes me want to set myself on fire!" —Lucille Bluth

February 21, 2009, 12:36 PM	#14
sserdlihc Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2008 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,454	My local gunshop is very lean on his reloading supplies. I usually drive 40 miles one way to purchase any componets that I need. Before I drive, I'll call to see if the have everything in stock before I waste the gas. __________________ Familiarity breeds contempt, while rarity wins admiration. Aupleius If someone doesn't like you, that's their problem! Milton Childress

February 21, 2009, 02:30 PM	#15
tom234 Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 753	[QUOTE][Sportsmans Warehouse went bankrupt a few months back. They have been bought out by a Canadian company and should start receiving new stock in the near future./QUOTE] That's what I"ve heard also but nothing is happening at my local SW. The shelves are really empty and have been since the election. I'm glad I did some buying before the rush.

February 21, 2009, 11:40 PM	#17
ComradeBurg Member Join Date: February 13, 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 60	Depends on the components. Gunpowder is pretty plentiful in my area as are bullets. Brass and primers are a whole different story though.

February 21, 2009, 11:57 PM	#18
butta9999 Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2008 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Posts: 692	Wow guys it seems to be actually happening over there. I started a thread a while ago, pre election. The thread was closed for a few reasons. But seems to me that i was right in what i was hearing on our tv programs. We still have heaps of whatever you want here in Australia but looks like my American Mates are struggling. Hope it improves over there for you. Like always its the innocent man who always gets kicked up the ass. __________________ Knowledge is Power!

February 26, 2009, 04:37 PM	#19
James R. Burke Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2009 Location: U.P. of Mich/Quinnesec Posts: 1,897	I'am in the u.p. of Michigan and it's all pretty thin here. You can find stuff but you need to do alot of looking.

February 26, 2009, 07:59 PM	#20
Steviewonder1 Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2009 Location: John's Creek, Georgia Posts: 328	Leaner Pickins My local store has lots of primers (daily limit purchase of 1000) powder some brands (limit 2 lbs), and not many bullets, all you can take of odd sizes and heavy weights. Factory ammo limit is 2 boxes of White Box Win, 2 boxes of 20 each of "Social". A few presses, less dies, lots of books on re-loading. Glad I started early including a recent find of 2 boxes of 40 Each of Barnes 185GR Copper .45 Cal DPX bullets. Good Luck on what you can find, it is getting slim out there, but when you find it, don't buy it all, get a fair share and leave some for the others that are not on the Fast Track.

February 26, 2009, 09:36 PM	#21
CrustyFN Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,258	The local place by me has plenty of primers and powder. If you could see their prices you would understand why. I buy on-line. Rusty __________________ I don't ever remember being absent minded.

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