Center of the Powder Universe

SwampYankee · February 4, 2010, 07:30 AM

I ran out of H4895 the other day and started making phone calls to see if anyone had it on hand. I'm just sick of Hazmat fees. Having no luck, I called a new store in the area that opened up last year. It's in West Warwick, RI, called Heritage Gun and Coin. They said yes, they did have H4895. So I stopped in and my jaw physically dropped when I walked into the place. It's not a huge store, but they managed to pack at least a 1 lb. bottle of every single powder I know of onto a couple shelves that stretch the width of the building. The full line of just about every manufacturer.

I mean everything. They had many of then in 8 lb kegs too. And they do transfers for FREE. I started talking with the owner and he told me they purchase powder in $25,000 lots. My jaw dropped again. They've got so much damn powder they have to store it offsite!

They also had a ton of primers in stock, I noticed CCI, Remington and Winchester (I've got more than enough myself but I've not seen primers in these parts in over a year). And more lead shot than I have ever seen. I was worried the building was going to fall in under all that weight.

Prices are very good to: About $20.00 for 1lb of powder and $33-$35 for 1K of primers.

If you're in CT, Eastern MA or obviously RI, they are right off I95 Exit 8, it's worth the cost of gas. I was just blown away.

jmortimer · February 4, 2010, 10:03 AM

Slowly the "market forces" are working their "majic" - That is the beauty of Capitalism - generally if you do not panic the market will correct itself and I bet within a year there will be actual competition and possible lower prices on powder and primers.

Sevens · February 4, 2010, 11:02 AM

I figure Rhode Island owes us at least that much for giving us Joe Biden!

Seriously, though... cool shop you've got. Nothin' as cool as finding a new shop that you like. My current favorite gun store is 70 miles from me. Yep, there are plenty of others closer and even a few I like, but my favorite is a bit out of town.

SwampYankee · February 4, 2010, 11:19 AM

Blame Delaware and Scranton, PA for Old Joe, not Little Rhody! We may be small like Delaware, but thats about it.

Sevens · February 4, 2010, 11:26 AM

OUCH!
Man, I suck. Sincere apologies!

Open mouth, insert foot. That would be like some schmuck in a discussion forum giving me grief about Ohio having a hand in the Barackolypse!

Thanks for not giving me what I deserve!

**Shane Tuttle** · February 4, 2010, 08:29 PM

I don't know, Sevens. You guys are usually a swing state...

That's good news, Yankee. That's a lot of capital that shop owner is investing. Glad to see you putting the good word out to support your local business. Have to admit, I'm a bit jealous...

Sevens · February 5, 2010, 09:21 AM

I agree... but in the BHO crowning of Nov '08, we swung enough to the right side that we ended up going the right way...
It just wasn't enough.

February 4, 2010, 07:30 AM	#1
SwampYankee Registration in progress Join Date: November 1, 2008 Location: I can be found on a number of other forums. Posts: 1,333	Center of the Powder Universe I ran out of H4895 the other day and started making phone calls to see if anyone had it on hand. I'm just sick of Hazmat fees. Having no luck, I called a new store in the area that opened up last year. It's in West Warwick, RI, called Heritage Gun and Coin. They said yes, they did have H4895. So I stopped in and my jaw physically dropped when I walked into the place. It's not a huge store, but they managed to pack at least a 1 lb. bottle of every single powder I know of onto a couple shelves that stretch the width of the building. The full line of just about every manufacturer. I mean everything. They had many of then in 8 lb kegs too. And they do transfers for FREE. I started talking with the owner and he told me they purchase powder in $25,000 lots. My jaw dropped again. They've got so much damn powder they have to store it offsite! They also had a ton of primers in stock, I noticed CCI, Remington and Winchester (I've got more than enough myself but I've not seen primers in these parts in over a year). And more lead shot than I have ever seen. I was worried the building was going to fall in under all that weight. Prices are very good to: About $20.00 for 1lb of powder and $33-$35 for 1K of primers. If you're in CT, Eastern MA or obviously RI, they are right off I95 Exit 8, it's worth the cost of gas. I was just blown away.

February 4, 2010, 11:02 AM	#3
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,757	I figure Rhode Island owes us at least that much for giving us Joe Biden! Seriously, though... cool shop you've got. Nothin' as cool as finding a new shop that you like. My current favorite gun store is 70 miles from me. Yep, there are plenty of others closer and even a few I like, but my favorite is a bit out of town. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

February 4, 2010, 11:26 AM	#5
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,757	OUCH! Man, I suck. Sincere apologies! Open mouth, insert foot. That would be like some schmuck in a discussion forum giving me grief about Ohio having a hand in the Barackolypse! Thanks for not giving me what I deserve! __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

February 4, 2010, 08:29 PM	#6
Shane Tuttle Staff Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 9,443	I don't know, Sevens. You guys are usually a swing state... That's good news, Yankee. That's a lot of capital that shop owner is investing. Glad to see you putting the good word out to support your local business. Have to admit, I'm a bit jealous... __________________ If it were up to me, the word "got" would be deleted from the English language. Posting and YOU: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

February 5, 2010, 09:21 AM	#7
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,757	I agree... but in the BHO crowning of Nov '08, we swung enough to the right side that we ended up going the right way... It just wasn't enough. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

February 4, 2010, 10:03 AM	#2
jmortimer Junior member Join Date: January 24, 2010 Location: South West Riverside County California Posts: 2,763	Slowly the "market forces" are working their "majic" - That is the beauty of Capitalism - generally if you do not panic the market will correct itself and I bet within a year there will be actual competition and possible lower prices on powder and primers.

February 4, 2010, 11:19 AM	#4
SwampYankee Registration in progress Join Date: November 1, 2008 Location: I can be found on a number of other forums. Posts: 1,333	Blame Delaware and Scranton, PA for Old Joe, not Little Rhody! We may be small like Delaware, but thats about it.