The "Where is everything?" thread -- guns, ammo, primers, powder, etc. - Page 38

JimDandy · April 16, 2014, 02:54 PM

Here's a search engine for ammo and reloading supplies. Looking at that list all I see are 50BMG/Large Magnum powders and black powder substitutes for the most part.

Nick_C_S · April 16, 2014, 05:37 PM

Starting last spring/summer, the pistol powders started showing up in limited quantities. But by late fall, they all dried up.

And I'm still waiting.

I haven't seen a pistol powder at any of my LGS's in 6 months - easy.

Eppie · April 16, 2014, 05:37 PM

It is easier to find a virgin in Vegas than gun powder in Texas. This is beyond ridiculous.

Not only that but with Russian sanctions because of Ukraine we're bound to see a shut off of Russian primers and bullets, making things even worse.

MEATSAW · April 16, 2014, 10:50 PM

Most of my powder supplies in the last 8 months have been from cabelas in Austin, so I guess Houston is just tough.

I was able to snag a 4 pounder of Competition from Midsouth so I've got my handguns covered for a while.

Eppie · April 17, 2014, 07:16 AM

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MEATSAW said:Most of my powder supplies in the last 8 months have been from cabelas in Austin, so I guess Houston is just tough.

I was able to snag a 4 pounder of Competition from Midsouth so I've got my handguns covered for a while.

Glad to hear that you're in good shape. Maybe some of it will start making it's way south. If make it down this way, I'm the guy standing on the street corner holding the sign "WILL WORK FOR IMR POWDER"

SamNavy · April 17, 2014, 08:17 AM

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It is easier to find a virgin in Vegas than gun powder in Texas. This is beyond ridiculous.

Thats a bummer. Here in Virginia Beach, we're mostly full. I've been buying a couple pounds a month of various IMR/Alliant/Hodgdon from all 3 of my LGS's for $21-$25lb. My main store is getting in a couple 50lb shipments a week... 95% rifle powder. Any pistol powder he gets is usually bought by somebody in the store at the time he opens the box. I've got a nice little stash of IMR4895, RL15, H335, and Benchmark... should last me a very long time, or keep me stocked for trade goods during the next crisis. But yes, I'd consider giving a nut for a 4lb tub of Power Pistol.

It looks like you might want to grab a few buddies and go in on a bulk buy online... Hazmat fees suck, but if you split it over 40lbs or so, it's not so bad. I see 8lb tubs of many powders on Gunbot for $160... get 3-4 buddies to buy one each and help with shipping/hazmat fees, and you're still in the $22-$23/lb range shipped... which is what I'm seeing in my LGS's.

Winchester Small/Large regulars are $32'ish/1000 several places, and Wolf stuff is $25/1000 at every local gunshow. Remington primers are still $40+/1000 if you can find them.

I get 9mm 124gr Berry's bullets from a local guy for $70/1000, and am currently saving for a bulk 10k+ buy of .224 FMJ's to plink with... at that volume, you can get price down to .08cents/ea or a bit cheaper. Luckily I'm all set for .30cal hunting ammo... but I'm very seriously considering an AR10 toy after my upcoming deployment, it never ends.

It's getting better every month by my untrained eye... no telling what's going to happen around Sept/Oct when everybody wants to start loading for deer season and there' another run.

Kev · April 18, 2014, 09:31 PM

Has ammo-can.net been mentioned yet?

Www.ammo-can.net

It searches (somehow) Wal mart inventory in any state by any caliber.
I tried it today and called a few stores and 7 out 10 it was correct.

Happy ammo hunting

JimDandy · April 18, 2014, 10:57 PM

So I'm thinking we should all drive out to crash at Sam's place for a weekend, then pick his LGS clean. Dibs on the RL-15.

Xfire68 · April 19, 2014, 08:14 AM

I have some pistol powders still to reload but, I almost don't want to use it as I am afraid I won't be able to replace any time soon!

I stocked up on rifle powder back when you could still get military surplus powders so I am good for some time with that.

I am going to start selling 300 Blackout and 5.56mm brass soon but, worry my upstart business will suffer from lack of powders to reload!

Colorado Redneck · April 19, 2014, 03:54 PM

Where are these going? They never show up in stock---unless you get lucky somewhere local. The online vendors haven't had 40 gr. 224 BK bullets for darn near ever. To my knowledge none of the ammo makers use those for manufactured ammo. What the heck? Now the 39 gr. .204 Blitzkings are non-existent.

Powder started to show on some sites, and I got lucky and stocked up for a few months worth. Hate those damn hazmat shipping profits fees. Now they are back to darn near nothing.

RecobsTargets: http://www.recobstargetshop.com/
and Gamaliel http://www.gamaliel.com/prodcat/relo...components.asp are both good vendors and sometimes have powder and primers.

mboylan · April 21, 2014, 04:11 AM

Ripoff prices. Don't buy from the gougers if you want this to end. $65 for a brick of Blazers that cost $28 at Cabelas or $24 at Wally World.

People who pay stupid prices are the main cause of the problem right now. They feed the gougers and secondary market.

thallub · April 21, 2014, 08:09 AM

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People who pay stupid prices are the main cause of the problem right now. They feed the gougers and secondary market.

If folks would simply refuse to feed the scalpers and scam artists this "shortage" of .22 ammo would end.

April 16, 2014, 05:37 PM	#927
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,522	Waiting for Pistol Powder Starting last spring/summer, the pistol powders started showing up in limited quantities. But by late fall, they all dried up. And I'm still waiting. I haven't seen a pistol powder at any of my LGS's in 6 months - easy. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

April 16, 2014, 05:37 PM	#928
Eppie Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 802	It is easier to find a virgin in Vegas than gun powder in Texas. It is easier to find a virgin in Vegas than gun powder in Texas. This is beyond ridiculous. Not only that but with Russian sanctions because of Ukraine we're bound to see a shut off of Russian primers and bullets, making things even worse. __________________ "Socialized Medicine is the Keystone to the Arch of the Socialist State.” -Vladimir Lenin "I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." - Thomas Jefferson (An early warning to Obama care)

April 16, 2014, 10:50 PM	#929
MEATSAW Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2009 Location: Burnet, TX Posts: 727	Most of my powder supplies in the last 8 months have been from cabelas in Austin, so I guess Houston is just tough. I was able to snag a 4 pounder of Competition from Midsouth so I've got my handguns covered for a while. __________________ Veteran OEF (2002) and OIF1 (2003) - US Army Member of the Burnet Gun Fighters, Inc. and of course the NRA Oregon State University alum -- Go Beavs!

April 18, 2014, 09:31 PM	#932
Kev Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2013 Posts: 661	Has ammo-can.net been mentioned yet? Www.ammo-can.net It searches (somehow) Wal mart inventory in any state by any caliber. I tried it today and called a few stores and 7 out 10 it was correct. Happy ammo hunting __________________ "Classic over Plastic"

April 19, 2014, 08:14 AM	#934
Xfire68 Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2010 Location: Communist State of IL. Posts: 1,562	I have some pistol powders still to reload but, I almost don't want to use it as I am afraid I won't be able to replace any time soon! I stocked up on rifle powder back when you could still get military surplus powders so I am good for some time with that. I am going to start selling 300 Blackout and 5.56mm brass soon but, worry my upstart business will suffer from lack of powders to reload! __________________ NRA Life Member, SAF Member

April 16, 2014, 02:54 PM	#926
JimDandy Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2012 Posts: 2,556	Here's a search engine for ammo and reloading supplies. Looking at that list all I see are 50BMG/Large Magnum powders and black powder substitutes for the most part.

April 18, 2014, 10:57 PM	#933
JimDandy Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2012 Posts: 2,556	So I'm thinking we should all drive out to crash at Sam's place for a weekend, then pick his LGS clean. Dibs on the RL-15.

April 19, 2014, 03:54 PM	#935
Colorado Redneck Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2008 Location: Northeast Colorado Posts: 1,993	Sierra Blitzking Where are these going? They never show up in stock---unless you get lucky somewhere local. The online vendors haven't had 40 gr. 224 BK bullets for darn near ever. To my knowledge none of the ammo makers use those for manufactured ammo. What the heck? Now the 39 gr. .204 Blitzkings are non-existent. Powder started to show on some sites, and I got lucky and stocked up for a few months worth. Hate those damn hazmat shipping profits fees. Now they are back to darn near nothing. RecobsTargets: http://www.recobstargetshop.com/ and Gamaliel http://www.gamaliel.com/prodcat/relo...components.asp are both good vendors and sometimes have powder and primers.

April 21, 2014, 04:11 AM	#936
mboylan Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2011 Posts: 120	Ripoff prices. Don't buy from the gougers if you want this to end. $65 for a brick of Blazers that cost $28 at Cabelas or $24 at Wally World. People who pay stupid prices are the main cause of the problem right now. They feed the gougers and secondary market. Last edited by mboylan; April 21, 2014 at 04:17 AM.

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