The great run on reloading supplies

[PC3597]

Anyone need .223 5.56 brass??

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1628237

[the86d]

Anyone need .223 5.56 brass??

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s....php?t=1628237

THAT, and 9MM brass is something I have been picking up from everyone for YEARS...
"You reload?" "Nope, you have have the brass if you want it..." "THANKS! Don't sweep-up, I'll that care of it for you..." :P

[Donny1]

I just made a trip north past Sacramento and tried BassPro and Sportsmans Wherehouse all the way there, no SPP anywhere, I found them at a small shop in Rocklin and they said they can get all they want, had tons of Winchester and CCI. I think a lot of it is big stores don't catch they trend in time and run behind. There is obviously a higher demand and they likely don't care and just order the same amount every time. As far as they knew there is no shortage from manufacturers.

Same with Phillips Wholesale in Covina, he's been out of Xtreme copper plated bullets for months but I have ordered from them direct and received 2 separate orders since he's been out. Seems like I have to pay extra for shipping because they can't seem to plan ahead. Not really a huge difference though because I have to go 100 miles round trip to Covina.

[2Asupport]

I just made a trip north past Sacramento and tried BassPro and Sportsmans Wherehouse all the way there, no SPP anywhere, I found them at a small shop in Rocklin and they said they can get all they want, had tons of Winchester and CCI. I think a lot of it is big stores don't catch they trend in time and run behind. There is obviously a higher demand and they likely don't care and just order the same amount every time. As far as they knew there is no shortage from manufacturers.

Same with Phillips Wholesale in Covina, he's been out of Xtreme copper plated bullets for months but I have ordered from them direct and received 2 separate orders since he's been out. Seems like I have to pay extra for shipping because they can't seem to plan ahead. Not really a huge difference though because I have to go 100 miles round trip to Covina.

Did Philips they take your order over the phone?

[the86d]

This is getting bad... Like my 3rd COVID-19 nightmare since like APR:
I was down to <2k total small primers...

I A-"WOKE" to much more.

I MIGHT have found SOME for my Calgunners(?):

https://www.google.com/search?&q=cci+small+pistol+%22in+stock%22+-shotshell+-notify+-large+-vat

or

https://www.google.com/search?&q=cci+small+pistol+"in+stock"+-shotshell+-notify+-large+-vat+-facebook+-pickup+-"out+of+stock"+-au

Pricey, or Canadian, and you might have to call to order some, but this Google-Fu search might help(?)...

EDIT: Since I am having nightmares about YOUR problems, that I don't even have... throwing y'all CalGunners a bone:
Found some CCI SPP, direct link:

https://brotherhoodarms.net/p-34650-cci-primer-500-small-pistol-1000-bx.aspx

Marked-up a bit, but 10k S&B SRP:

https://www.globalgunsales.com/weaponsdetails/10000-prem/1110295904

(Sketchy?) Primers from Pawn shop:

https://www.armslist.com/classifieds/search?location=usa&category=all&search=primers&posttype=7&ships=True

[Mclamped]

Sent you a pm

[Cowboy T]

Remember, when there is a run on ammo, there is a slight lag on a run of reloading components.

Now, for most reloaders, who use a single stage press and loads maybe 100 rd at a time, it's minor inconvenience.

For those on progressive presses and make a couple thousand per session, it's a bit more.

And those of us, who have seen several of these feast/famine cycles, we have been conditioned to buy right after the famine, during the feast, after a republican president/congress gets elected, to be supplied during the next famine/Democrat President.

You said it, sirgrumps. And the irony is that these Democrats demand armed protection for themselves....

Been saying for years that everyone in especially states like California should be set up to reload and keep on hand a healthy stock, just for times like this.

[Donny1]

Did Philips they take your order over the phone?

I never call, you can see his stock online and he keeps it current. Maybe I wasn't clear, I order direct from Xtreme now.

https://www.phillipswholesale.com/xtreme-copper-plated-bullets.html

https://www.phillipswholesale.com/shot---primers.html

[Deelayed]

S.O.S. MAY DAY MAY DAY!

I 've been LOOKING high and low for some small rifle primers. Crapping out .
Im in southern california and would be willing to drive to meet or drive to pick up . within reason . i am not a rich man but i understand the concept of supply and demand . I really would apprieciate it . thanks .

[Deelayed]

I take it the SRP are sold ? I might have already asked you . thank you .

[Maltese Falcon]

I have a full NIB 1000 ct of "9 1/2 M", center rifle magnum primers..........from 1980s stored in great condition.

I read that old ammo is GTG if well stored, but 40 year old primers?

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[Deelayed]

I have a full NIB 1000 ct of "9 1/2 M", center rifle magnum primers..........from 1980s stored in great condition.

I read that old ammo is GTG if well stored, but 40 year old primers?

.

I think thosr are too big for my situation .

[2Asupport]

It's the same with Small Pistol Primers too...

[bigbossman]

I read that old ammo is GTG if well stored, but 40 year old primers?

I'd use them without a second thought.

[five.five-six]

I had so many supplies lying around from ten years ago I thought I'd never have time to reload it.

Since March 10th I've been on furlough and those 3K of .223 brass, 55 gr FMJ and Varget/3031/AR-Comp/H4895/H322/and so on are finally coming together.

And to think...I nearly sold it all.

I use varget for match 223 with a RCBS bench mount measure and trickled and that was some slow going. I have a chargemaster now and even with that 3,000 is a whole lot of WOW!