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  • sirgrumps
    Senior Member
    • Apr 2009
    • 2495

    Reloading Panic/run empties Dillon.

    I was in the Phoenix area yesterday and dropped by the Dillon factory store.

    I go to that area a couple times a year and pick up small parts, some components, ammo boxes, or any other little things I need.

    Well, the store was very bare, so bare, there was literally nothing I want available for purchase.

    I was talking to the sales rep and was told the following. The essentially have no machine for sale. There a few machines packages with odd calibers still available, like a 550C setup for 45-70. But they are essentially sold out.

    The have 1700 sets of 9mm dies on back order, paid for, waiting for the supplier to deliver. They have 1600 sets of Dillon Steel .223 dies on back order, paid for, waiting for supplies. This back order has happened in the last 2 weeks and they are no longer taking any back orders for either sets.

    The salesman says he has never seen it this bad. he has been through the Clinton Assault rifle ban, Obama, Sandy hook, Las Vegas, but nothing has been like this.

    I agree with many other ops, assuming Trump win re-election, it will be two years before things return to normal. It's anybodies guess if Biden wins.
    ?The constitutional right to bear arms in public for self-defense is not a ?second-class right,? subject to an entirely different body of rules than the other Bill of Rights guarantees.? ?.. "We know of no other constitutional rights that an individual may exercise only after demonstrating to government officers some special need."
    - Justice Clarence Thomas
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    elk hunter
    Senior Member
    • Sep 2014
    • 2122

    2 years is what I have been told for quiet a while now, better buy what you find that you can use now. I pity the poor dumb bastards that think they can just wait for a little while and get it for a better price. I think they are going to be without. Those that stocked up when the getting was good will be fine. Good luck to all.

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    • #3
      BajaJames83
      Calguns Addict
      • Jun 2011
      • 6037

      I luckily found a 750 through a dealer and ordered it up. There are some dealers with stuff on the shelves but it is hard to find some things.
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      • #4
        2Asupport
        Member
        • Apr 2020
        • 141

        Very informative post. I just got into reloading and have been searching for common reloading items when I can. Rough time to be getting started, but I have learned to really appreciate the items that I have been able to find and for the Calguns community. Hopefully I will be able to start reloading soon.

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        • #5
          speedrrracer
          Veteran Member
          • Dec 2011
          • 3355

          Luckily Dillon isn't the only game in town. There are still options out there. Heck, a lot of people would be better off with a single-stage. And isn't Area 419 taking pre-orders for their fancy new press?

          The real problem is going to be components, not a press. Probably spotty supply on primers already.

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          • #6
            sirgrumps
            Senior Member
            • Apr 2009
            • 2495

            Originally posted by speedrrracer
            The real problem is going to be components, not a press. Probably spotty supply on primers already.

            I suspect powder will be the next item in short supply
            ?The constitutional right to bear arms in public for self-defense is not a ?second-class right,? subject to an entirely different body of rules than the other Bill of Rights guarantees.? ?.. "We know of no other constitutional rights that an individual may exercise only after demonstrating to government officers some special need."
            - Justice Clarence Thomas

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            • #7
              Cowboy T
              Calguns Addict
              • Mar 2010
              • 5725

              I'd imagine that Lee is likewise running at full capacity at present. Probably Hornady and RCBS, too.

              This, folks, well demonstrates the importance of voting, even when you're in the People's Republik of Kalifornia.
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              F***ing with people's heads, one gun show at a time. Hallelujah!
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              • #8
                ysr_racer
                Banned
                • Mar 2006
                • 12014

                Dillon 9mm dies retail for 75, and are selling on ebay 100 +.

                Insanity

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                • #9
                  triggs75
                  Senior Member
                  • Sep 2010
                  • 1835

                  Scheels has a lot of Dillon in stock. If you look around you can finds just about anything still. People aren’t messing around purchasing right now.

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                  • #10
                    anyracoon
                    Veteran Member
                    • May 2006
                    • 3698

                    Was in Mark Fore and Strike here in Reno the other day. They had plenty of Dillon stuff, even a couple of 750 presses.

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                    • #11
                      slayer61
                      Senior Member
                      • Jun 2014
                      • 1402

                      Have y'all seen this auction @ gunbroker? 5K primers over $500 with over 9 days left in the auction!

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                      • #12
                        godofgamblers
                        Member
                        • Jan 2018
                        • 230

                        Originally posted by elk hunter
                        2 years is what I have been told for quiet a while now, better buy what you find that you can use now. I pity the poor dumb bastards that think they can just wait for a little while and get it for a better price. I think they are going to be without. Those that stocked up when the getting was good will be fine. Good luck to all.
                        The 2 Weeks meme has now become 2 years!

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                        • #13
                          Mwjakel15
                          Junior Member
                          • Apr 2018
                          • 64

                          Everyone wants it now Now NOW! but I gotta say. When the progressive machine takes a dump. My Rock chucker will keep on churning out good ol’ ammo one at a time. And for the record. I do have a Dillon 750 and when my primer feeder went tits up. I switched over to the single stage and kept on going until the parts arrived.

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                          • #14
                            hambam105
                            Calguns Addict
                            • Jan 2013
                            • 7083

                            How many guys will back out of Dillion purchase when they discover the supply of primers is fer-chete?

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                            • #15
                              broadside
                              Senior Member
                              • Nov 2016
                              • 1522

                              I just want primers

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