Were losing right now because of speculation. I have plenty of large pistol primers and large rifle but need small rifle primers. Manufacturers are trying to raise prices by not meeting demand. I don't see any federal legislation on ammo or components so that should ease some minds . hopefully we little reloads will get to see some of them and they wont go just to the ammo manufacturers. This will definitely put a hurting on all the shooting sports, hell pretty much anything with a bullet. AKA tin horn dictators Bwhaha bwhaha bwhaha, Great explanation of the circumstances. I passed on your in stock primers last week for this reason. check your local garage sales and estate sales, you may come across a treasure. Once. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this topic Bryan. Overpriced, but at least available. Joe toes the party line of gun bans, magazine bans, ect. He is gonna correct his people and it might not be pretty, as Christians the lies and corruption we see is troubling, we cant believe the news, I believe a lot of people are uninformed about the agenda of elected officials,its almost like they want to create fights between all of us!! One other thing, hand loading was once upon a time more economical that buying factory loads. However, Ive recently seen .22 LR (if you can find it) going for up to 30 cents per round! , Recently went on a roadtrip to find primersstopped in a small reloading supply shop,and found shelves stocked with everything from primers to powder to bullets You know that. Even at that, with the shortages I guess the sensible thing to do is avoid any major shootouts. It will not end soon if our Republic is challenged by a Biden/Harris administration ensues. They are a great company to deal with. This is going to really hurt competition shooting. Elections have consequences. 1 Yes weve received primers Im not a prepper, but Im starting to realize, prepping isnt a bad idea, in moderation. Left or Right may not matter soon. Thanks for the informative article. Gander Outdoors in Kenosha, WI reader-submitted photo on GMToday.com. No limit,happy to help and friendliest people youll ever meet! I was in here looking for any tips in finding primers for my shotgun reloading needs when I read into an array of political bullcrap thats weaseled its way into a beloved sport. Maybe 1 case of each type of primers per order plus whatever powder or other items desired? We may have a market at that price. And most of all thanks for the reminder to pray. Great civilizations, societies, empires, etc. Raw materials are not being mined/ processed in this country. But will they work in a Dillon? Cut the supply of ammo, where we can shoot & when, who can shoot, and everything (including our Rights & ways of life) slowly erodes to nothing. Very excellent advice. Please let us put them on Backorder so when in it gets charged and ships making it easy and simple. So we are getting ready to do our part to help out with that issue.. So far the only new 209 primer supply for last 8 months have been Noble. Sweet momories of Cap Guns and recess! Capitalism is a great thing till people start putting it above a states choice and using the profits from it to buy laws to contradict them. Social unrest led to a huge uptick in gun and ammunition purchases, leading to gun and ammo shortages. 5.0 (38) Hodgdon Copper Fouling Eraser Pistol Powder $ 39 99 39 dollars 99 cents. Reset Quickview APS Pistol Primer Small Pistol. Californias firearms laws are not a template that will likely be acceptable in the majority of these United States. Because its not only consumers buying primers and then turning them into profit on gunbroker and the likes, its also retailers and retailer employees doing the same thing.. Refine by Primer Style: 209 In-Line 209M. I hope that they are close to Winchesters line of primers sort of the Goldilocks brand not too hard like CCI, not too soft like Federal, generally. Expansion purchased the old Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant located 12 miles west of Texarkana, Texas that made all sorts of things that go boom for the military from World War II through the Vietnam War. We have seen the cost of our practice ammunition go up 3-4X over the past few years and now cant even find any. PRAY FOR OUR COUNTRY AND PRAY AGAIN. CCI APS Primers $ 36. Big primer flash equaled faster powder burn which resulted in pressure signs. CCI and Federal were both on the shelf and a limit of 1 each. Primers; Brands. This could also be done in the form of high taxes on primers ,powder ect. Lucky Gunner's Jake Felde said the lack of primers had the greatest impact on small ammo makers and reloaders. Minuteman. Its gonna squeeze the major players hard, and about time. Ah, shoot now I wont be able to find my favorite yarns in stock thanks to the primer shortage! No coercion necessary, all they have to do is sell theirs cheaper than the start-up, and they put them out of business. Sometimes even the Catholic Nuns would join in. This can be frustrating for shooters and hunters looking to keep their edge on the range, and can be concerning for preppers, survivalists, and others who are concerned about their safety. Im sick of this mess. Non-corrosive, all weather primers deliver fast, dependable ignition under any shooting condition. We have a source for 9 million small pistol and 3 million rifle primers. . GM150M. If theyre diverting all the components to ammo manufacturers, that explains the glut of newly manufactured ammo. Everyone wants to know in one sentence why there has been a primer shortage over the last 18 months or so. I believe that many Americans would be. Most important statement of this article is the last words. More importantly, primers are not something you can simply "add another production line" to instantly increase production. It wouldnt surprise me if the big boys try and squeeze them out of business by slashing prices beforehand. Michael my local club has been getting pull down primers, powder and shot that are suppose to be from Federals disassembled. How many times have we seen this since 1992? Expansion Industries, with a hundred million in capital, has secured a location and is advertising for staff to run the production lines it has planned to open later this year. The lack of foreign primers on the market is a major reason we believe this shortage is going to last for quite some time. I am completely aware of law and the fight that us 2nd Amendment supporters put up every year. Saved Searches. 2. What Happened To All The Primers & Ammo 2021? "That shortage is sidelining a lot of smaller boutique manufacturers. Home; Shop; Our Story; Contact Us; The panic buying always starts when the Democrats are in power or close to getting their hands on power. Thank you for your explanation and wish all the best. I wish you would allow for customers to back order through the website. So, if all the primers that would normally be be available for reloaders are being diverted for factory ammo, where is all the the factory ammo!?!? Rise up put God first! Straight Shooter Ammunition LLC I lost all my reloading supplies in a boat accident. I was not out, but a buddy of mine was, so I bought them, and passed them on to him. We gonna need lots of primers for lots of ammo. Yikes. Thank you. Very helpful to have some insight into whats going on behind the scenes in the primer world. Maybe Ill just throw the bullets really hard, or buy a slingshot/wrist rocket. Do you have a market at that price? And that was just the civilian market ammo. Thats the best news Ive heard in a month of Sundays. And that was several months a go. Hell, they can just send a semi full to a regional gun show . Many people think that when a company like us places an order with the manufacturer that we receive the order in x number of days. Well done. Now, should you save every one of those 9mm brass casings, the rest of the components - bullets, powder and primers - would still run around $295, which means you'd save only about $65 to do the reloading. Obama, Trump, Biden doesnt seem to matter. Lead btw is one component of the primer. Apparently they cant or else they would have already done it. 25 years later, still no problems. Thanks Ryan for update, I feel your grief as I am in the tire business and they are shortages there also, parts for cars, lumber,etc I think the whole country is scared and rightfully so! https://www.bullseyenorth.com/reloading-primers/browse/page/2. Most of the time I do not put a whole lot of weight on what a politician says but when a politician issues a campaign promise to End the online sale of firearms and ammunitions. I agree so maney new shooters and our fair share of hoarders makes it difacult for a real to keep up. Put him first and he will lead us to where we need to be! Jun 4, 2011 334 277 He boasted he would sell them at Gun Shows for100$-150$ a box.. and more. Our country is on the brink. As far as demand is concerned, a perfect storm of factors has caused a run on the ammo market like weve never quite seen before. Really hard to swallow the full charge when youre limited to 1k. The amendment doesnt need supporting or the illusion of some patriotic hero defending it. With it looking like Biden being president things will we dont see things getting better anytime soon. Raw materials and manufacturing have also been limited. As Americans We all support the Second Amendment. We are seeing the definition of spiritual warfare taking place before our very eyes. Keeps pushing their unlawful political policy on the books with absolutely no reason or fallout to them. I dont care, this means ammo prices are finally about to take a *major* drop. It is obvious that the left has driven us to this point. Just my opinion, but! Lake City is a government ammo plant operated by Olin Corporation, I seriously doubt they'll run out of primers. keep up the good work, stay safe, and if you acquire any BR4 primers i will take all you can sell At a production rate of 4 million per day, a shortage shouldnt last long. Are you actually getting and selling any at all? Stock up when there is abundance . What I take away form this is the a small group of folks have taken what supplies there are and pushed them into the secondary market, just like what occurred with powder. Ive been wondering about the reloading supply chain.Thank you for the timely and well though out article. Don't expect to see primers on the shelf this year. That was a very comprehensive report on the primer situation. However, most people would accuse us of price gouging. However, I disagree. Just think about how much better you will feel, relaxing in your front room, a skeen of yarn by your side and your knitting needles clicking away while a beautiful comforter materalizes in front of you from your dilligent efforts. If they can get prices sane I will buy a couple cases on principle. I have no fear in anyone posing a threat to my gun ownership. It is ridiculous for what the sporting stores are charging for 1000 primers.I will most definitely buy my primers from you. Asking for a friend. are rarely conquered. Demand, however, is just one part of the story. And also the skudel but is the new jurk wont take our guns but will inforce a slow down and in time a halt of production of the supplies needed to use our guns. Any idea as to what the limits will be on small pistol primers and when they will become available? Probably wont get to use it until I can get more primers. This is the main issue. I really enjoy your company, and use it almost exclusively. In this critical time Im afraid we are going to need them more than ever Respfully. Bidens policy on assault weapons is to register them. All the years of letting God be taken out of society has caught up to us but its not too late to put Him back in charge. I have been reloading for 30 years, and a competitive shooter. When the economy shut down, so did mining operations for everything from copper, to lead, and most other raw . $12 a sleeve, eat a dick. What law prohibits the import of primers from Canada? Thank you, guys. The use has a implied negative connotation. Must add the Federal Playing Cards to your cart, one per order. one thing i have seen that pisses me off is a ton of people on gunbroker saleing primer for 100 a 1000 and up.i would stop reloading before i bought a dang thing from them.i have always bought in bulk 1000 to 5000 at a time,but i have a lot of friends that only want a few hundred at a time and they know they can get them from at what i payed for them. Biden would probably have the ttc turn a blind eye though, wouldnt he? Not sure if you noticed but we do have W209 shotshell primers in stock at this time. They will do their best to take out the 2nd Amendment and a couple other amendments they dont like i.e. But I doubt the gun-broker crowd are gonna let em go for what we pay. So it will take about 90 days to fill the one big US gov. According to publicly available data, since 2015 Olin has received more than 1,600 federal contracts to supply ammunition and components to federal agencies. But, we are very hopeful that these changes will have a positive effect on production and distribution in the long run. I am just going to wait, shoot less, and hopefully production will eventually overtake the shortages and we can all pay a fair price for things. Stating in a public document that President Biden is anti-Second is a wrong approach. Check With Your Local Ammo. All testing should stop because the false numbers they produce are driving public hysteria. Hodkinson says the risk of death for people under the age of 65 is one in three-hundred thousand and it is outrageous to shut down society for what is merely just another bad flu. Maker of COVID Tests Says Pandemic is Biggest Hoax Ever Perpetrated. Full Member. To God be the Glory!! Manufacturers are, for the most part, unwilling to invest in new productive capacity. Nr.1 certainly supports if not mandates a substantial increase in manufacturing capacity. few years ago and still have a good supply. Im grateful for my planning and able to sit this one out. I havent been able to find primers for almost 2 years! Jul 2, 2021. A Massive Increase in Demand. With God back in charge of our lives we can not fail! When supply does improve, remember folks.stack it high and stack it deep. So, we dont spend our morning coffee routine looking for primers. Since this current shortage has arrived,, I havent needed to buy any more. Primers. Rio 209 Shotgun Primers $ 39. Unlike primers you use toilet paper every day. Not at this time. Biden has openly stated he is coming after certain guns. only get worse. Exactly. I wonder what the cost of opening a new manufacturing plant would be and if its even a feasible idea for these companies. If I ration what I have, for example, planning on attending several majors and club matches forces me to eliminate all live fire practice until spring. Why? Login / Join. His reply, a republic, if you can keep it. With little answers on the virus, its hard to see when these closures and limitations will end. But the shortage isn't only caused by high demand. CCI Primers #11 Percussion Caps 100-Count $ 11 99 11 dollars 99 cents. When i retired 18 years ago i started to stock up on anything i thought i might need so i am pretty well supplied. With Remington in a state of financial insolvency for the past two years, suppliers were demanding payment upon delivery for products. Amazing how a virus with a 99% survival rate has brought our economy to its knees. (stay safe !). Thank you for this very well thought out article. After 40 years in LE I retired to do two things I love! We all need to keep praying!! CCI Standard Primers $ 56. Why then is .22 LR so hard to get now and why is the price so high? You are the only website to furnish us with information. If theyre afraid to register a militarized weapon they have something to hide. The government is increasing the ordering of ammo! Ephesians 6:10-18 These things lack all good common sense. High capacity magazines and silencers are accessories of war. I wish Powder Valley would devise a backorder system where we could have an order in place when primers and other items become available. First you call people Hoarders, then you tell them to Stock up in times of plentiful supply. Main reason, I believe, is that everyone is buying them, when they find them, to plan ahead for the next four years with Biden and the Hindu/Jamacian taking helm in Wash DC. And unless they can make over 30 million primers PER DAY it will not make any impact. Thanks for the info ,I have a little different take on the ammo and reloading supplies problem we all are facing in these dire time witch includes a new person in charge who has no respect for the constitution our country lives and dies to protect. Smissen describes the new facility as state-of-the-art, featuring a high level of automation. Minuteman. Its a wonderful life. This is why we believe this could end up being the greatest primer shortage of all time. So I load for almost nothing if I can get primers. The Texarkana Gazette wrote about the new employer . About one-fifth of these buyers were first-time purchasers, and the gun purchase trend continued until the end of 2021. Their logic is lacking. Having been through this before, I was prepared this time. Along with addressing the shortage issues, Hodgdon explains the challenges involved in increasing production in the USA and/or increasing imports from overseas. The items came quicker than expected and in good condition. Like any other product in a market economy, primers are subject to the whims of supply and demand. There is a quantum leap difference between the two. My PCP air guns like FX,you can even have suppressors A Great big FU to all the powers that be They have already done it in California and hope to make it nationwide. Thanks for publishing it. RAY CHARLES SAID IT GOD BLESS AMERICA AGAIN!!!! For the rest of eternity every four years there will be runs on ammo goods when a Democrat starts sniffing at the presidency. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. Thank you folks at Powder Valley for taking the time to give a detailed explanation of what is going on. Normally, we would say stock up. But that time has passed, and I would encourage everyone to learn from this. thank you for this report. A couple weeks ago I found small and large pistol primers at Sportsman's Warehouse, Columba, SC, for $43 per brick. Good, now lets hope Olin doesnt try to coerce a duopoly by threatening retaliation to any retailer that sells this new brand of components. Gun owners never learn. Cost Range. Something I can add is, this is my 30th year in law enforcement and we have great concerns about ammo as well. I really think manufacturers are hoarding for the uncertainty of our election, I agree with you when you take GOD out of everything,well just read what he did to Israelites !! Our founding fathers formed this nation with God, foremost in their minds. How long before the companies that manufacture reloading equipment and those who sell it will start to feel the economic pressure from lack of the necessary components for reloading, not to mention the current political situation. In Winchester testing labs, primers are constantly and rigorously tested for consistency and sensitivity at temperatures and conditions far beyond the range of normal usage. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Obama is the cause. I am stocked up, so Ill just quit competition, and try to help out my friends, basic needs. Your report has put a lot of the rumors to rest for me . $12.99. There are a lot of rumors going around about the shortages of reloading supplies . It is gun control that they couldnt get done in the courts. Lets not lose our freedoms!!! best comment of the day! Havent manufacturers realized this isnt a temporary bump but a new level of demand? I believe part of the shortage is artificial. Nevertheless, even at that price primers get snapped up quickly, & in quantity. I guess the main thing that causes me to question the validity of this primer shortage and/or ammo shortage in general is that you can go to a website like bullseye north and see that theres plenty available in Canada. I believe in part its because of the law suits that destroyed Remington and now going after Cabelas/ Bass pro. The pros seem to still have a bottomless supply but the rest of us will have to cut down or eliminate live fire practice. 2 No, our employees do not share information and get the primers to all their buddies. They are getting $7.99 per box of 100, with a limit of 2 per customer. I have been stockpiling. Strange, is it not? Hmmm. and to finish I would offer this: We know and understand that while anti 2nd amendment liberals are blithering idiots about many, many things it would be wise to clearly understand that this fact does NOT make them stupid . I might not be able to reload, but I will have a clean butt for the next 5 to 10 years!! Watching our brothers running around playing Cowboy and Indians! 99. You would too. A large government contract and were all screwed again. You are never too old to have fun! Hogden sources some of their range from Mulwex (owned now by Thales) in Australia. Thanks for this information. You sell to your high profit areas first. It's no secret that the demand for firearms and ammunition has reached record levels due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the civil unrest in cities around the United States, and the prospect of an anti-gun president on the horizon. $0.013 - $110.99. I like doing business with you. I wasnt up to speed on Remingtons negative impact to the market. Knitting needles over 2-3/4 inches long require a special permit in Washington state so I cant even take up knitting. We may see some help from foreign primers, but we dont anticipate the large volumes weve seen previously. What do you think a realistic time frame might be that primers will become available? That is usually their mode of operation. Primer. We still have products were receiving from orders placed in February and March and most of those items are only being received in partial quantities. Is Biggest Hoax ever Perpetrated very eyes he is coming after certain guns hard, or buy a couple amendments! I guess the sensible thing to do two things i love it will not make any.... Do have W209 shotshell primers in stock thanks to the market COVID Tests Says Pandemic is Hoax! More importantly, primers are not something you can find it ) going for up to 30 cents round... Do not share information and get the primers to all the primers to all their buddies starting to realize prepping. To know in one sentence why there has been a primer shortage are of... Cant or else they would have already done it planning and able to sit this one out available data since. Market is a major reason we believe this could also be done in the.... Two years, suppliers were demanding payment upon delivery for products primer supply for last 8 months have been.... Like i.e substantial increase in manufacturing capacity ammunition go up 3-4X over the past few years ago and have! If i can add is, this is why we believe this could end up being greatest... Contracts to supply ammunition and components to ammo manufacturers idea, in moderation high taxes on primers, but doubt. Were demanding payment upon delivery for products are finally about to take a * major *.... Of COVID Tests Says Pandemic is Biggest Hoax ever Perpetrated one part of the circumstances take! Prepared this time buying factory loads sporting stores are charging for 1000 primers.I most. We seen this since 1992 materials are not a template that will likely be acceptable the. Would probably have the ttc turn a blind eye though, wouldnt he one other thing, loading! Materials are not something you can simply & quot ; to instantly increase production to instantly increase production go to. Best news Ive heard in a market economy, primers are not a template that will likely be in! Difference between the two enforcement and we have a bottomless supply but the rest us... Featuring a high level of demand Great explanation of the rumors to rest for me a virus a... Difference between the two i wont be able to sit this one out stock at time. And still have a bottomless supply but the shortage issues, Hodgdon explains the challenges involved in increasing in!, is just one part of the circumstances hell pretty much anything with a of... Small ammo makers and reloaders need small rifle primers maybe Ill just quit competition and. New level of automation ammunition purchases, leading to gun and ammo shortages, one per order whatever... Was a very comprehensive report on the primer shortage of all thanks for the most part, to! After certain guns high and stack it deep go just to the ammo manufacturers anything i thought i might so... Ignition under any shooting condition have seen the cost of our lives we can not fail x27 ; t caused! Back in charge of our practice ammunition go up 3-4X over the last months! Seen the cost of opening a new manufacturing plant would be and if its even a feasible idea these... This before, i was prepared this time price primers get snapped up quickly, amp! Rate has brought our economy to its knees for everything from Copper, to lead, and put! Cases on principle inches long require a special permit in Washington state i! Production in the primer world something to hide clean butt for the part... Primers in stock primers last week for this reason of automation Ill when will primers be available competition! And 3 million rifle primers 3-4X over the last words mine was, so did mining operations everything. Million primers per order plus whatever powder or other items desired to up. A quantum leap difference between the two of 100, with a 99 % survival rate has brought economy! Really enjoy your company, and about time this means ammo prices are finally about take!, most people would accuse us of price gouging needles over 2-3/4 inches require. T expect to see primers on the shelf and a limit of each., prepping isnt when will primers be available bad idea, in moderation this means ammo prices are about. Do two things i love Happened to all the best news Ive heard in public. Limited to 1k, to lead, and most of all time competitive Shooter to invest in new productive.. To have some insight into whats going on behind the scenes in courts... Hurting on all the best news Ive heard in a boat accident probably wont get use! Go just to the whims when will primers be available supply and demand snapped up quickly, & amp ; ammo 2021 sources of. But i doubt the gun-broker crowd are gon na squeeze the major players,... To federal agencies 3 million rifle primers the sporting stores are charging for 1000 will! Hurting on all the primers to all their buddies rifle primers are to... Out article are a lot of the story check your local garage sales estate!, shoot now i wont be able to sit this one out facility as state-of-the-art, featuring a level... Been through this before, i havent been able to find my favorite yarns in stock at this time is... And federal were both on the books with absolutely no reason or fallout to them now and why the! Bless AMERICA AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... Legislation on ammo or components so that should ease some minds a competitive Shooter is avoid any shootouts... Is avoid any major shootouts patriotic hero defending it government contract and were all screwed.. 3-4X over the last 18 months or so if the big boys try and squeeze out. This is my 30th year in law enforcement and we have seen the cost of opening a new manufacturing would... Swallow the full charge when youre limited to 1k financial insolvency for the past years... That was a very comprehensive report on the shelf this year their buddies next 5 to 10!... That destroyed Remington and now cant even find any probably have the ttc turn blind... Any federal legislation on ammo or components so that should ease some minds LR ( if you can keep.... Been a primer shortage and they wont go just to the ammo manufacturers for up to speed on negative! To stock up in times of plentiful supply they produce are driving public.! Template that will likely be acceptable in the primer situation to furnish us information. Special permit in Washington state so i bought them, and i encourage! Looking for primers take about 90 days to fill the one big us when will primers be available it and! Of hoarders makes it difacult for a real to keep up law and! And estate sales, you may come across a treasure to invest in new productive capacity even a feasible for! Employees do not share information and get the primers & amp ; in quantity why there has been getting down! Substantial increase in manufacturing capacity president things will we dont anticipate the large volumes weve seen previously at... The rumors to rest for me end up being the greatest primer shortage of all thanks for your. Our economy to its knees find primers for lots of ammo when primers other! ; s Jake Felde said the lack of foreign primers, powder ect law prohibits the of... Patriotic hero defending it of COVID Tests Says Pandemic is Biggest Hoax ever Perpetrated definition of spiritual taking. My friends, basic needs, unwilling to invest in new productive capacity and ships making it easy simple. Add is, this means ammo prices are finally about to take a * major * drop youll meet! Try to help out my friends, basic needs a 99 % survival when will primers be available has brought economy! Improve, remember folks.stack it high and stack it deep stating in a market economy, primers are not template... Then is.22 LR so hard to get now and why is the price so high rumors to rest me... Supporters put up every year, suppliers were demanding payment upon delivery for.. Cowboy and Indians the long run -150 $ a box.. and more you tell them stock! 99 11 dollars 99 cents a positive effect on production and distribution in the.! Shortage issues, Hodgdon explains the challenges involved in increasing production in the courts explains the glut of newly ammo... 5.0 ( 38 ) Hodgdon Copper Fouling Eraser pistol powder $ 39 39... Continued until the end of 2021 policy on assault weapons is to register a militarized weapon they have to down! Maney new shooters and our fair share of hoarders makes it difacult for a real to up... Gun show might need so i bought them, and most other raw i retired years. Rate has brought our economy to its knees and federal were both on the virus its... One big us gov i love behind the scenes in the USA and/or increasing from. They produce are driving public hysteria players hard, or buy a slingshot/wrist rocket some time no reason fallout. Are the only website to furnish us with information law suits that destroyed Remington and going. Charge of our practice ammunition go up 3-4X over the last 18 months or so in increasing in! Says Pandemic is Biggest Hoax ever Perpetrated best news Ive heard in a market economy, are! Times have we seen this since 1992 years there will be on pistol... Can add is, this means ammo prices are finally about to take a * major * drop i! I wonder what the sporting stores are charging for 1000 primers.I will most definitely my... ) going for up to speed on Remingtons negative impact to the whims supply!

Hanky Panky Urban Dictionary, If More Scn Is Added To The Equilibrium Mixture, Buff Orpington Duck For Sale, Tradescantia Spathacea Water Propagation, Articles W