Trying to load up on reloading supplies

[NCMountains]

Well finding primers have been a task for sure. Finally found a supplier with quite a few CCI small primer #500 in stock. They limited customers to only 2 packs of 1000 count. Guess I could order again in a day or so if I needed to stock pile them or wait until this shipment comes in.

I just purchased some Hornady XTP Bullets 38 Caliber 125 Grain JHP's. Also got 2 lbs. Vithtavuori 3N37 powder (seemed to get great reviews from reloaders).

The load manaul states the start grains of 6.3 should achieve about 994 fps with this load. Looking for a decent hot round.

Waiting for contender to finish deer hunting so I can get a tutorial or reloading. Been reading my Lee manual and trying to get myself up to speed as best as possible.

Oh well.............gotta go.

 

[contender]

It seems that many dealers seem to be getting only certain types of primers. And only in limited numbers. I know of a dealer who has Lge Pistol primers,, but can't get Sm rifle at all, and another one who has sm rifle but no pistol primers at all. It seems like a lot of funny business to me!
Glad to hear you got some supplies. As for the Vita 3N37 powder,, they do make a lot of good powders. Many competitors use the VV powders. We'll be able to work up something for sure!!!

 

[gmaske]

It seems that many dealers seem to be getting only certain types of primers. And only in limited numbers. I know of a dealer who has Lge Pistol primers,, but can't get Sm rifle at all, and another one who has sm rifle but no pistol primers at all. It seems like a lot of funny business to me!

I'm glad I'm not the only one that smells FISH! Somehow the whole thing doesn't quite add up for me anyway.

 

[Yosemite Sam]

Yes, and I can order .44 Special brass from Midway (sometimes) or Starline directly, but my dealer, who has supposedly had an order in for 6+ months, still hasn't gotten any. Lots of powders one week, then nothing for a month.

It's a weird world out there right now.

-- Sam

 

[Bucks Owin]

ANY primers other than shotgun are seemingly scarce around here. Slow handgun powders too...Dennis

 

[SBH4628]

Some one say "Primers" Sorry Guys just had to do it :shock:

 

[Charon]

Does your fire insurance carrier know about all those primers?

 

[stare-decisis]

Some one say "Primers" Sorry Guys just had to do it :shock:

There's a smart man, Stockpiled while he could. I remember when I got into reloading about 3 yrs ago, primers at the local MC sports were 1.89$/100.
And lots too... SHould've stocked up. Now I just paid 4.99$/100 but at least I got a couple thousands now.

 

[SBH4628]

Does your fire insurance carrier know about all those primers?

Kinda...No

 

[SBH4628]

Some one say "Primers" Sorry Guys just had to do it :shock:

There's a smart man, Stockpiled while he could. I remember when I got into reloading about 3 yrs ago, primers at the local MC sports were 1.89$/100.
And lots too... SHould've stocked up. Now I just paid 4.99$/100 but at least I got a couple thousands now.

We have a MC Sports here...Sad to say ,I have more then they ever have/had......On guns and reloading :shock:

 

[Jeff H]

Does your fire insurance carrier know about all those primers?

Kinda...No

Not that anyone really pays attention to this but:

IIRC I was reading one of those storage and handling papers for primers and powder (maybe in a reloading manual but I really forget where I saw it) a while ago and seem to remember 10k being the supposed max in a residence.

 

[SBH4628]

Does your fire insurance carrier know about all those primers?

Kinda...No

Not that anyone really pays attention to this but:

IIRC I was reading one of those storage and handling papers for primers and powder (maybe in a reloading manual but I really forget where I saw it) a while ago and seem to remember 10k being the supposed max in a residence.

Thanks for the info..This is the back of my garage,not the residence

 

[I_Like_Pie]

Scored 1000 Large rifle primers last night. $28. Was grinning from ear to ear.

That many rifle loads will last me a while. But the 10,000 reserve on pistol primers is getting really, really low....starting to get worried. Could try the wolf ones, but not that desperate yet.

 

[DGW1949]

The last time I saw a brick of WLP's for sale, they was marked $55. :shock:

DGW

 

[twobisquit]

The last time I saw a brick of WLP's for sale, they was marked $55. :shock:

DGW

I bought some WLP's yesterday for $28 so it looks like it is not the manufacturers that are doing the price gouging. Some dealers are a little more honest than others

 

[Bucks Owin]

The last time I saw a brick of WLP's for sale, they was marked $55. :shock:

DGW

I bought some WLP's yesterday for $28 so it looks like it is not the manufacturers that are doing the price gouging. Some dealers are a little more honest than others

Where did you get my favorite primer for that price? Hope you're right....Dennis (who wishes he lived near SBH4628! :wink: )

 

[SBH4628]

OK Dennis..Look what you made me do I have others :shock:

 

[hutchman]

We have a store with a new gun section here in town. They seem to be able to get more supplies and ammo than anyone. Their prices are resonable.......not cheap but reasonable. I try to buy a good portion of my stuff from them....and as far as guns.....crap, they have a bunch of my money this year.

I don't know if they try harder or just have more money for stock than the other guys!

 

[twobisquit]

The last time I saw a brick of WLP's for sale, they was marked $55. :shock:

DGW

I bought some WLP's yesterday for $28 so it looks like it is not the manufacturers that are doing the price gouging. Some dealers are a little more honest than others

Where did you get my favorite primer for that price? Hope you're right....Dennis (who wishes he lived near SBH4628! :wink: )

Dennis- I got some WLP's at Glenrock Componets in Glenrock Wyoming. They are a small shop but have mountains of primers and powder of all kinds. I asked the owner if he ships out and he said he "does not like to."
I also picked up 4 boxes of the elusive .380 ACP for $12.15 a box.

 

[eric conrad]

I paid $39.00 for 1000 WLP the other day. Thats only $4.00 more than I paid in jan. for the same.
I see a FEW more primers now but powder is hit and miss. I get on the phone and start calling around.
Eric