I bought 48# of different powders this week and am waiting for them to ship.
I look at what I need to stock up.
Use IMR4350 for short range (300 or less) in 06, and its not shot that often. A pound will last a couple of years so I don't stock up much on that. RL19 on long range.
On the other hand I shoot tons of pistol like WST and powders for .223. Seems that's the powder that is in short supply still.
Like others, I buy primers by the case, keeping one case in reserve. When there is only 10K left, another case is ordered.
Use IMR4350 for short range (300 or less) in 06, and its not shot that often. A pound will last a couple of years so I don't stock up much on that. RL19 on long range.
On the other hand I shoot tons of pistol like WST and powders for .223. Seems that's the powder that is in short supply still.
Like others, I buy primers by the case, keeping one case in reserve. When there is only 10K left, another case is ordered.
Now you guys have me worried, guess I better stock up
I'm certainly not panic buying. Just being cautious. I got low once. Never again.
No that's not a good place to be. I like to have extra whether things things are good or bad.
You're right. I've wondered why that is. The only thing I can come-up with is that during a shortage the powder manufacturers divert most or all capacity to the ammo manufacturers which leaves the reloader without powder. Compound that situation with a disruption like ADI had with the fire a couple of years ago and the powder supply really disappears fast.
You decide to sell any varget let me know, I'd be happy to pick some up
Tin star in weatherford also had like 60# not long ago. Think it was $25/lb
I bought 2 lbs of Varget today for $27/lb at Tin Star they had like 9 cases of it no limit
