Reloaders also have the same issue of maintaining stocks--but of components--and when demand gets crazy, the manufacturers are USING their primers, powder, and bullets, instead of selling them. If you want to really go "off grid" and remain unaffected by periodic shortages, you need to get a flintlock, cast lead balls, and find a source of salt-peter.I too am alarmed at the sudden jump in 9mm. I luckily bought a case just before covid hit. However, it’s not enough to shoot and practice nearly as much as I had planned. Even the 22lr I use is hard to find and if you do it’s getting expensive
reloading is something I don’t tread into lightly. I’ve never been around it and am not eager to work with powder. Doesn’t mean I’ve marked it out, I just know how much capacity I have for new hobbies (none).
im coming to a crossroads. Do I go full in and reload or just scale back the amount I shoot because either way is now too expensive.
Reloaders also have the same issue of maintaining stocks--but of components--and when demand gets crazy, the manufacturers are USING their primers, powder, and bullets, instead of selling them. If you want to really go "off grid" and remain unaffected by periodic shortages, you need to get a flintlock, cast lead balls, and find a source of salt-peter.
OR . . . and hear me out, we could buy it cheap and stack it deep.
Just try to find it, and when you do it's overpriced and they kill you with shipping fees.
I am afraid you are right. We go through this cycle over and over. A year ago when PSA was nearly giving away 22LR I purchase 10,000 rounds. Same with reloading supplies.I have seen you posting about this several times - seems like some just can't learn! I also have stated this when ammo and firearms were dirt cheap. Like you I have no worries about running out of any caliber ammo I regularly shoot. If some that are complaining now would have given up their regular Starbucks or other non-essential costs, they could have bought some bulk ammo and put some back for these times.
I just wonder how many will change when this is over (which may be awhile) and purchase in bulk when it is available and cheap? From what I have seen probably not a large percentage!
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How long does it take for mfr to gear up for demand?
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OR . . . and hear me out, we could buy it cheap and stack it deep.
Meh, if I run out of 9mm I'll just shoot another caliber.
By the end of the first week I owned a 9mm pistol, I also owned several thousand rounds of various types from various manufacturers. I thought everyone did this.
By the end of the first week I owned a 9mm pistol, I also owned several thousand rounds of various types from various manufacturers. I thought everyone did this.
What’s the point in trying to get all into 9mm technology when there’s no ammo to be had? Are we getting starved out? How long does it take for mfr to gear up for demand? At what point do shooters abandon 9mm for more available ammo?
New 9mm technology? I hope they are finally going to take my suggestions and make cartridges using bacon instead of brass. It would be so nice to be able to pick up some hot pieces of bacon and nibble at the range.
Sportsman’s Guide now has Gen 5 Glock 19s in stock.