Powder shortage coming?

[ktk120]

Have yall heard that China as of this last week said it is stopping ALL exports of Antimony and Cellulose? They had reduced exports but now stopping them all together. They accounted for 63% or so of world supply. I heard rumors that the ammo makers are in panic mode and expecting there to be no short term fix and driving costs up 200-400% from current.

 

[ktk120]

I'll see if i can find the link to the article

 

[ktk120]

Here is the article i was referring too

China's New Export Restriction Choke Hold on Critical U.S. Ammunition Components, Are You Prepared?

China’s new export restrictions on nitrocellulose & antimony, critical for ammunition production, leave the U.S. increasingly vulnerable....

www.ammoland.com

 

[OurDee]

I'll see if i can find the link to the article

I have seen the writing on the wall after a few reports last week. I was searching periphreal stories related to Ukraine; Russia/China supply deals. Cellulose was in the mix, and I had a thought. At least we are stocked up on all we need for nuking the commies...

 

[Wolfhound]

Here is the article i was referring too

China's New Export Restriction Choke Hold on Critical U.S. Ammunition Components, Are You Prepared?

China’s new export restrictions on nitrocellulose & antimony, critical for ammunition production, leave the U.S. increasingly vulnerable....

www.ammoland.com

The file photo in the article looks like someone was loading ammo with caviar instead of gunpowder. Probably cheaper Lol