Major ammo and powder shortage

[HughW2]

Just saw this. Between Ukraine, Israel and Biden trying to kill off firearms industry there is a major global powder and primer shortage. If you need ammo, get it while you can afford it. Next year is not looking pretty. Just doing my part to help out or add to the shortage. Let the bidding begin.

 

[GeorgiaGlockMan]

Yup.

I been buying what I shoot most of to top off my surplus.

 

[dixiecutter]

Whatever

 

[trial&error]

I'll keep passing. I should have enough for my future needs. I'm still firing military surplus ammo from long ago.

 

[bullgator]

Every election year.

 

[georgia_home]

Bumping this. And it’s said it will get worse. more conflict making more .gov demand and less civilian supply. And report that not only price increase, maybe unable to commit to new delivery.

no comments at post time. Also nyt has article but paywalled

several other links of you google them up

Primer Misinformation and Powder Shortages

Shotshell reloading has always held a strong interest among US shotgunners, including Shooting Sportsman readers.

shootingsportsman.com

 

[SC Hunter]

Never fails. I have been buying ammo for years anyway so we're good here.

 

[earlthegoat2]

The very reason that if I get into a new cartridge, I factor in an initial supply of ammo into the purchase price. 200 rounds for hunting rifle and 500 for any handgun plinker/target type rifle. I’m not a big reloader but I also buy components to load up if I need to in a pinch.

There are a few powders still around here locally too But maybe not for long.

 

[transfixer]

I've got a decent stockpile of factory ammo, as well as a stockpile of reloading components, mostly because I haven't been shooting much in the last 4 or 5 years, not like I used to, just joined a place with good pistol and rifle ranges so that is going to change, I'll likely have to start replacing components as I use them up , need to use up the stuff I've had the longest anyway

 

[Adam5]

Typical election year fear mongering that will likely cause some people to run out and buy all they can, causing a shortage. Alliant ceasing production? No big loss. They’ve barely produced anything for the last few years. Don’t forget that Vista is getting out of the shooting sports industry and selling off all shooting related companies they own.

 

[specialk]

I dont need ammo cause i lost all my guns in a boating accident...there, i said it....

 

[K80Shooter]

I dont need ammo cause i lost all my guns in a boating accident...there, i said it....

Thats odd, I did also...... what's the chances of that....

 

[JWF III]

Thats odd, I did also...... what's the chances of that....

Climate change has nothing to do with the rising water levels. It’s all these boatloads of firearms sinking causing all the hysteria.

Wyman

 

[Jim Boyd]

I’m ok.

No new calibers in 2024 and maybe none in 2025.

Lemme get the 500 yard range in and cranked up and we will see what happens then.

 

[Dub]

At the rate I have been shooting lately my supply will last until Barron Trump runs for POTUS.

 

[Dub]

I’m ok.

No new calibers in 2024 and maybe none in 2025.

Lemme get the 500 yard range in and cranked up and we will see what happens then.

I can understand that.
Your's is a noble project that will unlock the full enjoyment of shooting your existing guns. That is going to be an excellent place to enjoy shooting.



My 2024 gun-ammo plan was to only add one gun...nothing else.


Most of my shooting efforts will be spent on getting my reloading / gun maintenance / man-cave space sorted. We moved some furniture into my son's new house last Sunday. More will be going that way soon. It'll clear the space I need for the project.

2024 is nearing half over. I've procured the parts for that lone 2024 gun (action, chassis, barrel, trigger, scope, mount, bipod, grip....all here and ready for me to get'r'dun)....and gifted 3 handguns to my son along with all my existing 9mm & .45acp ammo.

14hr shifts, doctor's appointments, medical procedures and daily house & yard chores delay me getting to the gun project fun.

 

[Jim Boyd]

I can understand that.
Your's is a noble project that will unlock the full enjoyment of shooting your existing guns. That is going to be an excellent place to enjoy shooting.



My 2024 gun-ammo plan was to only add one gun...nothing else.


Most of my shooting efforts will be spent on getting my reloading / gun maintenance / man-cave space sorted. We moved some furniture into my son's new house last Sunday. More will be going that way soon. It'll clear the space I need for the project.

2024 is nearing half over. I've procured the parts for that lone 2024 gun (action, chassis, barrel, trigger, scope, mount, bipod, grip....all here and ready for me to get'r'dun)....and gifted 3 handguns to my son along with all my existing 9mm & .45acp ammo.

14hr shifts, doctor's appointments, medical procedures and daily house & yard chores delay me getting to the gun project fun.

I know you will do it RIGHT!

I just bumble along until I run into a hard object……

 

[Dub]

I know you will do it RIGHT!

I just bumble along until I run into a hard object……

Your analogy is spot-on accurate ….I bumble and sometimes stumble. Kinda fun …..but the recoveries are the tricky part.

 

[lampern]

Some Memorial Day sales popping up

 

[Railroader]

There will never be a shortage at my house again, unless it burns down...