Panic Buying Over Yet?
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TIEFighterTK069
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AZ_Five56 said:
Right on, man. I may have to search the forums or start a new thread about reloading... If you've had luck finding supplies, maybe it's time to get started myself.
TIEFighterTK069 said:
You can find stuff out there, but you have to hunt. Like I mentioned before, I scored a bunch of primers for cheap that I randomly found on Offerup of all places. I picked up the last of some bullets from a reloading vendor that they were selling at clearance prices, and since I finished out their stock, I got almost 1000 bullets extra that I didn't even pay for. Some would call it luck. I call it obsessing over the classifieds and online shopping too much because I don't have much work anymore. It's a blessing and a curse.
I'm going really slow getting into the reloading even though I've accumulated everything I need to start turning out a bunch of rounds. There are a lot of little details to absorb. I would recommend starting to get some equipment and then a bunch of brass to start which is pretty easy to find. Then, you can learn the fine art of case prep while you search for primers, powder, and bullets.
samnev
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AZ1182 said:
You're correct that is a viable reason as well.
High Standard
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I’m not seeing the panic buying being over. My favorite place to buy 9mm JHP bullets (Montana Gold) has been out for months now. I check their website everyday. I have had to settle on plated bullets instead. Not my favorite to shoot/load. I have had probs with some of the plated bullets in the past. But I found 1k Speer plated 9mm 115gr RN and I will start loading them as soon as I finish my case prep. If these work out I’ll try a few others as some plated bullet places still have bullets for sale.
On a side note I am starting to accumulate supplies to start casting my own boolits. If I can get 9mm cast and powder coated boolits to shoot well out of my guns I won’t have to rely on suppliers any more. I already buy coated boolits for my other cartridges and they shoot great. I want to become more self reliant.
On a side note I am starting to accumulate supplies to start casting my own boolits. If I can get 9mm cast and powder coated boolits to shoot well out of my guns I won’t have to rely on suppliers any more. I already buy coated boolits for my other cartridges and they shoot great. I want to become more self reliant.
Suck My Glock
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https://news3lv.com/news/local/gun-sales-continue-to-soar-in-las-vegas-across-the-country-during-pandemic
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — "It's crazy how it is," said gun store owner Jared Templin. "Every store is crazy."
Templin says in a short few days, the entire stock that he's bought will be gone.
“They'll just touch the shelf," he said.
"Last time I had Glocks, they lasted maybe two hours," he said, adding he has a waiting list for them of at least 40 different people.
Industry experts say the spike in demand began in March with the onset of the pandemic.
That's when we spoke with Spartan Arms store manager Brandon Burns.
"We sold probably 500 handguns alone just for the month of March," he said back then.
Fast-forward four months later, and the owner of 2nd Amendment Shop, Khalif Gordon, says the momentum hasn't slowed down.
"As soon as we get stuff in, it goes right back out the door," Gordon said.
The research group Small Arms Analytics and Forecasting estimates over 2.3 million guns were sold in June. That's a year-to-year increase of 145% from June 2019.
They suggest several factors could be at play: an election year, canceled gun shows, and a pandemic.
Many factories were also forced to close during the COVID-19 shutdown, and manufacturers are still struggling to keep up.
"We just don’t have the supply," said Templin.
That leaves gun store owners like Templin to scavenge for any stock he can find from suppliers. And despite selling out often, that can mean small margins.
"Right now, I'm dumping everything just to try to get something," he said.
But Templin and other gun store owners have hope the frenzy will soon calm down, leaving them to help more of their loyal customers.
"Fortunately, it's going to blow over," he said. "Just like it did last election, and other major events in the past that have spurred major gun changes."
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — "It's crazy how it is," said gun store owner Jared Templin. "Every store is crazy."
Templin says in a short few days, the entire stock that he's bought will be gone.
“They'll just touch the shelf," he said.
"Last time I had Glocks, they lasted maybe two hours," he said, adding he has a waiting list for them of at least 40 different people.
Industry experts say the spike in demand began in March with the onset of the pandemic.
That's when we spoke with Spartan Arms store manager Brandon Burns.
"We sold probably 500 handguns alone just for the month of March," he said back then.
Fast-forward four months later, and the owner of 2nd Amendment Shop, Khalif Gordon, says the momentum hasn't slowed down.
"As soon as we get stuff in, it goes right back out the door," Gordon said.
The research group Small Arms Analytics and Forecasting estimates over 2.3 million guns were sold in June. That's a year-to-year increase of 145% from June 2019.
They suggest several factors could be at play: an election year, canceled gun shows, and a pandemic.
Many factories were also forced to close during the COVID-19 shutdown, and manufacturers are still struggling to keep up.
"We just don’t have the supply," said Templin.
That leaves gun store owners like Templin to scavenge for any stock he can find from suppliers. And despite selling out often, that can mean small margins.
"Right now, I'm dumping everything just to try to get something," he said.
But Templin and other gun store owners have hope the frenzy will soon calm down, leaving them to help more of their loyal customers.
"Fortunately, it's going to blow over," he said. "Just like it did last election, and other major events in the past that have spurred major gun changes."
goodaim
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if you think the virus is fake and no one is getting it and masks do not work. Just go to the quarantine unit at the hospital. Walk around without a mask. See if you get it
AZ1182 said:
goodaim
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I do not see how wearing a n95 mask is shaming someone.
goodaim
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No man, you have it all wrong. You can watch all the videos you like. "if you think the virus is fake and no one is getting it and masks do not work. Just go to the quarantine unit at the hospital. Walk around without a mask. See if you get it"
That means that if you think it does not exist. GO there and breathe it. If you think that is shame. That is sad.
So do not wear a mask and then when someone you know gets it and you love them and then they feel ill. See if you care about the inconvenience of some stupid mask. When you put on deodorant everyday so girls like you
That means that if you think it does not exist. GO there and breathe it. If you think that is shame. That is sad.
So do not wear a mask and then when someone you know gets it and you love them and then they feel ill. See if you care about the inconvenience of some stupid mask. When you put on deodorant everyday so girls like you
goodaim
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The good news is soon there will be a vaccine you will not believe in either
sure a lot of left thinking folks showing up these days, do as i say, is their moto, ...................shame, who to believe, as no one imo, has any amount of credence to truth available.
Rj
and to stick with op, i'd say many are in for a dry spell, when primer vendors begin asking for assistance for powder and other sundries to mix, their goods, well, there be issues in paradise. lots of bullet makers running out of lead, and of course my understanding is the last lead major vendor in US stopped mining of it and commercial selling, siting epa issues if i remember right.
so, might be time to got back to cap and ball, and then you're gonna have to keep your caps to figure out how to reload. lol. aw times they be a changing
Rj
and to stick with op, i'd say many are in for a dry spell, when primer vendors begin asking for assistance for powder and other sundries to mix, their goods, well, there be issues in paradise. lots of bullet makers running out of lead, and of course my understanding is the last lead major vendor in US stopped mining of it and commercial selling, siting epa issues if i remember right.
so, might be time to got back to cap and ball, and then you're gonna have to keep your caps to figure out how to reload. lol. aw times they be a changing
High Standard
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Getting back on topic. I am having problems finding reloading supplies that I usually use. However, I have been able to find and purchase items that I normally would not buy. For instance, in 9mm I usually only buy jacketed bullets with Montana Gold being my usual go to supplier. But they have not had what I usually buy for months now. And the other jacketed bullet suppliers are pretty much the same. But I decided to try loading copper plated bullets and found they shoot pretty well and are cheaper (usually). And while not all styles are currently available there is still availability out there. So I am stocking up. Range brass is not that hard to find if you are willing to put in the extra work to prep them. Powder has been tough to come by but I keep checking my usual places and eventually my go to powders have come available and now I am okay on powder. I am okay on primers but I stocked up on them early as they are almost impossible to find at my usual places.
Two things I noticed while visiting my 2 LGS here. They still get shipments of supplies but they are infrequent. And one just go in a shipment of primers and when I asked the price they told me $79.95 for a box of 1,000. Somebody is gouging here. I don’t know if it is the store or the supplier but that is outrageous. But I am sure someone who is desperate will pay that price.
Two things I noticed while visiting my 2 LGS here. They still get shipments of supplies but they are infrequent. And one just go in a shipment of primers and when I asked the price they told me $79.95 for a box of 1,000. Somebody is gouging here. I don’t know if it is the store or the supplier but that is outrageous. But I am sure someone who is desperate will pay that price.
High Standard said:
Have you tried coated. The coated lead bullets are a good buy if your not opposed to internet shopping. They don't seem to be as popular as the plated so availability is still good. Maybe someone here can let you have a few to load up and try. I don't load for 9mm.
DG bullets is just one supplier but there are at least 5 other very reputable places that are producing coated bullets and prices are reasonable.
most of the known coated boolit guys are at least 8 to 12 weeks out, so glad i picked up 20 k a few months ago. hehe, and i'd stocked up on .38, .45 and a few others.
have plenty for a few months pending my shooting amounts, orders in everywhere, to take what ever i can find.
and well, primesr are off the chart, if you can find them, even the makers are asking for components to make their primers. arg, gonna be ugly fall.
Rj
have plenty for a few months pending my shooting amounts, orders in everywhere, to take what ever i can find.
and well, primesr are off the chart, if you can find them, even the makers are asking for components to make their primers. arg, gonna be ugly fall.
Rj
High Standard
Member
Boriqua said:
No, I have never tried the coated bullets in 9mm. I am currently in accumulation mode for casting and coating my own. So far all I have is the pot and 30lbs lead alloy. I still have a lot to get. I am retired so I have to accumulate things slowly due to limited funds. I have been loading coated for my 45AR and 357 with excellent results. I like the Acme Bullets. I figure I’ll try the coated 9mm after I start casting my own. Thanks for the tip on the coated 9mm. I was wondering if they worked well or not.
High Standard said:
My sig 229 in 40S&W will eat up coated bullets but I had to make some adjustments to make them work in my M&P 40 but they work. I have only been using coated in my revolvers for the last 2 years and like them very much. They run nice and clean
Here is the link for DG just for another option
https://dgbullets.com/
High Standard
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Boriqua said:
Glad I could help. I usually get their quick ship which I think is a fair deal. They cram the bullets in a small prepaid USPS all you can fit box which saves on shipping cost. Always got my stuff fast and have loaded up several thousand of their bullets. Hope it works out well for you!
You may have to fiddle with COL but it depends on the gun. Still ... love their bullets and pricing
You may have to fiddle with COL but it depends on the gun. Still ... love their bullets and pricing
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