We’re all feeling the squeeze: a volatile political climate related to guns leads to a surge in gun-related purchases, which inevitably leads to reloading component shortages. It can be really disheartening to see bare shelves at the local gun store and “out of stock no backorder” when shopping online.
Why is there a reloading supplies shortage?
At the same time, people are building up their supply of finished ammo and ordering more reloading supplies. Furthermore, more people have decided to begin reloading and to start with basic equipment and supplies. It’s been a near-perfect storm of influences causing the reloading supplies shortage.
Why are more people reloading?
At the same time, people are building up their supply of finished ammo and ordering more reloading supplies. Furthermore, more people have decided to begin reloading and to start with basic equipment and supplies.
Where can I buy reloading supplies&equipment?
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Why is reloading ammo so popular?
Since so many people have lost a chunk, or all of their income, it makes sense that reloading, which saves on the cost of ammo at the expense of time, would become more popular than ever.
Will reloading supplies ever return?
The “great ammo shortage” that began last year isn't going to end anytime soon, and according to market research conducted by Southwick Associates shortages of ammunition will continue throughout the rest of 2021.
Is reloading worth it in 2021?
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Why is there a shortage of gun powder for reloading?
The current powder situation is due to a record demand for all reloading components and NOT a reduction in the supply of powder. With long-time handloaders looking to stock up and new gun owners looking for ammunition, there is an unprecedented demand for powder and other reloading components.
Why is there a powder shortage?
With expanded government regulation, shipping explosive and energetic materials has become more challenging, which also impacts available supply. Lastly, rapidly changing consumer preferences for different powder types has impacted both demand and supply.
Why are reloading primers scarce?
When it comes to ammunition supplies, bullets are easy to manufacture, brass can be re-used, and powder is generally stockpiled by companies (though perhaps not the kind you're looking for). This leaves primers, which are relatively difficult to make, as the component that causes the bulk of ammo shortages.
How many times can I reload brass?
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Where are Hodgdon powders made?
Hodgdon Powder Company offices are located at 6430 Vista Drive in Shawnee, Kansas. The Powder magazine, packaging and manufacturing facilities are maintained about 140 miles southwest of the main office, in Herington, Kansas.
Is there an ammo shortage in 2022?
When Will the Great Ammo Shortage End? – Many gun owners are demanding more bullets, shells, and cartridges; 2022 is another year of ammunition shortages. This situation has been playing out since at least 2020. Many shelves are bare, and panic buying online and in stores has caused even more shortfalls.
Who has Hodgdon H4350 stock?
These are in high demand and Midsouth's price is excellent. Bruno Shooters Supply has the large, 8-lb jugs for $199.95 and H4350 1-lb containers for $31.95. Bruno's also has most of the other popular Hodgdon powders in stock now. Powder Valley has one-pound containers of H4350 in-stock now for $26.55.
Is Alliant still making powder?
Alliant Powder continues a long and proud tradition of producing America's best and most popular smokeless powders.
Are primers still in short supply?
Image: Creative Commons. Reload Your Own Ammo? It Might Not Be So Easy These Days – Even before the great ammo shortage began in late 2020, there were plenty of shooters who opted to “make” their own firearms cartridges.
Is ammo shortage getting better?
Unfortunately, many ammo dealers expect the shortage and price hikes to continue into early 2023, especially if more Americans keep buying guns. However, if COVID-19 supply chain issues reduce, dealers may start importing more ammunition to support domestically produced ammo supplies.
What happened to Remington primers?
The Remington bankruptcy has had a large impact on the shortage of ammo and primers. With Remington in a state of financial insolvency for the past two years, suppliers were demanding payment upon delivery for products. Remington simply did not have the financial capabilities to have an abundance of raw materials on hand and had to shutter some of their production capacity. Barnes bullets and primers were hit particularly hard in the reloading market. With the recent purchase of Remington by Vista, there is a good chance that Vista will be diverting CCI and Federal primers that would typically go to reloaders to Remington ammunition production. Remington primer production capacity has never been great. The hope would be that Vista will place more emphasis on getting the Remington primer production capacity increased substantially and quickly. The best news coming out of this is for Barnes fans. With Sierra’s purchase of Barnes we anticipate the availability of Barnes bullets to increase substantially in a very short period of time.
What causes primers to run?
A mix of the Covid-19 pandemic, civil unrest , and the possibility of an anti-2nd amendment President and Senate has caused demand to skyrocket. The pandemic specifically has incentivized shooters to learn how to reload their own ammo.
What happens when there is a primer shortage?
When there is a primer shortage the first thing people normally point to is consumer hoarding. We believe this is having an impact on availability, but probably not to the extreme that many think. There are definitely some profiteers who buy primers and then sell them on auction sites or other multi list sites. This is why many online retailers have now chosen to limit the purchase quantities to an extreme low level in an effort to reduce this.
Should I stock up on primers?
We have created some very stringent limitations on the purchase of primers in an effort to help as many people as possible work through this extremely tough time. Normally, we would say “stock up.” But that time has passed, and I would encourage everyone to learn from this. Stock up in times of plentiful supply so that you are not affected as greatly during these times of extreme shortage.
Is reloading ammo more popular than ever?
Since so many people have lost a chunk, or all of their income, it makes sense that reloading, which saves on the cost of ammo at the expense of time, would become more popular than ever. Even if you’re financially stable, reloading and shooting are great socially distant activities you can do while the movie theaters, bowling alleys, and bars are shut down. With little answers on the virus, it’s hard to see when these closures and limitations will end. This is why we believe this could end up being the greatest primer shortage of all time.
Who is the biggest producer of reloading powder?
I have found that Hodgdon , the biggest producer of reloading powder, has bought up most of the other major powder producers. https://hodgdon.com/hodgdon-acquisitions/
What ammunition can we not get?
A lot of the ammunition we cannot get is NATO. Where are the imports?
Is the ammunition industry keeping up with demand?
The firearm, ammunition, powder, and primer manufacturers are not keeping up with demand, and haven’t been for over a year now.
When will Ammogeddon be in effect?
Ammogeddon is in full effect, and chances are it will be well into 2021 — if not longer — before you’ll be able to find ammo and reloading supplies in abundance.
Should we grow the gun community?
However, with literally millions of new gun owners, we should be growing the gun community in a positive way. Helping others who need ammunition to become proficient with their newly owned guns.
Do you have to pay for primers when reloading ammo?
Everyone who reloads ammo knows primers are hard to come by, but you shouldn’t be paying several hundred dollars for a component that typically costs a fraction of that price.
Is it difficult to find ammo?
Don’t get me wrong, finding ammo or re loading supplies in stock is going to be difficult no matter how you prefer to shop. However, I’ve found far more and consistent success with online shopping. Additionally, it’s more comfortable than standing in freezing cold weather waiting for the morning shift to open the doors!
Can employees lose ammo?
Upstanding employees aren’t likely to set aside or “lose” ammo for you, for risk of losing their jobs. However, they may be able to give you a heads up about a truck coming in. Just remember they’re doing you a solid in your search to find ammo, so keep your source confidential.
Do you need to do prep work for ammo?
Unfortunately, you’ll need to do the same amount of prep work to give yourself the highest chance of finding ammo and reloading supplies.
Do seconds matter in a gun?
One common mantra among gun enthusiasts is that seconds matter. Unfortunately, to find reloading supplies and ammo during the shortage this saying also rings true. Therefore, you should establish an online account for any distributor you plan on buying from.
What happens if you don't have primers?
Whoa! If you don’t have primers on hand, you probably won’t be reloading. At Midway USA and Brownells, available primers are mostly limited to large rifle, shotshell, and large pistol magnum. I cannot find any suppliers that have small pistol primers in stock.
Does powder have a shipping fee?
Keep in mind that powder ordered online has both a shipping fee and a hazardous materials fee. The fee is the same regardless of whether you order a 1 lb. or 8 lb. jug. If you order only 1 lb. online, then the hazmat fee could be a third of the powder cost.
Is reloading powder hard to find?
As any handloader knows, popular reloading powders have become difficult to find. And when you do locate the powder you want, the price might be twice what you paid a year ago (or even more on auction sites).
Can Hodgdon ship Varget powder?
So Hodgdon can’t ship more Varget or H4350 in the USA unless Hodgdon can get more from Australia. In the Powder Update reprinted below, Hodgdon answers many key questions, and debunks some misconceptions. For example, Hodgdon is NOT selling its powders on auction sites such as Gunbroker. That is completely false.
Can manufacturers make products so fast?
Manufacturers can only create product so fast, regardless of how determined they are to speed things up. If they can’t get the material needed to produce their final product though, there is absolutely nothing they can do to work around that.
Is every industry struggling right now?
As long as you aren’t completely removed from society, you will see that every industry is struggling right now with supply and demand. Particularly, getting enough supply to fill the demand for employees right now. There are more jobs available across the USA right now than ever before and nobody wants to work. That makes it hard to get production back where it needs to be.
Will ammo come back?
So, until people are willing to say no to some of the prices people are asking, the ammo is not going to come back and neither are the components. However, some things are slowly but surely coming back in full force! It is just going to take a long time to get caught up on everything.
Can ammo manufacturers make more ammo?
Consequently, ammo manufacturers can literally only make so much ammo until they hit their powder allotment and they cannot produce any more ammo until they can begin receiving powder from their next contract.
Is Hodgdon Powder still in business?
A: Yes, Hodgdon has been in business (and family owned) for over 70 years. We are here for the long haul and are doing everything we can to supply our powders to handloaders. Dealer shelves are empty because powder is purchased as soon as it arrives at the dealer’s stores but we will continue to ship more in 2020.
Does Hodgdon sell ammunition?
A: While Hodgdon does sell powder to ammunition manufacturing companies, more than 80% of our powder is sold to our core market – handloaders just like you. Hodgdon has always been committed to the individual handloader.
Who said lack of primers had the greatest impact on small ammo makers and reloaders?
Lucky Gunner’s Jake Felde said the lack of primers had the greatest impact on small ammo makers and reloaders.
What caused the supply issues in 2020?
An unexpected pandemic and civil unrest in 2020 kicked the supply issues off, but that was quickly followed by new policies enacted by President Biden that set off a second rush on the limited supply.
Where does 30% of ammunition come from?
Kyle Reade, president of Arizona-based online ammunition retailer TrueShot Gun Club, explained that 30% of all ammunition coming into the U.S. is from Russia…so the impact of the sanctions will eventually be felt.
Can you sleep on ammunition?
In short, don’t sleep on any ammunition that pops up. It won’t last long.
