First off we've got to realize that we are doing this to ourselves. In the days after the election seemingly every reloader began a frenzied run on components as well as every non-reloader buying up ammo. I would never say this is unwarranted as we now have a socialist idiot running our country. We still live, although I'm not sure for how much longer, in a free market society so upon this ammo boom the makers started raising their prices and making money hand over fist. Now they can't keep up with demand. Those who were smart saw this coming and stocked up. Those who didn't are now left with a choice; be patient and order small amounts every now and then and pay market price, or pay super-inflated prices to those who have plenty and are wanting to make some money. I choose to be patient. There are people right now paying upwards of $70/ thousand primers. Add shipping and hazmat fees and you're looking at upwards of $100/ thousand. I just bought 2000 primers for $78 with shipping and hazmats from Wideners. The primers are out there but you have to be patient. Here's my advice to everyone looking for primers.
1. Don't pay inflated prices! If you do you, are only setting the market price higher and higher.
2. Be patient. There are primers out there, you just have to look harder.
3. Don't hoard. Buy what you need and let the rest of us have some. We're in this together and I like to think that as shooters we should take care of each other.
4. If you do have a large supply good for you but please don't try to make a quick buck at your brother's expense. The more you charge you are setting the market value and the higher the prices will be set in the future. You may have bought those primer for $25/1000 but you will be paying $50 when the market stabilizes.
5. Check everyday at your local gun shop and online. in the last few weeks I've seen primers at many websites at good prices.
The sooner we can stabilize the component market the better off we are. I look around and see signs this will happen soon. now I'm getting off my soap box and onto the reloading bench to turn out som .45acp rounds.
1. Don't pay inflated prices! If you do you, are only setting the market price higher and higher.
2. Be patient. There are primers out there, you just have to look harder.
3. Don't hoard. Buy what you need and let the rest of us have some. We're in this together and I like to think that as shooters we should take care of each other.
4. If you do have a large supply good for you but please don't try to make a quick buck at your brother's expense. The more you charge you are setting the market value and the higher the prices will be set in the future. You may have bought those primer for $25/1000 but you will be paying $50 when the market stabilizes.
5. Check everyday at your local gun shop and online. in the last few weeks I've seen primers at many websites at good prices.
The sooner we can stabilize the component market the better off we are. I look around and see signs this will happen soon. now I'm getting off my soap box and onto the reloading bench to turn out som .45acp rounds.
