Anyone else getting a bit more conservative with reloading for the time being due to the current political climate? I just passed up Registering for a shooting event Next month because I simply don't want to burn through the components. I'm in "decent" shape with components for now, but I'm reluctant to do any unnecessary testing or recreational shooting for the time being. I have been lucky over the past month to acquire a couple pounds of powder and just scored a box of ELD-Xs for the 6.5s but I'm going to put them on the shelf for now. How 'bout you?
Cooling my heels on reloading for a bit...
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lancetkenyon
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Loading and shooting more than ever.
Although some components are scarce, some that have not been available for many months have recently come out. Still looking for a few things, but my stash of components is fairly healthy.
Although some components are scarce, some that have not been available for many months have recently come out. Still looking for a few things, but my stash of components is fairly healthy.
My store room is overflowing so I'm not slowing down. I'm currently doing load development for 7 rifles.
Wow! Good for you!
My supply is in good shape but I decided to develop a load for a 6.5cm with components that I normally don't use just to plink steel for fun during times like these. Instead of using up H4350 and 210m primers I tried some old IMR 4350 and Winchester WLMR primers that are older than I am. Believe it or not, the load ended up being better than my proven load, lol. 10 shot group at .650" with an SD of 3! I have noticed a few powders showing up in stores here and there, but this primer/powder shortage could last awhile....
Same here with the current situation and building a new house I've cut back on shooting drastically
On the contrary YZ, I was lucky to find lots of new to me powders in the last few weeks to try out on all my 7's so it's been lots of load development and shooting. It's an excuse to get out as well.
I also plan on keeping an eye out for more powder and primers and get them as they become available so I can keep a good amount of components in stock.
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sourdough44
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I should get started with prairie doggin ammo for next June. Just finish some 9mm loading, range & defense loads.
memtb
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Been expecting this or similar for many years! I've treated the use of my components accordingly! I'm very good with components and want to keep it that way.....until needed! The majority of my shooting will be with cast bullets, or 22 RF. memtb
cohunt
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How much is enough? Ever since the obummer scare I've kept ample supplies
Mikecr
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Stopped with rifles. Migrated to pistols. Now stopped on lack of small pistol primers..
