This is criminal!!

[JimP]

Hopefully your rifle to be will like that powder.

I have around 7 1/2 lbs of IMR 4831 that I purchased and then quit using when I found a better powder.

 

[Philip Glass]

I am just about to have to go on Gunbroker and buy some .300Win Mag ammo for my July Safari in the Eastern Cape. I have my new R8 barrel and have been shooting the 180g Barnes ammo. I did find some Serbian ammo for practice but the Barnes is hard to find. I have alerts set on Ammoseek.com but week after week goes by and nothing.
Running out of time!
Philip

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

@Philip Glass take a look at Choice Ammo. Somebody on another thread posted a like to this Montana based ammo maker and I quickly ordered a few boxes of 06 and 7mm mag.

They list the 180 gr Barnes on backorder, but it's worth a try to put your name on the list.

.300 Winchester Magnum Ammo

Choice Ammunition offers a number of bullet options for your .300 Winchester Magnum for big game hunting, target shooters and law enforcement.

choiceammunition.com

If you get in a bind, two of my sons-in-laws shoot 300 WM and they have a bunch of Hendershots Extreme Ammo with 180 gr Swift A-Frames. I can get you a couple of boxes. They also have a bunch of the Serbia stuff. Good for target and deer hunting, but the velocity is a bit lower as I recall.

 

[Nevada Mike]

I hate to see this kind of price gouging. Try to buy building materials now. OSB that was $8 a sheet is now $32. Copper wire that was $40 a roll is now $140. inch and 1/8 plywood that usually is $35 is now $100. Roofing steel went from $2 a square foot to $4. and 2x4 studs went from $2 each to $6, And when I mean "used to" i mean just 6 months ago.

At the local home Depot yesterday a 8' Doug Fir 2X4 stud was $8. It was $2 late last year when I was building. Lumber prices have gone ballistic.

 

[HuntingGold]

I work security now for the timber industry in the west, they have been cutting like crazy for months now.

 

[shootist~]

People moving out of the big cities to escape the zombies....and liberal politicians; defund the po-po, etc. Lots of new demand.

 

[K-man]

I work security now for the timber industry in the west, they have been cutting like crazy for months now.

I would too at these prices...Cut nonstop, get it out of there and sold as soon as possible!

 

[fourfive8]

You know the situation is getting desperate if you are a reloader considering buying $10+ a piece ammo of a different cartridge to pull down just for the bullet. And really, really desperate if you save the powder from the pulled down cartridges in a baggie.

Right now it seems a little easier to find a few boxes of quality factory ammo of the right kind with the right bullet than finding that component bullet to reload. This shortage situation sure seems worse than the last two of these. Glad I started setting back a little extra when I did. Right now there are some component bullets that are simply not available at any price from any source, including the scalper market.

 

[krish]

You know the situation is getting desperate if you are a reloader considering buying $10+ a piece ammo of a different cartridge to pull down just for the bullet. And really, really desperate if you save the powder from the pulled down cartridges in a baggie.

Right now it seems a little easier to find a few boxes of quality factory ammo of the right kind with the right bullet than finding that component bullet to reload. This shortage situation sure seems worse than the last two of these. Glad I started setting back a little extra when I did. Right now there are some component bullets that are simply not available at any price from any source, including the scalper market.

What component bullet you are talking about.
Krish

 

[fourfive8]

What component bullet you are talking about.
Krish

Right now specifically 400 gr 416 TSX and 400 gr 416 A-Frame and 300 gr 375s of the same two flavors. I have enough of each for my purposes but have scoured the net the last week or two and nada. So I've been shooting other, more readily available subs I have in my own stock when I go to the range like the Hornady DGS or DGX along with a few older Hornady RN Interlocks and RN "solids".

 

[krish]

so you are not short of ammo or component for a planned hunt. You are short for range shooting I gather. I have a few 416 Aframes 400 trainer for my use . If you need it urgently I will loan it to you
then you can return it to me when it gets back in the market.
krish

 

[fourfive8]

so you are not short of ammo or component for a planned hunt. You are short for range shooting I gather. I have a few 416 Aframes 400 trainer for my use . If you need it urgently I will loan it to you
then you can return it to me when it gets back in the market.
krish

Oh no, I have enough for my use. I had geared up with a couple of extra boxes of Swifts and TSXs in 2019 prior to a planned DG hunt for 2020 that got washed out and again cancelled this year but is hopefully re-set for 2022. And as been shown on this forum over and over- plenty of help out there if needed. Thank you for that offer- super people here!

Currently, I am seeing for sale and have actually picked up enough of the similar practice and range bullets like the 300 and 400 gr Hornadys in 375 and 416. But even they are not everywhere and are getting more expensive. The only 416 Swift A Frame bullets I see available today is a single box of 350 gr that are on bid. And can find no 400 gr 416 TSXs anywhere at any price.

I was thinking hypothetically in a "what if" scenario right now for anyone, especially if they were a reloader, planning a big hunt and didn't have enough of the right bullets to use or practice with. To use the ammo you have a rifle set up for, are used to shooting and are counting on as a reloader would either require switching to factory ammo or buying factory ammo to cannibalize the bullets. This shortage is deep and widespread and intl shipping of even such inanimate things like pieces of copper and lead, component bullets, is practically a no-go.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

At the local home Depot yesterday a 8' Doug Fir 2X4 stud was $8. It was $2 late last year when I was building. Lumber prices have gone ballistic.

I work security now for the timber industry in the west, they have been cutting like crazy for months now.

I built a home a few years ago. Recently, I was talking to my builder and he was saying how much more lumber costs are. I Googled and read a few articles and it seems Trump's tariff on Canadian lumber, coupled with soaring housing demand, has had a big impact.

Lumber prices are up a staggering 188%—when will the wood shortage end? | Fortune

The price of lumber per thousand board feet is at $1,044, according to Random Lengths. That's an all-time high, and up 188% since the onset of the pandemic.

fortune.com

The lumber shortage spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic isn't letting up. It's quite the opposite: It's getting worse.

As of the week of March 11, the price of lumber per thousand board feet is at $1,044, according to Random Lengths. That's an all-time high, and up 188% since the onset of the pandemic. The National Association of Home Builders calculates that current lumber prices are adding at least $24,000 to the price tag of a typical new single-family home.

This price shock is a classic example of the supply and demand curve. On one hand supply has fallen as a result of COVID-19 restrictions hampering sawmills, while quarantining Americans pursuing home renovations or do-it-yourself projects increase the demand for timber. The matter is made worse by low interest rates and tight existing home inventory which has caused new home builders to ramp up production. The demand for new homes is so high that even during an economic crisis we hit a 14-year high in new housing starts in December.

 

[M McDindi]

Things are almost getting to the point I'd consider standing on a street corner with previously mentioned "baggies of power" and sell like a dope dealer!!

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Bob, I have a case of primers (5,000) sitting on the shelf with $62.80 stamped on it. What I can't find is anyone that has the Large Rifle Magnums (which I'm short of) and is willing to swap.

@Shootist43
Art I have a box of federal 215s I can't even give away as y in OZ. It's a crying shame I just couldn't post them to you.
Bob

 

[Shootist43]

I usually purchase my primers while attending the National Matches. There are several vendors there that offer primers in "case" lots i.e. 5000. I should have looked to see if they had any Large Rifle Magnums. Most of the rifle shooters use what is now called a "mouse gun" i.e. an AR - 15 which uses a small rifle primer. Some holdouts still use the M-1A the civilian version of the M-14 (.308) with a Large Rifle Primer. I'm not aware of anyone using a caliber requiring a Large Rifle Magnum. In Michigan the hunting is done at relatively close range, so there is very little demand for a "long range" caliber like the 7 MM Mags or the 300 Win. Mags. Gun stores might on occasion have a "brick" of 1,000 LRM primers but seldom more than that. I have in fact had to purchase partial bricks because someone else had already purchased one or two hundred primers out of it. I have somewhere around 3,000 LRM primers but would like to have a minimum of 20,000.

Did you recently have foot surgery? If so, what for? How is your shoulder coming along?

 

[krish]

Oh no, I have enough for my use. I had geared up with a couple of extra boxes of Swifts and TSXs in 2019 prior to a planned DG hunt for 2020 that got washed out and again cancelled this year but is hopefully re-set for 2022. And as been shown on this forum over and over- plenty of help out there if needed. Thank you for that offer- super people here!

Currently, I am seeing for sale and have actually picked up enough of the similar practice and range bullets like the 300 and 400 gr Hornadys in 375 and 416. But even they are not everywhere and are getting more expensive. The only 416 Swift A Frame bullets I see available today is a single box of 350 gr that are on bid. And can find no 400 gr 416 TSXs anywhere at any price.

I was thinking hypothetically in a "what if" scenario right now for anyone, especially if they were a reloader, planning a big hunt and didn't have enough of the right bullets to use or practice with. To use the ammo you have a rifle set up for, are used to shooting and are counting on as a reloader would either require switching to factory ammo or buying factory ammo to cannibalize the bullets. This shortage is deep and widespread and intl shipping of even such inanimate things like pieces of copper and lead, component bullets, is practically a no-go.

I see what you are saying. Thanks for the reply.
I ordered 400gr tsx 416 rigby ammo from Buffalo arms. But I received 416 ruger ammo. May be my mistake. I was looking for 416 rigby ammo and Buffalo arms popped up and I ordered. I called them and the refused to cancel the order. The guy made numerous racial comments. I am stuck with two boxes of ammo for which I dont even have a gun. Some of these ammo company do have stock of components. This is the best time for them to make a sale as known big companies are sold out. Perfect storm.
Krish

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

I was able to pick up cfe223 a few days ago, an 8 pound jug.
I have all the components for the 35 Whelen, now must get the rifle built.

@hunting Gold
You are in for a great time with your Whelen. It will become your go to rifle for every thing. You might have to store it elsewhere to give your other rifles a go now and then.
You are going to be surprised at what a PROPERLY LOADED WHELEN will do.
Bob.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

I usually purchase my primers while attending the National Matches. There are several vendors there that offer primers in "case" lots i.e. 5000. I should have looked to see if they had any Large Rifle Magnums. Most of the rifle shooters use what is now called a "mouse gun" i.e. an AR - 15 which uses a small rifle primer. Some holdouts still use the M-1A the civilian version of the M-14 (.308) with a Large Rifle Primer. I'm not aware of anyone using a caliber requiring a Large Rifle Magnum. In Michigan the hunting is done at relatively close range, so there is very little demand for a "long range" caliber like the 7 MM Mags or the 300 Win. Mags. Gun stores might on occasion have a "brick" of 1,000 LRM primers but seldom more than that. I have in fact had to purchase partial bricks because someone else had already purchased one or two hundred primers out of it. I have somewhere around 3,000 LRM primers but would like to have a minimum of 20,000.

Did you recently have foot surgery? If so, what for? How is your shoulder coming along?

@Shootist43
Yes Art I did have foot surgery 10 days ago. It got to the stage I couldn't walk 100 yards. Twisted my ankle and had to have 2 tendons cut and relocated, straightened the heel back up and a few screw wires and a plate put in. No load bearing for 6 weeks then start applying a bit at a time but THATS life.
Shoulder is coming along slowly about another 8 months.
Bob

 

[K-man]

I see what you are saying. Thanks for the reply.
I ordered 400gr tsx 416 rigby ammo from Buffalo arms. But I received 416 ruger ammo. May be my mistake. I was looking for 416 rigby ammo and Buffalo arms popped up and I ordered. I called them and the refused to cancel the order. The guy made numerous racial comments. I am stuck with two boxes of ammo for which I dont even have a gun. Some of these ammo company do have stock of components. This is the best time for them to make a sale as known big companies are sold out. Perfect storm.
Krish

Hello!
I have a .416 ruger - what ammunition did you receive? I might purchase or trade for it.. I have some Nosler .416 remington factory Just let me know.