How has the ammo/component shortage affected your Shooting

[Aaron Beck]

Like many, I was able to get some inherited reloading equipment back in the game. Now I can load what I need (hunting) and hope that one day the availability will return so I can buy what I want. Ready availability may be the new "good price". Its worth noting I had tried to give the presses and components away for years but nobody I asked had any interest.

[Gary Laudermilch]

I used to shoot about 8000 a year but to do that required a bunch of travel. Don't dp the travel thing much anymore preferring to stay more local so my shell consumption is down to 5-6 thousand, all reloads.

Because I always bought components in bulk for the economy of doing so I have enough on hand to get through this year and part of next. So, I do not expect to curtail my shooting at all. That is, if there is a place to shoot. I frequent four different clubs shooting clays and 5-stand and all are reporting their attendance at 40-50% or pre-pandemic/shortage levels. Comments have be made about cutting back on shoots because it is just not worth the effort. I hope that is not the case.

[Randy Roberts]

No impact so far, I am probably good for 2 years or more with my regular routine. It has had one positive effect in that I am cleaning out the odd ball stuff that I don't use any more. That left over 3 lb of Green Dot, the 400 Cheddites, the 400 paper hulls that have one reload left in them and the 500 RIO primers. All this needed to go anyway, perfect time. I only load for the 12 gauge, a 7/8 and a 1 oz load both with American Select. I was getting low on it until a member stepped in and helped me out, a lot !! Thanks !!

[Bill Murphy]

Those of us who know and love Morris Baker understand that RST isn't going anywhere.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Those of us who know and love Morris Baker understand that RST isn't going anywhere.

I think that's highly accurate. I talked to him a few weeks ago, he's as upset about the shortage as anyone and just taking it day by day.

[Dan]

I must of had a premonition of the coming ammo shortage, I started buying flats quite a bit, I am now sitting on about 28 flats. I go to various registered Sporting Clays events and there goes 100 rounds, I also shoot in a 5 Stand league and sporting clays at my local club and trap at other clubs so I go through a couple of flats a month. I continue to buy it when i see it, thank God for Walmart's

[Reggie B]

It is a very difficult time for business in general. The business I am involved in sells plumbing and electrical supplies. Common things that we have been buying and selling for decades, such as electrical outlets and rough-in boxes, cannot be obtained from our normal manufacturers. Lead times are ridiculous. We have had to search for new sources and still have difficulty getting certain items. You have to be creative and fluid in order to survive unless you are just setting on a huge pile of cash.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Reggie Bishop

It is a very difficult time for business in general. The business I am involved in sells plumbing and electrical supplies. Common things that we have been buying and selling for decades, such as electrical outlets and rough-in boxes, cannot be obtained from our normal manufacturers. Lead times are ridiculous. We have had to search for new sources and still have difficulty getting certain items. You have to be creative and fluid in order to survive unless you are just setting on a huge pile of cash.

This to me seems to translate to more and more “Made in China” stuff filling a need… and that’s very sad.





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[Reggie B]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

This to me seems to translate to more and more “Made in China” stuff filling a need… and that’s very sad.





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That certainly has come into play even before this supply chain crisis. For years our trade professionals (plumbers, electricians, building contractors) demanded quality US made products. Our pipe was made Charlotte NC. Plumbing products in Kohler Wisconsin. Electrical devices only US made products such as Square D, Eaton, GE, etc. We have seen an erosion in the demand for quality and now it is all about price. No longer is the quality product demanded, it is now the cheapest price you can get me.

It is very discouraging to say the least.

[Mike of the Mountain]

Harold, we have been able to procure 12g shells for our inventory on a regular basis. We have plenty in stock. Right now we have Fiocchi and Federal. 20g is hard to come by. We will only sell our shells for use here on our range. If you buy 100, you shoot 100. Members get a price break of $2/box. As for reloading components, I have been buying primers, wads, shot and powder for years. I even got my Spolar cranked up to load 7/8 oz 12g. I am good for years. When they said PB and 7625 were being discontinued I loaded up with 60 lbs of each. Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance!! Heck, I even ordered 5K of the Rio primers from PR and have them for sale in the lodge. At $85/1000 I'm only making maybe $4 on each box of 1000. Sold 2K on the first day. If the rest don't sell I'll just add them to my component stash. Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy.