RST shortage, and other 2-1/2" shell sources?

[J.B. Books]

Given the current inflationary environment in the retail market place, not Gunbroker, the price you scoff at today is tomorrow's bargain. Case in point, Ballistic Products raised the price on a 1000 Cheddite primers by 35% yesterday.

We have been in the most severe shortage of loaded shells and components I have ever seen for more than a year. The longer it goes the larger pent up demand becomes which causes the shortage to continue as consumers by up all the initial supply when it starts to hit the shelves. I am afraid we have a very long time to go finding what we want, and when we do it will be much more expensive.

[Cold Spring]

Originally Posted by Frank Srebro

I disagree. Harry's shells were priced right while at the VGC and I would have jumped on his 16's but I had/have plenty and I mean plenty of RST and black Remington Game loads on hand. That was 3 months ago and what fellas might have thought was priced a little high at the VGC would probaby be gobbled up today ..... cash money, no tax, no shipping charge.

If memory serves I got two boxes of Remington plastic 16's for all of $25.00 cash & carry from Harry at the VGC in September. A great hunting load, Shur Shot field loads with 1-1/8 ounce and 2-3/4 DE (1185 speed). He had many more but the 2 boxes will last me a while.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by Kevin McCormack

At your price point Harry, that should tell you something!

Bingo

[Andy]

Originally Posted by Harry Gietler

How much is the shipping and tax and handling charges on Top of the $150?
Remember, you have to add that to the Cost of the shells.

Harry

They're out there for much less than $150 a flat, shipped and with tax. Get a teen to do the search. No joke.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by Harry Gietler

Andy, money talks and Bullshit walks, and you are the 2nd. one,
so start walking!

Harry

Gladly...

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Kevin McCormack

Or conversely, as Frank Zappa put it, "Could this be Phase 1 of Lumpy Gravy?"

Kevin, I am impressed that you know FZs work!!

[Quigley97]

Last Fall I was on Ammo Seek and found Fiocchi super target 12 ga for $49.99 a flat. I figured at that price I would order enough for the two other gentlemen that I shoot with. I ordered 12 flats and when I went to the shipping phase I was shocked to say the least. The shipping was $395.00. I thought that the vender's web site had a glitch so I waited until the next morning and called. The vender was Red River Outfitters. When I conveyed what I had experienced all the man I was talking to said was, "that's the way things are nowadays. They were making up the extra cost of the ammo with an astronomical amount of shipping. Needless to say no order was placed.

[Kevin McCormack]

Originally Posted by Mike Koneski

Kevin, I am impressed that you know FZs work!!

Yes Mike; I am enamoured of many of his compositions; some of my favorites are "Toads of the Short Forest", "Eric Dolphy Memorial Barbecue", and "America Drinks and goes Home." Each somehow remain relevant in small and personal ways to our various shooting events over the year. Can't wait for our 2022 outings!

[6pt-Sika]

Some of my uh friends were complaining about ammo availabilty then the cost . They're telling me this as I am methodically loading shells right in front of them . And I see the dim wat light bulb go on over their little heads . Then their brilliant idea comes bubbling out .

Usually went something like this ,

You've got plenty components , how about letting me buy enough at your cost to load me a flat of shells and I just pay your cost .

Usual reply on my nice days were , you don't wanna pay me what I charge to load for others . FWIW I don't load for others on a payment basis , if I load for someone it's done more as a gift and then very very rarely .

On not happy days it was more to the effect of "Get the hell out of my sight" .

[Milton C Starr]

Originally Posted by Harry Gietler

How much is the shipping and tax and handling charges on Top of the $150?
Remember, you have to add that to the Cost of the shells.

Harry

Lowest today is the 1oz Federals, free shipping for members or $20 for non members.