A great time to reload

[Mld3021]

In last 2 days I've pumped out more than 2k rounds of 260 and 223. Last weekend it was 1k of 308.

It's funny, a few months ago I was looking at my components, thinking that I had way too much stuff, wondering why I had bought all this stuff. Now, no ammo anywhere, and no end in sight with all the crazy hoarding, and I have enough ammo to see me through Obama and Feinstein.

It sure is nice to have a Dillon 650 and lots of powder, bullets and primers. I got really lucky. It certainly wasn't foresight.

[Trekbike]

I got really lucky. It certainly wasn't foresight.

 

Don't sell yourself short.  I don't think luck had anything to do with it.   Being prepared always pays off.  

[Mld3021]

Roger that. I've learned a lesson.

[RED333]

My definition of luck " Being able to take advantage of a situation when it shows it self".

I think I heard Dale Earnhardt SR say it.

[Randall53]

Roger that. I've learned a lesson.

 

I'll amen that!  I took stock today of my needs and don't needs, ammo wise.  I've got a nice Dillon SqD reloader but I only have 38spc 357 dieset.  I can use the 38, don't have a 357. I'll be collecting some 380, 45, and 9mm dies whenever I can find some.  Also, LOTS of reloading supplies.  I've got a lot of brass of all calibers. I'll get there.

[Raoul]

I'll amen that!  I took stock today of my needs and don't needs, ammo wise.  I've got a nice Dillon SqD reloader but I only have 38spc 357 dieset.  I can use the 38, don't have a 357. I'll be collecting some 380, 45, and 9mm dies whenever I can find some.  Also, LOTS of reloading supplies.  I've got a lot of brass of all calibers. I'll get there.

You need to get yourself to a gun show and look up David. He'll have what you need.

[Guest Fruit jar]

Have the supplies today and be searching high and low for them tomorrow. I saw CCI primers the other day instock online. $60 per carton, limit 3 cartons. With shipping and hazmat, what is that, 6 or 7 times normal price?

[Randall53]

You need to get yourself to a gun show and look up David. He'll have what you need.

 

Thanks Raoul.  I've been seeing his name come up anytime a gun show pops up....I'll do that.  I've been watching ebay for some dillon SD dies.

[Raoul]

Odds are better than good that he'll have whatever you need. David's the man when it comes to reloading.
His handle is dlm37015

[Randall53]

Odds are better than good that he'll have whatever you need. David's the man when it comes to reloading.
His handle is dlm37015

 

Excellent....thanks again!  Man....I love this site!

[Mld3021]

Me too. Is there a way for us to keep our fellow reloaders apprised of component availability? I scored 2k large rifle magnum primers yesterday at a fair (retail) price. Ballistic Supply. Now all gone.

And is there a trade forum dedicated to reloaders? I have several lifetimes of small rifle primers to trade for large rifle.

[Tempest455]

Have the supplies today and be searching high and low for them tomorrow. I saw CCI primers the other day instock online. $60 per carton, limit 3 cartons. With shipping and hazmat, what is that, 6 or 7 times normal price?

 

Where, I have been looking all over for BR2 or Fed 210 and cannot find anywhere.

[Mld3021]

Ballistic Products. I bought 5k of Winchester LR Magnum.

[Tempest455]

Ballistic Products. I bought 5k of Winchester LR Magnum.

 

Thanks but they are sold out on what I need.

[frankmako]

yes it is a great day to reload.   when others hunt ammo, i hunt for reloading supplies.  you can never have too much around.

[Will H]

I really did get lucky.  I started reloading right before all this stuff broke, so there was nowhere near time to stock up, as I was still in the experimentation phase of different powders, bullets, etc.  Last week I had a lucky stroke.  I found 4 lbs of powder at Gander Mountain of all places for 79 bucks.  Then I was contacted by someone at our LGS who needed .22LR's bad enough to trade primers and about 1K 38/357 bullets for it, so double score.

 

I also got my first press in yesterday (Lee single stg) along with RCBS carbide 38/357 dies.  I am now just waiting on my shell holder, which should be here Wednesday.  Then there will be no more hammering round together with my Lee Loader.