[envisio]

Maybe unrelated, but I have been looking for reloading bullets all morning. I have plenty of brass, but no bullets to reload with. I need .40, .380 (and associated .357 calibers)among others.

I visited a dozen sites I normally buy reloading supplies from. Every single one OUT OF STOCK OUT OF STOCK OUT OF STOCK OUT OF STOCK OUT OF STOCK.

Never seen anything like it.

[buffaloguy]

“I visited a dozen sites I normally buy reloading supplies from. Every single one OUT OF STOCK OUT OF STOCK OUT OF STOCK OUT OF STOCK OUT OF STOCK”

I recently had trouble trying to find a simple RCBS brush handle. Figured out that the handle of a Lyman accessory would fit it.

[ConservativeInPA]

It is sick. A major reason I reload is to save money, so I buy projectiles in bulk. There are not many places that even sell in bulk, even before the shortage. I have had to radically cut my time on the range as I do not want my ammo stocks to completely disappear. I have been reduced to shooting mostly .22 LR with a mag or two of other calibers. Now I am finding it difficult to get .22 LR. So anytime I see a brick I buy it. With a family of four that shoots, it doesn’t take long to chew through a brick.

[Breto]

When you consider 46% of 370 million people your enemy you need lots of ammo... That the way they figure

[Eska]

One word, backorder. Last month or so, I've had success from several places that will put you on a backorder list; then email when it arrives. Usually supplies don't last long anyway when they come back in stock; by being on the backorder, you are first in line. I found this true with even hard to get supplies. The mail order places keep getting supplies shipped in, the demand is so much higher nowadays.

Also check out the manufacturers of brass & bullets. They often have supply and sometimes cheaper too.

By nx summer, when the shelves are again full; splurge and get everything you and your kids will ever need and forget about it. I bought all the .556 I'll ever need when it was $179/case and now even the wife agrees I did something good way back when. Ya know after Big"O" first got elected, around the summer of 2008, the shelves were again full of supplies. I spent a few thou, got a big discount, and now don't have a worry in the world except for new calibers I acquire. Life is so much easier and I smile more too.

[Texas Fossil]

You can always cast bullets. Molds are cheap and pretty effective, especially for hand guns.

I have a one 170gr mold that, in a pinch, can be used for my 30-30, .308 and .30-06. That is what you call multi-purpose.

I also have had trouble finding brass, but finally got enough for now.

Keep your powder dry my FRiend.

[tumblindice]

The latest Cheaper than Dirt sale magazine doesn’t even list ammo prices.