How long until 700x is back around?

[Cardamonfrost]

Hi All,

The "Whats the oldest powder you have used" thread got me to thinking.

I have one of the old 12lb kegs of 700x that is getting near the end. I had a quick look around and it seems like there isn't really much out there..

Does anyone have this stuff? Is there a reason its not available?

Thanks
C

 

[Lead hammer]

You just missed some likely. Here in Saskatoon at Wholesale Sports, about 1 month ago they had some in stock.

 

[Spawn-Inc]

Google powder shortage.

Been one for a year now, pistol powders in the last 6 months or so.

 

[laker415]

A local spot in town had 8 lbs of 700x and 800x a few weeks ago so it's around. I snagged 2 lbs of the 700x.

 

[LUTNIT]

Hodgdon also switched 700x from being made at the Valleyfield Quebec plant where all the IMR powders are made to a plant in the US somewhere. As a result 700x now comes with a Hodgdon logo above the powder name instead of IMR. It's supposed to be the same powder with the same characteristics/burn rate. I don't know if the switch-over would have caused a hiccup in production/supply or not. They moved most of their flake powders from IMR (Canadian) to Hodgdon (US) production.

 

[laker415]

Yeah, the 700x I got was hodgdon not imr. Had to do some Internet searching to ensure it was the same stuff.

 

[Cardamonfrost]

huh. Thanks guys.

I think I will try to get it sooner rather than later just in case.

C

 

[Grip]

Williams Arms in Port Perry always seems to have some.

 

[3macs1]

huh. Thanks guys.

I think I will try to get it sooner rather than later just in case.

C

Yep and keep that old 12 pound 700X metal can. Makes a nice scrap basket in your reloading room
I have one for sure left unopened but I will be using that soon as the other is at the end
Cheers

 

[09outlander]

It's been around, Lawry's just sold out last week. You've really got to be vigilant to get powder now, checking websites and calling stores almost everyday to see if they have had a new shipment come in.

 

[Figure 11]

I've seen it more than most powders. It sticks around because most people loading small cartridges don't want the hassle.

 

[periculumnexnecis]

Got 3 cans before christmas, i was running low on titegroup, manage to buy 4 pounds from x reload 2 weeks ago.

I take a look on the web sites twice a day until i score.

Good luck.

 

[cartwheel]

I picked up an 8lb jug a few months back. It is around. I put my name into a few places and got a call when some came in. My jug is made in canada and the lot date was from July 2014.

 

[K-C]

Higginson Powders Inc. in Hawkesbury, ON shows stock on their updated price list. They received a shipment in last Monday and they told me my Tuesday order would be FOUR WEEKS before it was shipped.
Their pricelist says: "700-X Double base shotgun powder for target loads. 8 lb. $220.00"

To those who have purchased 700-X recently, are they now packaging in 1 lb. quantity or are they still only 14 oz?

 

[09outlander]

Higginson Powders Inc. in Hawkesbury, ON shows stock on their updated price list. They received a shipment in last Monday and they told me my Tuesday order would be FOUR WEEKS before it was shipped.
Their pricelist says: "700-X Double base shotgun powder for target loads. 8 lb. $220.00"

To those who have purchased 700-X recently, are they now packaging in 1 lb. quantity or are they still only 14 oz?

I have a pound that was made in August/2014 and it's still 14oz's.

 

[TACTICAL111]

Their pricelist says: "700-X Double base shotgun powder for target loads. 8 lb. $220.00"

Sweet baby jesus, that's expensive. Lawrys and Hummys sells for 165 ish