Price of primers almost doubled?
- Thread starter SquibLoad
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When the investment threads came up and some suggested buying ammo and components some laughed. I wonder if they're laughing now?
About a month ago I sold 1000 large rifle primers to a friend. Against my objections he insisted on paying me nearly double the price that was still on the carton. Now that doesn't mean much until you know that he works at WSS, and gets to stare at an empty shelf all day. Then it starts to sink in.
About a month ago I sold 1000 large rifle primers to a friend. Against my objections he insisted on paying me nearly double the price that was still on the carton. Now that doesn't mean much until you know that he works at WSS, and gets to stare at an empty shelf all day. Then it starts to sink in.
Good thread- I bought 1000 CCI BR-2 large rifle primers at the 2008 Kamloops gun show and paid $48.00. Not knowing anything about the cost of primers, I later on thought I'd been hosed when I saw the price tags on the boxes I'd inherited from my dad.
From what I'm seeing about ammo and reloading components shortages, it's looking like a good time to stockpile.
From what I'm seeing about ammo and reloading components shortages, it's looking like a good time to stockpile.
gushulak
CGN frequent flyer
Last time I bought primers I paid less than $20 per 1000, bought buy the flat. Still have over 75K WSP in my supplies.
I'd say my investment has doubled, better than what my RRSP's have done in the same time.
Buy it cheap, stack it deep.
I'd say my investment has doubled, better than what my RRSP's have done in the same time.
Buy it cheap, stack it deep.
aftermidnight
CGN frequent flyer
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I was looking at a brick of small pistol primers (cci $50) at one 'established' shop and ended up buying Federal ($38) at the newest shop in town. They also sold me a brick of Fed small rifle @$38 as well. It pays to price check.
For someone getting into reloading, this makes me one sad panda.
On a similar note I went to Al Flaherty's to pick up some Winchester Wildcats.
Brick used to be 17.99 three months ago.
Now it is 22.99. I said no thanks.
Now I'm wondering if I made a mistake.
On a similar note I went to Al Flaherty's to pick up some Winchester Wildcats.
Brick used to be 17.99 three months ago.
Now it is 22.99. I said no thanks.
Now I'm wondering if I made a mistake.
Pricing
Even with the higher component costs reloading is a lot less than factory ammo.
Oleg if your rifle shoots the Wildcat well, I'd go back and buy 5000 rounds, some guys give you a small break if you buy a whole case, then 2 years from now when it is $40.00 a brick, you'll have made a wise investment.
I find it hard to believe that guys still buy Rimfire one brick at a time, stuff doesn't go bad. FS
Even with the higher component costs reloading is a lot less than factory ammo.
Oleg if your rifle shoots the Wildcat well, I'd go back and buy 5000 rounds, some guys give you a small break if you buy a whole case, then 2 years from now when it is $40.00 a brick, you'll have made a wise investment.
I find it hard to believe that guys still buy Rimfire one brick at a time, stuff doesn't go bad. FS
JohnC
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Going ot be interesting. CSSA'a latest newletter advises people to hoard up military caliber ammo becausee it's been advised the US is about to ban exports. This will make reloading a lot more attractive and increase demand for components like bullets and primers.
blacksmithden
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Today, Feb 2, 2009
Le Baron in Mississauga Ont
1000 Winchester large/magnum rifle primers 32.00 + tax
1000 Winchester large pistol primers 29.36 + tax
Le Baron in Mississauga Ont
1000 Winchester large/magnum rifle primers 32.00 + tax
1000 Winchester large pistol primers 29.36 + tax
was able to get 5 boxes federal small pistol primers for $26 per 1000. about 45 mins from toronto.
Dogleg hit the nail on the head, its no so much the price that bothers me the real kick in the ass is trying to get what you want!
I was one of those guys that loaded my stock up, an bought 25,000 primers mostley Fed GMM, and win Lg and Small and Lg rifle and small some CCI brs. Sure glad I did , because its not easy to find fed primers this year.
I was one of those guys that loaded my stock up, an bought 25,000 primers mostley Fed GMM, and win Lg and Small and Lg rifle and small some CCI brs. Sure glad I did , because its not easy to find fed primers this year.
have you ever seen prices drop back down, once people accept the new price??
