Why the price increase on the Fiocchi primers? They used to be $50.39 per 1500, which was a deal, but the new pricing puts them in line with CCI. I understand that $5 doesn't sound like much but Fiocchi isn't a household name and all things being equal shooters will choose CCI.
I love Fiocchi primers, my last order was for 15K, but I'm not happy about the price increase.
look around,you can still find primers at $40.00 per 1000 from a few places.
Why the price increase on the Fiocchi primers? They used to be $50.39 per 1500, which was a deal, but the new pricing puts them in line with CCI. I understand that $5 doesn't sound like much but Fiocchi isn't a household name and all things being equal shooters will choose CCI.
I love Fiocchi primers, my last order was for 15K, but I'm not happy about the price increase.
We are always working to bring better pricing. This last order had unforseen costs associated with it. Hopefully on the next order the (insert name of various unforseen circumstances - freight, customs, brokers, storage, etc) will cut us a break.
Primers, specifically small pistol primers are, and will always be worth 5 cents each. Tax in. It will never get better, only more expensive.
Primers used to be the most expensive component for reloaders, but now, today, bullets have superceded primer costs. A typical 9mm cast bullet made by DRG is worth about 8-9 cents each. Plated, FMJ, & copper washed bullets are anywhere from 10 cents to 14 cents each. Go bigger to 44 & 45 and the price goes up.
Primer costs will never retreat just like coffee prices. Availability is the key....