mwx40x40 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I will not consider it over until I can order S 1000 anytime I want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdinga Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 At the worst of the drought I had about 20 pounds of powder in reserve. While I wanted a little more diversity in the stable, I was able to keep going. After a few recent acquisitions and picking up a couple pounds here and there when available, I have padded the reserves by a happy margin. When the next ripple in the fragile supply chain occurs I will be ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsessiveshooter Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Still a draught but I am seeing pistol powder periodically in places that haven't had it in ages. There is reason to hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaster113 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 At least you guys in the CONUS can have powder shipped via ground to your houses from whatever online place has in stock. We gotta order bulk or buy from local stores which don't have hardly anything. Our local gunshops have been getting sporadic shipments of powder lately, but very little. Due to them only being able to fill half or less than the 100lb max weight for surface freight, we get nailed on shipping. Just paid $38 a lb for Titegroup. Yes, Titegroup. And the store owner got raped on the shipping as his wholesaler shipped them only 48 lbs so he wasn't price gouging. Only bought the Titegroup out of desperation. Going to blast it in my 10mm guns and as a backup till I can get some more N320, Clays or Solo 1000. We pay a flat rate for shipping of up to 100lbs of powder, whether its 2 lbs or 100lbs we pay the same $350-$400 fee. So we get it in the poop chute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowenbuilt Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Yeah, pretty much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thermobollocks Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 At least you guys in the CONUS can have powder shipped via ground to your houses from whatever online place has in stock. We gotta order bulk or buy from local stores which don't have hardly anything. Our local gunshops have been getting sporadic shipments of powder lately, but very little. Due to them only being able to fill half or less than the 100lb max weight for surface freight, we get nailed on shipping. Just paid $38 a lb for Titegroup. Yes, Titegroup. And the store owner got raped on the shipping as his wholesaler shipped them only 48 lbs so he wasn't price gouging. Only bought the Titegroup out of desperation. Going to blast it in my 10mm guns and as a backup till I can get some more N320, Clays or Solo 1000. We pay a flat rate for shipping of up to 100lbs of powder, whether its 2 lbs or 100lbs we pay the same $350-$400 fee. So we get it in the poop chute. Cooper's bones! And here's me complaining I can't find it for $18/# like I could 3 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuelie777 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Powder is still very unavailable. You must be in the right place, at the right time, and have to constantly be looking all the time. Yes, I see some movement, but in reality, unless you had a stash already you will be hurting. Many members at the local club are saying the same thing. Today, I will go by the one of the local places as he indicated a small shipment in of 700X in four pound containers. I can't be to choosy at this time, so if it is available, I will get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgardner Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 After the years of the "Clinton Regime" I have had a prudent reserve at all times so no I haven't had problems. Actually sold some to less fortunate people. Now it's coming back and I'm restocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Unfortunately, not over yet. I will consider the shortages over when I can obtain the specific powder(s) wanted...when I need them. I don't like making do with second or third options, but it has been necessary to keep shooting. Supplies have been a little better this summer, but you had better be quick when you see what you need. Many of the faster shotgun/pistol powders still require a hunt and some luck to obtain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillD Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I was a die hard 231 user, easily over 100 lbs loaded. I'm down to my last unopened 8# jug and can't find any more. I picked up 8# of Autocomp just so I'd be able to load. I found some Promo, bought 16# and sold the Autocomp. I just bought 12# of VV N340 to use in place of 231 due to it's smoke, even with coated bullets. Now I'm selling the Promo. I've been lucky or diligent in my search, however one would like to express it. I like to use just one powder for all my pistol needs. Right now, that one powder is N340...as soon as it gets here. I'll probably hold onto that last jug of 231, just in case. Now, what sucks is I will have to come up with 4 different loads for the N340. It will give me something to do this winter besides drink and shovel snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimitz Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Go to your normal site where you buy powder right this very second .... I'll wait ........................................., ok, where you able to buy your favorite powder? I doubt it Powder shortage is definitely not over ........ (unless an 8 lb keg normally lasts you 2 years ...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 This message was sent to you at the request of POWDER VALLEY to notify you that the shipment information below has been transmitted to UPS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowfin Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I'm back on the job market, so I'd say the situation has reversed itself with the same net impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ryder Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Not even close to ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackJones Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I feel much better now that my brother was able to pick up 10 Pounds of E3 for me this past weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoBell Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I started feeling a bit better when Grafs just sent me a 4lb jug of Titegroup I had ordered in March. That, along with 1lb I got at a gun shop, will get me through for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgardner Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 I was going through some prepper/survival supplies and found 8 pounds of Hodgdon Clays I didn't know I had and sold it to some needy friends. Looked like Christmas. Guess it isn't over yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitvpr Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 When Clays comes back I'll consider that the situation is improving. Agreed! But I do think that things are loosening up, I've seen more stuff pop up recently, things are getting better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ankeny Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Go to your normal site where you buy powder right this very second .... You mean I can't just go to powdervalley.com and order all of the 3n38 that I need? I did manage to get 14,000 Fed 205 primers, but powder? None to be had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDragon64 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I wish I could find Varget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wich1911 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 The shortage is by no means over, but I think the situation is improving. I picked up a 4-lb. keg of N320 two weeks ago, as well as a couple pounds of Titegroup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bidah Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Except for some AA#2 I found on a shelf in a farm store in January, I have not seen any pistol powders in 2 years. I have not even seen shotgun powder in at least 6 months. I can't even find my 5th choice, let alone my first. Some rifle powders have come back in (not just 50BMG either). It is not even close to over yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkm Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I walked into a local Sportsmans warehouse this weekend and they had over 30 brands in stock including VV, Win and Alliant. I relieved them of their Unique though .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 still not finding.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitvpr Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I just wright down what I need on a pice of paper, place it under my pillow, and the powder fairy gets it to me, the next day I wake up covered in N320 and Clays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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