Looks like we might be on the cusp of another ammo shortage or price spike very soon!

[Flynn]

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Alliant Powders has recently suspended shipments of its smokeless powders for reloading. Alliant is the source of such old standards as Bullseye, Unique, and 2400, as well as the more modern Reloader series of powders.

 

https://www.ammoland.com/2024/05/alliant-powders-suspended-shipments-of-smokeless-powders-for-reloading/#axzz8bWmHWWs1

[Euler]

Gear > Reloading Forum > Alliant Powder

[Yeti]

You aren't wrong and I have heard this from several sources, with references to the 2008ish shortages/pricing.  Pete Brownell ought to be pretty plugged in to the industry and explains a perspective on nitrocellulose here (start at about 9:15).  Summary:  buy it now if you need it without panicking.  

 

 

[yurimodin]

You don't need much........model rocket igniters combined with the plumbing section at Big-R can get alot done.

 

 

[Yeti]

A little more info pointing to the need to fill your coffers now:

 

https://www.businessinsider.com/new-howitzer-ammo-plant-nearly-doubles-us-output-bmatch-russias-2024-5?op=1

 

[ragsbo]

If they can't get rid the guns, getting rid of the ammo will make them paper weights very quickly

[TRussell]

I have used a bunch of Unique in the past. It is very tough to find if at all.

[Smallbore]

Suppliers are dropping prices on ammo and primers. Makes me think supply is good.

[Quiet Observer]

On 5/30/2024 at 5:22 PM, ragsbo said:

If they can't get rid the guns, getting rid of the ammo will make them paper weights very quickly

Why would gunpowder manufacturers want to get rid of guns?

[FLMOPE]

Another self fulfilling prophecy.

[ragsbo]

On 6/3/2024 at 10:25 AM, Quiet Observer said:

Why would gunpowder manufacturers want to get rid of guns?

Not gunpowder manufacturers but government by putting so much red tape, hazardous material rules etc on them so they either can't do the job or can't afford to do it