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I have reached the end my friends. I am now at the point where I have to ask my self, a couple thousand 45 acp or a few thousand 9mm. I will then be out of pistol powder. I see 22lr all over so maybe powder will be next. I can't believe I went through 16 lbs of pistol powder and haven't been able to resupply yet. [Rant2]
Heck stiff upper lip maybe some powder will fall into my hand. Then again I bet I could shit in my other hand first.
I have load data from older manuals for a bunch of powder I picked up. Most of it is 45 & 9 compatible, it's my back up powder. If we could figure logistics out I'd comp you a lb or two.
Thanks man. I'm sure I'll find some sooner or later I was mini ranting.
Get to shooting some muzzleloader. Might slow you down a bit.
[cigar]
I've actually been thinking about getting a muzzle loader. Would be nice to have another season to hunt. .50 cal hawkin.
There's no powder for that either. You know it's short supply , when your lgs calls and ask if you'd be interested in selling them back some of your inventory.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobbyfairbanks
High tech ammo is selling mil surp powder for 100 fir 5lbs.
Black powder can be had every where.
Well sure, but digging up the sulfur isn't much trouble. Raking manure piles for saltpetre ... that is unpleasant.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
All the mushrooms you get at the same time off sets the unpleasantness.
Bobby, I'm pretty sure there are at least half a dozen kids in college right now because of your consumption of powder and bullets... but it's time to move on.
I'm sure we could duracoat a wrist rocket OD green.... mayhap even paracord wrap it.
Give me a PM if you need W231.
I have a little more than a pound of WSF for the .45 cause... I think the girls are hanging out here this weekend... maybe she could grab it if you tell her where it is.
Here is what is currently available at Sportsmans at 84th and I-25 as of 3:00 pm today. I cleaned out the AA#7
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-S...020_143018.jpg
Last I looked, BassPro had some Alliant powders available online, all 1lb canisters. Using ship to store, you don't have to pay for hazmat!! They had Red Dot, Bullseye and Unique, all of which work in handgun loads!
I'd recommend hitting Sportsmans Warehouse at 1000-1030 on Monday mornings. I got a nice haul today. Not huge, but for the pace I will go at, good enough.
That's what I did.
Good tip on BassPro order to store.
I take it you tried the AA7 and liked it? [Flower]Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
Nope! But I trust your recommendation.Quote:
Originally Posted by jerrymrc
Yeah, I know Cabellas ship to store still charges the haz-mat fees. I'll keep a closer eye on bass pro online.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
And after that Bass Pro tip, I found that bass pro has Bullseye and Unique in stock, $25 per pound.
http://www.basspro.com/Alliant-Powde.../110831127120/
http://www.basspro.com/Alliant-Powde.../110831127118/
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Originally Posted by jerrymrc
I want to try it too, just gotta get the powder, maybe next Tanner.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
I picked up the last 8 lb of Tac from the Sportsmans list today. Surprised it stuck around for a few days.
4lbs of unique from bass pro yesterday! Thank the powder gods
That should hold you a week or two. I'm getting low and looking to buy some more in bulk. Probably do a b/order on line.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobbyfairbanks
I love bulk. I love getting the call from the wife. There is 5 huge boxes and I can't move then when are you coming home and putting that stuff away. One day soon powder will be on the shelves and you'll be able to buy what you want when you want.
Just picked up two lbs of Titegroup for $19.99/ea at the Sportsmans at 84th and I-25. I don't know if two was the limit, or all they had.
Go back and get me 2lbs Pleeeeeze!Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
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2 kegs or 3, 1-lb containers per day per person.
I'm back home working now, or I would.
I just called..... He has one pound left. Good luck to whom ever grabs it.
I tried to buy it and he wouldn't let me.
I shall remember this. If traffic didn't suck a$$ heading home, I would have headed north to pick some up. Next time I'll but whatever is allowed and sell at cost to those who need it. Thanks for the heads up Irving!Quote:
Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo
Nice gesture, however i'd put 1/2 aside for yourself. IMO Powder is still a commodity. I've been buying any pistol powder i might use as back up, to the ones i do use. Hell I have containers of bullseye & unique almost as old as ..........Quote:
Originally Posted by KS63
Each lb does an average of 12 - 1500 rds of hand gun. One a good weekend with family, that's almost 1 less lb in inventory.
I found 16lbs of CFE pistol which is just like HS6 so I'm back to being good!
I laid out a strip with my "discard powder" today, on the snow in the backyard. Touched it off, and was disappointed. Next time, much fatter trail of powder. My trophy wife was impressed, but obviously she is easily impressed...
I did feel a twang of guilt in "wasting" powder, but it was made up of about 6 different powders, would have been interesting to load something with it. "Start low, and work up", heh-heh!
Wow, nice score. I'd like to pick up some more CFE Pistol, have used up 3 pounds, and have 2 pounds left, and I'm very happy with the results, although my loads are very simple, so almost any pistol ammo would probably work just as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobbyfairbanks