Shortage of small rifle primers?

[car-15]

the local shop got a shipment of primers, and I picked up 5k federal gold match today for $28.00/1000

[Coloradokevin]

Just wanted to see what the local gossip is about the shortage of small rifle primers. Sportsmans Warehouse, Bass Pro are out, seem to be on backorder all over the net. I did find some on the net, but with a $20 hazmat fee it's a bit much. Anyone know why the shortage? Seems odd it's only small rifle as large rifle, small and large pistol are well stocked.
Now I will rant:
I found a guy today at a hole in the wall called the Reloader's Corner.
What a dump. Anyway, he had some primers, and I found some good deals on bullets for .223 and brass for my .357.
I was about to spend a bunch and (from the looks of the store) make this guys day. I gave him my visa card. All my cards say "see ID" on the back.
He says " I can't take it if the card's not signed" to which I replied "that's why I'm showing you my ID". Again, he says " I can't take it if it's not signed". I said "well, I guess I don't need to buy anything from you" and walked out.
I know it's his business, but he didn't even go as far as to look at my ID. Even if I had cash on hand I would not buy anything from him just due to his attitude.
There. I feel better. Sigh.

I've found, personally, that short of mail order Sportsman's Warehouse has the best prices and service in town. But, their inventory control leaves a bit to be desired... Check back often: They'll have something the first day, be out the second, have it the third, be out the fourth and fifth, have it again on days six and seven, and so on.

I've only ever heard bad things about the Reloader's Corner. Every time I hear the place mentioned, someone is talking about how the guy who runs the place is: Rude, annoying, a bigot, etc...

I keep meaning to check it out, as it is only a couple of miles from my house. But, the countless bad reviews I've heard of the place have thus far kept me away!

[cleaner72]

Just wanted to see what the local gossip is about the shortage of small rifle primers. Sportsmans Warehouse, Bass Pro are out, seem to be on backorder all over the net. I did find some on the net, but with a $20 hazmat fee it's a bit much. Anyone know why the shortage? Seems odd it's only small rifle as large rifle, small and large pistol are well stocked.
Now I will rant:
I found a guy today at a hole in the wall called the Reloader's Corner.
What a dump. Anyway, he had some primers, and I found some good deals on bullets for .223 and brass for my .357.
I was about to spend a bunch and (from the looks of the store) make this guys day. I gave him my visa card. All my cards say "see ID" on the back.
He says " I can't take it if the card's not signed" to which I replied "that's why I'm showing you my ID". Again, he says " I can't take it if it's not signed". I said "well, I guess I don't need to buy anything from you" and walked out.
I know it's his business, but he didn't even go as far as to look at my ID. Even if I had cash on hand I would not buy anything from him just due to his attitude.
There. I feel better. Sigh.

Went in there a few months back..he had a Lee Deluxe Reloading Kit, for 98$. Good deal for this reloader...told him I was gonna come back on payday and pick it up. Came back 4 days later and he had upped the price on it to $130. When I asked him why the increase he just said prices are going up on everything....wasnt friendly and acted like I was too much to bother with so I bought mine off the internet...actually with shipping paid the same price, but I refuse to buy from someone who doesnt appreciate my business, and especially that pulls crap like that.

[The1andOnlyKC]

All I can say is F*** reloaders corners. I have had the same experience and if that guy really is knowledgeable he sure doesn't want to share any of it. I will never go back. Midway is the only way to go. And you can actually get it for cheaper if you wait and buy at the right time.

[Marlin]

You still bitter about that.

[aloharover]

Does anyone use CCI 41 5.56 small rifle primers?
I picked up 50k of them and was trying to sell them for $22.50 at the gun shows but no one was ever interested. Ended up trading them for some 7.62mm primers.
I can get more.

I can also get:
CCI 400 Small Rifle, Remington 612 small rifle, Rem 712 small rifle bench rest,
All would be $28.50

[cleaner72]

sportsman warehouse has several thousand CCI small rifle left as of noon today..picked up 2k myself