Components Availability

[Fred Woodman]

Is anyone else noticing that reloading components are becoming tough to come by. its almost impossible to find anything in 223

[Roger MacDonald]

I expect it to worsen.  I was able to get some bulk 55 grain FMJSP from Higginson's a few weeks back.  Brass I have lots and enough CCI SR primers.  I have also been stocking up on 22lr as it is becoming scarce in the USA. 

Perhaps a bulk buy is in order??

[Fred Woodman]

Not a bad idea, I began stocking up last fall picking up additional brass powder and bullets. But I think this time it may be tight for a while, so you never know how much is enough.

Group buys are a great way to go as people like Higginson will often pick up some of the dangerous goods and shipping costs for larger volumes.

[Roger MacDonald]

Higginson's will pay shipping for powder orders over 20# total and the dangerous goods fee is $25 regardless of the quantity shipped.    Would need several people to participate in a bulk buy who live close enough to each other for distribution of the received goods.   I know this is popular among the IDPA/IPSC crowd, many who are reloaders.  Too bad there isn't a reloaders club out there or least I haven't found one locally.  It would serve to make the hobby more affordable, safe and help introduce more people to the fun and enjoyment of making your own ammo. 

BTW I reload 45 auto, 45 Colt, 9mm, .223, .308 and hopefully soon for the .35 Remington.  I also cast for the pistols.   My next project is to cast for the rifles. 

[Fred Woodman]

I reload rifle rounds mostly

204,223,22-250,243,6.5 x 55,7 mm Rem Mag

A club would be a great idea, I drive out of province a couple times a year so I usually stock up from Higginsons when I past thru Ontario.

[Donald Feltham]

We used to do a fair amount of bulk buys a few years ago with a few of the boys I work with. As a matter of fact I've brokered a couple of buys myself. I don't seem to shoot enough lately to warrant a bulk buy. Shame really. I like the club idea though.

[Roger MacDonald]

Well that is three of us who like the club idea.  If we can generate interest in a few more then it might be a viable undertaking.  Perhaps the SJR&GC would would agree to letting us seek interest on their website and let us use their facilities for meetings.  Are we all members?

[Fred Woodman]

I am a member of SJ Rod and Gun. Actually I think everyone should be a member of a Rod and Gun Club. I am sure they would have no problem.

The Gander Rod and Gun ysually does a bulk buy of 12 gauge shells annually.