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    I refuse to buy reloading supplies locally. The only big-box that carries powder/primers is 'Field & Stream' and they carry only a few powders; all overpriced by, at least, 15%. The only 'full-service' LGS in the county charges about the same simply because, for most local shooters, he's 'the only game in town'. There is, however, a GS in small town about an hour's drive south that carries a full array of supplies at, pretty much, 'suggested retail' and I'm usually down that way every six weeks or so.

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    I stopped in the Cabela's in Dundee, MI on the way home from vacation and picked up the three pounds of HS6 they had on the shelf. I think they were about $26 or $27 a pound. Along with 2 boxes of WLP primers and a box of plated boolits for my ammo finicky Kahr carry gun. (I just couldn't be bothered to throat the barrel for a gun that rarely gets fired and only sees factory Speer Gold Dot).

    Want to hear a weird one?? For the longest time it seems like every time I go looking for powder for the .45 Colt, nobody EVER had any HS6! It was like driving through town and catching EVERY red light red! I have heard of HS6 in .45 Colt by many sources, I have WANTED to use HS6 in .45 Colt for 25yrs or more, and in all that time, this visit to Cabela's is the FIRST TIME that I have come away with any HS6! Beats the carp out of me how such a peculiar coincidence can keep a 25yr dry spell running on one kind of powder. True story...
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    I call BS on the OP. Cabela's has average prices on their powders and it's in stock. The particular type you may want may not be there because 144 people beat you to it. Are you going to pay a little more? Yes. It's a retail outlet - not a wholesaler. Cabela's isn't Powder Valley and if it's so cheap at Powder Valley why don't you just buy it there?

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    The only good place "nearby" for me is a dealer nearly 100 miles away. He has stock and prices better than any place closer. When I go over to visit my daughter, I stop in and stock up on what is needed.
    If I buy $100 worth of supplies I have more than saved my gas money.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tazman View Post
    The only good place "nearby" for me is a dealer nearly 100 miles away. He has stock and prices better than any place closer. When I go over to visit my daughter, I stop in and stock up on what is needed.
    If I buy $100 worth of supplies I have more than saved my gas money.
    By chance are you referring to Dave's Pawn in Pekin? If so the new owner has stated that he is going to continue to carry the same items as Dave did. When we go it's always $250.00 to $400.00 worth. Good shopping.
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    Yes, I am. The new owner now accepts credit cards also making it even easier to get large quantities.
    It will be interesting to see how his prices match up with what the previous owner did. So far they are still very good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DougGuy View Post
    I stopped in the Cabela's in Dundee, MI on the way home from vacation and picked up the three pounds of HS6 they had on the shelf. I think they were about $26 or $27 a pound. Along with 2 boxes of WLP primers and a box of plated boolits for my ammo finicky Kahr carry gun. (I just couldn't be bothered to throat the barrel for a gun that rarely gets fired and only sees factory Speer Gold Dot).

    Want to hear a weird one?? For the longest time it seems like every time I go looking for powder for the .45 Colt, nobody EVER had any HS6! It was like driving through town and catching EVERY red light red! I have heard of HS6 in .45 Colt by many sources, I have WANTED to use HS6 in .45 Colt for 25yrs or more, and in all that time, this visit to Cabela's is the FIRST TIME that I have come away with any HS6! Beats the carp out of me how such a peculiar coincidence can keep a 25yr dry spell running on one kind of powder. True story...

    DougGuy, I started using HS6 about a year ago in the 45 Colt. It is now my go to powder in that Cal.

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    Quote Originally Posted by runfiverun View Post
    I'd get on that 223 powder.
    it's popular around here.
    I'd buy another jug without hesitation if I can ever beat someone to it.
    green-dot, bulls-eye, and unique are right there but the cfe-223 hole is empty.

    You betcha I got onto that sale of the day for the CFE223 powder. Later when I went back it was back up to its normal price.
    Last edited by Earlwb; 05-27-2016 at 08:04 AM. Reason: typo correction

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    Powder and primers are the only thing at normal prices in my local Cabela's. Their prices on used guns are beyond stupid.
    Currently casting and loading: .32 Auto, .380 Auto, .38 Special, 9X19, .357 Magnum, .257 Roberts, 6.5 Creedmoor, .30 WCF, .308 WCF, .45-70.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FergusonTO35 View Post
    Powder and primers are the only thing at normal prices in my local Cabela's. Their prices on used guns are beyond stupid.
    Like anything you have to be there at the right time. I agree that their prices are usually high. But I've been able to get a few deals over the years.

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    I see that the Springfield Cabela's powder price is about in the middle around here, A little more at the LGS, a little less at the local BiMart's, their brass is cheaper, $ on used guns is hit and miss?, usually MISS!, I did pick up a nice Ruger M77 Hawkeye African in 375 Ruger for a fair price last month.
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    Many years ago, there used to be some LGS's that had reloading supplies. They normally sold stuff at retail prices with occasional sales. Nowadays, around here, it is the big box stores only now. You would have to buy off the internet or mail order otherwise. I don't think that the LGS's can afford to tie up their precious capital in long term stocking of reloading supplies. Years ago they could but not in today's environment. Some states even got greedy and started invoking inventory taxes on businesses, thus they couldn't keep stuff on the shelf long term anymore.

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    Wow just wow ! I guess I'm fortunate a little gun shop around me I've been going to still has most all handgun/shotgun powders Under 20 bucks bought a lb of unique and 2400 both were 18.99 about a month ago rifle powders are 24 ish a lb
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    my lgs has bullseye on the shelf for $28 per jug and similiar for hp38. I'll stick to online bulk orders.

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    its cheaper to cough up the dough and pay to have everything shipped to my door.

    bass-proless. is 60 miles away.
    sportsman's paradise is 80 miles.( like cabals but no flash to add to the prices) and cabalas is 4 hrs away.
    lots of little mom and pop places products are hit and miss... mostly special order. but even the closest one is 15 miles away and my pu truck is bigger then his whole front room.

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    I live in California and we've been through a long dry spell, not only with water, but also powder and primers. Prices at the few local sources are off the wall. A while ago (before Obama's 2nd term) I did a group buy from Powder Valley with a guy who organized it at my gun club. I bought 4 or 5 lbs of powder and some primers and my share of the shipping/hazmat charge was $11. That can be a good way to resupply but you need someone to quarterback it.

    I've noticed that several vendors, Natchez Shooters Supply, Champions Choice and others have been sending me ammo-related emails, but when I look closely, the only difference between now and a year ago is that now they have powder in stock - the prices are not that good. It reminds me of the story about the woman who goes to her butcher shop and orders some $2 groundbeef. The butcher says "I'm sorry, but I'm fresh out." So, she goes to another butcher shop but finds that the ground beef there is $4 a pound. She says to the butcher "The shop down the street only charges $2 a pound but he's fresh out. How come you charge $4?" The butcher replies "Well, when I'm fresh out I only charge $2 too."

    My most recent purchase was a pound of Bullseye for $20 from my gun club. Now that primers and powder are more available, I'm going to slowly build up a good supply, anticipating the possibility of 1) A democrat presidential win, and 2) a possible California state law requiring background checks to buy ammunition, a ban on internet ammo purchases, and other truly evil provisions of a ballot measure created and produced by Gavin Newsome, the Lt. Governor. If Hillary wins, buy Smith & Wesson and Ruger stock!

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    Quote Originally Posted by salpal48 View Post
    Went to the Allentown PA Forks Of the Delaware May gun show. I decided to go to Cabellas for some Powder. I wanted to Try AA5744. . The shelves were completely stocked. All types and all weights. . The only problem It was all New priced powder. Sort of sticker shock. Since I was there I picked up 2 1 lb canister . @ $37.99 Per. . The only shortage was Old price Powder . . There was a lot Of shocked faces looking over the selection. Powder has Now become a Traded commodity. price prevailing @ time of purchase.
    That's why you visit Tony at TNT reloading or go to the Oaks Pa. show. Went a few weeks ago. Couple reloaders were getting out of the hobby. Unique $10 lb. 2400 $10 lb. Titegroup $20 lb. Hit the primer lottery with various rifle and pistol primers. Bought like 8,000 and averaged $10 per 1000!

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