Primer & Powder Availability - N. Dallas

[ryanmattes]

There's a big store near me that opened a year or so ago, Scheel's, that has a small reloading section. They sell powder, primers, and slugs from the major manufacturers, and are big enough that they regularly get shipments even through this drought.

Here they are:
SCHEELS
4450 Destination Dr, The Colony, TX 75056
https://maps.app.goo.gl/K1EzPMf8Evi31g8N6

I have an inside man (one of my kids works there), so I get a heads up when a powder or primer shipment comes in. He doesn't know what's in the boxes, just that it's CCI primers, or Hodgedon powder or whatever. So I'll go in the next morning to see what they have. They usually put them on the shelf between 9:00 and 10:00. They don't let employees set any aside for themselves, they have to put it in the shelf and buy when they're not on the clock, so employees aren't hoarding.

Today they have a maybe 5-6 thousand CCI #41 small rifle primers (5.56 military) and a couple thousand Federal #200 small magnum pistol primers, as of a few hours ago.

They only sell them in 100 packs, and limit to 3 packs per primer brand/type per person. But if you bring the family, it only takes 4 people to make a brick. All prices are the same now as before the drought, so you won't find a great deal on a case, but you can still get your primers for whatever the 100 pack price was before, usually 4-6 cents each.

If it's helpful, I can post in here anytime I see they have something on the shelf.

They're currently out of all smokeless powder (only Pyrodex in stock), but when they get it I'll list it here. They usually only have 1 or 2 kinds of powder at a time. The bullet selection is pretty slim too, mostly expensive Hornady match slugs ($70+ per 100), and mostly in 6mm, 6.5mm and 7mm.

Since they can't be shipped, I'm not volunteering to buy for everybody, but if you're local, but on the other side of town and can't get over here in time before they're gone, message me and I'll pick up a few packs for you and we can meet FTF.



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[ryanmattes]

As of today they have a few thousand Hornady .224 V-Max on the shelf in 53 and 55 grains for $19.99. Boxes of 100 only.

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[AndyC]

I'm in Garland, so this is interesting. I'm pretty set on LP and LR primers, but sure wouldn't mind getting more SP or SR.

[ryanmattes]

Today they have a reasonable selection of Hornady and Barnes .224 j-words in 53, 55, and 77 grain. Nosler, Barnes, Hornady, and Sierra .30 slugs in various weights. 6mm, 6.5mm,and 7mm Hornady and Berger in various weights.

No primers or powder.

They also have cheap Wolf 9mm (steel case), and PMC .223 55gr FMJ. Both 20 rnd boxes, limit 2 per customer.

[NevadaJack]

Can I adopt your kid? I am primer poor.

[Half Dog]

I just saw your post. I’ll follow you now and hopefully I can get there in time. However, the last time I was in that store I spent too much.

[ryanmattes]

Can I adopt your kid? I am primer poor.Sorry, I'm counting on him to support me in retirement. That job is part time until he graduates high school, but he already has an offer for a salaried software developer position as soon as he geaduates. By the time I'm able to retire he should be in pretty good shape to keep me in lead and powder.

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[ryanmattes]

I just saw your post. I’ll follow you now and hopefully I can get there in time. However, the last time I was in that store I spent too much.It's tough if you aren't close, because the best time is 9-10 in the morning on weekdays. Weekends are a waste because the place is packed and the shelves are picked clean.

Even the gun section sells out on weekends. They are seriously completely restocking the pistol cabinets every week or two, and the only things left hanging around are $3k+ boutique 1911"s. Someone bought the Uberti Bisley .45 colt I was eyeballing, and under normal circumstances that would've hung around a good long while in a store like that.

Hunting rifles cycle through their whole stock about once a month, and the "Modern Sporter" room is almost always empty. Can't keep ARs on the shelf. They've sold two Barrett M99s in the past couple of months, and those were $6k each.

They're full on shotguns, though, and sometimes have good stuff in the used section both for rifles and shotguns.

It's downright crazy how fast they're moving anything related to firearms.

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[gbrown]

It's tough if you aren't close, because the best time is 9-10 in the morning on weekdays. Weekends are a waste because the place is packed and the shelves are picked clean.

Even the gun section sells out on weekends. They are seriously completely restocking the pistol cabinets every week or two, and the only things left hanging around are $3k+ boutique 1911"s. Someone bought the Uberti Bisley .45 colt I was eyeballing, and under normal circumstances that would've hung around a good long while in a store like that.

Hunting rifles cycle through their whole stock about once a month, and the "Modern Sporter" room is almost always empty. Can't keep ARs on the shelf. They've sold two Barrett M99s in the past couple of months, and those were $6k each.

They're full on shotguns, though, and sometimes have good stuff in the used section both for rifles and shotguns.

It's downright crazy how fast they're moving anything related to firearms.

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Yep, I'm in SETX, local Academy has stuff from time to time, but I am told that people line up at 7 AM to run in and check the shelves at 9. I have enough, so I'm not one of them. They still have a small selection of pistols, mostly on the high end.

[popper]

When do they restock? might be by there Monday.

[KCSO]

"Only takes 4 family members to make a brick"... There is the problem, they have the limit trying to force folks to SHARE.

[ryanmattes]

When do they restock? might be by there Monday.They usually put it on the shelf between 9 and 10, if they have received anything.

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[ryanmattes]

"Only takes 4 family members to make a brick"... There is the problem, they have the limit trying to force folks to SHARE.That's what I'm doing here. I'm not buying up everything that comes in, only what I'm short on. The rest I'm telling loaders when it's available, so they can get some too.

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[ryanmattes]

Today they have about 30 boxes of Speer Gold Dot .40S&W on the shelf for $30/box (2 per customer).

J-word shelf is still relatively full, but all the .224 is gone except the Barnes MPG 55gr and the Hndy A-Tip Match in 90gr ($77/box). They have Hornady .40/10mm XTP in 155gr, which has been rare.

They do have 8 or 9 Hornady LnL classic kits, and a single Rock Chucker Supreme on the shelf. They haven't had any presses in stock for months.

No powder or primers today, no surprise.

J-word shelf in the pic.

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[ryanmattes]

No powder or primers today, but they have a shelf full of RCBS .223 2 die sets, and a shelf full of Hornady 9mm Luger 3 die sets.

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[ryanmattes]

Today they have a few thousand CCI #450 magnum small rifle primers.

Hornady 300BO dies

Some Fiocchi 9mm and .223

They also have j-words:

Hornady:
.38 125gr XTP
.38 140gr FTX
.40 180gr XTP
.44 225gr FTX
.45 300gr XTP MAG
.224 50gr V-Max

Nosler:
.224 55gr varmageddon FB Tipped
.224 60gr partition spitzer

.270 140gr ballistic tip
.270 140gr partition spitzer
.270 150gr partition spitzer

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[ryanmattes]

Today they have bags of primed W-W 44 mag shells, I think $35 per 100.

Ryan

[ryanmattes]

A few pounds of black powder in stock today. Pyrodex and Triple 7.

Ryan

[ryanmattes]

Powder came in today:

Accurate:
5744
2200
Magpro
No. 9

Alliant:
Green dot
7

IMR:
4955



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[bakerjw]

You will find that Scheels.com usually stocks bullets late Thursday night into Friday morning. I've gotten enough bullets from them that I no longer "need" any more.

[ryanmattes]

Nothing much today, just the accurate no 9 and 5744 left for powder. They do still have Pyrodex and triple 7.

There are Hornady .30, .45 and .50 j-words, and a few weights of Barnes .40XPB and .30TSX on the shelf. Some Hornady 6.8mm and some Hornady and Berger 7mm.

They have some RCBS and Hornady die sets, and a handful of Forster .223 sizers and seaters.

Shell holders are all sold out except RCBS 12 and 37.

They do have some 1000ct .223 brass and 250ct 9mm brass.

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[farmbif]

jw, is a scheels near Johnson City? I need to take some hydraulic cylinders to jonesborough to get rebuilt,

[SSGOldfart]

Sir I think it's here in Texas,not Tn. I don't recall one in East Tennessee anyhow

[Burnt Fingers]

jw, is a scheels near Johnson City? I need to take some hydraulic cylinders to jonesborough to get rebuilt,

This is one of those questions the internet was made for.

[ryanmattes]

They have a number of locations, but I'm posting stuff at the north Dallas store.

https://www.scheels.com/stores


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[tinsnips]

Scheels in Bismarck ND had about 5 100 pak of SP primer yesterday first I have seen in awhile there was a limit .

[Lloyd Smale]

My sister lives in Great Falls montana. Durning a shortage about 10 years ago she was able to get me powder and primers from a Scheel's store there when they were no where to be found.

[Lloyd Smale]

if anyone comes by a set of 6.5x300 weatherby dies in there travels let me know

[AndyC]

Appreciate the updates, Ryan :drinks:

[ryanmattes]

Powder today!

Accurate
5744
no 9

Hodgedon
lil gun
700x
Clays
US869

In the pic below, they put a little green magnet next to the display-only bottles they have in stock.

They also have 4 Dillon 550s, a couple Hornady classic kits, and a lone rock chucker.
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[Lloyd Smale]

boy id love that keg of re22 and 4831 and some of that 7828!!

[Brass&Lead]

Thanks for the picture. That is pretty!

[Shawlerbrook]

That picture is like showing a picture of a sizzling steak to starving people. :killingpc

[ryanmattes]

That picture is like showing a picture of a sizzling steak to starving people. :killingpcI see people in there all the time who don't realize they're empty display bottles, and they look like they've seen the holy grail. Until they try to pick one up and realize it's both empty, and screwed to the shelf.

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[Burnt Fingers]

Umm....only the ones with the green magnet next to the shelf sticker are in stock.

[ryanmattes]

A couple 8lb jugs in stock today!

5744 and Ramshot Big Game
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[kerplode]

Oh Lawd! I'd whip the credit card out so fast to buy that jug of Big Game that it'd be smoking.

[ryanmattes]

If I could ship, I'd offer to pick it up and pass it on at the receipt cost, but I can't.

I've picked up primers and powder for other local reloaders when they had some in, but if we can't meet FTF, I can't move the combustibles/explosives.



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[Lloyd Smale]

got ahold of my sister in great falls mt. She ran over to the scheels store there and called me from there and said the shelves were completely empty. She said the salesman said to give him my phone number and hed call me. I laughed and told her there isnt much chance hes going to call someone from mich when hed have a packed store as soon as he put it on the shelf.

[LynC2]

Dang, both sides of my family settled in The Colony in the 1840's to 1850's time frame and now I see this! Too bad we didn't stay. ;)

[ryanmattes]

Ammo came in today. A mix of 9mm, .40S&W, and .45 ACP, 223 Rem, and 17WSM, by various manufacturers like Hornady, Browning, Fiocchi, and Win. All 32-55 cents per round, limited quantities, limit of 2 boxes for 20 and 50 round boxes, limit 1 for 100 round boxes.

The browning 9mm 115gr was $32 for a 100 pack.

The Win white box 165gr .40S&W was $55 for a 100 pack (a year ago the 500 round white box was $55!).

Fiocchi .45acp was $26 for a 50 round box.

They have other rifle ammo on the shelves, but I didn't look too closely. I know there was 7.62x51 on there, and a bunch of .224 Valkryie, along with at least a handful of various hunting calibers.

All of it still too expensive, but I bought a couple boxes of .45 ACP anyway, because I'm completely out of factory ammo for my .45.

If you want it, you'd better leave now, there was a crowd forming as they started putting it on the shelves.

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[ryanmattes]

CCI Primers today!

#400 small rifle
#500 small pistol
And some shotshell primers

They have about 20k or so of each in the case, except the shotshell looked closer to 5k.

100 packs only, $3.99 each, 3 per type per person, bring friends if you want more.

They also have ammo. Several rifle calibers I haven't seen in a while, like .270, .308, and .30-06. they also have a shelf full of Blazer 9mm, and some cheap Wolf still on the shelf.

The pistol is all 50 round boxes for ~$20, the rifle ammo varies by caliber and brand, 2 boxes per caliber per person.

Still no powder, except a lonely bottle of Pyrodex.


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[ryanmattes]

They still have CCI 400 and 500 on the shelf, plus they have some winchester shotshell and #41 military small rifle.

They also still have a shelf full of Blazer 9mm and various rifle calibers.

This might be the first time I've seen this stuff last more than a day.

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[Txcowboy52]

I heard it was easing up a bit, nice to see a few things becoming available again !

[ryanmattes]

Primers and 9mm are gone, but they got a load of Berry's bullets in. Mostly handgun, but also .224.

They also got loading manuals in.

Still no sign of powder.

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