Besides primers and powder, what are you going to buy when this shortage is over?

[Cosmic_Charlie]

I think I will buy a Dillon 550 and use it for 9mm. And perhaps a gen 5 Glock 34 mos to go along with it.

[DiverJay]

Dillon. More Dillon. Particularly dies and conversion kits of calibers that will be in sky-high demand the next time this absurdity happens. And it will.

[Froogal]

Powder and primers first, then I will begin acquiring .44-40 brass, and then a rifle that is chambered in .44-40.

[CraigOK]

22lr. By the case!

[kayala]

I've finally decided to dip my toe into casting my own. Already ordered Lee 4-20 and 1 mould in caliber I can't find from commercial casters now; so naturally when this is over I'm going to invest more into moulds and lead.

[375supermag]

Hi...
After primers and powder, I suspect I will add to my .22LR/.22Magnum supply and build a surplus of cast lead bullets.

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

I'll probably buy a back-up Lee classic Turret press.
and Brass...lots of Brass

[johniv]

Yup .22 rf. Primers and powder as well. I just hope this nonsense goes away. I have a bad feeling about this one.

[SSGOldfart]

Nothing I'm sell stocked for now anyhow.:coffee:

[Winger Ed.]

I'll probably be looking for some primers in a couple years or so.

For now, I buying odds & ends I've wanted or need with the proceeds from selling some old stock I've had and
don't think I'll use ever again. Dies, factory ammo, gas checks, molds, etc.

[CoolHandMoss]

It's going to be hard to not focus on primers and powder after this. I have been able to get pretty much everything else I need aside from primers and powder, even if I've been over paying a bit for some things. I figure that if I account for living and shooting regularly to the age of about 75, that's about 40 years from now. I'd feel okay, not completely comfortable but just okay, with about 3k primers for each of those 40 years. Obviously more would be better. At the moment I've only got about 5 years of 2k rounds a year on hand...

[GOPHER SLAYER]

It is never going to be over! Abandon hope all who enter here. Evil is in charge and he never gives up.

[Bookworm]

Tooling. Dies, die mounting plates, an APP press.
Some specialty tools also. Neck turning and trimming, etc.

I'm actually pretty set for primers....

[Hodagtrapper]

Canning lids! [smilie=s:

Chris

[bangerjim]

Nothing I'm sell stocked for now anyhow.:coffee:

Same here. I am stocked up real nice (excellent intuition, I guess !) for all I will need for at least 6+ years.

I am investing in antique clocks and furniture now and NOT investing in anything to do with guns, casting, and ammo. No shortages there!!!!! And prices are really low right now.

[shooterg]

I'll buy more of what I have - and I have enough ! Have not shot much but reloads for years, will probably stockpile some factory stuff just because.

[rbuck351]

I still could use a couple of molds. Also a turbo set up for my jeep. Guns ammo and loading stuff, I could get by nicely for 20 years or so if I live to 93 otherwise it goes to the kids.

[tomme boy]

I Wil not be around when this is over. Already told the old lady what a lot of this stuff is worth so she. Will not get robbed.

[bimus]

I'm thinking I will trade some rifles to get more pistol caliber carbines .

[GhostHawk]

Powder I'm fine on. I will probably double my current primer supply.

Be nice to stock up some reasonably priced .22mag.

I'm sitting on enough .22lr to keep me shooting for a long time.

[Pete44mag]

I have enough primers, powder and brass for about 5 years at the rate I shoot. Will make sure to make it a lifetime supply and the same for .22 long rifle in the future.

[JimB..]

Until they go to the lead-free primers with a 10 year shelf life I’ll keep stacking primers.

[gbrown]

I need nothing, but I'll sit back and watch. Just sit back and watch for what is available.

[Texas by God]

I have an urge for a 7mm Remington magnum in either an older Remington 700 ADL or a Tikka T3. I'm not sure why, but I do.


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[monadnock#5]

Primers+powder+brass=cruise control.

[Cosmic_Charlie]

I'll probably buy a back-up Lee classic Turret press.
and Brass...lots of Brass

I have been enjoying the heck out of my Lee turret press. I feed it sized and primed cases and it turns out perfect ammo. Partnered with a Lee APP.

[Cosmic_Charlie]

Yup .22 rf. Primers and powder as well. I just hope this nonsense goes away. I have a bad feeling about this one.

Yes. There is so much that is just so far off the rails it seems that a bad end is baked in at this point. Still hoping for the best though.

[remy3424]

I'll buy more of what I have - and I have enough ! Have not shot much but reloads for years, will probably stockpile some factory stuff just because.

There is an odd response. That is the idea to keep this going for a decade. It might take a Republican in the WH to end this panic. Reading in the PIT, many of our scholars here stated they will not vote again, so maybe this has no end in sight.

I will go with canning lids also. Likely have all the shooting supplies I will need for the foreseeable future. If I acquire a new caliber, maybe some brass/bullets/mold or a different powder. Never get over the amount of people who can't/didn't see this coming. The only reason I don't have canning jar lids, is that I am concerned the gaskets (rubber seal) getting hard...only a slight concern on my powder going bad.

[richhodg66]

I started shooting shotguns a lot more last year. Managed to get some primers, wads, etc. I'll start loading my own now and will likely start trying to stock up on shot and 209 primers when I can. Seems you go through a lot of shells even if not the most avid of trap shooters.

I think I'm also going to look into one of the big bore air rifles and stuff to keep one going.

[Rich/WIS]

Good on powder and have 4-5 years worth of primers, probably some 22 LR.

[Gewehr-Guy]

I think a large propane generator, when they become more available, and a bundle of 2x4 and 2x6 studs, and OSB or plywood. Ten or so years ago, saw OSB for less than $5 a sheet, and thought it's never going to be this cheap again, and now is close to $4o. Also want to get parts to overhual a couple old 6 cyl pickup trucks, so I can putt around my domain while everybody else has to get those new electric cars.

[dverna]

I know the OP said besides primers and powder, but that is what I will focus on. I am starting into PCP air gunning this spring and may add another rifle and a couple of pistols if we wind up enjoying it. That will keep me from using up a lot of primers for plinking. About the only thing I need to add for PCP shooting is a pump as I need to travel an hour to get my tank filled now, but at $10/fill it is difficult to justify the cost. Once I have the pellet trials completed, 20-30k pellets; although their supply has not been affected much, I suspect others will move to air guns if this panic lasts much longer. The last item would be an 8 cavity pellet mold if cast pellets shoot well enough for plinking.

[atr]

probably primers and powder although I have enough of both to keep me going for a year.

[Brassmonkey]

Dies.

[snowwolfe]

Always on the look out for CCI Mini Mags at a good price so will continue to buy them.

[bluebird66]

I'm going to make sure that I have enough bullets and brass to last me several years.

[Noveske86]

I have been going back and forth between upgrading to a Dillon 550c or 750xl. This will be my next purchase sooner then later.

[brewer12345]

I'd like a stainless target sights 1858 made by Pietta. They show up once in a while, but at inflated prices. I can wait, but I would like to get my hands on one.

[gbrown]

Only thing I'm light on, and not really, only in my mind, is primers. I'm really good, got enough to go through 2-4 years. As said a few times, just need to shoot more.

[Handloader109]

Tooling. Dies, die mounting plates, an APP press.
Some specialty tools also. Neck turning and trimming, etc.

I'm actually pretty set for primers....

For the press, Put a email notice on the Titan site only site that has worked for me. I just got in the swage kit (only thing I was really missing took me a month to find one) don't buy extra bottle kit, (comes with one and one pound powder bottles fit) Also, Midsouth has had the press when it was out of stock elsewhere. So far like it for deprime and swaging... Keeps my dillon clean.

[FISH4BUGS]

I'll buy nothing.
I am set for the remainder of my days.
I am 72 now so you can imagine the lead, FMJ bullets, primers, brass and powder in inventory.
Hopefully the Fire Chief never comes in.
Canning jars and lids? Now that is a different story.

[Beagle333]

I don't think I'll need anything.

[Ickisrulz]

A 12-gauge auto-loader, .45 long slide (with laser sighting), phased plasma rifle in the 40-watt range and an Uzi nine millimeter.

[Plate plinker]

Good enough here for now but when they are available I’m stocking up like never before. Same as many others primers, powder and 22lr. Going to the next level of stocking up.

[andre3k]

I'm good. I learned my lesson about 12 years ago.

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[Wis Tom]

I am good but only in my mind, am I short on primers. I have plenty but keep thinking that if this doesn't pass over, primers for life would be my shortfall. About 10 years or so, my wife now looks pretty smart, when she was buying all those 500 ct. canning jar sleeves. LOL

[Targa]

Primers and powder.....I am good to go for my own use but I enjoy reloading for my dad, brother and a few friends and all of them shoot more than me....maybe because I am busy reloading...:veryconfu

[jcduchock]

I'll need to find a better source of free/cheap lead.

[slim1836]

I'm going to spread my extra bread around and get whatever I can get in the calibers I have. I'm also going to try to triple or better the supplies I currently have for my grandson to inherit. I have enough lead but will scrounge it when I can.

Slim

[FISH4BUGS]

I'll need to find a better source of free/cheap lead.

I must be the luckiest guy on the planet. I had a friend close his tire shop and gave me 2500 lbs of wheel weights PLUS all that I have been able to scrounge over the last 10 years.
No lead shortage here!

[farmbif]

more brass, can never have enough brass

[lightman]

The first thing that I'll do when the world opens back up is to take my Wife to a nice high end steak house and enjoy a big steak and Lobster and a few drinks. Someplace where they will serve it to us and clean up after us! Its been a while!

Oh, I'll replace any components that I used up during these shortages and probably buy a gun or two!

[Mk42gunner]

Lead.

[jim147]

Lead.

I'll share. Trying to see what I can do. I have three friends with tire shops in the area and have friends that know a couple others.

[Daekar]

Primers, powder, lead, and 22LR.

[Adk Mike]

Not much for me. 41 years of loading and casting. I’m well stocked. I never ever bought primers unless I bought a 1000. Just habit. I really don’t need anything.

[Cargo]

Primers, primers, more primers, brass and a lot of .22lr.

[BigAlofPa.]

Replenish what i have used. I like to keep a steady supply on hand.

[Finster101]

A 12-gauge auto-loader, .45 long slide (with laser sighting), phased plasma rifle in the 40-watt range and an Uzi nine millimeter.

Me too! I guess I would just settle for an AR-10 in .243. Prices and availability right now are just crazy. I'll probably get one about the time I get my phased plasma rifle.

[Iowa Fox]

I must be the luckiest guy on the planet. I had a friend close his tire shop and gave me 2500 lbs of wheel weights PLUS all that I have been able to scrounge over the last 10 years.
No lead shortage here!

Looking at your post #41 and this one we sound very much alike. Wife and I will both turn 73 in a few months. Last year I had so many guys drop off so much lead here just for a place to get rid of it I'm not taking anymore. The wife has been giving canning jars away for the last couple of years and she is still overloaded. She tells me her lid inventory is good also. All we want is to slow the hands of time down.

[farmbif]

ok, I just gotta know more, what is a phased plasma rifle? tell me more I gotta know, ive yet to see one for sale at buds gun shop or any other place.

and I hope to the good lord I'll be going out to eat at sit down restaurants some more times long before the primer, powder ammo and gun shortage is over.

[jdfoxinc]

I'm going to contact a gun store out of state to 9btain a Keltech pmr 30, and Cp 33. Just to thumb my nose at the libs.

[Finster101]

ok, I just gotta know more, what is a phased plasma rifle? tell me more I gotta know, ive yet to see one for sale at buds gun shop or any other place.

and I hope to the good lord I'll be going out to eat at sit down restaurants some more times long before the primer, powder ammo and gun shortage is over.

The Terminator.

[Catshooter]

I'm not so sure it'll be over any time soon. Or ever.


Cat

[gbrown]

Wife and I will both turn 73 All we want is to slow the hands of time down.
Good Luck with that! I turn 74 this year. Don't need a thing. Just better weather, and less "Honey Do's". LOL