Shotshell Primers?

[6pt-sika]

I check Ballistic products every day. A few weeks ago I noticed they had Cheddite 209's in stock and snagged 5,000. That should be a lifetime supply for me. So, they're out there from time to time. Just gotta be in the right place at the right time I guess.

Hmmmm , as they say “everything’s relative” . Anyway this time last year I had close to 25,000 209’s all for my own use . I maybe have 13,000 on hand with another 6,000 coming to me . Anyway point being I’ve loaded 12,000 shells for myself since I had 25,000 at once . No I’ve not shot them all . But sometimes I get on a loading jag and primers disappear mighty quick . I’ve got a bunch of factory target and field loads I’ve picked up over the past few years as well . But I’m ALWAYS looking for stuff , I try to have more than I’ll ever need . Optimum situation would be when I die have maybe 5,000 primers and a few thousand loaded shells on hand . But I shoot close to 10,000 a year now and I’m no where near what I’d call an over zealous shooter .

[jsizemore]

Last gunshow had both centerfire and shotgun primers. Local dealers have none. Centerfire were over $200/1000. Shotgun was plentiful but $100-150/1000. I got plenty to shoot a little of everything but not just one type.

[BIGOX]

Last gunshow had both centerfire and shotgun primers. Local dealers have none. Centerfire were over $200/1000. Shotgun was plentiful but $100-150/1000. I got plenty to shoot a little of everything but not just one type.

Sounds like we are in the same boat. Are you from California also because those were the same price I saw at the last gunshow here in so Cal. I did notice a lot more Federal Gold Match Primers out there but most of the 209s were almost all random old stock from 80s and 90s lots of powder was selling at $50 a lb but you could still find old stock powder for about $35. I also have a small supply of different types of 209s but I haven't had an opportunity to get out and shoot since early this year so I should be fine.

[jsizemore]

Sounds like we are in the same boat. Are you from California also because those were the same price I saw at the last gunshow here in so Cal. I did notice a lot more Federal Gold Match Primers out there but most of the 209s were almost all random old stock from 80s and 90s lots of powder was selling at $50 a lb but you could still find old stock powder for about $35. I also have a small supply of different types of 209s but I haven't had an opportunity to get out and shoot since early this year so I should be fine.

Raleigh, NC area. That was Dixie Gun and Knife. Got a smaller show coming up July 10/11 I'm gonna check out. Federal Gold Metal Match was $345!!!!!! per 1000!!!!!

[BIGOX]

Raleigh, NC area. That was Dixie Gun and Knife. Got a smaller show coming up July 10/11 I'm gonna check out. Federal Gold Metal Match was $345!!!!!! per 1000!!!!!

WOW $325 that's insane. I probably won't be able to get another show in till late fall when my schedule opens up again. I know the few LGS that get primers in and at a decent price also between $35 and $60 but they are random when they come in and they have long lines just to see if they have any. I just don't have the time to wait in line for an hour just to see if they have anything.

[mac60]

Hmmmm , as they say “everything’s relative” . Anyway this time last year I had close to 25,000 209’s all for my own use . I maybe have 13,000 on hand with another 6,000 coming to me . Anyway point being I’ve loaded 12,000 shells for myself since I had 25,000 at once . No I’ve not shot them all . But sometimes I get on a loading jag and primers disappear mighty quick . I’ve got a bunch of factory target and field loads I’ve picked up over the past few years as well . But I’m ALWAYS looking for stuff , I try to have more than I’ll ever need . Optimum situation would be when I die have maybe 5,000 primers and a few thousand loaded shells on hand . But I shoot close to 10,000 a year now and I’m no where near what I’d call an over zealous shooter .

Yea, right you are. "Everything's relative". I just don't shoot that many shotshells, a few slugs to hunt with, a few 2 3/4" #5 game loads for squirrels and some random buckshot loads. Over the years I've enjoyed your posts and admired some of the fine shotguns in your collection.

[W.R.Buchanan]

The current Primer issue has been solved. I got 2 bricks of Cheddites for $60 each which was the best price I have seen lately.

Thanks for all your help guys.

Randy

[Blood Trail]

I’m sitting on quite a few, but luckily, I got around 15k primed hulls. That should get me by.


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[Markopolo]

i stocked way up when they were available thank God. i also use 209 in my inline guns, so I doubled up. around here, it is a rule to stock up always on things that are available. save for a rainy day!

[stubshaft]

There are none to be had in any of my LGS and being in Hawaii means that no one will ship any to me either.

[BIGOX]

Cheddite 209s are in stock at Ballistic Products with a limit of 5k. Comes out to about $50 after taxes fees and shipping. Act fast

[Blood Trail]

Guys, use my discount code for a reduced hazmat fee. It’s HAZ21X for BPI.


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[FLINTNFIRE]

i stocked way up when they were available thank God. i also use 209 in my inline guns, so I doubled up. around here, it is a rule to stock up always on things that are available. save for a rainy day!

Having logged right next door on Long Island I would have to say the rainy day was at that time almost every day , nice country I can still remember the spring water up high on the cliff above dova bay , some good memories .