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Where in the hell is the powder
molarmaker
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Started reading and learning all I can on Handloading 4 months ago, buying supplies equipment, saving all my brass, got cast bullets.
Now I can find a powder that I like, here and there and primers here and there, but do I have to take out a mortgage to pay all the Hazmat crap. Does anyone have a secret supplier, gone through the internet over and over, never knew a commodity to be like this without a national disaster
Now I can find a powder that I like, here and there and primers here and there, but do I have to take out a mortgage to pay all the Hazmat crap. Does anyone have a secret supplier, gone through the internet over and over, never knew a commodity to be like this without a national disaster
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Do you have any ranges or clubs nearby? Sometimes you can get stuff on group buys. HazMat fee's add a lot, so you to fill the biggest box that they will ship in.
The auction side had reseller's for powder at up to double or triple cost but they did have some for sale.
I just search for Unique http://www.GunBroker.com/Ammunition-Reloading/BI.aspx?Keywords=unique
https://www.wideners.com/itemview.cfm?dir=278|283
Thanks again
Look for UNIQUE, BULLSEYE, TITE GROUP and medium burn powders for rifle like 4064 and 4895. Those powders will keep you shooting just about anything that goes bang.
Stop at every store you can keep looking don't give up.
Try this site.. l hear they have just about EVERYTHING [:D]
I used to buy 1 pound of Bullseye at a time, it lasts very well. Then I ran out! Could not find it. When I did, I bought 4 pounds. 1 pound went to a buddy that was out, 3 pounds for me.
Same with primers.
Primers and powder always maintain a 5 year supply, minimum. When things runout, you and your buddies can trade amongst yourselves.
Good advice has been given in that you should buy some of the more versatile powders (such as 4895 or 4064) which will keep you shooting until you're able to find what you REALLY want.
The only way to swallow the HazMat charges (IMHO) is by buying in bulk, whether that's through a group buy, etc.
Best of luck on your search and welcome to "the dark side" (reloading)
~Z