Buy it cheap, stack it deep...
https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/vista-outdoors-warns-global-shortage-gunpowder-will-set-ammo-prices-fire
Always buy next year's ammo this year...
My only problem is H4895.
It's the go-to powder for my antique 7.65 Argentines, and right now, unobtanium.
Everything else I reload for has several accurate combinations with varying powders between IMR 4064, Varget, and BLC(2) which are readily available, but the ability of H4895 to be powered down safely makes it unique among rifle powders.
Quote from: Timothy_D on December 17, 2023, 01:26:00 AMMy only problem is H4895.
It's the go-to powder for my antique 7.65 Argentines, and right now, unobtanium.
Everything else I reload for has several accurate combinations with varying powders between IMR 4064, Varget, and BLC(2) which are readily available, but the ability of H4895 to be powered down safely makes it unique among rifle powders.
I see what you are saying. I am not sure how desparate you are but there is some available at Miwall Corp. I have bought off them before... https://miwallcorp.com/hodgdon-h-4895-smokeless-powder-1-lb/
Nice. I have 2 bottles, just ordered 2 more. Should keep the Argies happy for a while.
Midsouth Shooters has a good supply of powder. Just ordered a couple of 8 lb jugs of Varget and several thousand 62 grain Hornady .223 FMJs. Good prices on the FMJs (11 cents a bullet). 55 grainers are 10 cents each.
Something to consider.
In Liberty,
Gus
Quote from: Timothy_D on December 17, 2023, 01:26:00 AMMy only problem is H4895.
It's the go-to powder for my antique 7.65 Argentines, and right now, unobtanium.
Everything else I reload for has several accurate combinations with varying powders between IMR 4064, Varget, and BLC(2) which are readily available, but the ability of H4895 to be powered down safely makes it unique among rifle powders.
Midwest reloads has some in stock as of today
https://midwestreloads.com/product/h4895/
That site is a scam.
The first tip off is $31 for H4895, the second is "in stock" at that price, and the third, only accepting payment that cannot be disputed in the event of fraud.
Big nope.