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Vista Outdoors Warns "Global Shortage Of Gunpowder" Will Set Ammo Prices On Fire

Started by bravhrt, December 14, 2023, 11:34:17 PM

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bravhrt

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AdmiralKirk


Smallbore

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.
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jiminbolivar

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/
I don't always shoot AQT's, but when I do, I prefer iron sights.

Smallbore

Nice. I have 2 bottles, just ordered 2 more. Should keep the Argies happy for a while.
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Gus

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.

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HenryBowman47

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/
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Smallbore

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.
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Requalified Pistoleer - 10/11/2026 - Mark I
Pitcairn's Button - 10/11/2026 (team challenge)