Frontier Firearms Ramshot Powder

[ReeferMac]

7/23/21 had a few Lbs of various Hodgson and Ramshot rifle powders, 5 boxes Rifle primers and a supply of some ammo, various calibers. Paid 2 bucks each for HP .357 factory rounds... but at least they had some!

[Darrell]

42 minutes ago, ReeferMac said:

Ramshot rifle powder

Did you happen to note whether they had any Ram Magnum? I'm planning to drive by there next Tuesday, but I reckon whatever's in stock today will be gone tomorrow...

[Quavodus]

$2 each for .357 is whew! Good reason to reload. I buy a box every few years but, load most.

[ReeferMac]

2 hours ago, Darrell said:

Did you happen to note whether they had any Ram Magnum? I'm planning to drive by there next Tuesday, but I reckon whatever's in stock today will be gone tomorrow...

They did, saw 1 jug. I got the last pistol powder on the shelf (Ram Silhouette, perhaps more in back?) Were charging 53-57 per lb.

I'm working Sat, but if they're still open afterwards I'll try to swing by and grab it for you.

[ReeferMac]

2 hours ago, Quavodus said:

$2 each for .357 is whew! Good reason to reload. I buy a box every few years but, load most.

I hear ya, new acquisition... gotta get at least a few personal defense loads for it. I recall clocking most of my Gold Dots and HSTs at about $1-1.25/rd for 9mm when I stocked up back before in the long ago time. Figured I was lucky to get the 1 box they were willing to sell me (43.99/20 Barnes).

I reload for 9mm now, and will likely focus on acquiring dies and boolits as funds allow. If nothing else, need to get started on a big 'ol pile of brass!

[Darrell]

38 minutes ago, ReeferMac said:

I'm working Sat, but if they're still open afterwards I'll try to swing by and grab it for you.

Thanks a lot, I sure do appreciate it. But no way am I going to pay $55 a pound! Well, not this month, anyway.

 

 

[Dirtshooter]

Yea Darrell I have learned to never say never!! In a few years $55 a pound will seem a mere pittance.

[ReeferMac]

5 minutes ago, Dirtshooter said:

Yea Darrell I have learned to never say never!! In a few years $55 a pound will seem a mere pittance.

That was my take on it. I dropped 100 bucks yesterday, tax man got 10:

Perhaps prices and availability will come down in the near term. So I overpaid pandemic prices for a few items from a locally owned vendor (I see the guy at school, church, kroger, barber, etc., he is a part of my community). I'm ok with supporting his business, he sponsored my kids ball team, has good inventory of new/used guns and supplies, nice range, knowledgeable staff, access to a gunsmith, cerakote, etc. Availability of either item has been ZERO the last 6 months for me. 

Worst case, a pound of quality modern smokeless propellant, and 3 loads for my revolver could end up being priceless!