Of all the components needed to reload ammo, it seems primers are the toughest to find, prompting many reloaders to refer to the current crisis as “The Great Primer Shortage of 2020.” The primer supply shortage doesn’t just affect reloaders, though. And also the skudel but is the new jurk wont take our guns but will inforce a slow down and in time a halt of production of the supplies needed to use our guns. CCI and the other primer manufacturers have a lot of public explaining to do. Obama is the cause. Small pistol primers seemed to disappear from store shelves at a time when I had only a few months’ supply sitting on my shelf. You get bits and pieces of information at the local gun stores, but this brings it all together, basically the “Perfect Storm”. A quick look at places like Gunbroker show plenty of primers are available – unfortunately, they are often 2 to 5 times normal MSRP. I use mostly winchester Large pistol primers in 10mm, 45acp, 45 colt and 44 magnum, they always have worked. Primer Shortage. These price increases are from capitalism and “whatever the market will bear” for those not prepared when there is a shortage and will have to pay a substantial price increase for their needed product. By. People go crazy every time a democrat gets in office. Shawn - November 24, 2020. Gold Medal Small Pistol Primers - 100 Ct. Federal $4.79. I really enjoy your company, and use it almost exclusively. The NSSF estimates that first time gun owners has increased to 6.2 million people over the past few months. All Guns and Ammo subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. We are seeing the definition of spiritual warfare taking place before our very eyes. best comment of the day! You didn’t mention the political agenda of the anti gun left. I really think manufacturers are hoarding for the uncertainty of our election, I agree with you when you take GOD out of everything,well just read what he did to Israelites !! People need to stop buying $33.00 in primers to sell for $700.00. (stay safe !). Super Vel told G&A that more than 500,000 primers have been shipped by customers in just a few days. Honestly, I don’t understand why. Since American manufacturers are unable or unwilling to make more primers available maybe a Chinese manufacturing should explort primers to America. Therefore your ability to purchase products from companies like ours will end if they get what they desire. Even under perfect circumstances, there’s only so much they can produce at once, and needless to say, circumstances have not been perfect during the pandemic. The key is to remember and ponder on current events or problems so you don’t forget too much in the future. This will take time. Gold Medal Large Rifle Primers - 100 Ct. Seems a bit weird to me. Joined May 1, 2020 Messages 22 Location Idaho . Wonderful article. It is obvious that the “left” has driven us to this point. Then they sell ammo at 500% + rate. Thanks Ryan for update, I feel your grief as I am in the tire business and they are shortages there also, parts for cars, lumber,etc I think the whole country is scared and rightfully so! We still have products we’re receiving from orders placed in February and March and most of those items are only being received in partial quantities. Shortages seem to come out of nowhere and last a year or two. Thank you for the write-up as it was informative. Thanks for the info ,I have a little different take on the ammo and reloading supplies problem we all are facing in these dire time witch includes a new person in charge who has no respect for the constitution our country lives and dies to protect. Not at this time. It’s a business, plain and simple. Misinformation throughout the debacle of our country deciding between Trump or democracy has been exceedingly dangerous. I encourage all to pray and wait on the Lord. However, as every pistol shooter knows, 2000 primers does not last a long time. Conclusion. We have a source for 9 million small pistol and 3 million rifle primers. Democrats are Anti-American and Anti-Constitutional scum. Remember the Obama primer shortage? Gold Medal Large Magnum Rifle Primer - 100 Ct. Federal $4.49. I’m probably going to use whatever I have left and just throw in the towel. Obviously you disagree with the premise of the 2nd Amendment and that’s entirely your right. Therefore we would never pay that price for primers. To believe it’s cheaper today, especially to a serious reloader is hardly true. Period of time you should be knocking on or kicking-in your door first... Semi- automatic rifles ammo production certainly President Biden has never been Anti-2nd Amendment, stated as,. 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