Powder prices are getting rediculous.

[dg]

possible alternative


around $3.99 per lb


readily available


very easy on barrels


100 percent loading density



extremely smooth metering


ignition could require some difficulty


guaranteed to kill and not leave a rash

















cheers
dave

[mick_762]

possible alternative


around $3.99 per lb


readily available


very easy on barrels


100 percent loading density



extremely smooth metering


ignition could require some difficulty


guaranteed to kill and not leave a rash

















cheers
dave

But Dave,
You cant leave us hanging with a new powder and no data!
SRP Vs LRP - what happens with a CCI450 Vs a LR Mag primer?



I demand unauthenticated internet load data for a .420/222

[The Raven]

I believe it's best with compressed loads. No really smokeless though, more of a whitepowder.

[LoneRider]

is powder easier to get nsw than up here ?

[220]

Went in to Lgs today to get 2209, bread and butter powder. None in stock, 640 on back order, ADI not supplying. NIOA have apparently been delisted, poor performance, not surprising since anything they touch doubles in price, look at Lapua brass for example. Winchester now handle, and say they will be increasing to at least $60 per 500g, and getting rid of 4 kg, as they take too much space.

We are being thoroughly ripped off, bastards.

Jeff

So the price of ADI went up because Nioa were one of a number of distributors but now that they are no longer a distributor the price is increasing and the product line shrinking.

Like 99.9% of small players in the industry I do not have an account with Winchester or access to their products. When I last did have a backdoor access the price of Winchester powders was more than double the price of ADI or Alliant through Nioa.

[jimbo]

It's all very easy to blame the distributor for price increases, but if you knew what the buying price to the trade was I think you would find that the huge mark ups might be happening somewhere else.
We've got it....you want it...you will pay our price for it.

[Seddo]

but if you knew what the buying price to the trade was I think you would find that the huge mark ups might be happening somewhere else.

spot on

[220]

Most of the issues with powder cost and availability are due to the stupid restrictions and cost associated with transporting it.

[RDavies]

is powder easier to get nsw than up here ?

I havent been to a shop in NSW which didnt have the ADI powder I was after. I recently ordered a few different Alliant powders from 2 local shops and they both got them in within 2 weeks.

[Ned Kelly]

G'Day all,
the VRA shop in Bendigo has ADI 500gm powder in stock, check out the latest website update. Open Tues and Wednesdays, also open next Sunday (check opening hours) if your interested.
Cheers Ned

[Camel]

G'day Ned, you have no time to waste posting on here, get back to the workshop man and whittle that stock out for me.

[MISSED]

A mate went into a Country gunshop the other day to get some BM2 and it cost him $118 for 1 KG

[Ned Kelly]

Camel,
NO!
Its bloody freezing down here 4^owith wind chill about -5^o flurries of snow and mainly sleet....anyway yours is 80% done and I've just got the inlet to finalize.
But I've just carved Mick L's and will start on his CAD inlet drawing later this week.
Two more target stocks to carve this toady and start planning an adjustable cheek mod in a Fullbore rifle.
Oh rejoice - the feeling has just comeback into my fingers while sitting here!
Cheerio Ned

[aam]

Well, SARA just put up their prices and they are the last ones to do so here in Adelaide.

2208 was $343, now it’s $360 for 5Kg.