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O6nop wrote:

AlaskanInTexas wrote:

AndyC wrote:You didn't say whether or not you need to have them shipped to you... so like Larry, I'm wondering what brand they are and whether you've factored in shipping and HazMat fees.

CCI from Midway, so I would have to cover shipping and hazmat. With hazmat and shipping on one sleeve, it works out to the same as $34/box in-store. Unfortunately, there is a one sleeve limit, so you can't spread the hazmat and shipping out.

I am mostly curious about where prices have settled between panics. Right now I am just buying from the store to get by, but when I feel like prices have bottomed out again, I am planning on purchasing enough for a decade or two.

Possibly one of the reasons why there is a so-called shortage.

I think it is actually the other way around. The shortages are caused when there is a panic and people with low inventories simultaneously try to stock up at a moment of peak demand. If people methodically stocked up whenever prices signal plenty of availability (as I propose to do), there would be less panic buying during moments of peak demand - those who are prepared can weather the storm by drawing down on their inventory until supply and demand restabilize.

Hamourkiller wrote:First, welcome to the world of loading ammo!
As to your questions, if I was low on primers I would buy some, enough to stay active. Then plan on a large purchase of primers and powder.

Here are some figures to help with planning

Thanks for the rules of thumb - this will be helpful when ordering.

AndyC wrote:You didn't say whether or not you need to have them shipped to you... so like Larry, I'm wondering what brand they are and whether you've factored in shipping and HazMat fees.

CCI from Midway, so I would have to cover shipping and hazmat. With hazmat and shipping on one sleeve, it works out to the same as $34/box in-store. Unfortunately, there is a one sleeve limit, so you can't spread the hazmat and shipping out.

I am mostly curious about where prices have settled between panics. Right now I am just buying from the store to get by, but when I feel like prices have bottomed out again, I am planning on purchasing enough for a decade or two.

I have been living off gifted primers since I started reloading a couple years ago (thank you uncle-in-law ). The time has come to start making some bulk purchases. The best deal I can find online is 2.8 cents (for a 5k purchase). I am not sure if that is closer to business as normal prices or inflated hysteria prices. In other words, I am not sure whether to pull the trigger now or wait for a better deal as things calm down. Any thoughts?