Why are all reloading primers out of stock?
Demand has far exceeded supply. Simply put, consumer demand continues to outpace our ability to supply.” Ammunition Shortage Impacts Primer Supply. Rifle and pistol primers are nearly sold out everywhere, with some less-than-reputable vendors now charging 4-5 times the normal price.
Why is there a bullet primer shortage?
Demand remains strong, driven in part by new gun buyers. Transportation costs are 2-4 times higher than pre-COVID, and logistics are slow, complex, and unreliable. Raw materials costs continue to rise, now also 2-4 times what they were pre COVID. Ammunition component chokepoints, especially primers, remain a problem.
Where are the CCI primers?
Lewiston, Idaho
CCI (Cascade Cartridge Inc.), based in Lewiston, Idaho, manufactures rimfire ammunition, centerfire handgun ammunition, and primers for reloaders and industrial power loads….CCI (ammunition)
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Lewiston, Idaho , United States |
| Products | Ammunition |
| Owner | Vista Outdoor |
Why is Hodgdon Powder not available?
A: Quite simply, our manufacturing facilities have not kept up with our orders. Additionally, military contracts began specifying Hodgdon powders in the last few years for military ammunition, impacting our supply.
Why is there a shortage of reloading supplies?
The demand for ammo and reloading supplies continues to skyrocket. But the shortage isn’t only caused by high demand. Raw materials and manufacturing have also been limited. Some of these raw materials come from overseas where mining operations were shut down by major COVID 19 outbreaks.
Where are primers manufactured?
Internationally, primers are manufactured by several firms in different parts of the world. Armscor in the Philippines, for example, Sellier & Bellot in the Czech Republic, Fiocchi in Italy and JSC in Russia are some of the more prominent companies.
Is CCI ammo publicly traded?
Click to Enlarge Of all the publicly-traded ammo stocks, Vista Outdoor Inc (NYSE: VSTO ) has the most diverse offerings for shooters. Under the VSTO umbrella, several brands of ammunition are sold, including Federal Premium, Alliant Powder, RCBS, CCI, Fusion, Speer Ammo, Speer Bullets, Estate Cartridge and Blazer.
Is Hodgdon still in business?
Q: Is Hodgdon still in business? A: Yes, Hodgdon has been in business (and family owned) for over 70 years. We are here for the long haul and are doing everything we can to supply our powders to handloaders.
Who owns Hodgdon powder?
The company is now in the hands of J.B. and Bob Hodgdon, the two grade school boys back in the late 1940’s, who worked hand in hand with their father to establish and grow this company. Today, Hodgdon smokeless propellants are developed and manufactured to meet the needs of every reloader.
What are the dimensions of a small pistol primer?
Small rifle and small pistol primers appear identical on the outside, but don’t use them interchangeably. Both are about .175 inches in diameter, and .120 inches tall, give or take a hair depending on brand.
What is a small pistol primer?
CCI Small Pistol Primers (1000/box) These are the bread-and-butter of reloading, the most commonly called-for primers in reloading recipes. CCI standard primers are remarkably clean-burning, leaving primer pockets cleaner and extending the time between pocket cleaning. That’s a huge benefit for progressive reloaders.
How do pistol primers work?
The primer is a small cap at the base of the cartridge, containing a compound that explodes to ignite the propellant. The propellant is an explosive substance, like gunpowder , that burns rapidly to create a huge amount of gas pressure to propel the bullet out of the bore of the gun.