Alliant powders are coming back... they're DOUBLE the price

[TTv2]

I only buy Hazmat from Midway and Natchez, so IDK if prices are lower elsewhere, but at least you get free Hazmat from Midway the next few days.

https://www.midwayusa.com/smokeless-powder/br?Brand=Alliant&cid=17586

This just, hurts. I guess the pandemic and stimulus inflation has caused all manufactured goods to double in price from 3 years ago.

 

[CQB45ACP]

Expensive, sure but only +50% by my calculation.

And, hey everyone, Midway has Unique.

 

[Bobaloo22]

I'm not THAT desperate

 

[Hartkopf]

At least it's not triple the price like primers. Lots of people like Unique so good it's there.

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

Expensive, sure but only +50% by my calculation.

And, hey everyone, Midway has Unique.

With inflation and shortages it now costs more to bake bread than to buy bread. I’d still rather eat my wife’s home baked bread than the garbage they sell at the grocery store.
We all have to make decisions.

 

[CQB45ACP]

With inflation and shortages it now costs more to bake bread than to buy bread. I’d still rather eat my wife’s home baked bread than the garbage they sell at the grocery store.
We all have to make decisions.

I would too. Send me some!

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

I would too. Send me some!

Sure.
$6 for the bread, $15 S/H, and $10 Ag&FDA fee. She’s not licensed for sales so you’ll have to sign a waiver, too.
The next time you (the generic “you” like y’all) wonder why things are so expensive, add up all the costs of taxation & regulations and deduct it from the selling price.

 

[Hartkopf]

With inflation and shortages it now costs more to bake bread than to buy bread. I’d still rather eat my wife’s home baked bread than the garbage they sell at the grocery store.
We all have to make decisions.

I'm still loading 9mm only because of my previously bought stash of components. It won't be long before I'm shooting the cheap store bought crap. If I can afford that after buying bread.

 

[CQB45ACP]

Sure.
$6 for the bread, $15 S/H, and $10 Ag&FDA fee. She’s not licensed for sales so you’ll have to sign a waiver, too.
The next time you (the generic “you” like y’all) wonder why things are so expensive, add up all the costs of taxation & regulations and deduct it from the selling price.

Can I pick up at your local range? Well not until late fall when temps are bearable.

 

[CQB45ACP]

I'm still loading 9mm only because of my previously bought stash of components. It won't be long before I'm shooting the cheap store bought crap. If I can afford that after buying bread.

I’m actually beginning to consider (that’s not actually considering mind you) saving my 9mm components and buying 9mm factory ammo. Gun show coming up next month and can buy cheaper without shipping. Just considering considering.

 

[tightgroup tiger]

I'm still loading 9mm only because of my previously bought stash of components. It won't be long before I'm shooting the cheap store bought crap. If I can afford that after buying bread.

I’m actually beginning to consider (that’s not actually considering mind you) saving my 9mm components and buying 9mm factory ammo. Gun show coming up next month and can buy cheaper without shipping. Just considering considering.

In trying to be proactive, I already did exactly that. I'm saving my remaining 8k of spp and 5,5k of lpp, and powders for all my other handgun calibers.
I shoot more 9mm than anything so for me it makes sense.

 

[tightgroup tiger]

cheap store bought crap

I hear you.

 

[horsemen61]

I got some powder so thank you!

 

[LiveLife]

I’m actually beginning to consider saving my 9mm components and buying 9mm factory ammo. Gun show coming up next month and can buy cheaper without shipping.

FYI, new brass reloadable boxer primed 115/124 gr ammunition starting at $120/500 shipped - https://ammoseek.com/ammo/9mm-luger?ekw=reman berdan steel&ikw=free shipping

 

[CQB45ACP]

FYI, new brass reloadable boxer primed 115/124 gr ammunition starting at $120/500 shipped - https://ammoseek.com/ammo/9mm-luger?ekw=reman berdan steel&ikw=free shipping

Just bought a box of PMC 9mm at NRA range for $20–that puts me into a new category for me—pausing 9mm reloading to save components.

 

[nofendertom]

I have used Alliant Powders (Bullseye and Unique) for 40 years. Am just about out now. Large Corporation corporate greed, with the principle of producing less
and charging more, has led me to find other alternatives.

 

[bigpower491]

Holy Reloder 22 for 60/pound.
Gee they sure are proud of that.
I guess that's where it's going, as I was in one of our bigger shops not long ago and IMR powders were running that number.
Is what it is............

 

[ballman6711]

I stocked up last year for $40 or less per pound, although none of it was Alliant. It was a bit hard to stomach at $40 but now I'm glad I did!

chris

 

[MarshallDodge]

$62.99 a pound for Reloder 16 at midway??

Hazmat had better be free, unless you like paying for Larry's grandkids to go to college.

 

[Hartkopf]

Ramshot sure looks like a brand to try at $30 per pound.

Shop Gun Powder for Reloading - Buy Smokeless Powder Today! | MidwayUSA

 

[MarshallDodge]

I stocked up last year for $40 or less per pound, although none of it was Alliant. It was a bit hard to stomach at $40 but now I'm glad I did!

chris

I did most of my stocking pre-covid but I was able to find some N-540 for $30 lb recently. It's versatile enough that I can use in 223 and 308 loads, which is what I shoot most of the time.

 

[MarshallDodge]

Ramshot sure looks like a brand to try at $30 per pound.

Shop Gun Powder for Reloading - Buy Smokeless Powder Today! | MidwayUSA

Those are still high prices but TAC is good powder for quote a few applications. It is a ball powder, and a little temperature sensitive, so stay away from max loads in hot weather.

 

[Bearded Phil]

A bad deal is a bad deal, doesn't mean that's the only price for that powder.

Midway has jacked up prices on plenty of powder lines, Alliant isn't special in that regard.

I've seen Alliant better priced at several different online vendors including my "local" that sells online as well.

Expand your purview beyond Midway and Natchez and you can get a better deal.

 

[reddog81]

Midway has never been a good place to buy powder. Even before prices went crazy they were regularly $10 more per pound for powder. Powder Valley shows Unique for $32. Of course its sold out. Either wait for it to come back in stock at a lower price somewhere else or pay inflated prices.
FWIW last time I bought Unique it was $72 for 4 lbs in 2017.

 

[Starter52]

I just paid $44 retail for a one pound can of Green Dot. It's the first GD I've seen in two years. It should last me through to Spring.