Good Monday morning!
Last week was a busy week working on a few projects. We still managed to hash out a write up continuing our series on basic handloading equipment. Hopefully it is somewhat insightful for people who are looking at getting started in handloading, as well as those who have been at it for awhile.
Handloading Your Way – Powder Metering Accessories
We’ll continue to work on this series as time allows. We’re dutifully working on some of the other projects for the sight, so keep an eye out for updates.
We try hard to stay away from politics and world events on this website, but we would be somewhat negligent if we didn’t comment on the current trends of the firearms industry. Currently we are seeing an uptick in ammunition and firearm purchases. This can be traced to two primary events, the CORVID-19 outbreak and the upcoming 2020 elections.
These “Run on guns” can have detrimental effects to both the hobby shooter and the professional load developer. Shortages in ammunition can result in the inability to conduct Competitor Sample comparisons, and shortages in powder often results in alternate powders being use, incomplete powder screenings, or loads unable to be loaded at all. If you have time sensitive projects coming up, be sure to order early, and anticipate standard lead times may be longer than typical.
I’m not saying to run out a purchase all the 22LR you can find, but I am saying that you may want to plan accordingly. Depending on the outcome of the 2020 election, we may see this “Run on Guns” evaporate overnight, or it could get a lot worse. We will have to see.
We’ll continue to monitor the market and see what the trends look like. Be safe out there.
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Thanks,
The Ballistic Assistant