[epow]

the truth is that ammo prices have more than doubled in the past year in reflection of rapid increases in the cost of component materials.

I hadn't thought of that, but you're right. Ammo prices have gone through the roof lately, along with the price of reloading components for those of us who roll our own. Fortunately for me I still have a lot of components that I bought back before the prices shot up, and I recycle most of the lead that I shoot at my backyard firing range. (Yeah, I live out in the sticks)

[SJSAMPLE]

I just reloaded my last batch of 1000 55gr FMJ and now I can’t find any replacements. None of my dealers can confirm when they’ll have primers, powder or bullets in stock.

The good news is the ammo industry is expecting a price slump in the near future (to hear defense industry analysts speak of it).

If prices drop, I’m stocking up (and driving prices back up ;)

[kitchen]

... I recycle most of the lead that I shoot at my backyard firing range. (Yeah, I live out in the sticks)

I was going to invite myself over but I don't think I can squeeze the 4,000 mile round trip in this week.