Would you or would you not...

[Hunter-Habib]

Stockpile on powder, brass, primers and bullets. Times are tough and you’ll be needing them.

 

[Clodo Ferreira]

Hi Soumya,

I make mine mdwest´s words: "Far more likely powder, primers, and bullets are going to remain scarce for a while and always have the potential to become scarce again in the future... I'd buy while you can..."
Add to this factory cartridges...
Stock up as you can!
Good luck with your proyect!

CF

 

[AZDAVE]

When you find the components you will need grab them.

 

[Bush Buck]

My first reaction to this question was "Of course, pick up components when you can - if you are sure about this rifle purchase"
But I don't agree with some of the sentiments suggesting to buy all that you can and everything that you can.
9.3 brass and bullets are made occasionally by manufacturers to meet the modest demand. If you decide to buy a lifetime supply instead of an annual or seasonal supply then you may prevent other 9.3 hunters from getting what they need.
On the other hand, if you want a 10 years supply of .223 then go ahead - they're making more today!

 

[Neil Molendyk]

I've never seen a best before date on any brass, bullets, powder or primers. If you can, get it when you see it, when you need it, it may not be there.

 

[Tanks]

Midsouth Shooters Supply have plenty of Varget in stock.

 

[meigsbucks]

As many others have previously stated, given the times, acquire the components when they are available. I began acquiring components for my 9.3x62 about three years before the rifle. Additionally I couldn’t tell you how many times I acquired components for chamberings I knew I would EVENTUALLY acquire. I bought .38 Super ammo and brass about 15 years before I purchased the gun and that was before all the supply issues we have today. Close to the same for 9.3x74R.

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

As soon as I know I'm purchasing a new calibre I go and buy reloading components straight away, just did it with 45 Colt and 454 Casull, I ordered a new BFR revolver chambered in 454 Casull and I already have 100 rounds of 45 Colt loaded for it before the revolver has even arrived, hopefully it turns up this week.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

I'm in the market for my next rifle a bolt action in 9.3X62, as my search continues I find reloading components mainly brass, primers etc available as of today. Would you stock up on them or wait till you get the gun first.

@soumya sarkar
Personally if I knew I was DEFINITELY getting a 9.3x62 them I would stock up on brass, primers, projectiles and powder especially primers. Things are hard to get now so grab them while you can.
If you decide on a different caliber you can always re sell them.
Bob

 

[CoElkHunter]

As soon as I know I'm purchasing a new calibre I go and buy reloading components straight away, just did it with 45 Colt and 454 Casull, I ordered a new BFR revolver chambered in 454 Casull and I already have 100 rounds of 45 Colt loaded for it before the revolver has even arrived, hopefully it turns up this week.

Those BFRs are awesome! Wish I could afford one. I had to settle for a barely used (no evidence it had ever been shot) Ruger Super Redhawk in .454 Casull with a 9" ported barrel. It shoots well though with factory ammo. Haven't bought reloading components for it yet.

 

[Woodcarver]

I'm in the market for my next rifle a bolt action in 9.3X62, as my search continues I find reloading components mainly brass, primers etc available as of today. Would you stock up on them or wait till you get the gun first.

I stock up on components for any caliber I have interest in. It's been quite awhile since I bought a rifle in a new caliber that required getting components or ammo after the fact. Currently have at least 6 calibers waiting on a rifle to feed them through. Found a closeout on 9.3x62 loaded ammo (60% off) that put 200 loaded rounds in inventory almost a year before I found the rifle; the brass will last through many subsequent reloadings. Buy what you can, when you can. But with patience and diligence you won't have to pay the scalpers on GB the exorbitant $$$ they are trying to fleece people out of.

 

[Aussie_Hunter]

Those BFRs are awesome! Wish I could afford one. I had to settle for a barely used (no evidence it had ever been shot) Ruger Super Redhawk in .454 Casull with a 9" ported barrel. It shoots well though with factory ammo. Haven't bought reloading components for it yet.

Mine arrived yesterday, has to be seen to be believed these things, such a cool revolver I'm really happy with it.

 

[deewayne2003]

Take your time and gather quality components while you can and especially if you find large amounts IF you know what the gun likes.

Point being, if you haven’t got the gun you haven’t got the load development finished.

So take the time to perhaps take advantage of the many partial boxes of bullets for sale on the AH classifieds(for accuracy testing) and stockpile some quality brass and primers, maybe a couple different promising powders.

Once I confirmed the regulation load on my .470NE, I bought an 8lbs jug of 3031, 150pcs of Jamison new brass, 1k primers & found a sale on bullets and bought 500 Hornady(practice) & 150softs & 100 solids.(Woodleigh)

This may sound excessive- but I know I have a nearly lifetime supply of ammo with 100% matching lot#s = consistency including the Dacron stuffed pillow I bought to insure the same filler.

Should I ever sell the rifle I guarantee that having not only the regulation load but a matching supply of components would help me receive the best possible price.

 

[CBH Australia]

Its a standard chambering but things are scarce so grab some stuff.

I would get dies and cases. Keep a healthy stock of primers and powder because projectiles can be posted.

I've done this before with a few including my .280a.i build

Being ready means I'm ready when the next new rifle turns up.

I own a set of .260rem dies, I can neck up some once fired .243 brass if I can't source brass.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Its a standard chambering but things are scarce so grab some stuff.

I would get dies and cases. Keep a healthy stock of primers and powder because projectiles can be posted.

I've done this before with a few including my .280a.i build

Being ready means I'm ready when the next new rifle turns up.

I own a set of .260rem dies, I can neck up some once fired .243 brass if I can't source brass.

@CBH Australia
Just rebarrel that 243 to 260 mate your wife will love you for it. A far better cartridge. Get a fast twist barrel and long throat it that way you can use the FULL POTENTIAL of the 260.
Far better cartridge than the 243 with not much more recoil.
Come on mate you know you want to do it. TSE do s great match grade stainless, just send the barreled action to them and they will even do it to the same profile.
Bob

 

[sourdough44]

Some components are more difficult than other items, depending on the cartridge. Power, primers, often shell holders, some bullets can be shared.

Cases & dies can be scarce. Worse outcome is you sell at a little loss later. We all know the trend though, once the idea starts to take root, usually comes to fruition.

 

[Bullthrower338]

Buy now, in fact buy brass and bullets for things you dont have any plans to buy, eventually you are going to get a deal on a gun that you can justify the purchase of the rifle just because you have so much brass for it, essentially making the firearm free when you take in the escalating prices of components! You are welcome Sir!

 

[CBH Australia]

@CBH Australia
Just rebarrel that 243 to 260 mate your wife will love you for it. A far better cartridge. Get a fast twist barrel and long throat it that way you can use the FULL POTENTIAL of the 260.
Far better cartridge than the 243 with not much more recoil.
Come on mate you know you want to do it. TSE do s great match grade stainless, just send the barreled action to them and they will even do it to the same profile.
Bob

Fast twist barrel and a long throat, sounds like a thing for the .260rem. sounds like the twist and throat have held it back and those limitations are the things identified in the Creedmoor chambered rifles. Open up the throat and unleash the potential of the .260

 

[shootist~]

Fast twist barrel and a long throat, sounds like a thing for the .260rem. sounds like the twist and throat have held it back and those limitations are the things identified in the Creedmoor chambered rifles. Open up the throat and unleash the potential of the .260

But pay attention to magazine length - the other limiting factor of the 260 Rem.

Or just put a 6.5 Creedmoor barrel on it and join us on the Dark Side. Problems solved!
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha!

 

[CBH Australia]

But pay attention to magazine length - the other limiting factor of the 260 Rem.

Or just put a 6.5 Creedmoor barrel on it and join us on the Dark Side. Problems solved!
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha!

I might do a .260 rem in a single shot for target shooting.

I have a few Tikkas and short magazines are their downfall. But I can easily overcome that using a different bolt stop and magazine. Gotta be some benefit in their modularity.

Did you say Creedmoor, sorry I can't I would never live it down I've had too much to say on the subject.