Primer prices?

[Local Loader]

What is Sportsman's minimum age requirement for primer purchase?

18 which I think is the fed min limit since it's an explosive, same with powder but might be 21.

 

[arakboss]

We stopped by the Sportsman's on 82nd yesterday and while they showed some primers as being in stock they had zero on the shelves. Are they hiding them behind the counter these days? They did have one pound of Ramshot Competition for $30 but I have a 8 pounder collecting dust so I left that there. They also had 50 BMG that I didn't bother looking at for price.

 

[2ndtimer]

We stopped by the Sportsman's on 82nd yesterday and while they showed some primers as being in stock they had zero on the shelves. Are they hiding them behind the counter these days? They did have one pound of Ramshot Competition for $30 but I have a 8 pounder collecting dust so I left that there. They also had 50 BMG that I didn't bother looking at for price.

Did you check at the counter? At my local store they moved them to the glass counter to enforce the two sleeve limit. They used to be on the shelf next to the powder.

 

[arakboss]

Did you check at the counter? At my local store they moved them to the glass counter to enforce the two sleeve limit. They used to be on the shelf next to the powder.

There was a fairly long wait for counter help and we didn't have time to spare. They had shelf price stickers for some primers but no primers.

 

[nammac]

Two shelves of Federal Large Pistol Magnum Primers yesterday at the 185th store, $5.52/100 if I recall correctly. Still a limit of two sleeves per customer, per day.

Headed back there after church this morning, if I can convince the wife

 

[Catfishmoon]

We stopped by the Sportsman's on 82nd yesterday and while they showed some primers as being in stock they had zero on the shelves. Are they hiding them behind the counter these days?

Yes, in my experience they are behind the gun counter and you have to request them from an associate (if they happen to have some in stock).
As mentioned it can be a long line to look at a firearm, I just ask one of the salespeople without waiting in line for a prolonged time and they have been helpful.

 

[41mag]

An hour ago Salem SPMNs had ample Federal SPMagnums primers at $6.something02/100. Limit 200. Lots of LPP $5/something /100.

Good luck.

 

[arakboss]

CCI Large Pistol Primers $425 for 5000 shipped.

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Edit: I am going to experiment with using a few large pistol primers in 7.62x39 cases to be used in AR upper. I will report back with results.

 

[arakboss]

Variety of primers are in stock at Natchez. Prices are high but they have generous limits.

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[Going Tits Up]

Paid 9$ per 100 in Vancouver Wa Saturday

 

[arakboss]

doh

 

[galvweld]

Recently checked Hendersen, NV Sportsman Warehouse. Website showed Small Pistol
available, with a limit. Of course, they didn't have any. However, at that store was directed to Customer Service Counter. Firearms counter guy said all primer sales were conducted at from of the store. They did have large rifle primers. Forgot to ask price.

Arizona gun shows are starting have primers $125.00 per 1000.

 

[Mikej]

Arizona gun shows are starting have primers $125.00 per 1000.

Up here we've seen primers at gun shows for a long time. For a lot more that $125.00. A local, collectors show, there were some for $80.00.

 

[arakboss]

Last Ditch time for primer sales. My suspicion is that they are going to be readily available soon or most won't have money to spend on them. If you have been thinking about selling some, you might want to think about doing it sooner rather than later. You will have a lot of competition.

 

[Mikej]

If you have been thinking about selling some, you might want to think about doing it sooner rather than later. You will have a lot of competition.

? "Selling"? What is this? Selling of primers? I don't understand.

I thought primers were for making ammo?

 

[arakboss]

? "Selling"? What is this? Selling of primers? I don't understand.

I thought primers were for making ammo?

Some people may have to sell so they can buy rice and beans

I saw one ad for Large Pistol primers at $75 a brick. The ad has been up for a while. I almost contacted the guy but then I found the mother lode on Craigslist and went that route instead.

 

[arrowshooter]

Who'd ever thought that flipping primers would be a thing?

 

[Caveman Jim]

I recently got dangerously close to to being primerless so I broke down and bought 5000 SPP's for $440 $85/1,000 out the door, sure they're not CCI but they will work for now.

 

[CLT65]

Who'd ever thought that flipping primers would be a thing?

I found an easier way to make a quick buck. When I'm on call at work, and get an emergency call-out or two, I can make enough money to buy LOTS of primers.

 

[arakboss]

American Reloading is discovering that primer sales are slowing.