I thought this shortage was passing by, seems to be getting worse! I have nearly drained my last 8 pounder that was stashed for hard times. Well.......times are hard!
- Thread starter Jon Lester
- Start date
7lbs left myself....we're all paddling around in shit-creek right now.
Its bad when none is available on Gunbroker with jacked up prices!
lol - yep. It's going to be a fight to the death when some shows up.
Maybe Rich will share with the rest of you that dont have any, haha. Ive got over 5lbs
Ill tell y'all one damn thing if I ever find some in a store you better believe I am buying every last piece. That is of course unless there is some kind of limit which seems to be popular these days.
I will never be caught short again, I will finish stocking up on a two year supply of everything I need and never go below those levels again..
This is my sentiment exactly...and probably shared by a HUGE percentage of frequent recreational shooters, to say nothing of competitors. Which, unfortunately, means the shortage is going to continue for a while.
I was able to snag 8lb from a semi-local shop a few months back, as I was given a lead just an hour after posting a BOLO on another forum.
I've got a whopping 3 pounds of it. Admittedly, it's the only powder I've run through my 260, and yes I'm on the lookout for more, but it's not the end all be all powder. There are others out there that work, and I'll just do some more load development. It's part of the hobby.
I saw some H4350 the other day strapped on the back of a Unicorn. 
about to open my last 8lbs keg, still have 600 rds loaded, should hold me up for a while.
I'm down to 6lbs, lowest I've ever been!
I'm into my last pound, and have been looking for more since Feb. Those who are hoarding a 2+ year supply may be inadvertently making things hard on everyone else. Just my opinion.
Local small shop said the plant that made Hodgdon suffered a fire and that's the reason for not seeing much of their powders. Love the rumor mill...
Last edited:
That's imr not Hodgdon. Different powders
Perhaps we should start talking alternatives?
I'll start:
130 vld through a 6.5 Creedmoor gasser and RL15.
Anyone try this combination?
I'll start:
130 vld through a 6.5 Creedmoor gasser and RL15.
Anyone try this combination?
I bought some h4895 and 4831sc for just in case. Heard good things about both. Not as fast but consistent.
I have a few 8# jugs of IMR 4350, will stick with that for the 4350 for now, as soon as I can get some AA4350 I will, H4350 will be the last on my list to stock up on for new load development now.
if u have varget, it works well in the 140 class
At the sacrifice of over 100fps, though. I have 9 pounds of it, though, so it is an option should times get real bad.
It is still hit and miss guys for the online outlets. I was able to score 24 lbs last week from Powder Valley. I was down to my last pound.
I was able to get about the same amount from Bruno's and some from Midsouth. At least we're seeing it show up now! That's the most any of us have seen/had lately!
I picked up 10 cases of H4350 and Varget a couple weeks ago and managed to get one case of the new cfe223
Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk 2
Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk 2
I am now down to about enough to load 20 rounds of 7.62x54r.
Josh
Josh
James, where did you score the ten cases? Did they have any H4350 left?
Bwerks, YOU DU MAN!!
I just ordered two kegs of H4350 from Precision. I've been looking for a week now since I bought my Rem 700, Bartlein, Manners .260. Even tracked down some desert Unicorns but no luck.
Thanks Brother
James, I just got mine from Precision, thanks to bodywerks. Thanks for your reply.
Thx just picked up some 4598
My local store has some.
I couldn't find any H4350 so I grabbed some AA4350, will see how it works. From what I've read it is very similar, will see if the .260 likes it.
Kc
Kc
Precision Reloading still has H-4350
They did, I think I was able to snag 8lbs...maybe if the order went through. Thanks for the heads up!
and its gone
Your welcome! That powder has been as rare as hen's teeth to find! Glad you were able to get some.
I hope you're right. I ordered a keg but i won't celebrate until i get shipping notification.
PCR/XLR/TAC338 http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz53/bodywerks/IMG_20130816_111453_255_zps1b498f0d.jpg http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz53/bodywerks/IMG_20130816_111325_951_zps290ebdd0.jpg
PCR/XLR/TAC338 http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz53/bodywerks/IMG_20130816_111453_255_zps1b498f0d.jpg http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz53/bodywerks/IMG_20130816_111325_951_zps290ebdd0.jpg
Time to celebrate! Precision reloading shipped my 4350!
PCR/XLR/TAC338 http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz53/bodywerks/IMG_20130816_111453_255_zps1b498f0d.jpg http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz53/bodywerks/IMG_20130816_111325_951_zps290ebdd0.jpg
PCR/XLR/TAC338 http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz53/bodywerks/IMG_20130816_111453_255_zps1b498f0d.jpg http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz53/bodywerks/IMG_20130816_111325_951_zps290ebdd0.jpg
What time did you order out of curiosity? I placed mine at 10:54 EST and I haven't received order conformation or shipping info yet, nor has my cc been charged. It showed "In Stock" when I placed it in the cart. Perhaps they do not have real time inventory. Oh Well.
Yesterday evening at like 6pst.
PCR/XLR/TAC338 http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz53/bodywerks/IMG_20130816_111453_255_zps1b498f0d.jpg http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz53/bodywerks/IMG_20130816_111325_951_zps290ebdd0.jpg
PCR/XLR/TAC338 http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz53/bodywerks/IMG_20130816_111453_255_zps1b498f0d.jpg http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz53/bodywerks/IMG_20130816_111325_951_zps290ebdd0.jpg
Since I have none, anybody try H414 with 6.5mm CM? I think I read somewhere that it can be done and worked kinda well.
tom if looking for h4350 let me know before TSC
Good to know. If they don't contact me tomorrow I'll ring them up first thing Friday.
I appreciate that offer. I'm not close to being out, just trying to stock up for next year. Looking to pick up the occasional 8lbs keg when possible. I'll let you know though.
