Less surprising in this magnum oriented hunting climate is the decline of the .30-30, which has slid in reloading die sales over the last decade or so. (Of course, the .30-30 has always been a better seller in factory loaded ammunition than in reloading dies.) I regard this trend as unfortunate, as the .30-30 is all the cartridge most hunters will ever need and it kicks much less than the magnums, allowing more precise bullet placement.
Consider that most men who intend to load for the 30-30 already have dies. With Marlin quality going to total crap the last year and the ridiculous price tag coupled with the scarcity of a new Model 94 Win. People are not buying many new 30-30's, even if Dad and Grandpa had one and they really had their heart set on it.
People who choose to brew up their own storms bitch loudest about the rain.
