Originally Posted By: BrentD
I would not buy something that runs on any kind of primer given the possibility of primer shortages and even regulations. In fact, why not buy a flintlock? Really. Rocks aren't going away anytime soon.
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What
Brent D and
High Country sez is true, not only with primers, but with the cost of percussion caps, smokeless powder, black powder and bullets as well.
If this current "situation" continues, I plan to take down the sweet flintlock "Shenandoah" Pennsylvania Long Rifle (a reproduction) hanging in a shadow box over the big stone fireplace in my living room and loadin'-her-up with some FFFg Goex or Swiss black powder and a patched round rifle ball... and having a "go" at some target shooting this summer.
The Shenandoah makes "good smoke" and puts her rifle balls one-on-top-of-the-other at 50 yards in the bullseye if I do my part.
Ya see, we CAN "vote"... with our dollars, and sooner or later, the manufacturers and retailers have to "listen" to us (or go outta business)... not only in product production, but it the price of the products themselves. That's how a "free market" works.
I never "hoard" or "load up" on any specific products or pay a high price for anything in shooting, I merely "opt out" and put my dollars into a rival product. Then, I enjoy my shooting hobby until the market becomes sensible again.
Of course, if the above doesn't have the desired effect, then simply "vote" by keeping your dollars in the bank and finding something else to do with your spare time for several months... and watch the price
fall and the availability increase dramatically.
Ultimately, the consumer holds
ALL the "aces"... we just have to learn that "lesson"... and be patient. And things will change!
Strength & Honor...
Ron T.