RinB, I have found that, with some patience, and the good fortune to know some loonies, "rare" ammo has never been a problem. It is really interesting how much "stuff" is hoarded here and there, and how generous other shooters can be, and have been. Since I have always been a reloader, once a few cases have been accumulated.......problem solved.
I am also fortunate enough to know some extreme loonies with lathes, milling machines, and no real limits. Rational behavior is often not on the table.
I guess I should add, nothing like a good excuse to prowl backwoods gunshops!
