Say goodbye to your favorite ammo brands

[Alan]

I just found out that some rounds we've been using for years are being phased out. It might be a good idea to start planning ahead or explore some alternatives. Is anyone else already aware of this?

 

[Catt57]

I was not. What's getting phased out?

 

[cp1969]

I don't use a lot of factory ammo. In fact, some of my guns have never fired a factory cartridge since I've owned them. .22's are the exception.

 

[Willfully Armed]

I don't use a lot of factory ammo. In fact, some of my guns have never fired a factory cartridge since I've owned them. .22's are the exception.

It just occurred to me how many I have that have also never fed a factory round.

 

[Red Baron]

I can reload every caliber, but rimfires. I can cast bullets for my center fires.

 

[cp1969]

I can reload every caliber, but rimfires. I can cast bullets for my center fires.

But when it comes to gun powder, Hodgdon (who doesn't make any) has bought up all its competition.

 

[Loneranger04]

With the cost of components some calibers are almost as cheap to buy factory bulk as to reload, such as 9mm and .223. Same with 12 and 20 gauge shotshells. For rifle/pistol I have so many components that I bought 10-20 years ago that I can still come out ahead by reloading. As far as brands of ammunition that have went away I am not familiar with any but..For shotgun reloading the only two companies making powder that works well is Hodgon and Alliant and there is very little of either available anymore for whatever reason. At full retail it makes reloading 12 and 20 too costly. Wish they’d start producing more Red Dot and Clays.

 

[Willfully Armed]

With the cost of components some calibers are almost as cheap to buy factory bulk as to reload, such as 9mm and .223. Same with 12 and 20 gauge shotshells. For rifle/pistol I have so many components that I bought 10-20 years ago that I can still come out ahead by reloading. As far as brands of ammunition that have went away I am not familiar with any but..For shotgun reloading the only two companies making powder that works well is Hodgon and Alliant and there is very little of either available anymore for whatever reason. At full retail it makes reloading 12 and 20 too costly. Wish they’d start producing more Red Dot and Clays.

17.3 red dot under 1 1/8oz #8 is my jam.