Just an FYI....and it's good

[300WSM]

Those of you who read some of my posts know I used to be employed high up deep in this industry.

The FYI.....things are looking up.
Availability on products is getting better. Much better on certain items.

Prices are getting better with that.

Some of my ex colleagues were pleased to tell me things are trending in a great direction!
This might be the best shape the industry has been in over the last dozen years.

Here's to hoping it continues and whatever you need should be able obtain over the spring and summer.

Happy reloading this summer

 

[salmonchaser]

I'll probably buy 64 pounds of RL17 if it shows up

 

[SJB358]

I'll probably buy 64 pounds of RL17 if it shows up

Boy you aren’t kidding. I got lucky about 6 months back. Grafs got a bunch and I got 16lbs of it. It hurt but man it works well for me.

 

[JD338]

I'm slowly stocking up. Watching for powders to go on sale and buying good amounts.
I was in decent shape pre pandemic but I'm now in even better shape.
Everything cost more now so it is what it is. At least I won't have to worry about shortages

JD338

 

[RL338]

Grafs got a bunch and I got 16lbs of it. It hurt but man it works well for me.

I bet it did

 

[300WSM]

I'll probably buy 64 pounds of RL17 if it shows up

Yeah...
I've always tried to get two loads for a weapon using two different powders because of the availability problems that can arise.

W760 and IMR4350 are the two I try to use as the alternate.
If things get bleak one can usually obtain 760 or 4350imr in a store, internet, or acquaintances/word of mouth

 

[300WSM]

The wild card here is Alliant.

That war is eating up Alliant powder.
I don't care what PR bullshit Alliant spins...
I know for a fact they are allocating so much of their powder resources, materials and labor for powder used for the Ukraine war munitions.

 

[salmonchaser]

Give up some Reloader 17 so a David can smite Goliath. I'm in.

 

[Aussie Wanderer]

All I need on the back of that news is for the Aussie Dollar to go up and things will be even better

 

[xphunter]

Reloder 26 and 33 would be nice, but I am not holding my breath

 

[Joec7651]

I’ll stand pat for the time being. The only one I’d invest in would be RL23. It’s an amazingly consistent powder. In my opinion it’s head and shoulders above anything in its class. I still have 9lbs but it will be a sad day when it’s used up.

 

[Joec7651]

This is however really great news!

 

[JD338]

RL26 here. If it ever comes around, I'll buy baby buy (Within reason of course)!

JD338

 

[300WSM]

Reloder 26 and 33 would be nice, but I am not holding my breath

You will be able to get some this summer. I promise you that.

What I can't tell you is how much you can get. It won't be an endless supply until probably middle of 2026...
BUT.........
Alliant pretty much across the board will be available at one point or another this summer.

Unless something unforeseen happens good or bad .....

I can tell you it's not worth checking availability until middle June. I'd check periodically from that point on though.

If I find out anything further I will post

 

[xphunter]

You will be able to get some this summer. I promise you that.

What I can't tell you is how much you can get. It won't be an endless supply until probably middle of 2026...
BUT.........
Alliant pretty much across the board will be available at one point or another this summer.

Unless something unforeseen happens good or bad .....

I can tell you it's not worth checking availability until middle June. I'd check periodically from that point on though.

If I find out anything further I will post

Roger That!
Thank You Sir!!!

 

[salmonchaser]

I’ll stand pat for the time being. The only one I’d invest in would be RL23. It’s an amazingly consistent powder. In my opinion it’s head and shoulders above anything in its class. I still have 9lbs but it will be a sad day when it’s used up.

I’ve had good luck in a variety of cartridges with 19 22 25 and 26. Never tried 23 or 33. What do use the 23 in?

 

[RL338]

What do use the 23 in?

My son uses RL23 in 7mm RM with Barnes 145gr LRX and 257 Wby with 90gr AH.

 

[Joec7651]

I use it in 7mm RM with 140gr E-Tips, and 270 Win with 130gr Partitions. I don’t pay too much attention to temp stability, but it’s very consistent for what I use it in. I’d like to try it in the 270 WSM I recently acquired but have started with other powders.