What shortage?

[Old Hawkeye]

Been reading for months about the difficulty in finding Black Powder & all the bemoaning & frustration expressed by many here.
Well, I got on line Monday the 21st & in less than 2 minutes found powder for sale. Placed an order at 1:30 PM for 15 pounds of powder to be split between 2 friends & myself. Got two different brands in both 2F & 3F along with 1000 Musket caps. Got a email yesterday that the order will be delivered to my doorstep today, Thursday the 24th between 2:30 & 4:30 PM. Including the shipping $12.95, the HazMat fee $23.50 & the sales tax $29.01 the powder was a tad less than $28/lb. If we had wanted the max order, shipping wise, of 25 lbs it would have been even cheaper per lb. So, the sky isn't falling & I am wondering what all the complaining & fretting is all about.

 

[FishDFly]

All it takes is a bit of effort.

 

[bang]

Think biggest issue right now is #10 and #11 caps.

 

[rafterob]

Timing.

 

[appalichian hunter]

Yep, here today gone in 15 mins.

 

[APG]

Last week I had 10 lbs of black delivery and this Saturday there will be 1,000 musket caps at the door. It's there if you look for it. Except the #10 and #11 Percussion caps which are pretty elusive at this time.

 

[ohio ramrod]

I have never noticed a shortage of items for people who order in bulk and have it shipped. This is why I go in with the boys and nephew to get powder by the case and caps by the thousand. The problem is for people who can only buy a lb of powder or one tin of caps locally. Some of us are able to plan ahead and buy in bulk some can only aford to buy small quanties locally . If you only buy a small amount the hazmat and shipping will eat you up.

 

[OkieDougie]

Looks like The Gun Works has a supply of caps, all kinds.
1,000 at a time though. Worth it

https://www.thegunworks.com/custprodgun.cfm?SubCat1ID=75&Cat1Name=Percussion Caps

 

[Old Hawkeye]

I have never noticed a shortage of items for people who order in bulk and have it shipped. This is why I go in with the boys and nephew to get powder by the case and caps by the thousand. The problem is for people who can only buy a lb of powder or one tin of caps locally. Some of us are able to plan ahead and buy in bulk some can only aford to buy small quanties locally . If you only buy a small amount the hazmat and shipping will eat you up.

How can a $23.50 HazMat fee & $12.95 shipping "eat you up"? If someone can't afford that then they should probably consider a different hobby. Everyone, not just "some" of us, is capable of planning ahead, I would think. Local store availability of BP is quickly becoming a thing of the past. Ordering it on line & having it shipped to your door is the norm in most areas.

 

[EC121]

It is all relative. You could be a golfer and pay $50 plus a cart fee every time you go out to whack your balls.

 

[Hawk54]

It is all relative. You could be a golfer and pay $50 plus a cart fee every time you go out to whack your balls.

I play golf four or five days a week during the summer. I know what you mean. Only difference is I walk most of the time.

 

[biliff]

Looks like The Gun Works has a supply of caps, all kinds.
1,000 at a time though. Worth it

https://www.thegunworks.com/custprodgun.cfm?SubCat1ID=75&Cat1Name=Percussion Caps

Might want to drill down on that a bit further. All their caps have this disclaimer "PLEASE NOTE!!! As of 4-21-2021, these caps will not be available for purchase! No orders will be filled"

 

[Hawk54]

I think people are referring to a lack of powder at local shops. I know around here a lot of the places that carry powder don't have any most of the times you go in looking for it. I think the reason for that is is as soon as they get some in it is all bought up right away so they are back to having none.

 

[Jcmitcham]

How can a $23.50 HazMat fee & $12.95 shipping "eat you up"? If someone can't afford that then they should probably consider a different hobby. Everyone, not just "some" of us, is capable of planning ahead, I would think. Local store availability of BP is quickly becoming a thing of the past. Ordering it on line & having it shipped to your door is the norm in most areas.

Yeah we can have casual hobbyists or (heaven forbid) the "Poors" enjoying the hobby It does help to go in with multiple people to lighten the load. I've lucked out and have a pretty reliable Blackpowder dealer whos local to me.

 

[OkieDougie]

Might want to drill down on that a bit further. All their caps have this disclaimer "PLEASE NOTE!!! As of 4-21-2021, these caps will not be available for purchase! No orders will be filled"

Odd. One would think they would remove them from the catalog if you can't order.

 

[springfield art]

Been reading for months about the difficulty in finding Black Powder & all the bemoaning & frustration expressed by many here.
Well, I got on line Monday the 21st & in less than 2 minutes found powder for sale. Placed an order at 1:30 PM for 15 pounds of powder to be split between 2 friends & myself. Got two different brands in both 2F & 3F along with 1000 Musket caps. Got a email yesterday that the order will be delivered to my doorstep today, Thursday the 24th between 2:30 & 4:30 PM. Including the shipping $12.95, the HazMat fee $23.50 & the sales tax $29.01 the powder was a tad less than $28/lb. If we had wanted the max order, shipping wise, of 25 lbs it would have been even cheaper per lb. So, the sky isn't falling & I am wondering what all the complaining & fretting is all about.

Good to hear! There was a real panic there for a while, but things inevitably improve after a time.

 

[dave951]

News flash- Water is wet...... Film at 11.

Been saying this all along. Buy in bulk, no worries.

 

[david w]

It is all relative. You could be a golfer and pay $50 plus a cart fee every time you go out to whack your balls.

Yeah, but some of those cart girls can be pretty cute!

 

[Whughett]

Been reading for months about the difficulty in finding Black Powder & all the bemoaning & frustration expressed by many here.
Well, I got on line Monday the 21st & in less than 2 minutes found powder for sale. Placed an order at 1:30 PM for 15 pounds of powder to be split between 2 friends & myself. Got two different brands in both 2F & 3F along with 1000 Musket caps. Got a email yesterday that the order will be delivered to my doorstep today, Thursday the 24th between 2:30 & 4:30 PM. Including the shipping $12.95, the HazMat fee $23.50 & the sales tax $29.01 the powder was a tad less than $28/lb. If we had wanted the max order, shipping wise, of 25 lbs it would have been even cheaper per lb. So, the sky isn't falling & I am wondering what all the complaining & fretting is all about.

Care to share what on line company this wonderment happened at.?

 

[PathfinderNC]

Looks like The Gun Works has a supply of caps, all kinds.
1,000 at a time though. Worth it

https://www.thegunworks.com/custprodgun.cfm?SubCat1ID=75&Cat1Name=Percussion Caps

Including shipping and haz mat, 1000 cci caps would cost $92.00. Is that a good price?