Iran war effects on ammo..

[fnq22]

Should we be stocking up on reloading and ammo supplies while we can...?...

Up where I am powder and some ammo is often already a "put your name down and wait until the next shipment" kind of deal.......If this war goes on and on will it start to dry up ammo supplies..?

[bigrich]

Should we be stocking up on reloading and ammo supplies while we can...?...

Up where I am powder and some ammo is often already a "put your name down and wait until the next shipment" kind of deal.......If this war goes on and on will it start to dry up ammo supplies..?

Quite possibly things will get harder to get. I stocked up on imported items when albo-sleazy’s new laws affected imports. I’ve been told that there was plenty of stock in the country, but the workload for customs could backlog things quite a bit. So yes, I would stock up , some might call it panic buying, but I’ve got enough gear to last me 2 years. It’s not like I won’t use it ….

[mickb]

Fellas, I have no doubt a range of shortages are going to be blamed on any war and also a range of prices of living are going to shoot up as well. Previously, we could have wars raging 20 years, trade sanctions, even complete GFC's and stockmarket crashes and the supply of items and price of items was often stable.

Since Covid, any international event seems to flog our standard of living to death and double the net worth of billionaires( I mean literally they doubled and tripled their money during and after Covid)

The rules of economics are basically that there are no rulestany more. Any opportuntiy to create price hikes and scarcity is taken by big businesses and the lower you are in the food chain the harder you get hit.

Covid, Ukraine war, trade sanctions with china, now this war, I bet its the same thing.

I have no doubt, any day now a bunch of price increases are going to be 'hinted at' by the media. And the average bloke, not being over burdended by economic intelligence will run about believing it.

I remember in the Ukraine war, everything was being blamed on it, even QLD home insurance price hikes were being blamed on it. I kid you not, it was on the news one night. And people at work telling me it all made sense,.

Strap in.

[Makerboi]

For some reason or another if there is a war on in the world it's the Australian government's responsibility to blame it for the cost of everything. Wars can affect powders and other energetics but last time I checked it shouldn't effect insurance

[deye243]

I honestly cannot believe that there are people who still don't have enough supplies to shoot out the barrels that they're using they deserve everything they get even way back in 2008 we learnt the hard way

[fnq22]

I honestly cannot believe that there are people who still don't have enough supplies to shoot out the barrels that they're using they deserve everything they get even way back in 2008 we learnt the hard way

You sure told me didnt ya...
but thanks to the other fellas for their answers .this is my first year reloading and shooting much centrefire so appreciate the advice..living in a remote rural area of FNQ where the closet handgun and reloading suppliers are 2-3 hours away is challenging....I have waited up to 6 months for some supplies only to find some orders could only be partially filled..I guess I'll have to start "panic buying" and really stocking up when its available then shall I...

[Wapiti]

I honestly cannot believe that there are people who still don't have enough supplies to shoot out the barrels that they're using they deserve everything they get even way back in 2008 we learnt the hard way

Yes we might do that, but there are plenty of people who have to live week by week who save up and pay as they can afford to.
If we go for a walk at night in one country town we have a business, there are plenty of homes that are dark. But retired folk live there. Guess why that is.

[Wapiti]

My wifes just told me that the blokes coming out from Stanthorpe to put in a new bathroom setup in the Warwick house are wanting to come out early because the town is about to run out of fuel. He reckoned Tenterfield is so low that people from there are coming up to Stanthorpe in Qld to fill up.
Apparently, Repco, Autobarn and Supercheap have had a run of jerry cans and there's none left!

I wonder when the next run on dunny paper will start...

[mickb]

For some reason or another if there is a war on in the world it's the Australian government's responsibility to blame it for the cost of everything. Wars can affect powders and other energetics but last time I checked it shouldn't effect insurance

The FTC, Federal Trade Commission in the USA released a report in 2024 saying the top players are now using 'the fog of war" ( quote) to entrench these practices.

[mickb]

I honestly cannot believe that there are people who still don't have enough supplies to shoot out the barrels that they're using they deserve everything they get even way back in 2008 we learnt the hard way

You sure told me didnt ya...
but thanks to the other fellas for their answers .this is my first year reloading and shooting much centrefire so appreciate the advice..living in a remote rural area of FNQ where the closet handgun and reloading suppliers are 2-3 hours away is challenging....I have waited up to 6 months for some supplies only to find some orders could only be partially filled..I guess I'll have to start "panic buying" and really stocking up when its available then shall I...

Yes its not fair on new shooters.

[Wapiti]

Man.... for those without the cognitive function to understand how an incredibly successful businessman, Trump, got this far and what it was all for, well,
You have to look at this Topher video.

As well as exposing the absolutely PATHETIC, university activist cowards running the govts in this country and Europe/Britain in so far as resources and worldwide stocks of fuel, gas and oil (which despite the micro-penis Bowen's assertions) run the world and it's modern manufacturing and life in general, this man has gone a long way to making the world WAY more stable.
I haven't the ability to properly explain how this bloke works, but this vid from Topher does.

If you are a TDS sufferer and cannot handle anything other than your own bubble, don't bother watching it. And if you don't get it, don't shoot the messenger.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9jqFqsc6U4&t=299s

[Wapiti]

Just watch the left-wing fags who want the world for themselves try and ruin what this man is doing.
It'll be stepped up bigtime, I reckon. Their desperation will go up a notch.

[bigrich]

Man.... for those without the cognitive function to understand how an incredibly successful businessman, Trump, got this far and what it was all for, well,
You have to look at this Topher video.

As well as exposing the absolutely PATHETIC, university activist cowards running the govts in this country and Europe/Britain in so far as resources and worldwide stocks of fuel, gas and oil (which despite the micro-penis Bowen's assertions) run the world and it's modern manufacturing and life in general, this man has gone a long way to making the world WAY more stable.
I haven't the ability to properly explain how this bloke works, but this vid from Topher does.

If you are a TDS sufferer and cannot handle anything other than your own bubble, don't bother watching it. And if you don't get it, don't shoot the messenger.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9jqFqsc6U4&t=299s

very interesting , i think recent events will make the chinese think twice militarily
also quite informative about how the geo-political balances have changed , possibly semi - neutralising china as a global player . i guess time will tell how this plays out

[tuknal]

I honestly cannot believe that there are people who still don't have enough supplies to shoot out the barrels that they're using they deserve everything they get even way back in 2008 we learnt the hard way

Yes we might do that, but there are plenty of people who have to live week by week who save up and pay as they can afford to.
If we go for a walk at night in one country town we have a business, there are plenty of homes that are dark. But retired folk live there. Guess why that is.

i agree with deye 243 stock up as much as you can
but the people living week to week hardly give a stuff about ammo prices ,,what youve said is irrelevant to to his comment and whom hes talking about ,,
so what do you come into town from your big farm and walk around town at night looking at peoples houses to make yourself feel better ,,cant be too flat out as a farmer if youve got time for that,, maybe you should be after the ferals that are such a problem

[bigrich]

I honestly cannot believe that there are people who still don't have enough supplies to shoot out the barrels that they're using they deserve everything they get even way back in 2008 we learnt the hard way

Yes we might do that, but there are plenty of people who have to live week by week who save up and pay as they can afford to.
If we go for a walk at night in one country town we have a business, there are plenty of homes that are dark. But retired folk live there. Guess why that is.

i agree with deye 243 stock up as much as you can
but the people living week to week hardly give a stuff about ammo prices ,,what youve said is irrelevant to to his comment and whom hes talking about ,,
so what do you come into town from your big farm and walk around town at night looking at peoples houses to make yourself feel better ,,cant be too flat out as a farmer if youve got time for that,, maybe you should be after the ferals that are such a problem

bit harsh mate . people who shoot do give a stuff about ammo prices , and the affordability in general to shoot . the costs of setting up for reloading is beyond some people cost wise , but they can afford to go buy factory ammo as they need it and still pay for food and rent. not everyone is in the same financial situation

[Wapiti]

Thanks for copying that weirdos post Rich, I wouldn't have otherwise seen it.

FMD, all I said was make a comment about not everyone having the funds to stock up bigtime.

Gee it must be tough to be a victim all the time and hang sh*t on people who have a go.
Your bitterness, pointlessness and jealousy of people that do really hurts you eh?
Hope it consumes you.
Keep it up mate, it keeps me both amused and informed that the enemy is still within.

[Bugman]

Correction you goose. You are the one hanging sh*t on people, especially those that DARE question or criticise your opinion.
You appear to post numerous paragraphs of mostly inane comments, so IF you are a man on the land, why don't you put in more effort on your property (if you really have one) and give the computer and your brain a rest. Also when you get criticism, it is amazing how you appear to back track, and offer an excuse or similar. Now that is amusing.

[Willie]

Correction you goose. You are the one hanging sh*t on people, especially those that DARE question or criticise your opinion.
You appear to post numerous paragraphs of mostly inane comments, so IF you are a man on the land, why don't you put in more effort on your property (if you really have one) and give the computer and your brain a rest. Also when you get criticism, it is amazing how you appear to back track, and offer an excuse or similar. Now that is amusing.

Could not agree more. Well stated.

[bigrich]

I’m really dumbfounded at the angst and trolling on this forum at times. Wapati does have a nice block runs cattle, and is what he says he is . The comments about the fella taking note of elderly people in town who can’t afford to have the power on is a legitimate observation of the times we are living in . I worked hard in a low paid trade to pay of my house , if I notice the renters down the road can’t afford power does that make me some sort of narsasist ? Some fellas try to turn any comments into a argument

[Willie]

UM? What is the definition of trolling in regards to this forum. Yes, Wapiti is the one who is trying to turn any comments into an argument.
If yo want to be mates with him, then that's your choice. Good for you. For me, after reading his continual diatribe, I could give a FF about him.

[bigrich]

UM? What is the definition of trolling in regards to this forum. Yes, Wapiti is the one who is trying to turn any comments into an argument.
If yo want to be mates with him, then that's your choice. Good for you. For me, after reading his continual diatribe, I could give a FF about him.

Fair enough mate, as a long time forum member I just think it’s sad how things get turned around at the drop of a hat, specifically when it’s a legitimate comment or concern. People are entitled to their point of view, but personal attacks happen all too often. JMHO

[mickb]

Bigrich, I agree there is a lot of agro on the forums, I came back hoping things had changed. Not that Im squeaky clean myself, Im a seriel diatriber and long lecture poster but yeah all the attacks and angst is a bit much.

[Bugman]

I don't apologise for my comments. My free speech. I don't expect others on this forum to apologise either. Most of the time the comments made are, interesting, informative, laughable, stupid etc etc BUT it appears that this is what makes the forum work.
Take it or leave it.

[tuknal]

totally agree with bugman
no apologise here either
the flog pot was implying there are ppl doing it that tough that they turn the lights off to save on power ,,,and there are
,,but they are not the people that are worrying about ammo prices,, cos im pretty sure going for a shot is the furthest thing from their mind if they are in that situation

i dont see any of you say anything to him when he does the same to others as we are being accused of

[tuknal]

I honestly cannot believe that there are people who still don't have enough supplies to shoot out the barrels that they're using they deserve everything they get even way back in 2008 we learnt the hard way

Yes we might do that, but there are plenty of people who have to live week by week who save up and pay as they can afford to.
If we go for a walk at night in one country town we have a business, there are plenty of homes that are dark. But retired folk live there. Guess why that is.

i agree with deye 243 stock up as much as you can
but the people living week to week hardly give a stuff about ammo prices ,,what youve said is irrelevant to to his comment and whom hes talking about ,,
so what do you come into town from your big farm and walk around town at night looking at peoples houses to make yourself feel better ,,cant be too flat out as a farmer if youve got time for that,, maybe you should be after the ferals that are such a problem

bit harsh mate . people who shoot do give a stuff about ammo prices , and the affordability in general to shoot . the costs of setting up for reloading is beyond some people cost wise , but they can afford to go buy factory ammo as they need it and still pay for food and rent. not everyone is in the same financial situation

i think you've missed the point
if you are on that tight of a budget your turning your lights of at night to save a dollar (as your mate implied ) whether you shoot or not
ammo prices wouldnt be a priority now would they ,,food and essentials probably would ,,not to mention the fuel to get them out even if they wanted to go hunting
so as i said his point was irrelevant to the comment that was made

[Finniss]

UM? What is the definition of trolling in regards to this forum. Yes, Wapiti is the one who is trying to turn any comments into an argument.
If yo want to be mates with him, then that's your choice. Good for you. For me, after reading his continual diatribe, I could give a FF about him.

Fair enough mate, as a long time forum member I just think it’s sad how things get turned around at the drop of a hat, specifically when it’s a legitimate comment or concern. People are entitled to their point of view, but personal attacks happen all too often. JMHO

A lot of stuff seems to get taken as personal when its not meant that way. Sometimes ya gotta read a post a few times to notice that though. Lets face it, half of us feel under attack by gov, media antis and the general public so are pretty easily triggered especially after 30 years of constant referral to Port Arthur. Add 5or 6 years of white males being targeted as the devil and we can react pretty quick.

[MG5150]

Today is the cheapest it will ever be so mayaswell buy up!

[bigrich]

UM? What is the definition of trolling in regards to this forum. Yes, Wapiti is the one who is trying to turn any comments into an argument.
If yo want to be mates with him, then that's your choice. Good for you. For me, after reading his continual diatribe, I could give a FF about him.

Fair enough mate, as a long time forum member I just think it’s sad how things get turned around at the drop of a hat, specifically when it’s a legitimate comment or concern. People are entitled to their point of view, but personal attacks happen all too often. JMHO

A lot of stuff seems to get taken as personal when its not meant that way. Sometimes ya gotta read a post a few times to notice that though. Lets face it, half of us feel under attack by gov, media antis and the general public so are pretty easily triggered especially after 30 years of constant referral to Port Arthur. Add 5or 6 years of white males being targeted as the devil and we can react pretty quick.

that's a pretty good perspective and insight mate on how some seem to be triggered . i'm not asking, or expecting a apology from anyone for voicing their opinions , that's what a forum is for . it's just that i'm tired of seeing what could be good , robust discussions turn into personal slanging matches . i'm no saint , but i do try to be respectful and argue the point i'm trying to make . i don't see this type of animosity on overseas based forums . we're all shooters and gun owners/hunters on here , guess at times i wish there was more solidarity amongst us as a group

[Wapiti]

Hey, big heros, if you don't think I contribute here, or you don't have anything intelligent to say except bitch like sit-to-p*ss girls, have me banned.
Start with the ignore function, then message the Mod that your sorry, contribute SFA fat arses are offended.
I got what I want, the reason why your sport is almost dead.
I dare ya. Hack, spit.

[mickb]

Free speech should always be allowed but its till answerable. It can screw things up as much as anything else, it doesnt get a special pass. Same as speaking the truth.

I could stand up in a funeral and say "well that bloke is dead, the autopsy would have cut all his organs out, weighed them, stuffed them back in one blob, and his head wil be full of maggots any day now and I bet his kids are crying hahahah ". All free speech and all true, but not the done thing.

The way the world works is you come to some sort of agreement how to talk to people in a given situation. Thats all we are doing here. We arent making money or curing cancer or putting gun truths on stone tablets for god, we are taling to other shooters and enjoying their company. When it stops getting enjoyable you will have a dead forum.Thats the truth,