Are primers available anywhere?

Rifle and pistol primers are nearly sold out everywhere, with some less-than-reputable vendors now charging 4-5 times the normal price. One reason is that primer producers such as Federal and CCI are using the vast majority of the primers they make to complete their loaded ammunition, which is flying off the shelves.

Why are shotshell primers not available?

When it comes to ammunition supplies, bullets are easy to manufacture, brass can be re-used, and powder is generally stockpiled by companies (though perhaps not the kind you’re looking for). This leaves primers, which are relatively difficult to make, as the component that causes the bulk of ammo shortages.

Who makes shotgun shell primers?

Though there are dozens of major and minor ammunition manufacturers in the U.S., only four domestic manufacturers produce primers: Federal, CCI, Remington and Winchester.

How long are primers good for?

Primers are stable and can be stored for years at -80 degree.

What size are shotgun primers?

0.209″ (5.31 mm) diameter primers for shotgun shells and modern inline muzzleloaders, using a Boxer-type primer factory-assembled inside a tapered, flanged brass cup.

What is a shotgun shell primer?

In firearms and artillery, the primer (/ˈpraɪmər/) is the chemical and/or device responsible for initiating the propellant combustion that will push the projectiles out of the gun barrel. In smaller weapons the primer is usually of the first type and integrated into the base of a cartridge.

Why is there a shortage on shotgun primers?

In truth, they were working 24/7 to manufacture as much as they could as quickly as they could. According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the reason for the shortage was due to hoarding by shooters and the same may be true with primers and other reloading components today.

Why is there a shortage of primers?