Between both Nevada and So Cal I cannot find this stuff in stock anywhere. Getting told they are 'flying' off the shelves. Bass Pro had LS in stock, but only through on-line retailers is BD available. Anyone else having a tough time locating BD?
thanks
They had some on the shelf at the New Sportsman's Warehouse in my area...I have some on hand so I OK for now!
But I probably should have bought it...I see several of the places online are out of stock again. OUCH!
Blue Dot wasn't very popular several years ago when ALL powders were not available. Blue Dot was one of the first powders that showed back up on the shelves and online. Maybe because of that, people figured out new loads that can use that powder. It is mostly for heavy shotgun loads and handgun loads.
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Naturally they are out.
Because I wanted to try it next!
>:(
;D
No shortage for me. I checked last night. Still 6 lbs in my closet :P
Quote from: sqlbullet on April 08 2016 09:28:31 AM MDT
No shortage for me. I checked last night. Still 6 lbs in my closet :P
only 6 ?? :)
I just loaded a bunch of Blue Dot last night...each case held 44.6 grains :o :o :o
I only load 10mm with blue dot, so 6 lbs is close to 6,000 rounds. I will run outta primers before I run outta blue dot.
Well, I found 4lbs of AA9 from a local mom&pop and on sale. I enjoy keeping the local shopkeeper in business so I bought all 4 in stock. AA uses a lot of powder but will work great.
Blue Dot is very scarce in my neighborhood, has been for quite some time. I've been wanting some in my line-up of pistol powders, having run out some time ago. Recently ran across a guy at a gun show selling some powders out of the trunk of his car, had one sealed cardboard can of Hercules-made Blue Dot. Date code says 1992. I opened it up, smelled and looked okay, so I guess I have a pound of it now. My last Blue Dot that I ran out of circa 2006 was made in the 1970's and it worked fine.
And my wife wonders why I take her with me to the gun store to buy powder. They have a 1 pound a day limit. So I buy one and she buys one. Last week I was able to buy 2 pounds of blue dot that way, leaving 1 pound for somebody else.
2 days ago I ordered 3 lbs. of Blue Dot from Widners. I have been looking for it for a while too.
Still with the powder shortage??? Here in ohio, shops seem to have plenty, gun show next weekend will have at least 3 tables with powder,primers,brass...no limits, no need.. I never used blue dot bUT I can get pounds of Longshot whenever I want. I will see if they have bd next weekend.
Watch Cabela's - $20 Hazmat & free shipping over $99.
I would not like that!!
I had to go check myself and 2pounds+ are in stock here! I was just loading some yesterday. I too like it allot and it AA#7 and 800X are favorites for the big10.
I saw some at Cabelas last week when I was there for remmy 22lr buckets. So its around.
CW
Finally, about a week ago the local Cabela's got some Blue Dot in. I bought a pound.
MidSouth, Wideners and some others had it, I ordered a few pounds.
Blue Dot is one of my favorites for 10mm. I've noticed that Alliant will rotate production. Suddenly Unique will be everywhere, or Blue Dot, etc. It "feels" like it might be time for Blue Dot to cycle through the production queue again soon. I'm doing well on pistol powder, but could improve my stocks of BD for sure.
My local Bass Pro had a ton of Blue Dot when I was there this past Saturday, probably should have picked some up. Along with Power Pistol too.
Quote from: angryGTS on May 09 2016 02:49:29 PM MDT
My local Bass Pro had a ton of Blue Dot when I was there this past Saturday, probably should have picked some up. Along with Power Pistol too.
Mine too, but they wanted $33/pound!
I picked up two pounds at the Ft. Bliss Rod & Gun Club. If you happen to be in the El Paso Area you can go there at pick some up. The club is open to the public. It is on a military reservation so there is no state sales tax. They just opened a new case in front of me when I went there to get powder. Lots of Longshot and Unique also.
D&L Shooting Supply in Rhode Island has a ton of it as well and fairly reasonable.