Abilene, when you say they opened for backorders, is that just through them? I have some
on backorder from buffalo arms. I assume since Starline lists them as one of their dealers that
they would supply them?
BTB
Howdy BTB, yes, when Starline opens for backorders, you have to place the order through them. I'd imagine Buffalo Arms has standing orders with Starline. I don't know if you can get on a backorder list with Buffalo Arms or not, but if so, that would be another good thing to do.
I've heard that brass is available on Gunbroker, etc. for outrageous prices ($1 per ). I'm thinking those scalpers check Starline daily and when they see it open for backorders, they order the maximum amount allowed. I don't know what the max is, but I saw on the SASS Wire that at least one pard ordered 2K and got them. I think a bit of hoarding is happening as well.
In the last few years with all the political crap etc., seems that we see Starline making it every so often, but I haven't seen a single new Winchester (or others) 44-40 brass in forever. I'd think they would "catch up" on all the popular 9mm and .223 stuff and make some more, but what do I know? Perhaps military contracts are taking 100% of their capacity??