Quote from: Grouchy on May 04, 2025, 01:17:30 PM

I call my own phone number and leave voice mail to remind me of stuff I think should be on my to do list. 

That works for one or two things.  But for packing I feel a checklist is more practical.  I print one checklist, and I check off items that are packed, and not checked off until that one item is put away.  Usually cash, ticket, and passport are the last items to check off.

 Do you take gifts for the guides?
if so what sort of things do they like?

12 gauge is already outlawed in Canada by the elected Justin by decry! Anything 50 caliber or bigger bit the dust. 12 ga is 74 caliber!   

That doesn't stop us from wanting one.

 don't think 12 gauge shot guns are banned but any had gun is. and probably the magazine size would get them as well

Ammunition prices are about to explode. Here’s why.

A perfect storm is forming in the ammunition market—one that will likely hit the U.S. civilian sector hard in the coming months. The American consumer is about to feel the pain of dramatically rising ammunition costs and availability.

I’ve been speaking with several manufacturers across the industry, and a consistent message is emerging: the supply of gunpowder is critically low, and where it’s available, the costs are staggering compared to just a few years ago.

Gunpowder that once cost $8 per pound is now being offered at $30 per pound and going to $40—if you can even find it. Some manufacturers I’ve spoken with are refusing to buy at those prices, choosing instead to shut down production lines for low-margin calibers like 9mm, citing concerns that the civilian market demand won’t support the required retail pricing.

This is a serious problem for the American consumer, particularly for those who rely on affordable target and self-defense rounds. And unfortunately, gunpowder is just one part of the equation.

We're also seeing major price pressures across ammunition components due to a combination of:

·      Newly implemented tariffs on imported materials
·      Rising global copper demand, particularly driven by electric vehicles, data centers, and energy infrastructure
·      A looming supply gap in domestic copper availability

To put this in perspective: brass, which is 70% copper, has become significantly more expensive. Copper prices have jumped from $2.20 /lb in 2020 to $5.74/lb (post-tariff), raising the material cost of every brass case.

The U.S. is expected to import an additional 1 million tons of copper by 2026, straining the supply chain and leaving ammo manufacturers asking: Will there be enough copper left for brass cases?

The ammunition industry is now being forced to rethink everything—from materials to manufacturing priorities—and explore new ways to keep products in stock and prices sustainable.

This isn’t just about inflation. It’s about access, availability, and the long-term resilience of the civilian ammunition supply chain.

If you’re seeing similar trends or have thoughts on where this is heading, I’d welcome the discussion.
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I think Elon Musk should buy Harley Davidson and watch when the kooks try to vandalise a bunch of Harley's out side a biker bar.

Our neighbor had rats in some grain bales, the Rat control officer was baiting them but he decide to move the bales and his son, my son and myself were there with shot guns, All we had were heavy loads for our 12 gauges
We were blasting rats until our arms were ready to fall off. One rat started running right towards my son. He emptied his shot gun at him but hard to lead when he is running right for you. We were standing side by side and about 4 feet in front of my son I blasted him cutting a trench in the ground with a rat laying in it,
 My son said if that rat had come up his leg I had permission to shoot him.

I'm thinking that the 200 billion represents the total of the tariffs Canada adds to the actual price of the goods we buy.

 Most everything is covered under NFTA the Free trade agreement except the Dairy, eggs and poultry.
Cattle from Canada and Mexico get value added to them by Americans whether it's feeding or processing that makes money for Americans as well as feeds many.

Quote from: Grouchy on March 27, 2025, 10:44:34 AM

The cartels are smuggling from Canada as well,both people and drugs.

Plus Canada has tariffs as high as 290% on some farm and dairy products.

That is after a quota has been reached, however we have marketing boards for dairy, poultry and eggs mostly in Quebec
Cattle producers have resisted marketing boards. My Dad was one that made a presentation in Ottawa in the late 1960's against beef cattle marketing board