Best Place for Ordering Reloading Components?

LeverBar · Post by **LeverBar** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 4:58 pm

It's time for me to stock up.

I've used MidWayUSA in the past, but recently, I've been reading their shipping costs are a bit more than others--I just can't remember who the others are.

I was thinking of going to Starline for Brass, and Oregon Trail for bullets. If I could get both from one supplier, that might be beneficial?

Where is the best place for ordering bullets, cases, and a die or two?

RSY · Post by **RSY** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 4:59 pm

I always used Graf & Sons in Mexico, MO. Very reasonable shipping.

www.grafs.com

Papa · Post by **Papa** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 5:01 pm

Give this guy a call...

http://www.tennesseevalleybullets.com/

Papa

perry owens · Post by **perry owens** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 5:02 pm

I use Midway, Buffalo Arms and Grafs. I usually find grafs have the best shipping rates.
http://www.grafs.com/
Perry Owens

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 5:17 pm

For the stuff I've ordered I've used Midway. So far I haven't used the other places.
Midway is simply fast and I've never yet had any problems with them.

Joe

LeverBar · Post by **LeverBar** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 5:30 pm

I just checked to get an idea of prices--

If I order 1000 cases of .38-55 brass from Starline, I save $50-80 over Graf and MidWay. (I don't have a .38-55 yet, but I'm working on it!)--On the other hand, I really don't need 1000 cases for this caliber!

Thanks for your suggestions, Fellows. I'll make a list today, and likely order tomorrow.

old goat · Post by **old goat** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 6:04 pm

...I've been "drilled" by MidwayUSA, so I use them only when they have something in stock no one else has.

...Had good results from Midsouth and Wideners, so use them when possible.

...Have been looking at Powder Valley, Inc., and will be ordering from them soon.

...It pays to check several places, and compare.

...old goat

phlatnose · Post by **phlatnose** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 6:57 pm

Here are a few suggestions. Dig around.
http://www.iowahighpower.com/hplinks/reloading.htm

cas · Post by **cas** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:21 pm

http://www.lockstock.com/
http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/
http://www.wideners.com/
http://www.natchezss.com/
https://www.bosesguns.com/
http://www.powdervalleyinc.com/
http://www.sportsworldtulsa.com/

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:37 pm

Midway, Graf and Natchez. Most of the time I pick up components at the local gun shows. Several dealers have good prices still (at least around here), and you don't have to worry about freight or haz-mat charges.

Mike D. · Post by **Mike D.** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 8:54 pm

Midway has served me well for several years. My FFL gets me a nice little discount and they ship fast. I don't mind paying a tad more for shipping, either.

Modoc ED · Post by **Modoc ED** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 9:03 pm

I use MidwayUSA almost exclusively. Their inventory is just way above what others offer. They carry a lot of odd-ball size dies, bullets, brass, etc. As far as shipping, I always get my stuff sent UPS Ground and the price for that is reasonable but YIKES, 2ND Day Air is very high.

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 9:40 pm

For Cast: http://www.montanabulletworks.com/

They are a Leverguns.com sponsor as well. They are good folks who will make what you need. They are the most accurate bullets I have used out of my 356 Win.

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 9:46 pm

Also try Buffalo Arms for oddball brass and dies. Thier prices for run of the mill stuff wont match the big discount places, but nobody beats them for the odd stuff.
http://www.buffaloarms.com/

Fungus Sam · Post by **Fungus Sam** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:00 pm

One supplier you guys have overlooked is: www.armsandammo.com
Arms and Ammo is in Ash Grove, Mo and up until recently was the cheapest place I could find for brass and bullets. I buy almost all my powder and primers from them, but I live close enough that I pick'em up. Midway has the largest catalog and usually ships immediately. Both companys are nice people. Tom

jdad · Post by **jdad** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 8:09 am

I can "one-stop shop" with Midway once my list gets big enough. They ship fast and they have never screwed up an order.

Speaking of screwed up orders, don't get me started on Numrich..........

pharmseller · Post by **pharmseller** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 11:49 am

Try here, you might be surprised.

http://www.chestnutridge.com/

Quinn

SmokeEater2 · Post by **SmokeEater2** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 5:23 pm

Graf's has free shipping and has always shipped my orders fast.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 6:16 pm

For dies, brass & sometimes bullets I use Huntington. When they don't have a die set, neither does the factory. But, powder, common brass, bulltets & primers I usually buy locally. Plus, it's fun the pick the brains of fellars that actually use some of this stuff, instead of some salesman, or phone clerk. The internet leaves some to be desired in that regard.

Travis Morgan · Post by **Travis Morgan** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 3:50 am

www.powdervalleyinc.com

I've met these folks in person. darn nice folks, GREAT prices. I can actually save money by driving 40 miles to get there, and I live in a town with a Gander Mountain AND a Sportsmans Warehouse!