New to reloading, question about powder

BuckHammer · February 12, 2009, 06:36 PM

Is there a good place to find smokeless powder locally? Like a national chain? Or if somebody lives near to me (Evansville, Indiana) is there a local place. I really do not want to swallow the typical $22.50 hazmat fee. I'm specifically looking for IMR 4064.

Alternatively, if there is a place online that doesn't charge that fee, I would be interested in knowing that. Thanks in advance for any help.

BigJimP · February 12, 2009, 06:47 PM

Sportsman's warehouse, Cabellas, Bass Pro Shops .... there are a lot of places that should have what you need.

A lot of gun clubs, ranges - also sell components - and you might ask around. My local gun dealer will also order for me - so lots of places...

BuckHammer · February 12, 2009, 06:59 PM

BigJimP, there is not one of those stores in close proximity to my location. We do have a Gander Mountain in town, but I looked, and didn't see powder. So basically, I should just ask around? I'll do that. Thanks for the advice. The guy that works at my local Army Surplus store should know.

Gnarly · February 12, 2009, 08:41 PM

Whittakers Guns-6980 West Louisville Ln. West Louisville,KY- ~ 10 miles from Owensboro; less than one hour from Evansville.

< Powder,primers,bullets + over 3000 guns in stock to drool over!

>

May even have a website;I dunno.

Google 'em.Whittaker Guns (270) 229-0140-ask for Darrell or Chris.

Hope that helps!

----Gnarly

rrp · February 12, 2009, 09:01 PM

Gander Mountain should have powder for sale. The Gander Mountain store here has the powder under lock and key and not displayed. You may have to ask a clerk in the gun dept. for it.

Gnarly · February 12, 2009, 09:17 PM

The Gander Mountain in Evansville denies having any powder, except for muzzleloaders.Only time I've ever been there; was looking for IMR7828SSC and IMR4007SSC.And I spoke with an assistant manager there.No luck.

I've heard that other Gander Mountain stores sell powder, but the one in Evansville is like a mini-Gander Mtn

.

Actually,I've been in bigger shoe stores.

----Gnarly

BuckHammer · February 12, 2009, 09:54 PM

Thanks guys, I love Whittaker's, just didn't know they had powder. I'm probably headed there this weekend. I really appreciate the help. I'll probably buy bullets there, too. I can testify to the fact that Whittaker's is a great shop. I nearly passed out the first time that I walked in there seeing the massive wall of guns before me. Then, there were racks upon racks behind the first one. There is no equivalent in Evansville.

February 12, 2009, 06:36 PM	#1
BuckHammer Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 286	New to reloading, question about powder Is there a good place to find smokeless powder locally? Like a national chain? Or if somebody lives near to me (Evansville, Indiana) is there a local place. I really do not want to swallow the typical $22.50 hazmat fee. I'm specifically looking for IMR 4064. Alternatively, if there is a place online that doesn't charge that fee, I would be interested in knowing that. Thanks in advance for any help. __________________ Luck runs out. Boiler Up!

February 12, 2009, 06:59 PM	#3
BuckHammer Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 286	BigJimP, there is not one of those stores in close proximity to my location. We do have a Gander Mountain in town, but I looked, and didn't see powder. So basically, I should just ask around? I'll do that. Thanks for the advice. The guy that works at my local Army Surplus store should know. __________________ Luck runs out. Boiler Up!

February 12, 2009, 08:41 PM	#4
Gnarly Member Join Date: June 4, 2008 Location: Western KY Posts: 43	Powder for BuckHammer Whittakers Guns-6980 West Louisville Ln. West Louisville,KY- ~ 10 miles from Owensboro; less than one hour from Evansville. < Powder,primers,bullets + over 3000 guns in stock to drool over! > May even have a website;I dunno. Google 'em.Whittaker Guns (270) 229-0140-ask for Darrell or Chris. Hope that helps! ----Gnarly __________________ ~~ Pray for Peace but reload more ammo ~~

February 12, 2009, 09:17 PM	#6
Gnarly Member Join Date: June 4, 2008 Location: Western KY Posts: 43	powder The Gander Mountain in Evansville denies having any powder, except for muzzleloaders.Only time I've ever been there; was looking for IMR7828SSC and IMR4007SSC.And I spoke with an assistant manager there.No luck. I've heard that other Gander Mountain stores sell powder, but the one in Evansville is like a mini-Gander Mtn . Actually,I've been in bigger shoe stores. ----Gnarly __________________ ~~ Pray for Peace but reload more ammo ~~

February 12, 2009, 09:54 PM	#7
BuckHammer Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 286	Thanks guys, I love Whittaker's, just didn't know they had powder. I'm probably headed there this weekend. I really appreciate the help. I'll probably buy bullets there, too. I can testify to the fact that Whittaker's is a great shop. I nearly passed out the first time that I walked in there seeing the massive wall of guns before me. Then, there were racks upon racks behind the first one. There is no equivalent in Evansville. __________________ Luck runs out. Boiler Up!

February 12, 2009, 06:47 PM	#2
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Sportsman's warehouse, Cabellas, Bass Pro Shops .... there are a lot of places that should have what you need. A lot of gun clubs, ranges - also sell components - and you might ask around. My local gun dealer will also order for me - so lots of places...

February 12, 2009, 09:01 PM	#5
rrp Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2006 Location: west central Wi Posts: 300	Gander Mountain should have powder for sale. The Gander Mountain store here has the powder under lock and key and not displayed. You may have to ask a clerk in the gun dept. for it.