Where do you buy supplies

siotwo · February 21, 2005, 05:38 PM

Where do you buy your (rifle) reloading supplies? Online?

Brass?
Bullets?
Powder?

Ron

G56 · February 21, 2005, 05:55 PM

I have several sources, I usually get my bullets from Midway, powder from Powder Valley, I haven't had to buy brass for a very long time.

Powder Valley

Midway USA

I sometimes buy powder in a nearby city, but the dealers usually don't have a decent selection.

redrooster2 · February 21, 2005, 06:46 PM

I get my brass direct from Starline, bullets from Cabela's and power from Powder Valley.

Robert M Boren Sr · February 21, 2005, 06:50 PM

http://www.grafs.com/

this is another good place to try.

Swamp Yankee · February 21, 2005, 07:23 PM

For online or phone order reloading supplies I use either Midway or Natchez.
www.midwayusa.com
www.natchezss.com

Take Care

CaseyC · February 21, 2005, 10:44 PM

Midway probably has the biggest selection of reloading equipment and components. Midsouth, although they don't carry as many items, often is less expensive.
Casey

siotwo · February 22, 2005, 12:08 AM

thanks for the info, guys.

For 7mm Rem Mag, your suggestions have about the same pricing...few bucks here or there at the most.

Natchezss had some primed Federal brass at $13.80 per 50 which is something different. I can't find Fed brass on any of the other sites. Hmmm. I guess these would be sized at the factory also!! Save some time on the first loading.

I'm also going to give the Barnes Triple Shock 160gr a try.

Ron

G56 · February 22, 2005, 12:12 AM

Federal brass isn't the best brass for reloading, Remington or Winchester are good. There's also a post on this board about Federal brass having the exact same problem that's discussed at the link below.

Why Federal / American Eagle brass should NOT be reloaded.

siotwo · February 22, 2005, 12:24 AM

OH!!

Thanks for the heads up. That's probably why its hard to find bulk fed brass.

Dusty Miller · February 22, 2005, 02:25 AM

I could'nt believe it! Eight pounds of H110 for $99 at PV!!! WOW!!

LAH · February 22, 2005, 07:50 AM

Brass from Starline. Powder and primers come from a friend. Bullets we make ourself.

About Federal Brass. I've sold piles of once fired 45 ACP over the years without a complaint. Is this something new?

Russ5924 · February 22, 2005, 09:33 AM

I guess this problem is only with the .223 have reloaded a lot of federal .38/357 and some .45 with no problems?????

Leftoverdj · February 22, 2005, 11:31 AM

Dusty, if you think 8 pounds of H 110 for $99 is good, try this site. www.gibrass.com The WC 820 is equivalent to AA 9 and usable where H 110 would be used. It was $56 for 8 pounds the last time I looked.

A case of milsurp is a fair chunk of change but it will last for years and many of us spend that much every year buying pound cans at $20 a pop.

cheygriz · February 25, 2005, 12:52 AM

I buy componemts through my gun club. The club has a FFL, and buys in bulk from large wholesalers. I think the last time the club secretary ordered primers, she ordered 1/2 million. Twenty guys ordering 25,000 primers each and you put together 1/2 mil easily! The same for powder.

I get Remington primers for $12.50/thousand as an example. Powders are also about half of the price of "mom&pop" gun shops.

If you shoot a lot, it's worth joining a club and buying in bulk.

rn22723 · February 27, 2005, 02:42 AM

The problem with Federal Brass in 223 is pretty much very well documented. The problem with 308 FGM brass is that does not last that long as the primer pockets seem to get loose fast.

I have so much 45ACP Federal Brass and of course I shoot the snot out of 45ACP brass. I shoot it till it splits! I have brass that a person can not read the headstamp and it is still serviceable!

454PB · February 27, 2005, 10:12 PM

"The WC 820 is equivalent to AA 9 and usable where H 110 would be used. It was $56 for 8 pounds the last time I looked."

I use a lot of this powder and I like and recommend it, but it is considerably faster burning than H-110. My lots are nearly identical to AA #9 in burning rate.

I didn't want anyone to assume it was a direct replacement for H-110, even though I understood what was meant.

February 21, 2005, 05:38 PM	#1
siotwo Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2005 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 217	Where do you buy supplies Where do you buy your (rifle) reloading supplies? Online? Brass? Bullets? Powder? Ron

February 21, 2005, 05:55 PM	#2
G56 Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 302	I have several sources, I usually get my bullets from Midway, powder from Powder Valley, I haven't had to buy brass for a very long time. Powder Valley Midway USA I sometimes buy powder in a nearby city, but the dealers usually don't have a decent selection. __________________ John

February 22, 2005, 12:12 AM	#8
G56 Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 302	Federal brass isn't the best brass for reloading, Remington or Winchester are good. There's also a post on this board about Federal brass having the exact same problem that's discussed at the link below. Why Federal / American Eagle brass should NOT be reloaded. __________________ John

February 22, 2005, 02:25 AM	#10
Dusty Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2004 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 262	I could'nt believe it! Eight pounds of H110 for $99 at PV!!! WOW!! __________________ The difference between a stumbling block and a stepping stone is the height to which one raises one's foot.

February 22, 2005, 09:33 AM	#12
Russ5924 Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2005 Posts: 1,874	I guess this problem is only with the .223 have reloaded a lot of federal .38/357 and some .45 with no problems????? __________________ Russ5924

February 21, 2005, 06:46 PM	#3
redrooster2 Member Join Date: September 23, 2004 Location: north of Acadiana Posts: 80	I get my brass direct from Starline, bullets from Cabela's and power from Powder Valley.

February 21, 2005, 06:50 PM	#4
Robert M Boren Sr Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 269	http://www.grafs.com/ this is another good place to try.

February 21, 2005, 07:23 PM	#5
Swamp Yankee Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2000 Location: Northeastern Ct. Posts: 1,019	For online or phone order reloading supplies I use either Midway or Natchez. www.midwayusa.com www.natchezss.com Take Care

February 21, 2005, 10:44 PM	#6
CaseyC Member Join Date: November 29, 2004 Posts: 19	Midway probably has the biggest selection of reloading equipment and components. Midsouth, although they don't carry as many items, often is less expensive. Casey

February 22, 2005, 12:08 AM	#7
siotwo Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2005 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 217	thanks for the info, guys. For 7mm Rem Mag, your suggestions have about the same pricing...few bucks here or there at the most. Natchezss had some primed Federal brass at $13.80 per 50 which is something different. I can't find Fed brass on any of the other sites. Hmmm. I guess these would be sized at the factory also!! Save some time on the first loading. I'm also going to give the Barnes Triple Shock 160gr a try. Ron

February 22, 2005, 12:24 AM	#9
siotwo Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2005 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 217	OH!! Thanks for the heads up. That's probably why its hard to find bulk fed brass.

February 22, 2005, 07:50 AM	#11
LAH Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2002 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 1,188	Brass from Starline. Powder and primers come from a friend. Bullets we make ourself. About Federal Brass. I've sold piles of once fired 45 ACP over the years without a complaint. Is this something new?

February 22, 2005, 11:31 AM	#13
Leftoverdj Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 2004 Posts: 934	Dusty, if you think 8 pounds of H 110 for $99 is good, try this site. www.gibrass.com The WC 820 is equivalent to AA 9 and usable where H 110 would be used. It was $56 for 8 pounds the last time I looked. A case of milsurp is a fair chunk of change but it will last for years and many of us spend that much every year buying pound cans at $20 a pop.

February 25, 2005, 12:52 AM	#14
cheygriz Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2002 Location: high up in the rockies Posts: 2,289	I buy componemts through my gun club. The club has a FFL, and buys in bulk from large wholesalers. I think the last time the club secretary ordered primers, she ordered 1/2 million. Twenty guys ordering 25,000 primers each and you put together 1/2 mil easily! The same for powder. I get Remington primers for $12.50/thousand as an example. Powders are also about half of the price of "mom&pop" gun shops. If you shoot a lot, it's worth joining a club and buying in bulk. __________________ If you think a mighty military force is expensive, wait 'til you see what a weak one costs.

February 27, 2005, 02:42 AM	#15
rn22723 Junior member Join Date: December 10, 2001 Location: Burbs of Minneapolis Posts: 676	The problem with Federal Brass in 223 is pretty much very well documented. The problem with 308 FGM brass is that does not last that long as the primer pockets seem to get loose fast. I have so much 45ACP Federal Brass and of course I shoot the snot out of 45ACP brass. I shoot it till it splits! I have brass that a person can not read the headstamp and it is still serviceable!

February 27, 2005, 10:12 PM	#16
454PB Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Location: Helena, Mt. Posts: 122	"The WC 820 is equivalent to AA 9 and usable where H 110 would be used. It was $56 for 8 pounds the last time I looked." I use a lot of this powder and I like and recommend it, but it is considerably faster burning than H-110. My lots are nearly identical to AA #9 in burning rate. I didn't want anyone to assume it was a direct replacement for H-110, even though I understood what was meant.

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