Widener's Reloading & Shooting Supply, INC.

Ala Dan · March 14, 2000, 08:57 PM

Greetings, Just wondering if anyone here on
TFL has ever used the service's of Widener's
Reloading & Shooting Supply, INC. in Johnson
City, Tennessee? From the looks of their current catalog; looks like they have some
deals?

Regards,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

Colduglandon · March 14, 2000, 11:21 PM

I have had great luck with them. They have great prices on IMI bullets and have great specials on powder and other brass and bullets.

jim-alex · March 14, 2000, 11:24 PM

Ala Dan - Isaw your question and just had a minor episdoe with Widener's so I registered to reply. I track prices for cast lead and found theirs ok. I ordered 4,000 recently to try them (Widener's)out. I ordered 2k Remington 148 wc and 2k Star 200 lswc. They told me at time of order they were running behind on shipping about 7 days. 20 days later I received my order, got all Star no Remington. They had not responded to emails
sent asking about ship date. They also charge credit card eday of order not day of shipment. I called them and they said they would credit my card with difference between cost pf Remington versus Star. Not sure if I would order again except they are only place I know of that listed Remington wc. Jim.

jim-alex · March 14, 2000, 11:27 PM

Good grief! Next post I need to run spell check or something. Sorry. Jim.

capbuster · March 15, 2000, 04:19 AM

Dan, i have recieved great service from wideners over the years. i especially like the match imi 45acp brass that they carry. take care.

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cliff

WESHOOT2 · March 15, 2000, 08:03 AM

Excellent service.

IMI 45ACP cases are the best available in that caliber. There are none better.

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"All my ammo is factory ammo"

LOCHFAL · March 15, 2000, 02:56 PM

The last two times I have ordered from them have been not so good. I ordered some trimmer accessories a couple months ago and it took three weeks to get them. They were supposedly in stock. The time before I needed some bullets and was told they would not ship for three weeks but my card would be billed that day. I gave up on them. They have good prices and the right products but the service is way too slow.

zot · March 15, 2000, 06:54 PM

do Wideners have a web site?and the .45 brass
is how much per 1,000? thanks

jtduncan · March 15, 2000, 07:34 PM

I've bought reloading eqip from them in the past and been very happy.

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The Seattle SharpShooter

nwgunman · March 16, 2000, 12:32 PM

I've been doing business with Wideners for years and have never had any problems. They do run a little slow on delivery sometimes, which doesn't bother me. They've got some of the best deals on components that I've found anywhere.

YoungGun · March 18, 2000, 04:39 AM

I have requested catalog from them for three or four times already. Guest what, I don't see any of them in my mailbox. How do I suppose to trust their service? I am pretty sure I will not be one of their potential customer.

YoungGun

rinoray · March 18, 2000, 08:45 PM

I'm with you YoungGun,
I've requested a catalog on four or five seperate occasions and have not seen one since my first request in December 99. So chances are mighty slim they'll see any $$$ from me. Customer requests are the backbone of future business. Oh well! Plenty of other relaoding businesses that need customers.

Ala Dan · March 19, 2000, 09:32 PM

Thanks guy's; I appreciate all the response.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

Gunrnr · April 9, 2000, 11:12 AM

Widener's can be one of the most exasperating businesses to deal with. They advertise a great selection of items and sometimes have them in stock. Doesn't matter, though, they'll take your money (or charge your credit card) and you'll wait...and wait...and wait...

I know a lot of us are spoiled by great, no, SUPER customer service by the likes of RCBS, Ruger, Dillon, and the like. Don't hold your breath with Widener's. Their attitude is, you called US, we didn't call YOU!

As for their website, it's the worst I've ever wasted my time on. Don't take my word for it, next time your melatonin fails to kick in, peruse their 19th century technological masterpiece for yourself.

I won't cut off my nose despite my face, I make about one order every third year from them, because they do have a few good deals (especially on .223 bullets and a couple of other items), but otherwise I'll save myself a lot of hassle and patronize companies who remember who keeps them in business.

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Svt · April 9, 2000, 01:58 PM

http://www.wideners.com/
They have excellent prices but VERY SLOW when it comes to shipping orders. If you want something in a hurry, don't bother. If you're gonna order from them, keep in mind it'll be between 7-10 days before you get your order AT THE EARLIEST. Great to deal with if you don't mind waiting. Personally, I'll stick with T&T Reloading or midway.

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March 14, 2000, 08:57 PM	#1
Ala Dan Member in memoriam Join Date: August 13, 1999 Location: In The HOT, Humid, and Mu Posts: 6,116	Greetings, Just wondering if anyone here on TFL has ever used the service's of Widener's Reloading & Shooting Supply, INC. in Johnson City, Tennessee? From the looks of their current catalog; looks like they have some deals? Regards, Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

March 14, 2000, 11:21 PM	#2
Colduglandon Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 1999 Location: Mass Posts: 493	I have had great luck with them. They have great prices on IMI bullets and have great specials on powder and other brass and bullets.

March 14, 2000, 11:24 PM	#3
jim-alex Member Join Date: March 14, 2000 Location: tired of NoVa Posts: 83	Ala Dan - Isaw your question and just had a minor episdoe with Widener's so I registered to reply. I track prices for cast lead and found theirs ok. I ordered 4,000 recently to try them (Widener's)out. I ordered 2k Remington 148 wc and 2k Star 200 lswc. They told me at time of order they were running behind on shipping about 7 days. 20 days later I received my order, got all Star no Remington. They had not responded to emails sent asking about ship date. They also charge credit card eday of order not day of shipment. I called them and they said they would credit my card with difference between cost pf Remington versus Star. Not sure if I would order again except they are only place I know of that listed Remington wc. Jim.

March 14, 2000, 11:27 PM	#4
jim-alex Member Join Date: March 14, 2000 Location: tired of NoVa Posts: 83	Good grief! Next post I need to run spell check or something. Sorry. Jim.

March 15, 2000, 04:19 AM	#5
capbuster Senior Member Join Date: August 7, 1999 Location: Bessemer,Alabama Posts: 302	Dan, i have recieved great service from wideners over the years. i especially like the match imi 45acp brass that they carry. take care. ------------------ cliff

March 15, 2000, 08:03 AM	#6
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	Excellent service. IMI 45ACP cases are the best available in that caliber. There are none better. ------------------ "All my ammo is factory ammo"

March 15, 2000, 02:56 PM	#7
LOCHFAL Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Posts: 211	The last two times I have ordered from them have been not so good. I ordered some trimmer accessories a couple months ago and it took three weeks to get them. They were supposedly in stock. The time before I needed some bullets and was told they would not ship for three weeks but my card would be billed that day. I gave up on them. They have good prices and the right products but the service is way too slow.

March 15, 2000, 06:54 PM	#8
zot Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 1999 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 566	do Wideners have a web site?and the .45 brass is how much per 1,000? thanks

March 15, 2000, 07:34 PM	#9
jtduncan Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 1999 Location: Seattle, Washington, USA Posts: 1,686	I've bought reloading eqip from them in the past and been very happy. ------------------ *The Seattle SharpShooter*

March 16, 2000, 12:32 PM	#10
nwgunman Senior Member Join Date: July 16, 1999 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 312	I've been doing business with Wideners for years and have never had any problems. They do run a little slow on delivery sometimes, which doesn't bother me. They've got some of the best deals on components that I've found anywhere.

March 18, 2000, 04:39 AM	#11
YoungGun Member Join Date: February 3, 2000 Posts: 90	I have requested catalog from them for three or four times already. Guest what, I don't see any of them in my mailbox. How do I suppose to trust their service? I am pretty sure I will not be one of their potential customer. YoungGun

March 18, 2000, 08:45 PM	#12
rinoray Member Join Date: March 11, 2000 Posts: 71	I'm with you YoungGun, I've requested a catalog on four or five seperate occasions and have not seen one since my first request in December 99. So chances are mighty slim they'll see any $$$ from me. Customer requests are the backbone of future business. Oh well! Plenty of other relaoding businesses that need customers.

March 19, 2000, 09:32 PM	#13
Ala Dan Member in memoriam Join Date: August 13, 1999 Location: In The HOT, Humid, and Mu Posts: 6,116	Thanks guy's; I appreciate all the response. Best Wishes, Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

April 9, 2000, 11:12 AM	#14
Gunrnr Member Join Date: April 8, 2000 Location: Upwind of Albuquerque, NM USA Posts: 81	Widener's can be one of the most exasperating businesses to deal with. They advertise a great selection of items and sometimes have them in stock. Doesn't matter, though, they'll take your money (or charge your credit card) and you'll wait...and wait...and wait... I know a lot of us are spoiled by great, no, SUPER customer service by the likes of RCBS, Ruger, Dillon, and the like. Don't hold your breath with Widener's. Their attitude is, you called US, we didn't call YOU! As for their website, it's the worst I've ever wasted my time on. Don't take my word for it, next time your melatonin fails to kick in, peruse their 19th century technological masterpiece for yourself. I won't cut off my nose despite my face, I make about one order every third year from them, because they do have a few good deals (especially on .223 bullets and a couple of other items), but otherwise I'll save myself a lot of hassle and patronize companies who remember who keeps them in business. ------------------

April 9, 2000, 01:58 PM	#15
Svt Junior member Join Date: January 23, 2000 Posts: 467	http://www.wideners.com/ They have excellent prices but VERY SLOW when it comes to shipping orders. If you want something in a hurry, don't bother. If you're gonna order from them, keep in mind it'll be between 7-10 days before you get your order AT THE EARLIEST. Great to deal with if you don't mind waiting. Personally, I'll stick with T&T Reloading or midway. 1911 Forum