New Source of Components

Valornor · November 23, 2013, 01:31 AM

Looks like Grizzly.com has gotten into the business of supplying powder, primers And other gunsmithing/reloading stuff. I know they offered limited gun smithing supplies but this is new.

Any way I just got an email advertisement for it. Haven't had a chance to check them out but looks like they carry reputable brands but I'd figured I'dspreas the word.

mikld · November 23, 2013, 12:04 PM

Went to the site and saw yellow (Smart Reloader) stuff. I've learned my lesson; don't buy the yellow stuff...

Valornor · November 24, 2013, 12:23 PM

Never seen that brand. That band eh?

mikld · November 25, 2013, 12:56 PM

A while back I saw a "C" type press on sale in a catalog (don't remember which vendor) and bought it, mebbe $18.00. The press I got was the worse piece of junk I have ever encountered under the name "reloading equipment". Gritty, rough ram movement. Sloppy ram to frame fit. Waaaay loose threads. I had trouble sizing .38 Special cases; had to guide each case into the die, and had difficulty running case into die (low leverage, rough ram travel, tight spots). I even had problems using a ram prime tool; I had to move the shell holder and push the primer stem to line up with the hole in the shell holder. I have read of other Smart Reloader equipment that is pure junk. The only good thing about my junker press is it has a decent paint job, other than that it's only use is to remind me to never purchase any yellow equipment again, ever!

Tony Z · November 25, 2013, 02:04 PM

If I'm not mistaken, the "Smart Reloader" brand is sold by a number of different vendors and on Amazon.

As I look for long life out of tools, I generally buy the best for the job at hand. I'm also not opposed to altering or re-working anything I own to do my job better or easier, or to improve the tool.

November 23, 2013, 01:31 AM	#1
Valornor Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2010 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 244	New Source of Components Looks like Grizzly.com has gotten into the business of supplying powder, primers And other gunsmithing/reloading stuff. I know they offered limited gun smithing supplies but this is new. Any way I just got an email advertisement for it. Haven't had a chance to check them out but looks like they carry reputable brands but I'd figured I'dspreas the word. __________________ NM M1A, HK Mk 23, Benelli M4, Ar-15 Lower, CZ 2075 RAMI (P) 9mm, Barrett MRAD .338LM Looking for a new blog dealing with firearms and reloading, check out http://theheadstamp.com/

November 23, 2013, 12:04 PM	#2
mikld Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2009 Location: Southern Oregon! Posts: 2,891	Went to the site and saw yellow (Smart Reloader) stuff. I've learned my lesson; don't buy the yellow stuff... __________________ My Anchor is holding fast! I've learned how to stand on my own two knees...

November 24, 2013, 12:23 PM	#3
Valornor Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2010 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 244	Never seen that brand. That band eh? __________________ NM M1A, HK Mk 23, Benelli M4, Ar-15 Lower, CZ 2075 RAMI (P) 9mm, Barrett MRAD .338LM Looking for a new blog dealing with firearms and reloading, check out http://theheadstamp.com/

November 25, 2013, 12:56 PM	#4
mikld Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2009 Location: Southern Oregon! Posts: 2,891	A while back I saw a "C" type press on sale in a catalog (don't remember which vendor) and bought it, mebbe $18.00. The press I got was the worse piece of junk I have ever encountered under the name "reloading equipment". Gritty, rough ram movement. Sloppy ram to frame fit. Waaaay loose threads. I had trouble sizing .38 Special cases; had to guide each case into the die, and had difficulty running case into die (low leverage, rough ram travel, tight spots). I even had problems using a ram prime tool; I had to move the shell holder and push the primer stem to line up with the hole in the shell holder. I have read of other Smart Reloader equipment that is pure junk. The only good thing about my junker press is it has a decent paint job, other than that it's only use is to remind me to never purchase any yellow equipment again, ever! __________________ My Anchor is holding fast! I've learned how to stand on my own two knees...

November 25, 2013, 02:04 PM	#5
Tony Z Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2013 Location: North Central Pennsyltucky Posts: 749	If I'm not mistaken, the "Smart Reloader" brand is sold by a number of different vendors and on Amazon. As I look for long life out of tools, I generally buy the best for the job at hand. I'm also not opposed to altering or re-working anything I own to do my job better or easier, or to improve the tool.