What's your go-to shooting supplies website?

TrueBlue711 · January 10, 2018, 03:39 PM

While I still support my local gun store(s) when I can, I do the majority of my gun parts, accessories and other shooting supplies shopping online these days. Just curious to see what everybody's "go-to" site is with all of the choices. Heck, I may learn of some sites I'm not aware of!

I would say my go-to is Brownells now. I still shop around at most of them, but Brownells usually has what I'm looking for at one stop and shipping isn't bad. I used to like Midwayusa a lot, but their shipping prices went up and take longer these days. For me at least.

KyJim · January 10, 2018, 04:36 PM

Mostly Midway, sometimes Brownell's.

Don Fischer · January 10, 2018, 04:40 PM

Powder and primer's I get local. HUH, local equals 70mi one way! Get some bullet's, lead molds and cast supply's fro Midway.

Dufus · January 10, 2018, 05:15 PM

Midsouth Shooters Supply

If I happen to need powder that is not locally available, I go to Powder Valley, Inc.

lamarw · January 10, 2018, 07:22 PM

Powder Valley
Everglades
Amazon Prime

LeverGunFan · January 10, 2018, 07:32 PM

I buy all my powder and primers locally, but most of the rest is bought from Brownells, Grafs or Midsouth. I use these three suppliers the most since they are relatively close to me, so that shipping times are fairly quick.

5whiskey · January 10, 2018, 07:58 PM

Its hard to pick between midway and Brownells. I have used sportsman's guide before but they're a little bit cheesy. And I will personally light a $20 bill on fire before giving it to CTD.

RaySendero · January 10, 2018, 08:18 PM

Graf's and sons

reynolds357 · January 10, 2018, 08:43 PM

Historically it has been Midway. Here lately, Cabellas and Amazon are cheaper on what I have been wanting. Amazon is coming on strong.

old roper · January 10, 2018, 09:01 PM

I like it here

https://store.thirdgenerationshootingsupply.com/

buck460XVR · January 10, 2018, 09:37 PM

I'm confused. The title of the thread says "What's your go to shooting supplies website?" and the poll reads "Your go-to gun parts/accessories website?. My answer is different depending on which you ask.

Just sayin'.

**Aguila Blanca** · January 10, 2018, 10:26 PM

I guess I can't vote. I buy from all of the choices on the list (except Cheaper Than Dirt). I can't say any one of them is my "go to" source. I prefer Brownells for gun parts and gunsmithing tools, but I'll buy from Midway in the unlikely event Brownells doesn't have what I need. I generally buy reloading equipment from Natchez, and factory loaded ammunition from The Sportsmans Guide. I try to buy reloading components from my local range shop, when possible.

I don't think any one of the choices can be a proper "go to" source for everything.

Charlie98 · January 10, 2018, 10:29 PM

I've been shopping at Midway for almost 30 years... I remember calling in on the phone and giving the 6-digit item numbers to the nice lady over the phone.

I like Midway still, but I shop around a bit. Like one poster mentioned, Amazon is really coming on... I was looking on it the other day and Midway's stuff showed up!

joed · January 10, 2018, 11:51 PM

I'm not fond of Midway with prices but they have the best website. I can usually find what I want in less then 5 min.

**Aguila Blanca** · January 11, 2018, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by joed

I'm not fond of Midway with prices but they have the best website. I can usually find what I want in less then 5 min.

Interesting.

I have found exactly the opposite. I consider Midway's web site to be virtually unnavigable.

Cirdan · January 11, 2018, 12:30 AM

Had an absolutely awful experience with Optics Planet. Said it was in stock when I ordered, and paid. Weeks later it turned out it wasn't in stock, but back ordered and unlikely to be shipped in a reasonable time frame.

I guess the low price was just a come on.

An any rate, I will NEVER do business with those liars again.

shootniron · January 11, 2018, 01:48 AM

About the only thing that I regularly buy now is powder and primers. I get that from Powder Valley.

I do still buy bullet molds and casting/reloading items occasionally and I look for those things in the classifieds on several different forums or craigslist. Matter of fact, I just mailed payment this morning for a new set of Lyman mold handles that I found listed about 4 states away from me. If I cannot find it there, I normally go the manufacturer.

If I need a scope, I will buy a used Leupold or Nikon off craigslist and get the seller to ship it to me.

muzzleblast... · January 11, 2018, 08:35 AM

I have used all of the major mail order houses, and really don't have a particular preference. The voting list is missing Graf's, Midsouth, Natchez, Brownell's and several others...

TrueBlue711 · January 11, 2018, 04:21 PM

Quote:

I'm confused. The title of the thread says "What's your go to shooting supplies website?" and the poll reads "Your go-to gun parts/accessories website?. My answer is different depending on which you ask.

I started out the forum as "gun parts/accessories". Then got to thinking that some sites don't even offer gun parts, so kinda rules them out of the poll. Kinda like you mentioned, it would change the answer. So I generalized it to "shooting supplies". I was able to edit the title of the post, but not sure how to edit the title of the poll itself. Sorry for confusion.

TrueBlue711 · January 11, 2018, 04:25 PM

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The voting list is missing Graf's, Midsouth, Natchez, Brownell's and several others...

Natchez and Brownells is in the list, but never heard of Graf's or Midsouth. This was another reason for the poll; to learn about sites I've never heard of that may be better than what I'm used to shopping at.

zipspyder · January 11, 2018, 04:32 PM

Local for smokeless powder and primers. Graf's for Black Powder. Wherever's cheapest for everything else.

Tom-R2 · January 11, 2018, 08:43 PM

It depends on who has the lowest price for what I want. eBay, Midway, Brownell's, Optics Planet, Bayou Bullets, Missouri Bullets, . . . . . . and on and on and on. If I'm spending more than just a few $$ I will spend a little time searching.

5whiskey · January 11, 2018, 10:03 PM

I will second Graf's is a go-to for me for anything reloading related. I also check their loaded ammo, if I ever buy it (can't remember when other than to qualify with an off-duty gun and reloads weren't allowed; and that was just a 100 round Walmart trip). They aren't always cheapest, but they usually are priced at least "okay" and they have more reloading components than anyone.

Midway and Brownells still are my main stores for firearms related parts and gear, excluding reloading. And I would still light money on fire before giving it to CTD.

GLK · January 11, 2018, 10:41 PM

Primary Arms SGAmmo PSA Botach & LaRue are regulars of mine, I used to use Midway USA but their not competitive price wise any more IMO. I'll use Brownells for the occasional great deal like their recent deal on Colt complete lowers, but other than that Brownells is also too high IMO. Widners was great until the owner sold to the present owners, again now too damn high..

2wheelwander · January 12, 2018, 08:16 PM

Nice thread, new to reloading and hadn't found powder valley yet.

View Poll Results: Your go-to gun parts/accessories website?
Cheaper Than Dirt	0	0%
Midway USA	29	49.15%
Brownells	8	13.56%
Natchez	3	5.08%
Optics Planet	0	0%
Sportsmans Guide	3	5.08%
Other (Please specify in comments)	16	27.12%
Voters: 59. You may not vote on this poll

January 10, 2018, 03:39 PM	#1
TrueBlue711 Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2011 Posts: 489	What's your go-to shooting supplies website? While I still support my local gun store(s) when I can, I do the majority of my gun parts, accessories and other shooting supplies shopping online these days. Just curious to see what everybody's "go-to" site is with all of the choices. Heck, I may learn of some sites I'm not aware of! I would say my go-to is Brownells now. I still shop around at most of them, but Brownells usually has what I'm looking for at one stop and shipping isn't bad. I used to like Midwayusa a lot, but their shipping prices went up and take longer these days. For me at least. Last edited by TrueBlue711; January 10, 2018 at 03:49 PM.

January 10, 2018, 07:32 PM	#6
LeverGunFan Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 407	I buy all my powder and primers locally, but most of the rest is bought from Brownells, Grafs or Midsouth. I use these three suppliers the most since they are relatively close to me, so that shipping times are fairly quick. __________________ *Support the Second Amendment Foundation and the Firearms Policy Coalition*

January 10, 2018, 08:18 PM	#8
RaySendero Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2010 Location: US South Posts: 857	Graf's and sons __________________ *Ray*

January 10, 2018, 09:01 PM	#10
old roper Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2007 Posts: 2,155	I like it here https://store.thirdgenerationshootingsupply.com/ __________________ Semper Fi Vietnam 1965 VFW Life member NRA Life Member

January 10, 2018, 04:36 PM	#2
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	Mostly Midway, sometimes Brownell's.

January 10, 2018, 04:40 PM	#3
Don Fischer Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2017 Posts: 1,868	Powder and primer's I get local. HUH, local equals 70mi one way! Get some bullet's, lead molds and cast supply's fro Midway.

January 10, 2018, 05:15 PM	#4
Dufus Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2014 Posts: 1,965	Midsouth Shooters Supply If I happen to need powder that is not locally available, I go to Powder Valley, Inc.

January 10, 2018, 07:22 PM	#5
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	Powder Valley Everglades Amazon Prime

January 10, 2018, 07:58 PM	#7
5whiskey Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2005 Location: US Posts: 3,652	Its hard to pick between midway and Brownells. I have used sportsman's guide before but they're a little bit cheesy. And I will personally light a $20 bill on fire before giving it to CTD.

January 10, 2018, 08:43 PM	#9
reynolds357 Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2012 Posts: 6,165	Historically it has been Midway. Here lately, Cabellas and Amazon are cheaper on what I have been wanting. Amazon is coming on strong.

January 10, 2018, 09:37 PM	#11
buck460XVR Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2006 Posts: 4,342	I'm confused. The title of the thread says "What's your go to shooting supplies website?" and the poll reads "Your go-to gun parts/accessories website?. My answer is different depending on which you ask. Just sayin'.

January 10, 2018, 10:26 PM	#12
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,459	I guess I can't vote. I buy from all of the choices on the list (except Cheaper Than Dirt). I can't say any one of them is my "go to" source. I prefer Brownells for gun parts and gunsmithing tools, but I'll buy from Midway in the unlikely event Brownells doesn't have what I need. I generally buy reloading equipment from Natchez, and factory loaded ammunition from The Sportsmans Guide. I try to buy reloading components from my local range shop, when possible. I don't think any one of the choices can be a proper "go to" source for everything.

January 10, 2018, 10:29 PM	#13
Charlie98 Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2006 Location: Great state of Texas Posts: 1,077	I've been shopping at Midway for almost 30 years... I remember calling in on the phone and giving the 6-digit item numbers to the nice lady over the phone. I like Midway still, but I shop around a bit. Like one poster mentioned, Amazon is really coming on... I was looking on it the other day and Midway's stuff showed up! __________________ _______________ "I have this pistol pointed at your heart!" "That is my least vulnerable spot."

January 10, 2018, 11:51 PM	#14
joed Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2014 Posts: 442	I'm not fond of Midway with prices but they have the best website. I can usually find what I want in less then 5 min. __________________ The 6 gun was once as common as the cellphone is today, and just as annoying when it went off in the theater.

January 11, 2018, 12:30 AM	#16
Cirdan Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2013 Location: Tahoe Posts: 363	Had an absolutely awful experience with Optics Planet. Said it was in stock when I ordered, and paid. Weeks later it turned out it wasn't in stock, but back ordered and unlikely to be shipped in a reasonable time frame. I guess the low price was just a come on. An any rate, I will NEVER do business with those liars again.

January 11, 2018, 01:48 AM	#17
shootniron Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,599	About the only thing that I regularly buy now is powder and primers. I get that from Powder Valley. I do still buy bullet molds and casting/reloading items occasionally and I look for those things in the classifieds on several different forums or craigslist. Matter of fact, I just mailed payment this morning for a new set of Lyman mold handles that I found listed about 4 states away from me. If I cannot find it there, I normally go the manufacturer. If I need a scope, I will buy a used Leupold or Nikon off craigslist and get the seller to ship it to me.

January 11, 2018, 08:35 AM	#18
muzzleblast... Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2015 Location: Obwat, TN Posts: 285	I have used all of the major mail order houses, and really don't have a particular preference. The voting list is missing Graf's, Midsouth, Natchez, Brownell's and several others...

January 11, 2018, 04:32 PM	#21
zipspyder Junior member Join Date: June 13, 2017 Posts: 429	Local for smokeless powder and primers. Graf's for Black Powder. Wherever's cheapest for everything else.

January 11, 2018, 08:43 PM	#22
Tom-R2 Member Join Date: January 16, 2017 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 90	It depends on who has the lowest price for what I want. eBay, Midway, Brownell's, Optics Planet, Bayou Bullets, Missouri Bullets, . . . . . . and on and on and on. If I'm spending more than just a few $$ I will spend a little time searching.

January 11, 2018, 10:03 PM	#23
5whiskey Senior Member Join Date: October 23, 2005 Location: US Posts: 3,652	I will second Graf's is a go-to for me for anything reloading related. I also check their loaded ammo, if I ever buy it (can't remember when other than to qualify with an off-duty gun and reloads weren't allowed; and that was just a 100 round Walmart trip). They aren't always cheapest, but they usually are priced at least "okay" and they have more reloading components than anyone. Midway and Brownells still are my main stores for firearms related parts and gear, excluding reloading. And I would still light money on fire before giving it to CTD.

January 11, 2018, 10:41 PM	#24
GLK Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2000 Location: Brandon FL USA Posts: 527	Primary Arms SGAmmo PSA Botach & LaRue are regulars of mine, I used to use Midway USA but their not competitive price wise any more IMO. I'll use Brownells for the occasional great deal like their recent deal on Colt complete lowers, but other than that Brownells is also too high IMO. Widners was great until the owner sold to the present owners, again now too damn high.. __________________ Just face shoot the criminal was the advice I was given. Old tech new tech, face shooting will nearly always take the wrong doing out of a bad guy.

January 12, 2018, 08:16 PM	#25
2wheelwander Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2018 Posts: 539	Nice thread, new to reloading and hadn't found powder valley yet.