Powder Valley Inc

Clark500 · May 3, 2010, 04:54 PM

Can anybody out there vouch for Powder Valley Inc for reloading supplies?

totaldla · May 3, 2010, 05:02 PM

Yes, they are a good outfit. The only downside is that they don't provide a lot of chatter to let you know what is going on.

jepp2 · May 3, 2010, 05:25 PM

They are first class. Two things they do that I appreciate. They will hold in-stock items until the backordered items are received and ready to ship. They will ship powder and primers together.

Both of these items save me shipping costs.

**Mike Irwin** · May 3, 2010, 05:45 PM

Did a big group buy from them a few years ago. Very pleased with the results.

vladan · May 3, 2010, 06:39 PM

Yes, they are great folks

mrawesome22 · May 3, 2010, 06:56 PM

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Yes, they are a good outfit. The only downside is that they don't provide a lot of chatter to let you know what is going on.

Sounds just like Graf's.

DiscoRacing · May 3, 2010, 07:08 PM

Always get my powder there... never had a problem.

riverwalker76 · May 3, 2010, 07:40 PM

Good folks, but I have had to wait for powder up to a month before. They're great if you don't mind waiting a week or more.

Scrapperz · May 3, 2010, 07:51 PM

I like their service and prices. I recommend them.

Clark500 · May 3, 2010, 07:57 PM

Guys,

Thanks for the votes of confidence. I usually do business with Graf & Sons, but they do not have what I need right now. Soooo, I decided to try Midway. Imagine my surprise when the total tally included $25 Hazmat for the primers, AND $25 Hazmat for the powder, AND $21 for shipping, AND $10 for some other crap I didn't even bother to read because I was so disgusted. I may use Midway in the future for things other than powder/primers, but they will certainly be the last resort for future purchases.

stingrr · May 3, 2010, 08:05 PM

Another satisfied customer.

I had a lot of communication with them on my last order,

UPS went a bit nuts with half of it, lost it for a couple of days, then returned it to Powder Valley.

We had great communication through it all, after I notified them of the problem.They got a track on it, got it back, repacked it, and sent it via fedex.

mrawesome22 · May 3, 2010, 08:30 PM

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and sent it via fedex.

FedEx will NEVER leave anything without my signature. Even after I signed a waiver.... FedEx:barf:

EDIT: In all fairness, it might just be the driver. He seems like he could be a moroon. LOL

zxcvbob · May 3, 2010, 08:36 PM

I buy most of my powder and primers from PVI. Three or 4 orders over the years with no problems. The last one was about a year ago.

RickV · May 3, 2010, 08:49 PM

I placed a $1000 4 person order with them 2 Fridays ago, order arrived last Thursday. Total shipping was Just under $50. I buy all my powder and primers from them. I knew we were getting close to the 48lb limit on our order gave em a call told what I had ordered they said you are at 41lbs so far so I ordered 2 more pounds of powder and 2000 more primers.

hodaka · May 3, 2010, 09:14 PM

I have been buying powder, primers and bullets from them for the past few years. No complaints and a very competitive price.

rjrivero · May 3, 2010, 10:22 PM

I get stuff from them too. I called them for one order to check the availability of a specific bullet that wasn't in their online inventory, and they found 6 boxes of them that weren't in the inventory. Does that count as "above and beyond?" Made me a happy customer.

mavracer · May 3, 2010, 10:44 PM

the really nice thing about them is their about a 30 minute drive away

sucks that I have to pay sales tax but I save on shipping.

jhansman · May 5, 2010, 07:41 PM

My only order with them was packed really well and arrived quickly. I'd definitely order from them again.

oneounceload · May 5, 2010, 07:50 PM

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Imagine my surprise when the total tally included $25 Hazmat for the primers, AND $25 Hazmat for the powder

Did you ask why? 25,000 primers and (2) 8# jugs of powder are able to go in one box for one hazmat fee

wild willy · May 5, 2010, 08:42 PM

Someone will correct me if I'am wrong. I think the reason for the double Hazmat was because midway ships them from somewhere else not their warehouse. I almost ordered powder and primers from them once thanks to the posts here and reading the shipping info I didn't

MadHatter1 · May 5, 2010, 09:15 PM

Another happy Powder Valley customer here... just received a $1800 order, 86#s of powder and primers. It took about 2 months to get the order together and shipped. But I was able to get 50k primers at $25/k. I can rarely find primers localy, and when I do, they're overpriced. Order in bulk and the hazmat fees aren't that bad

Clark500 · May 5, 2010, 11:25 PM

In response to the positive posts I decided to order from Powder Valley. I got the exact same stuff I was going to get @ Midway and I saved $40 on shipping/HAZMAT, and their item prices were cheaper as well. Their processing time was in line with most other companies as well (I already have a tracking number). If it shows up in good condition I will be a happy customer.

MR 8x57js · July 18, 2010, 04:41 PM

Real good!

lamarw · July 18, 2010, 06:59 PM

Still awaiting my order or powder and primers which was placed on May 20, 2010. I am glad they hold until they can ship the entire order. I think the primers (both small and large pistol) are the delaying factor.

riverwalker76 · July 18, 2010, 08:20 PM

Yeah ... I think there has been an influx in 'summer buying' for a lot of folks. I have a IMR 8208 XBR - 16# order that has been placed since 01 June, and I haven't heard anything yet either. They'll get it to you.

The lady told me to check back every couple of weeks to see where I am in line. I haven't checked since 05 July, so I might call this week.

May 3, 2010, 04:54 PM	#1
Clark500 Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2010 Posts: 168	Powder Valley Inc Can anybody out there vouch for Powder Valley Inc for reloading supplies?

May 3, 2010, 05:02 PM	#2
totaldla Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2009 Location: SW Idaho Posts: 1,496	Yes, they are a good outfit. The only downside is that they don't provide a lot of chatter to let you know what is going on. __________________ Keltec P15 at 1200 rounds

May 3, 2010, 05:45 PM	#4
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,642	Did a big group buy from them a few years ago. Very pleased with the results. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

May 3, 2010, 08:36 PM	#13
zxcvbob Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2007 Location: S.E. Minnesota Posts: 4,720	I buy most of my powder and primers from PVI. Three or 4 orders over the years with no problems. The last one was about a year ago. __________________ "Everything they do is so dramatic and flamboyant. It just makes me want to set myself on fire!" —Lucille Bluth

May 5, 2010, 07:41 PM	#18
jhansman Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2007 Posts: 680	My only order with them was packed really well and arrived quickly. I'd definitely order from them again. __________________ Blessed is the man who has nothing to say, and cannot be compelled to say it.

May 3, 2010, 05:25 PM	#3
jepp2 Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2008 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,476	They are first class. Two things they do that I appreciate. They will hold in-stock items until the backordered items are received and ready to ship. They will ship powder and primers together. Both of these items save me shipping costs.

May 3, 2010, 06:39 PM	#5
vladan Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 813	Yes, they are great folks

May 3, 2010, 07:08 PM	#7
DiscoRacing Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2008 Location: milton, wv Posts: 3,640	Always get my powder there... never had a problem.

May 3, 2010, 07:40 PM	#8
riverwalker76 Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 993	Good folks, but I have had to wait for powder up to a month before. They're great if you don't mind waiting a week or more.

May 3, 2010, 07:51 PM	#9
Scrapperz Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2010 Posts: 169	I like their service and prices. I recommend them.

May 3, 2010, 07:57 PM	#10
Clark500 Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2010 Posts: 168	Guys, Thanks for the votes of confidence. I usually do business with Graf & Sons, but they do not have what I need right now. Soooo, I decided to try Midway. Imagine my surprise when the total tally included $25 Hazmat for the primers, AND $25 Hazmat for the powder, AND $21 for shipping, AND $10 for some other crap I didn't even bother to read because I was so disgusted. I may use Midway in the future for things other than powder/primers, but they will certainly be the last resort for future purchases.

May 3, 2010, 08:05 PM	#11
stingrr Junior Member Join Date: March 6, 2008 Posts: 13	Another satisfied customer. I had a lot of communication with them on my last order, UPS went a bit nuts with half of it, lost it for a couple of days, then returned it to Powder Valley. We had great communication through it all, after I notified them of the problem.They got a track on it, got it back, repacked it, and sent it via fedex.

May 3, 2010, 08:49 PM	#14
RickV Senior Member Join Date: November 7, 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 172	I placed a $1000 4 person order with them 2 Fridays ago, order arrived last Thursday. Total shipping was Just under $50. I buy all my powder and primers from them. I knew we were getting close to the 48lb limit on our order gave em a call told what I had ordered they said you are at 41lbs so far so I ordered 2 more pounds of powder and 2000 more primers.

May 3, 2010, 09:14 PM	#15
hodaka Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,010	I have been buying powder, primers and bullets from them for the past few years. No complaints and a very competitive price.

May 3, 2010, 10:22 PM	#16
rjrivero Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2008 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 1,399	I get stuff from them too. I called them for one order to check the availability of a specific bullet that wasn't in their online inventory, and they found 6 boxes of them that weren't in the inventory. Does that count as "above and beyond?" Made me a happy customer.

May 3, 2010, 10:44 PM	#17
mavracer Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2008 Location: midwest Posts: 4,209	the really nice thing about them is their about a 30 minute drive away sucks that I have to pay sales tax but I save on shipping.

May 5, 2010, 08:42 PM	#20
wild willy Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2006 Posts: 404	Someone will correct me if I'am wrong. I think the reason for the double Hazmat was because midway ships them from somewhere else not their warehouse. I almost ordered powder and primers from them once thanks to the posts here and reading the shipping info I didn't

May 5, 2010, 09:15 PM	#21
MadHatter1 Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2010 Posts: 151	Another happy Powder Valley customer here... just received a $1800 order, 86#s of powder and primers. It took about 2 months to get the order together and shipped. But I was able to get 50k primers at $25/k. I can rarely find primers localy, and when I do, they're overpriced. Order in bulk and the hazmat fees aren't that bad

May 5, 2010, 11:25 PM	#22
Clark500 Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2010 Posts: 168	In response to the positive posts I decided to order from Powder Valley. I got the exact same stuff I was going to get @ Midway and I saved $40 on shipping/HAZMAT, and their item prices were cheaper as well. Their processing time was in line with most other companies as well (I already have a tracking number). If it shows up in good condition I will be a happy customer.

July 18, 2010, 04:41 PM	#23
MR 8x57js Member Join Date: February 7, 2010 Posts: 36	Real good!

July 18, 2010, 06:59 PM	#24
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	Still awaiting my order or powder and primers which was placed on May 20, 2010. I am glad they hold until they can ship the entire order. I think the primers (both small and large pistol) are the delaying factor.

July 18, 2010, 08:20 PM	#25
riverwalker76 Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 993	Yeah ... I think there has been an influx in 'summer buying' for a lot of folks. I have a IMR 8208 XBR - 16# order that has been placed since 01 June, and I haven't heard anything yet either. They'll get it to you. The lady told me to check back every couple of weeks to see where I am in line. I haven't checked since 05 July, so I might call this week.