where to buy

jeclif · Rookie Member Joined: Nov 21, 2005 Posts: 17

where to buy primers and powder at the best price
thanks for any help

shrpshtrjoe · Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 2:41 pm Post subject: Re: where to buy

You would probably be better off looking at a local shop. Shipping on primers and powder have a Hazardous Material handling charge and usually wipes out any savings.
Joe

fnuser · Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 4:56 pm Post subject: Re: where to buy

I've never thought I found a one stop shopping for anything, but have found good sources for almost everything. Where are you located and what brand do you prefer?

jeclif · Rookie Member Joined: Nov 21, 2005 Posts: 17

Georgia: any name brand as long as they go bang and are a good price

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 9:11 am Post subject: Re: where to buy

I buy powder and primers, and usually bullets, locally. Sometimes I buy them at gun shows. You might find it cheaper on the internet but remember shipping and hazmat fees.

lesterg3 · Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:49 am Post subject: Re: where to buy

Hey Guys

I have never been to a gun show. Missed one recently that Pumpkinslinger invited me to, but it just didn't work out.

At the shows, are the major powder manufacturers there, or is it just private businessmen selling goods.

I have not found any local source for the powders I want, and would like to avoid the haz-mat shipping fees. Since I am just getting started in reloading I do not want to buy too large a quantity of any powder, till I have tested it.

So, what can I expect to see at the gun shows?? Razz

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 12:44 pm Post subject: Re: where to buy

Les, at the gun shows you'll find venders selling powder, and everything else. Many have shops someplace and use the shows to sell more stuff. You rarely find the manufacturers of the product there, unless its a really big show.

By the way, the next Charlotte show is Feb. 21-22 and I plan to go.

lesterg3 · Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 12:48 pm Post subject: Re: where to buy

Pumpkinslinger,

I will put it on my calendar now. And when the show gets closer we'll decide when and where to meet. That is if you want to meet?

Thanks

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:38 am Post subject: Re: where to buy

Les, sure do! Maybe there are some others from NC and SC that would like to try to meet there for coffee or lunch.

lesterg3 · Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:06 am Post subject: Re: where to buy

I am on board with it.

But, you know who and where better than I, so keep me appraised.

redneckhunter · Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:34 pm Post subject: Re: where to buy

my magazine from N R A has a place that tells when and where a gun show is to be ,state by state usualy Very Happy

lesterg3 · Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 2:38 pm Post subject: Re: where to buy

Pumpkinslinger,

What I meant was that you know more people on the huntingNut forum and where they are located better than I. Embarassed

So invite whoever you wish, I'm good with that. Very Happy

I am sure we'll have a great time, and I am really looking forward to the show. Very Happy

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 6:45 pm Post subject: Re: where to buy

OK, any of the SC and NC members interested in meeting at the Charlotte gun show Feb. 21 drop me a note.

Crackshot · Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:58 pm Post subject: Re: where to buy

If you know what you want, save your money and contact Powdervalley.com make a large enough order and they are pretty reasonable.
I order 2 to 3 times a year and save alot doing so.

lesterg3 · Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:21 am Post subject: Re: where to buy

Crackshot,

Thanks for the lead on Powder Valley. Looks like they have some real good pricing. I will check them out more fully later.

Very Happy