Buying supplies online or in the shop?

[Hank Ellis]

I have one brick and mortar reloading supply shop whose prices are high. Cabellas just opened in the area and I hear from those that have visited that their prices are higher yet.

But I have one guy who does the gun show circuit and retails out of his warehouse and his prices are very reasonable. If all I need are 5,000 primers or a 4lb keg of powder I go to him.

For big bulk orders I go to PowderValley. Recently did a $600 order of 20 pounds of powder and 10,000 primers to stock up on 12ga reloading. Primers and powder shipped in one package and one hazmat. They even tossed in the couple hundred .224 bullets with the powder shipment. Even with the hazmat and shipping the cost was lower than my local supplier. Buying your incendiaries in bulk is the way to go.

Bullets are another matter. I typically order direct from the manufacturer. The ones I use mostly for handgun is Precision Delta, Montana Gold, and Precision moly. All have case price with shipping included. Haven't found a better deal locally or online. When I used to shoot cast lead I used a local caster and picked up the order myself. Saved a ton on shipping.

For Sierra rifle bullets, www.okweber.com. For Hornady rifle bullets, www.creedmoorsports.com. For wads and shot, www.conniescomponents.com or www.gamaliel.com.