JohnRov
February 26, 2003, 09:45 AM
Started trap this year. I don't reload and was wondering if anyone had a good source for buying target loads in bulk. Miwall doesn't have them. Thanks.
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HSMITH
February 26, 2003, 10:09 AM
Find out where the guys at your club are buying their reloading supplies, the outlet they use will usually have good prices on cases of ammo too. Wally world also has the Federal 100 packs for reasonable prices.
If you are going to shoot more than 100 shells a week for a 10 week league you need to do the math on reloading vs buying. I think you will end up with a reloader.
If you are going to shoot more than 100 shells a week for a 10 week league you need to do the math on reloading vs buying. I think you will end up with a reloader.
TrapperReady
February 26, 2003, 10:43 AM
Talk to the guys who do reload, and see where they buy their stuff. Also, see if any of them do a bulk purchase at any point during the year. Sometimes a club or group of guys will get together and negotiate some pretty decent prices.
Also, if you have even the slightest thought of reloading, start saving your hulls. It can also be worthwhile to make sure that you get quality hulls to begin with. I knew that I'd start reloading at some point, so I paid a little extra to use the Remington STS shells. Now that I'm reloading, I've got a large supply of excellent quality hulls.
You might want to check around with some folks who reload, and see if any of them are looking to sell a used machine. I picked up a very nice MEC 9000G for less than half what they sell for new. There are always machines available on E-Bay.
When you are reloading, remember that quantity equates to lower cost. If you can purchase your reloading supplies in 5000 unit increments, you will often get a price break. My final thoughts are that you need to factor in things like gas and shipping and handling costs. For example, you might find hulls for $10.00 less someplace, but end up spending $20 in gas driving there and back. Likewise, you may find stuff cheaper on the internet, but then end up paying a bunch for shipping (and some items like powder can require a hazardous material charge).
Good luck!
Also, if you have even the slightest thought of reloading, start saving your hulls. It can also be worthwhile to make sure that you get quality hulls to begin with. I knew that I'd start reloading at some point, so I paid a little extra to use the Remington STS shells. Now that I'm reloading, I've got a large supply of excellent quality hulls.
You might want to check around with some folks who reload, and see if any of them are looking to sell a used machine. I picked up a very nice MEC 9000G for less than half what they sell for new. There are always machines available on E-Bay.
When you are reloading, remember that quantity equates to lower cost. If you can purchase your reloading supplies in 5000 unit increments, you will often get a price break. My final thoughts are that you need to factor in things like gas and shipping and handling costs. For example, you might find hulls for $10.00 less someplace, but end up spending $20 in gas driving there and back. Likewise, you may find stuff cheaper on the internet, but then end up paying a bunch for shipping (and some items like powder can require a hazardous material charge).
Good luck!
Clemson
February 26, 2003, 02:07 PM
I reload, but occasionally I will buy a case of new shells to generate some hulls or just out of laziness. I have enjoyed dealing with these people: www.gamaliel.com
Clemson
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