"Smart Reloader" equipment?

mgmorden · Feb 20, 2011

Anybody seen any of this? Appears to be a new brand of budget reloading equipment. I'm guessing Made in China at the prices I'm seeing, but can't confirm. I notice that they have a C style steel-framed press that seems to be listed for $20. Other odds and ends like tricklers, digital scales, tumblers, etc. I don't see any dies or anything as of yet.

As said - anyone used any of this stuff? Only item I'd probably be interested in would be the digital scale. MAYBE the cheapy press. Already got 2 single-stages on the bench but at $30 I might would throw a 3rd one of there just as I could setup an additional die for miscellaneous stuff.

Mike Kerr · Feb 20, 2011

I have not tried any of their products but I did a Google search and I think they are in NC. They claim to be US made. I think they are listing Cabela's as a Distributor but I don't know if Cabela's retail division has their equipment yet. I guess we will see.

Regards,

troutfisherman1200 · Feb 20, 2011

smart roader

I was looking at that stuff also I am in the market for a now single stage press also let us know how it works out

NCsmitty · Feb 20, 2011

Here's a small review from castboolits site. It's made in China.

http://gunloads.com/castboolits/showthread.php?t=76123

NCsmitty

jcwit · Feb 20, 2011

Parent company headquartered in Italy, many of their products made in china. Bascially junk, but if you wish to support off-shore manufacturing by a foreign company they are the place to go.

Suggestion, spend a few dollars more and buy Lee, made right here in the U.S.A. with American labor, and American materials.

LiveLife · Feb 20, 2011

One big issue for me with Smart Reloader products is their return policy to Italy!

Also, how am I going to get a written shipping damage report from the delivery person when they leave my boxes at the front door?

I am not dissing the Smart Reloader products as I do not have experience with their products, just that I have really gotten spoiled by various domestic reloading equipment manufacturers/vendors excellent customer service.

If you are not satisfied with a product, you may return it to us within 30 days of receipt for an exchange, replacement or refund.

We do not accept return COD orders! Merchandise being returned for replacement or credit should be sent pre-paid to:

SMARTRELOADER.COM
c/o Prima Armi Srl.
Viale Kennedy 8
I-10064 Pinerolo (TO)
Italy

If you decide you want a refund because you ordered the wrong merchandise or any causes not due to error by Smartreloader.com, there will be a 25% stocking fee and shipping & handling fees will not be refundable.

Damaged Freight/Truck line Merchandise:

Smartreloader.com takes every precaution to ensure your merchandise will arrive in new, complete and intact condition. However, shipping accidents occasionally occur.

Do not return items damaged during shipping to Smartreloader.com. We are not responsible for freight/shipping damage, and cannot assist you with your claim.

Inspect your order immediately and completely while your delivery driver is present. If you discover any freight/shipping damage, please do not email Smartreloader.com. Have your delivery driver note the damage in writing and contact the delivering company to file your claim.

Walkalong · Feb 20, 2011

Suggestion, spend a few dollars more and buy Lee, made right here in the U.S.A. with American labor, and American materials.

Absolutely.

Publius1688 · Feb 20, 2011

Buy American, gentlemen.

snuffy · Feb 20, 2011

Most of their products are reverse engineered copies of American reloading equipment. That "C" press is an exact copy of a lee. Calling it junk is insulting good junk!

jcwit · Feb 20, 2011

Calling it junk is insulting good junk!

Not till one sees the machining quality, or lack thereof I should say.

psyshack · Feb 20, 2011

I have a SR100 Tumbler. It's worked very well with no issues over the past year.

jcwit · Feb 20, 2011

Thanks for supporting American Industry.

m33p0n3 · Feb 20, 2011

I bought the digital scale, being on a tight budget like most. It's not terrifically accurate, so expect it to only be within +/-.2 grain. With a .4 grain spread, it's not accurate enough for weighing powder.

I ended up not liking it and use an RCBS balance beam scale to verify powder weight.

Frozen North · Feb 20, 2011

I see no way that they will be able to to chip away much of Lee Precision's market. Reloading equipment is not a Wal Mart item.

NCsmitty · Feb 20, 2011

Reloading equipment is not a Wal Mart item.

Well, that's not really true, as the Walmart in Galax, VA has a good supply of RCBS equipment, including different press models, scales and shelves of dies. They have a good stock of cases, bullets and even some primers.
I realize that more of them do not stock reloading equipment than do, but I'm glad that Galax Walmart gives me that option.

NCsmitty

jcwit · Feb 20, 2011

Wish Wally stocked reloading supplies up here in No. Indiana.

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