I feel awkward posting here, I Feel uncomfortable asking for stuff. But I am hoping that someone can point me in the right direction or help me find some reloading supplies. I know this is a “pay it forward” thread... But I can’t post yet in the buy/sell section (30 days requirement) and I really need to find supplies so I can go shoot.
I just retired from the Army (28 years enlisted) and my last three years were in South Korea. Since they don't allow any privately owned firearms I stored my guns at my father’s house and used up my reloading supplies before shipping out.
Now that I'm back home, I am having trouble finding supplies. I’ve been successful at slowly finding a pound or two of powder here and there at big-box stores that sell reloading supplies. But other items are either nonexistent or the seller is grossly price gouging the buyer.
For example, I found a mom & pop gun store near me that actually had a few boxes of small rifle primers (not what I need)... For almost $300 per box! Needless to say, since they think it's OK to gouge their customers, I will not be doing ANY business there.
I'm hoping that someone might be able to point me towards a shop that has inventory and can ship, or personally help me out. Once I’m up and pouring... I am happy to help do the same for others.
I need (as in can't shoot if I can't find):
Lee 6-cavity reloading handles
Large rifle primers
Large pistol primers
Small pistol primers
I could use (as in the bullets and brass swap box that was broken up):
.303 brass and bullets
7.62x54R brass and bullets
Hard alloy lead (WW, linotype, etc) for casting
Other than that I'm ready to go. I've got the press, molds, brass, Lee 4-20, propane burner/pot to render WW I can find and mix alloys, 40 lbs pure lead, 1 lb tin, waxes to make lube, and a limited supply of various pistol and rifle powders.
I just need to build my bench, find some primers and get busy.
Thanks in advance for any tips or help you can share.
DE
Matt
KC2JEE