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Old 09-17-2017, 10:02 PM
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After looking at entry level reloading kits for a couple of weeks I was surprised to find that different locations had drastically different prices.

For Example, at WSS the Rockchucker Supreme kit was almost $600. At Cabelas it was about $540. Then I finally picked one up at Bass Pro for $439.

Also noticed there can be a $10 swing on a pound of powder depending on where you go. So wanted to put it out there, where is the best places you have found for prices on different items.

So far I've found Bass Pro has best prices on RCBS.
budgetshootersupply.ca has the best price I've found on powders.
x-reload.com seems pretty competitive on bullets and primers.
amazon.ca for specialty reloading tools like trimmers etc.
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Old 09-17-2017, 10:08 PM
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After looking at entry level reloading kits for a couple of weeks I was surprised to find that different locations had drastically different prices.

For Example, at WSS the Rockchucker Supreme kit was almost $600. At Cabelas it was about $540. Then I finally picked one up at Bass Pro for $439.

Also noticed there can be a $10 swing on a pound of powder depending on where you go. So wanted to put it out there, where is the best places you have found for prices on different items.

So far I've found Bass Pro has best prices on RCBS.
budgetshootersupply.ca has the best price I've found on powders.
x-reload.com seems pretty competitive on bullets and primers.
amazon.ca for specialty reloading tools like trimmers etc.
This one was 449.00 taxes in and they have a good selection and competitive prices. I buy my when in store though so no shipping. Usually have most of what i need:

http://store.prophetriver.com/rcbs-r...age-press-kit/
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Old 09-17-2017, 10:14 PM
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This one was 449.00 taxes in and they have a good selection and competitive prices. I buy my when in store though so no shipping. Usually have most of what i need:

http://store.prophetriver.com/rcbs-r...age-press-kit/
Thats the exact one I bought at Bass Pro
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Old 09-17-2017, 10:15 PM
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Thats the exact one I bought at Bass Pro
Nice kit, a great start. I know at PR they sell pallet loads of them.
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Old 09-17-2017, 10:39 PM
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Powder at Higginson's and/or Hummason's. X-Reload for Berger, Lapua, and Sierra.
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Old 09-18-2017, 10:16 AM
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Just got this - cool to see this post is helping.

reloading kit

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thanks for posting the info and cost that you have learned! I too am looking to buy a starter kit and have been on the fence as where to buy stuff. The fact that you mentioned that Bass has the RCBS rockchucker kit for that price is great!!! thank you very much!!!



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Old 09-18-2017, 11:53 AM
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Powder at Higginson's and/or Hummason's. X-Reload for Berger, Lapua, and Sierra.
I never knew about Higginsons or Hummasons, so thanks for that. The prices are crazy cheap.
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Old 09-18-2017, 11:56 AM
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You can also check the buy/sell subsection in this forum. Great deals on (almost) new products.
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