North & South shoreians...

[CBlack]

How many people reload on the North & South shores?

My neighbor and I were discussing how nice it would be to have a dedicated reloading shop here. Been thinking about starting a business so that may be the case in the near future, if there were a market for it.

 

[Laid Back]

I only reload on one shore.

 

[DAVE_M]

There are numerous shops that sell reloading supplies, but if you want to venture into the world of small business, I have no objections.
That being said, I do not reload, but have browsed the numerous shops looking for supplies to start and I can score better deals online.

 

[bjeepin2]

I have a single stage press and work with 44mag and 40s but that is about it looking to start doing some 308s to see if I can shoot a little better with it.

 

[CBlack]

There are numerous shops that sell reloading supplies, but if you want to venture into the world of small business, I have no objections.
That being said, I do not reload, but have browsed the numerous shops looking for supplies to start and I can score better deals online.

Yes, that "sell reloading supplies" but not dedicated to it.

Just depends on where to look on a good deal or not. There's a shop in Houston that is fantastic, 10ring. Their prices are all fairly close to online places and they have a great selection. When I was making frequent trips to Houston, it was ideal.

 

[DAVE_M]

Yes, that "sell reloading supplies" but not dedicated to it.

Just depends on where to look on a good deal or not. There's a shop in Houston that is fantastic, 10ring. Their prices are all fairly close to online places and they have a great selection. When I was making frequent trips to Houston, it was ideal.

True, but I'm just trying to guesstimate how much start-up you would need to have your ideal shop. Reloading equipment is on the higher price side.

 

[JoeLiberty]

I'm on the south shore and I hand-load for 308. It is relatively small batches but I would love to see a dedicated reloading store. That being said, with online shopping being what it is I can get dies, tools, bullets, cases, etc for a reasonable price. Now the major PITA stuff to get is powders and primers because of hazmat fees (surely you know this), and because there are so few places that stock the ones you need. When I lived in Houston, there was a gent who (out of his house) sold mainly powders and primers with a few tools and other odds and ends. I bought from him on many occasions, not just for myself but for others both here in N.O. and in other parts of Texas because the powders were so hard to get ahold of. I know of no such place in the area but I would buy from them if I did. Just something to think about.

 

[CBlack]

That is something I've considered actually. I've seen quite a few people who do that with suppressors and such. Definitely something to check into.

 

[sportsbud]

The only place I have ever seen that's solely dedicated to reloading was a shop in cle-elem WA called three forks ammo and reloading the place didn't sell firearms but it was heaven for reloading and undercut alot of online prices! Miss that place. ..

 

[Doctor481]

Northshore area.
Reload for - 9mm, 38/357, 45ACP, 223, 308 and 458 SOCOM.
Usually end up at La Gun in BR for supplies.

 

[ajridgedell]

I only reload on one shore.

+1, I usually buy on the line anyways except if I find powder at a good enough price, which hardly ever happens. Too easy to have a guy hand a box to me at work than have to go looking for stuff.

 

[Judge Mental]

LA Guns and Reloading in BR. I could likely find powder/supplies online cheaper, but the wealth of information, advice, experience and good conversation you'll find there is worth every cent.

 

[4thMiss]

La. Guns and Reloading in BR gets my business. I try not to order online and do most of my reloading business here. Save the hazmat fees for one and try to keep a local business in operation. Some things you can't get on-line like a human being willing to help. The same in any business the on line vendors are usually a little less costly but suck at personal service.