Post by: WaTiger on August 24, 2010, 03:14:59 PM
I'm sure there is a gun shop around here somewhere but i just cant find it. any help or ideas? even a decent chain store would work (Bass Pro/Cabelas/Gander MT...)
Thanks!
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on August 24, 2010, 03:38:30 PM
Get one thing straightened out in your head right quick. You are not back east (midwest) in a small town.
Personally, I don't buy pistol primers unless I can get a brick or two at a time. Rifle primers.. I'll split with someone and still buy a brick.
Mention what you're specifically looking for, and maybe someone will know of a current local source for that item.
-Steve
Post by: WaTiger on August 24, 2010, 03:51:19 PM
i reload for my SRH in 454 so i dont go through a brick of primers that often, especially when i reload my 45 colt loads as they are the only ones that require large pistol primers (which is what i was looking for). and some .452 bullets (XTP Mags or Barnes). i live in Index and i was hoping to find a shop in Monroe or Bothel...
Post by: jdb on August 24, 2010, 06:42:35 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on August 24, 2010, 06:47:04 PM
Post by: grundy53 on August 24, 2010, 06:49:48 PM
not sure of the name but there is a decent gun store right around the corner from safeco
Outdoor Emporium is the name of the store by safeco. It's owned by sportco
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on August 24, 2010, 06:53:06 PM
-Steve
Post by: grundy53 on August 24, 2010, 06:58:00 PM
Ah yeah.. Bothel.. I'm pretty sure that whole population there is tree huggin anti gunnin types. I am surprised there isn't a guns shop in Monroe. Even here in the tiny town of Lynden we've got a pretty good sporting goods store. I forgot about Holiday Sports in Burlington. OK, who's in Lake Stevens or Stanwood with a source?
-Steve
You would be surprised. There's actually quite a few of us that would rather cut down a tree then hug it. Me and all my buddies hunt.
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on August 24, 2010, 07:23:33 PM
-Steve
Post by: fremont on August 24, 2010, 08:02:28 PM
Post by: FC on August 24, 2010, 10:26:35 PM
Post by: WaTiger on August 25, 2010, 06:02:39 AM
i had heard about DJ's, where is it? and i also heard of a place called Sam's in Everett. i guess i will be making another trip.
i had worked up some more loads and after i shoot them today, i will decide on my new hunting round. i hope the 300 XTP Mag over 29 gr/W296 will be as accurate as 31 gr/H110. If i can find some 250 gr Barnes, i would lke to try those.
Post by: Skillet on August 25, 2010, 08:11:17 AM
There is Adventure Sports in lynnwood and DJ's in Bothell.+1 for Adventure Sports in Lynnwood. Better than average selection of reloading supplies.
Post by: CP on August 25, 2010, 08:21:04 AM
There is Adventure Sports in lynnwood and DJ's in Bothell.+1 for Adventure Sports in Lynnwood. Better than average selection of reloading supplies.
I agree, better than average, but that just means they have a few over priced items. Last time I was there they had a pound of Blue Dot (that’s the good news), they wanted $32.00 for it (the bad news). Similar story for the rest of their stuff.
You could try Kenmore gun range in Bothell. They have some items. Best selection and prices around for shotshell loading, pistol & rifle is so – so.
Post by: Rob on August 25, 2010, 08:37:55 AM
http://www.bing.com/local/details.aspx?lid=YN925x161871424&qt=yp&what=adventure+sports&where=Lynnwood%2c+Washington&s_cid=ansPhBkYp02&mkt=en-us&q=adventure+sports+lynnwood (http://www.bing.com/local/details.aspx?lid=YN925x161871424&qt=yp&what=adventure+sports&where=Lynnwood%2c+Washington&s_cid=ansPhBkYp02&mkt=en-us&q=adventure+sports+lynnwood)
Kesselrings is also great, just a bit of a drive. Worth it though.
Post by: BlackRidge on August 25, 2010, 10:53:52 AM
I am surprised there isn't a guns shop in Monroe.
-Steve
haha, me too!
Theres a dedicated reloading shop out in Cle Elum if your willing to make the drive, or are already heading east. Nice little mom/pop store that carries just about everything imaginable. Three Forks Ammo & Reloading, I believe
G.I Joes used to carry everything until they went under
The other option would be going to WAC (Wa Arms Collectors) show. There are always a few tables setup selling brass/primers/etc... the hard part would be finding someone w/ powder. (This is in Monroe/Puyallup, so oddly enough, I guess Monroe does have something..)
Post by: grundy53 on August 25, 2010, 11:48:07 AM
Post by: WaTiger on August 25, 2010, 12:54:17 PM
SO... does anyone in the Monroe, Index, Skykomish area have 451/452 bullets (240 gr or bigger) or large pistol primers (50-100 of each) they are willing to sell? i have 454 brass and primers (no bullets) and i have 45 colt brass (no primers) :bash:
thanks all :)
Post by: haugenna on August 25, 2010, 04:20:39 PM
Post by: hunterofelk on August 25, 2010, 04:59:48 PM
Post by: WaTiger on August 25, 2010, 05:30:45 PM
i went ahead and ordered some 300gr XTP Mags for the 454, but i am still looking for any 451/452 bullets big enough to shoot as practice and plinking rounds and of course large pistol primers. i had a PM sent from a local guy that has primers and might have some bullets :)
-garvin
Post by: jackelope on August 25, 2010, 10:21:08 PM
There's a place in Woodinville by Target called AMS Guns or something like that...he has reloading stuff. He has wierd hours so call first.
There's Doug's Boats and Outdoors in Woodinville that may have some reloading stuff. I've been there once since they expanded and can't remember if they had anything or not.
DJ's in Bothell is supposed to be a great gun shop though I've not been there.
There's Outdoor Emporium in Seattle.
Have you ever been to Index? There's hardly a convenience store or gas station in Index.
Post by: WaTiger on August 26, 2010, 06:30:00 AM
i tried all of the places you listed (except the Emporium), no one had much of what i was looking for.
thanks for the info!
Post by: Rob on August 26, 2010, 01:11:45 PM
Post by: fremont on August 26, 2010, 10:34:11 PM
I gave up trying to find a store that sells reloading supplies. I live in Issaquah and there is nothing around here that is useful for reloading, so I just pay the shipping and order from Midway USA or Cabela's. Midway ships faster than Cabela's and I think they are more of a gun supply outfit.Consider www.powdervalleyinc.com (http://www.powdervalleyinc.com)
Post by: WaTiger on August 30, 2010, 04:32:00 PM
thanks for everyone's help. i can now reload :IBCOOL: