Posted: 8/27/2013 9:30:52 AM EDT
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I'm getting into reloading and would like a small shop in the Arlington Ft Worth area.
Someone hinted a few months back at knowing one. Who wants to let a guy in on your secret? I need a keg of H4895. |
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Alpine Gun Range usually has a good selection.
So does Cabela's. Southwest Ammunition Supply in Mesquite is about the only true reloading shop I know of. I don't think it's worth the drive from Mansfield, so I go to Alpine and Cabela's. If you're just getting started in reloading, I would not buy more than a one pound container of any powder as there are so many powders to choose from. Buying an 8 pound container of the latest, greatest, most popular powder and then finding out you either don't like it or find a better powder is very frustrating. (Don't ask how I know that.) |
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Alpine Gun Range usually has a good selection. So does Cabela's. Southwest Ammunition Supply in Mesquite is about the only true reloading shop I know of. I don't think it's worth the drive from Mansfield, so I go to Alpine and Cabela's. If you're just getting started in reloading, I would not buy more than a one pound container of any powder as there are so many powders to choose from. Buying an 8 pound container of the latest, greatest, most popular powder and then finding out you either don't like it or find a better powder is very frustrating. (Don't ask how I know that.) After much research, and knowing that I'm loading for a picky M1a, I've read 4895 is the powder to use. I can also throw it in .223 for plinking. |
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I am in the same AO as you and have used Cabela's and the gun shows from time to time when I need a smaller amount. I also buddy up with a few guys at work and we place a large order to ease up the shipping cost from powder valley or the likes.
Agreed with the 1lbs at a time to find the sweet spot and go big then. ;o) Good luck and when I place my next order in a few months I will send you a pm to see if you want in. |
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After much research, and knowing that I'm loading for a picky M1a, I've read 4895 is the powder to use. I can also throw it in .223 for plinking. Quoted:
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Alpine Gun Range usually has a good selection. So does Cabela's. Southwest Ammunition Supply in Mesquite is about the only true reloading shop I know of. I don't think it's worth the drive from Mansfield, so I go to Alpine and Cabela's. If you're just getting started in reloading, I would not buy more than a one pound container of any powder as there are so many powders to choose from. Buying an 8 pound container of the latest, greatest, most popular powder and then finding out you either don't like it or find a better powder is very frustrating. (Don't ask how I know that.) After much research, and knowing that I'm loading for a picky M1a, I've read 4895 is the powder to use. I can also throw it in .223 for plinking. IMR 4895 is a great powder for your M1A. You might like Varget better for the .223? Buy one pound at a time and experiment with different powders. Everybody wants to save money and use only one kind of powder, but reloading rarely works out that way. Using only one kind of powder for multiple calibers is like eating only one kind of food. You could do it and save a lot of money, but is it really worth it? |
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any chance you could use 4064 instead? After much research, and knowing that I'm loading for a picky M1a, I've read 4895 is the powder to use. I can also throw it in .223 for plinking. Quoted:
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Alpine Gun Range usually has a good selection. So does Cabela's. Southwest Ammunition Supply in Mesquite is about the only true reloading shop I know of. I don't think it's worth the drive from Mansfield, so I go to Alpine and Cabela's. If you're just getting started in reloading, I would not buy more than a one pound container of any powder as there are so many powders to choose from. Buying an 8 pound container of the latest, greatest, most popular powder and then finding out you either don't like it or find a better powder is very frustrating. (Don't ask how I know that.) any chance you could use 4064 instead? After much research, and knowing that I'm loading for a picky M1a, I've read 4895 is the powder to use. I can also throw it in .223 for plinking. |
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You might try Robert at Target Time in Burleson. He is located on Highway 1187 and has new location with a range. I have bought powder and primers from him in the past. I saw on Facebook this weekend he got a shipment of reloading supplies but I haven't had a chance to go by yet.
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