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rondog
11-01-2010, 19:53
Started loading .223's this weekend, and gobbled through two pounds of Varget in about 600 rounds (guesstimate). Dang, wasn't expecting that! That was at 25.6gr. per round, w/ standard 55gr. FMJBT's.

I wanted to pick up some more Varget on the way home, but I couldn't think of any place between downtown Denver and Parker where I could get some at a civilized price. Any tips? Sportsman's Warehouse in Thornton is where I usually go, but it's a long drive out of my way.

Thanks! They sure look perty anyway.....(no raggin' about my pink blankie....)

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b150/rinselman/guns/ammo%20and%20reloading/DSCN3485.jpg

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esaabye
11-01-2010, 20:19
cleanest brass ever, new or lemi shine?
rondog
11-01-2010, 21:13
cleanest brass ever, new or lemi shine?

Processed once-fired 5.56 brass from Scharch, http://www.scharch.com/ I finished them up by tumbling after loading in corncob & NuFinish car polish to clean the sizing lube off. But they were perty when I got them.
coop68
11-01-2010, 22:39
scharch is good stuff most of my 5.56 brass is from them its on its third reload. some on its 4th.

As fare as powder it depends how much you are looking for i saw a few 8lb kegs of it at the last tanner gun show when i was home for around i think 150. up here in NE they are running around 145 plus tax i usually buy kegs as it goes quick plus you save a little more when you buy in bulk.

if you need it sooner check with sportsman,bass pro,in 1 pound amounts they might have some bulk stuff to never hurts to ask!
rondog
11-01-2010, 23:03
As fast as I chugged through 2 lbs. of it, I might as well get an 8 lb. jug. I just hate to order it and pay the shipping and hazmat fee too. I was just hoping somebody knew of a place somewhere on the trail between downtown and Parker that stocks reloading supplies.
Gunner
11-01-2010, 23:06
How much are you into that so far? And did you try gander? Or guns and ammo off parker and main street just some ideas
coop68
11-01-2010, 23:43
As fast as I chugged through 2 lbs. of it, I might as well get an 8 lb. jug. I just hate to order it and pay the shipping and hazmat fee too. I was just hoping somebody knew of a place somewhere on the trail between downtown and Parker that stocks reloading supplies.

yeah i dont order powder/primers unless its a bulk order with enough people to split the shipping and fees meaning 48 pounds at once which is the limit i believe per hazmat fee.

hopfully someone will chime in with a place! the next gun show is this weekend actually i bet you could find a keg there only thing is the 7 dollar entry fee added to the price and the gas to get there!
2ndChildhood
11-02-2010, 06:03
If somebody finds a good price on powder (online or local) let me know.
I need to stock up.
Watermagnet
11-02-2010, 07:48
Not sure if he still does, but the gentleman from Dad's wholesale will meet you in Parker with anything you purchase over the phone...I bought Powder/Primers/Brass this way and he and his prices were great...This was probably a year ago...
codyzak
11-02-2010, 09:34
+1 for Dad's
Worth a call.
I just got into reloading, and that is where I got my powder/primers.
smchop
11-02-2010, 10:05
Someone wanna post up the contact info for Dad's, I could use it please. Also last time I was in at Green Mountain Guns they had a couple kegs of varget and some single pounders also, give them a call, if they have it they will tell you and usually put it aside.
rondog
11-02-2010, 10:12
Good info, thanks! I'll check Dad's out. I was hoping to find a place that I can pop into on my daily commute between Parker and downtown. All the places I know of are all far off my route.
codyzak
11-02-2010, 10:23
303-287-0989
6321 Washington St.
Just off I-25 @58th St exit