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Sadly, all my local stores suck at casting and reloading supplies. I have then turned to the US for my stuff. I would rather spend my money here, but because we have so fewer shooters here, as compared to the US, the market sucks, at least in my area ! I find, the best quality and bang for the buck, you cannot beat Lee. I reload for over 12 different calibers with 100 % Lee equipment without issues.
 
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I agree with Loyalist about the Lee equipment - Higginson is good to deal with and reasonably priced. If you are looking for other brands, Cast Bullet Engineering in Australia has quite a selection of nice brass molds, and with the present currency rates they are very competitive.
In the states, Night Owl Enterprises has quite a following, and for what it's worth 5 out of 7 categories in the 2014 Cast Bullet Association National Tournament were won with Lead Bullets Technology molds.
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Check Kijiji and some Facebook pages. I've bought a lube a matic for $100. A rockchucker press and 10-10 scales. $200 for both. Also a GemPro 250 for $40.
 
One more vote for lee and Budget shooter supplies (just received my latest order)

Noe makes a nice mold for a price and are great to deal with as well.
 
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Going to try Budget.... Is there any intrest in a group buy, can these molds be carried across the border legally?
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Budget is Canadian so you don't need to worry about international shipping or transport. However, to answer your question, moulds are absolutely fine to bring across the boarder. You can order from Titan reloading in the US and they will ship to your door, or if you have a mailbox across the border, you can ship there and drive them over. Regular duty/taxes apply
 
Loyalist said:
Budget is Canadian so you don't need to worry about international shipping or transport. However, to answer your question, moulds are absolutely fine to bring across the boarder. You can order from Titan reloading in the US and they will ship to your door, or if you have a mailbox across the border, you can ship there and drive them over. Regular duty/taxes apply
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The import/export regulations have recently changed (Spring/Summer 2015)... Presses, dies, brass and projectiles are no longer "exportable" out of the US without the proper permits and paperwork..., I assumed that bullet molds and casting equipment were also in this "category". This is the main reason for the 50% increase over the last month or 2 for reloading "stuff" at big box stores like wholesale & Cabelas.

When was the last time you ordered anything from Titan? Because if the new export regs don't include casting stuff that's a nice thing to know!

Cheers!
 
notsorichguy said:
The import/export regulations have recently changed (Spring/Summer 2015)... Presses, dies, brass and projectiles are no longer "exportable" out of the US without the proper permits and paperwork..., I assumed that bullet molds and casting equipment were also in this "category". This is the main reason for the 50% increase over the last month or 2 for reloading "stuff" at big box stores like wholesale & Cabelas.

When was the last time you ordered anything from Titan? Because if the new export regs don't include casting stuff that's a nice thing to know!

Cheers!
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Well, brass and projectiles have always been ITAR, so no change there. But you say that tools were added in the spring/summer?? This is the first I have heard. I got a couple of Lyman M dies direct from Lyman about a month ago. No issues, shipped and tracked from California, labelled as reloading dies. I did the same from Titan in March or April.

Do you have a link to this new change that limits exports of reloading tools (not components which were always ITAR).
 
Loyalist said:
Well, brass and projectiles have always been ITAR, so no change there. But you say that tools were added in the spring/summer?? This is the first I have heard. I got a couple of Lyman M dies direct from Lyman about a month ago. No issues, shipped and tracked from California, labelled as reloading dies. I did the same from Titan in March or April.

Do you have a link to this new change that limits exports of reloading tools (not components which were always ITAR).
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You re correct, but brass and projectiles in quantities of 500 or less used to be exempt. You used to be able to order from the US and have them shipped to your door. You still can, but end user certificates and an export license from the retailer are required.

RCBS & Lee will no longer sell direct to Canadians, according to the nice people on the phone the new export regs are to blame!

According to Doug Rayner (Rayne R Shine gun works) has been unable to get 20,000 lbs of powder and 6 million projectiles from his American suppliers as his "paperwork" was not in order. According to him it used to be pro-forma but the rules have changed. He figures it will add 15-20% to his bottom line not including the increase due to a poopy dollar.

Basic all my info is hearsay tho, I don't actually have any "proof"....
 
While I try to buy from Canadian retailers, I have found that whenever I want a one stop shop for everything, Natchez in the US takes care of me. I have ordered lots and lots of stuff from them without issue and they have good stock levels too. No components but all my casting and reloading equipment without issue.
 
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