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I am new to the site (which looks very informative so far) and fairly new to handgun shooting on a regular basis. Question...in members opinions where is the best place to buy ammunition until I get set up reloading...and where would be the best place to buy reloading equipment...hopefully I can get pointed in the right direction...thanks
 
It may depend on your location :) you know.. Check you local stores, compare with prices online, don't forget you are to pay shipping and HazMat too if it's shipped.

One more advise, don't hurry buying reloading setup, do your research first - get a 1K lot of factory ammo with quality brass cases that you can re-use. Win, Fed, Rem, S&B, Geco - are all good cases, just make sure you don't buy ammo with NT on headstamp.
That will be a good start. Then you will need to figure out how much you shoot each month and how much ammo you wanna have on hand at any particular time (1K, 5K, 10K) to feel comfy.

Your location and other factors will make difference. I got all my reloading equipment in US and paid no duties or fees as it was exempt, it depends on how long you are out of Canada too.

If you can find someone who can show you the ropes (and reloads for quite some time) - that would be the best you can do, as you will learn a lot in very little time.

If you've really set your mind to reloading - start looking for components as well, like primers and bullets. Don't buy powder in huge quantities yet, you need to figure out what works for you and your setup. Good powders to start with loading 9mm are Win231 or Hodgdon HP-38 (exact same powder) or TiteGroup - they are easy to measure, have tons of load data.
 
I started with a single stage rock chucker press. Doing things one at a time, when your just starting out is a good way to learn how to reload properly. Once you know the science of it, then you can move up to a progressive reloading press. I bought a dillon 550 rl and it is an excellent progressive. I have met quite a few people, since buying my own that also own the 550 rl. Including the proprietor of a hunting store.
 
dilligaf850 said:
thanks for the tips..everywhere i look online to order they(45acp) are all sold out or backordered
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That's always a problem. Most ammo and components come from the USA and the pipeline is subject to intermittent and unpredictable interruptions. A year ago, you couldn't find primers anywhere for love nor money.

Most people tend to overstock when they do find something.

As to where to order from, there's a sponsor list up top. You could do a lot worse than working your way through them.

Good luck and welcome to the forum.
 
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