Buying powder question.

[keyports]

I need a little help, I am getting back into reloading after a 20 year lay off. The shops I use to buy from are long gone and I don't know if it is better to purchase off the internet or from a local shop.

Having done some reading I have decided on two powders and I would like to purchase a pound of each to try out. So my first question would be since I am looking for small amounts to try out would there be any difference in price to purchase locally or off the internet?

Next, if you think a local shop would have the better price for what I want, keeping in mind that I am not looking for bulk yet, what shop would you recommend? I am in So Cal in the Glendale Burbank area.

Same thing for the internet, who currently has the best prices on powder.

Thanks for our help.

[Fjold]

Buying two pounds of powder off the net would be a waste of the $25 Haz Mat fee. Buy it locally and you'll come out ahead there.

I can't help you with the local shops, sorry.

[nmerced]

http://www.reloadingstore.com/

http://phillipswholesale.net/

[bruce381]

or a local gun show last cow Palce had powder for about $18 per pound and primers for about $20 per K

[ejhc11]

If you go shooting at Angeles Shooting Range http://www.angelesranges.com/ they have a nice reloading store that offers competitive prices. I always pickup something before I head home after shooting.

[Full Clip]

Buying two pounds of powder off the net would be a waste of the $25 Haz Mat fee. Buy it locally and you'll come out ahead there.

This. I only come out ahead online when buying more than 6-8 lbs at a time.

[Enter_the_Dragon]

+1 on Philips Wholesale give them a call they're located in Covina

[damndave]

You are pretty close to ASR. I would just get it from The Reloading Store at ASR. Decent selections and fairly decent prices considering they are local.

[noylj]

As mentioned, "mail order" for powder and primers requires a $25 HazMat fee.
For large orders, the fee may be waived.
In your case, shop locally and support your local supplier.
I buy mine at Sportsmans Warehouse, Cabella's, and Bass Pro Shop--or the loack mom-and-pop gun store.
If I am ordering a large enough quantity, I order from PowderValley.
It really is hard to save a lot of money on powder, though, and getting to know your local gun stores and suppliers is a good move. They can even special order a powder for you.