Reloading just got cheaper.500 S&W

[michael30.06]

I've been digging round putting together my first reloading kit. It's for a Handi in 500 S&W.
Until now I always used Lee classic loaders. Never had a problem, just don't get in a hurry.
But they are not available for the 500. Before I go on I'm in the far north of Easetern Australia. I priced a Lee 50th Ann Kit.
Came in about 200 plus 30 for post. Then the 3 die set was 75 and the sizer kit was another 45. But all together I could shave 25 bucks off postage if it was a single purchase deal. So around 325, no brass bullets or powder.
Kilo and a half of trail boss is 95 bucks here, but thankfully that available locally a short 4 hour drive away.
Then thanks to someone on this site I found an American supplier who will do that 325 dollar kit delivered here for 230.
Might seem like a high price to pay where you are but compared to the Australian suppliers it's a gift.
So thanks very much fellas I appreciate it.
Mick   

[Ranger99]

glad you got your goods, but man. . . .
when i saw what you had to pay i
liked to have fell out.
nobody can say you're not a
dedicated shooter.


good luck with it

[petemi]

Mick, you'll like that kit.  I started out with it a couple of years ago, and I like it.  I've added stuff as I went along including another Lee single stage press.  I enjoy reloading, I have the time and I like the single stages.

Talk about shipping    I just sent a Handi barrel from the U.P of Michigan to a guy in Ontario.......262 miles away......$38.50 U.S. postage.  I put it in the mail Monday, and as far as I know, he still hasn't gotten it.  How's that for cheap, efficient service    I shoulda met him halfway.

Pete

[twoshooter]

That is just sad. I bought a set of Lee dies, their 440 gr mold, their sizer die, and 100 rounds of Magtech brass to start delivered for $125 here. I feel for you. Once you get set up though, hopefully it will be reasonable. I reload mine now for between 12 and 15 cents per round. Great gun.

[hoytcanon]

[ ;)quote author=petemi link=topic=263736.msg1099 ;)569117#msg1099569117 date=1346594246]
Mick, you'll like that kit.  I started out with it a couple of years ago, and I like it.  I've added stuff as I went along including another Lee single stage press.  I enjoy reloading, I have the time and I like the single stages.

Talk about shipping    I just sent a Handi barrel from the U.P of Michigan to a guy in Ontario.......262 miles away......$38.50 U.S. postage.  I put it in the mail Monday, and as far as I know, he still hasn't gotten it.  How's that for cheap, efficient service    I shoulda met him halfway.

Pete
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Yeah Pete... You should have met the guy half way.... He probably would have bought you breakfast and brought you a few pounds of moose jerky... Canadians are just like that. I doubt he has the barrel yet... Usually takes 10-15 days... I'm sure he'll let you know when he gets it.

[gcrank1]

Last time I sent a small item (small, not heavy package) to Canada I figured 'no big deal' to do it just like we do here; $xx shipped. WOW; basically just gave the item away and the USPS got the most; even at that they are 'going broke'.
BTW, I do not believe it is going to get cheaper than it is now.