Trusted Suppliers
Where to buy components online. These are the suppliers I actually use and check weekly for the newsletter. Some links are affiliate links — costs you nothing, helps keep the newsletter free.
Tools and equipment for the bench. Amazon links — ships fast, easy returns.
Dillon XL750 for volume pistol and rifle work. Forster Co-Ax for precision single-stage. Two different tools for two different jobs — both worth owning.
RCBS, Lyman, and Sartorius powder scales. A quality scale is non-negotiable for precision work.
Forster, RCBS, and Giraud case trimmers. Consistent case length is one of the biggest contributors to low SD.
Mitutoyo digital calipers — accurate to .001". Buy once, keep forever.
MagnetoSpeed barrel-mounted or LabRadar doppler. If you're chasing SD, you need a chrono.
Berger, Hornady, Lyman, Sierra manuals. Always start from published data. Cross-reference before loading.
Sordin Supreme Pro — what I run. Over-ear electronic muffs, significantly better audio quality and fit than most alternatives. Protect your hearing; it doesn't come back.
Best selection of powder and primers. First place to check for H4350, Varget, and Federal match primers. Restocks frequently on Friday mornings.
Wide selection of components including 6GT brass. Good prices on bulk primers and powder. Worth checking when Powder Valley is out.
Best source for Vihtavuori powders (N140, N150, N160). Also carries Lapua and Peterson brass. Reliable stock on European powders.
Most consistent Varget supply. Good for bulk .308 and .223 components. Worth bookmarking if you go through a lot of Hodgdon powder.
Good for bulk brass — 9mm, .45 ACP, .223. Reliable shipping. Useful for pistol reloaders stocking up on high-volume cartridges.
Bullets, dies, presses, and reloading equipment. Largest selection of reloading tools. Good for Berger bullets and precision components.
105gr Hybrid and 108gr BT for 6GT. 175gr OTM for .308. The standard for precision rifle competition. Buy direct when in stock.
175gr MatchKing — the gold standard for .308 precision work. 77gr for .223. Consistent quality, well-documented BCs.
CNC-machined precision reloading tools — case prep, seating, trimming. Built for serious loaders who want tight tolerances. If you're chasing single-digit SD, their tooling is worth the investment.
Presses, dies, case prep tools. The Rock Chucker is a workhorse for precision single-stage loading. Well-supported, parts available everywhere.
Premium dies for precision work. Competition seating die is the standard for serious loaders. Type S micrometer dies for repeatable seating depth.
The benchmark for .308 and .338 brass. Extremely consistent weight and neck thickness.
Best option for 6GT. More consistent neck tension than Lapua in this cartridge. American-made.
Premium 6GT brass. Excellent quality control. Sells out fast — buy when available.
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