Finally found primers

[ArmyBrat61]

I have been looking for large rifle primers locally (east TN) with limited success. Most places only have the large rifle magnum primers except for 2 places, Wideners in Johnson City and The Gun Rack in Kingsport. I was in Kingsport for the Farm Expo today so I went by The Gun Rack and they had LRPs and a meager supply of different powders. I asked for a brick of 1000 LRP and was told I was only allowed to buy 500 per day! They had to open a brand new brick to sell me their self imposed daily limit! No explanation was offered when I asked why I was limited to less than a full brick, which they had several on the shelf, and I was told to come back another day if I wanted the other 500. No thank you very much! I'd rather drive to Johnson City to Wideners (they have allotted times for pick up,no walk ins) than to be ignored and have to wait for a counter guy to finish his solitare computer game to tell me I can't have what is on their shelf. I had no idea primers were being rationed. Even at WallyWorld you can get a full box of primers (when they have them). I guess this is more of a rant than anything else, I was just not ready to be ignored then rationed while trying to support a LGS. I guess my money will go to Wideners when I need (and they have) reloading supplies. I can wait a couple of days for pick up knowing I will get what I need......ok, off my soap box now.

[z0mbies fear me]

Yeah that's one of the reasons I don't frequent Gunrack anymore. I tried to buy a brick there a while back and they would only sell me 500. The guy checking out behind me came out with 2 bricks of LRPs and 2 bricks of SRPs. Complete BS.

[ArmyBrat61]

Well it was the first and last time I will darken their door. I can understand a 1 brick limit but 5 sleeves? I have no doubt they practice favoritism with the hard to find products, from what I saw and heard waiting for "solitare" guy to wait on me....pity too because I saw a nice Ruger LCR in the display case I am thinking about getting the Mrs. for CC. The sale will go elsewhere.....

[RED333]

Guys please be careful bashing places to much, some just might be members here.

Just a friendly heads up. :wave:

[Troutburger]

If my employee was ignoring customers and goofing off on the computer... I'd want to know.

[Static_USMC]

Said employee would be removed.

[Jason in TN]

Widners is your best bet in East Tennessee to get reloading stuff I think.


Jason

[dlm37015]

I wish I could set up at Kingsport

[Jason in TN]

That would be nice I would not have to drive all the way to Knoxville to get stuff. Dont understand why they will not let you. There is a smaller show at the fairgrounds in Gray TN don't know if it would be worth coming to it for you or not.

Jason

[ArmyBrat61]

I would be there at David's table......should he come to the Gray Fairgrounds Show.....I've tried to get reloading stuff at Mahoney's but they are hit and miss (mostly miss) as far as having what I need in stock. I have scored some IMR 3031 there but everything on the shelf lately has been for cowboy action or shotshells. I detest having to pay hazmat fees on shipping, that's why I prefer supporting local businesses. I usually buy small at first to gauge how the store/employees act then buy large if I'm treated with respect.  I'll buy my wife's carry piece in a shop that wants my business.

Edited January 20, 2014 by ArmyBrat61

[Jason in TN]

Mahoneys Does not have much for powder or primers when I am there.

Jason