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22 February 2010, 00:31
BigBSmart Reloader
Graf just sent me an ad with a bunch of loading equipment from a company called Smart Reloader.
Anyone ever hear of them ? Quality product or ?
Just curious prices were attractive but concerned about quality.
Thanks
BigB
22 February 2010, 02:32
DIXIEDOGI think it will rate about the same as Frankfort Arsenal (Midway's brand) I'm pretty sure Smart Reloader is just a Graf's home brand, I haven't tried it yet but my electronic hearing protectors will be in soon, I ordered them Friday. I've always had good luck with anything I've ordered from Graf's and I'm sure this product line will be no different.
22 February 2010, 02:49
Big StickThey have a website:
www.smartreloader.comThere is contact info at the bottom of the page that gives a street address in Pinerolo, Italy. Not sure if this is a Graf brand or just a new company that started up in Italy. A call to Graf would answer that question.
Kevin
22 February 2010, 03:32
DIXIEDOGquote:
Originally posted by Big Stick:
They have a website:
www.smartreloader.comThere is contact info at the bottom of the page that gives a street address in Pinerolo, Italy. Not sure if this is a Graf brand or just a new company that started up in Italy. A call to Graf would answer that question.
Kevin
I didn't realize they were their own company, I had never seen them before so I assumed it was a Graf's product line.
22 February 2010, 04:12
muckLooks to be another online retailer with manufacturing arrangements for "private label" reloading gear. Much like Midway.
But If You go to their web site you will find that the company is located in Italy.
I was caught by their pricing. Note that one Euro is 1.36 USD. And shipping will be very costly.
Import permits, Customs fees and taxes.
muck
22 February 2010, 06:15
Winchester 69I've seen some of this
Italian equipment. It's showing up in the box stores. The instructions are printed in China. I have an idea that this stuff is being relabeled to show Italian manufacture but is built in China. The price kind of gives it away.
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23 February 2010, 03:58
DIXIEDOGquote:
Originally posted by muck:
Looks to be another online retailer with manufacturing arrangements for "private label" reloading gear. Much like Midway.
But If You go to their web site you will find that the company is located in Italy.
I was caught by their pricing. Note that one Euro is 1.36 USD. And shipping will be very costly.
Import permits, Customs fees and taxes.
muck
It's through Graf's so shipping is only $4.50
24 February 2010, 07:24
muckoops my bad.
muck.
25 February 2010, 14:20
GerryMidway refuses to deal with International customers from their US based website; therefore Midway.de that is for German customers.
From what I've seen on SmartReloader.com; it appears to be similar to Midway's UK & German operations, a way for Graf to deal with European customers.
Just my $0.02, if I'm incorrect please advise.
Cheers,
Number 10
25 February 2010, 23:25
James Kaini had one smart reloader scale. the was a POS! i didnt trust it when weighing powder, cases, or bullerts. shit if the guy who bought it was a drug dealer, he get killed for cheating people!
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26 February 2010, 05:20
DIXIEDOGWell I got the electronic hearing protectors today. They were well worth what I paid for them, they aren't as nice as my more expensive sets but for the price they are great. A functional product that doesn't break the bank.