Hey gang, my father in law is a reloader and he says there is a store around the freehold area, but not sure where....anyone? He's visiting from Missouri , home of the free!

Chad that would be Gene Salomon

 

142 Yellowbrook Rd

Farmingdale NJ 07727

732-938-2189

Chad that would be Gene Salomon

 

142 Yellowbrook Rd

Farmingdale NJ 07727

732-938-2189

 

There are some funny hours there.

Wednesday: 6:30pm-9pm

Friday: 6:30pm-9pm

Sunday: 1pm-4pm

THAAAAAAAAT would be it! Thanks so much fellers. Once again, a world of knowledge here from the fine NJGFers.

I just took my first trip to Salomon's this evening. Bought 4 lbs of Varget and some primers. Sure beats paying hazmat fees, and I like supporting local shops that arent astronomically overpriced.

 

The store (if you can call it that) is not impressive. Lets just say they don't believe in Pledge and Windex. They do have many reloading components in stock which is a HUGE plus being it seems most NJ shops are allergic to powder. They are my new powder and primer go-to place. Maybe even bullets and brass, as I will check the next time I need some.

Gene is the best. He has been there forever. His parents owned the land before him. His prices are fair.

How much were primers?

 

What is great about Gene, he has a very wide variety of components in stock and charges very very very fair prices, even when you could not get primers, he was $30 to $32 per k. He would limit it to 1 a person so that everyone can get some.

 

Yes... his store is not clean. lol. But that is what makes Solomon's what it is. A great little gem.

 

Whenever you go there, it is the same exact customer.

Maks, i just asked him last wednesday if he carried CCI primers and he does stock them at $32 per K.

Yup, Varget 1lb was $20 , 1K CCI LR was $32. Definate savings over mail order after paying S&H and hazmat. The powder was even $1 cheaper per lb compared to the best inet price I could find.

Yup, Varget 1lb was $20 , 1K CCI LR was $32. Definate savings over mail order after paying S&H and hazmat. The powder was even $1 cheaper per lb compared to the best inet price I could find.

 

 

How is that savings?

 

8lbs of varget + tax at that store: $169.60

grafs: $150

 

5,000 CCI LR primers at store: $160

grafs: $139

 

Savings: ~$40

minus hazmat: $25

 

Total savings: $15, plus not having to drive anywhere (gas)

 

The more you buy on top of that order, you will save even more

Glenn, there's no arguing the bulk aspect, however, in many cases, its beneficial to buy from Gene if you are buying small quantities for load development. I stop there from time to time to grab a lb of this and lb of that to experiment with and it helps that i'm nearby and Gene is in-between places i may be heading to.

Glenn, there's no arguing the bulk aspect, however, in many cases, its beneficial to buy from Gene if you are buying small quantities for load development. I stop there from time to time to grab a lb of this and lb of that to experiment with and it helps that i'm nearby and Gene is in-between places i may be heading to.

 

 

Good deal, While I like to shop around for the cheepest price, I still do support my local small mom and pop type of places. It's nice to have them around and if we don't do that, they won't be around when you need them.

 

Harry

Good deal, While I like to shop around for the cheepest price, I still do support my local small mom and pop type of places. It's nice to have them around and if we don't do that, they won't be around when you need them.

 

Harry

 

I agree 100% Harry. We need these places to stay in business. I don't even mind paying a few extra $ if they are local.

How is that savings?

 

8lbs of varget + tax at that store: $169.60

grafs: $150

 

5,000 CCI LR primers at store: $160

grafs: $139

 

Savings: ~$40

minus hazmat: $25

 

Total savings: $15, plus not having to drive anywhere (gas)

 

The more you buy on top of that order, you will save even more

 

I wasn't buying in that large of bulk. Plus they are only 15 miles from me. I asked if they had 8lb bottles in, they were out, so I just got 3lbs singles to hold me over. Plus the "experience" of Solomon's is worth it, lol.