Graf & Sons is a family-owned firearms and reloading supply retailer based in Mexico, Missouri, that has built a national reputation as one of the best sources for reloading components and black powder supplies in the United States. Operating both a physical storefront and an extensive online store at grafs.com, the company has earned the unofficial title of "the reloading authority" among handloading enthusiasts.

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Graf & Sons occupies a niche that no big-box retailer can touch: when you need Vihtavuori N570 powder, Lapua brass in .260 Remington, or Swiss black powder in FFFFg, Graf & Sons is often the only retailer that has it. Their depth in reloading components is unmatched by retailers who treat reloading as an afterthought.
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Key facts:

• Location: Mexico, Missouri (physical store + nationwide online shipping)
• Specialty: Reloading components, black powder supplies, ammunition
• BBB Accredited: April 2023
• Business model: Family-owned; transitioned from local gun shop to nationally recognized online retailer

Shopping Guide

Graf & Sons is primarily an online retailer with a physical Missouri storefront:

What Graf & Sons does best:

• Deepest reloading component inventory from a single retailer
• Hard-to-find powders, primers, brass, and bullets in stock
• Free hazmat shipping promotions (saves $20-40 per order on powder/primers)
• Knowledgeable staff who understand reloading applications
• Fast order processing (1-2 business days)
• Competitive pricing on bulk component purchases

What Graf & Sons isn't:

• Not a general sporting goods store
• Not the cheapest for loaded ammunition (component-focused)
• Not a flashy website — functional over pretty
• Limited physical presence (Missouri only)

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The hazmat shipping advantage: Powder and primers require hazardous material handling fees ($20-40 at most retailers). Graf & Sons regularly runs free hazmat shipping promotions — subscribe to their email list to catch these. Timing your orders around free hazmat promos can save significant money on reloading supplies.
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Selection & Inventory

Graf & Sons' inventory depth in reloading supplies is their core competitive advantage:

Powder selection:

Primers:

• All major brands: CCI, Federal, Winchester, Remington
• Standard, magnum, and match variants in rifle and pistol
• Better availability than most retailers during shortages

Bullets:

Brass:

• New and once-fired in popular calibers
• Lapua brass (premium match) — often in stock
• Specialty and wildcat calibers available
• Both common (.308, 9mm) and uncommon (.260 Rem, 6.5x55) offerings

Black powder and substitutes:

Additional inventory:

• Reloading presses and dies (RCBS, Lee, Hornady, Redding)
• Scales, measures, and precision tools
• Loaded ammunition from quality manufacturers
• Firearms accessories and shooting supplies

Service & Support

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When to choose Graf & Sons: If you reload ammunition, shoot black powder, or need specialty components that big-box stores don't carry, Graf & Sons should be on your short list. Their combination of inventory depth, fast shipping, and periodic free hazmat promotions makes them hard to beat for serious handloaders. For general ammunition or firearms purchases, other retailers may be more suitable.
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References

• Graf & Sons official site: grafs.com
• Reloading community forums and reviews
• BBB business profile (accredited April 2023)
• Shooting sports community recommendations

Read the original article in The Handbook | By Boise Gun Club Editorial Team

Join the Discussion

Have you ordered from Graf & Sons before, and if so, how did their shipping times and component quality compare to what you usually get locally?