Awesome Christchurch-based reloading supplier

Hi all. This is a massive and unsolicited plug for Wilhelm Arms & Optics.

I'm about to dive into the murky waters of reloading, and got in touch with them because I'd heard the prices were as good as I was likely to get anywhere. Richard went over & above the call of duty to get some supplies to me (on a public holiday as well) and gave me some sage advice that I have kept on file to refer back to as I progress.

I'd strongly encourage all you Canterbury reloaders to support them - they've got a new customer for life here. Thanks Richard!

Yeah, he got me started too. Welcome to the rabbit hole of reloading.

welcome to reloading, it wont save you much $ as you will constantly be shooting and tinkering with loads

You might think hes wonderful as a new customer......

but, i can assure you if you deal with him "enough" at some point he will piss you off.

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Originally Posted by matagouri

You might think hes wonderful as a new customer......

but, i can assure you if you deal with him "enough" at some point he will piss you off.

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i havent dealt with richard since he was in upper columbo st pre quake. i always found him damn nice and very professional. he seemed a bit "cold" when i met him but he sure knows his stuff when it comes to optics and reloading. after several months of visits he has a great sense of humour and gets more talkative. (not an insult at all richard)

Richard's a great guy; sometimes just gets a bit technical when a simple yes or no is all thats required.
Incredible knowledge.

Just don’t mention his old shop!

A great guy. Very helpful and knows his products.

He’s absolutely fantastic. Responsive knowledgeable and friendly. Great deals and sells quality stuff eg Dewey cleaning rods.

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Originally Posted by outdoorlad

Just don’t mention his old shop!

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Or disagree with him :)

Or get him to fit a scope

I have known Richard since we were both young teenagers in the Junior Deerstalkers in Ch-Ch, and we have hunted together. He knows his stuff and comes from a family involvement in the sporting goods trade. His father was a prominent member of the NZDA and was involved in the sports shop in New Regent Street, Ch-Ch in the 50's and 60's, the name of which escapes me as it was 60 years ago. Like me, he has a lifetime of experience with optics, firearms and ammunition.

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Originally Posted by gundoc

I have known Richard since we were both young teenagers in the Junior Deerstalkers in Ch-Ch, and we have hunted together. He knows his stuff and comes from a family involvement in the sporting goods trade. His father was a prominent member of the NZDA and was involved in the sports shop in New Regent Street, Ch-Ch in the 50's and 60's, the name of which escapes me as it was 60 years ago. Like me, he has a lifetime of experience with optics, firearms and ammunition.

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like you i always found him very knowledgable and a bloody craftsman.I had two nikko stirling scopes on my rifles(4x40 4x32) and being a budgeteer wondered if he could fit a "sniper'reticle to one and generally recondition both . He did exactly that and I got another 20yrs use before having to retire both.I was put on to him by another guy from NZDA who did some .303 reloading for me.
richards manner I did find a little eccentric at times but we all have our wee quirks.his knowledge -well it was breathtaking to a beginner like me.

I would and have recommended him to a few people as a source for reloading items but also bino repairs and such like.