RELOADING UK LTD

What RELOADING UK LTD does

Reloading UK Ltd is a privately held UK limited company operating an e-commerce platform that distributes ammunition reloading equipment, components, firearms, and shooting sports accessories. Founded in the gun trade in 1989 and headquartered in Staxton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, the company expanded into reloading equipment in 2013 following the launch of its Lee Precision shipment line. It serves both retail consumers and trade/dealer customers, distributing products from major international brands including Lee Precision, Redding, Dillon Precision, L.E. Wilson, Double Alpha, Mark 7, Lyman, and RCBS, with a catalogue of over 22,000 SKUs across 22 brands.

The business runs on a Magento-based e-commerce storefront with SSL-secured transactions processed via PayPal, and operates country-specific sites for the UK, US, Australia, and Canada. Product categories span reloading presses and kits, dies and sets, powder and primers, powder handling equipment, bullet casting, case conditioning, priming tools, shell holders, shotshell reloading, storage, ammunition, and accessories, with a separate Gun Room for rifles and sound moderators. The company also offers a Complete Reloading Kit Configurator tool, manufacturer repair booking, educational brand guides, and a 60-day money-back guarantee.

Reloading UK generates revenue through three primary streams: direct-to-consumer retail sales, B2B trade/dealer sales via dedicated trade accounts (with a guide minimum of £20,000 annual turnover), and a fee-free drop shipping service that allows trade customers to resell over 22,000 products without holding inventory, fulfilled in unbranded packaging. The company exports to dealers in over 40 countries with 15+ years of export experience and holds licensed import/export authorization for firearms and ammunition. Pricing is unit-based with occasional promotional pricing, free UK delivery above £50, and a 5% discount for military and emergency services via Defence Discount Service and Blue Light Discount.

Name

RELOADING UK LTD

Legal name

Reloading UK Ltd

Website

https://reloading.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Reloading UK Ltd is a UK-based e-commerce distributor of ammunition reloading equipment, components, firearms, and shooting sports accessories, serving retail consumers and trade dealers in over 40 countries across a 22,000+ SKU catalogue from 22 brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ammunition Reloading Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423490)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Reloading & Gunsmithing Supplies Retail (CRAMAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Shooting Sports Equipment Retail (Targets, Clay, Range Gear, Hearing/Eye Protection) (CRAMAKAG)

Keywords

• Ammunition reloading equipment
• Shooting sports retail
• Reloading components
• Firearms accessories
• Ammunition distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Scarborough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of reloading equipment, ammunition components, firearms and accessories through their e-commerce platform to retail customers in the UK and internationally.
2. Trade/B2B Sales: Business-to-business sales to trade customers including gun dealers, with dedicated trade pricing catalogues and bulk product offerings from 22 brands with over 22,000 products.
3. Drop Shipping Services: Fee-free drop shipping service where they fulfill orders directly to trade customers' end customers without branding, allowing businesses to sell without holding inventory.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Reloading UK Ltd is an online and mail-order retailer and distributor specializing in ammunition reloading equipment, components, tools, and shooting sports accessories. The company imports and distributes products from major manufacturers such as Lee Precision, Dillon Precision, Redding, L.E Wilson, Double Alpha, Mark 7, Lyman, and RCBS, serving both retail hobbyists and trade customers across the UK and internationally in over 40 countries.

Product overview

Reloading UK Ltd is a premier UK distributor and exporter of ammunition reloading equipment and firearms accessories. The company operates an e-commerce platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of reloading products organized across multiple categories: reloading presses and kits (single stage, turret, and progressive), dies and sets, powder handling equipment, bullet casting supplies, case conditioning tools, priming equipment, and ammunition. The company distributes products from major manufacturers including Lee Precision, Redding, Dillon Precision, L.E. Wilson, Double Alpha, Mark 7, Lyman, and RCBS. Additionally, the Gun Room section offers rifles and sound moderators from brands like Ruger, A-Tec, ASE Utra, and SAK. The business provides B2B services including drop shipping with over 22,000 products and trade account programs, serving dealers in over 40 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reloading Presses & Kits Complete reloading kits and presses including single stage, turret, and progressive presses for ammunition reloading, sold to retail consumers and trade customers.
• Dies & Sets Reloading die sets for neck sizing, full length sizing, bullet seating, and crimping operations across various calibers.
• Powder & Primers Gunpowder and primers for reloading ammunition, including various types and sizes for different calibers.
• Powder Handling Equipment Powder measures, scales, tricklers, and funnels for accurate powder dispensing during reloading.
• Bullet Casting Supplies Equipment and supplies for casting bullets including lead alloys, molds, and accessories.
• Case Conditioning Case cleaning tumblers, ultrasonic cleaners, trimmers, deburring tools, and lubricant for brass case preparation.
• Priming Tools Hand priming tools and press-mounted priming units for seating primers in reloaded cases.
• Shotshell Reloading Equipment specifically designed for reloading shotgun shells including presses, dies, and accessories.
• Ammunition Factory ammunition and primers for various rifle and pistol calibers.
• Rifles Rifles including bolt-action target rifles from brands like Ruger, serving hunters and target shooters.
• Sound Moderators Sound moderators (suppressors) for rifles and air rifles from brands including A-Tec, ASE Utra, and SAK, available in various calibers.
• Drop Shipping Service B2B drop shipping service allowing trade customers to sell products without holding inventory, with access to over 22,000 products from 22 brands via CSV product files. Orders fulfilled in unbranded packaging with no invoice or marketing material included.
• Trade Account Service Trade account program offering wholesale pricing and dedicated B2B platform for licensed firearms dealers, gun shops, and sporting goods retailers. Includes the largest trade price catalogue of any UK distributor.
• Manufacturer Repair Services Repair service for reloading equipment handled through manufacturers, accessible via the Book A Repair feature on the website.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free UK delivery on orders over £50
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Henry Krank & Co: Established UK shooting sports retailer offering firearms, airguns, ammunition, and reloading supplies to retail and trade customers — directly comparable DTC and B2B competitor in the UK market.
• Graf & Sons: US-based mail order retailer specializing in reloading equipment, dies, and shooting sports supplies since the 1950s, with a long heritage analogous to Reloading UK's 35-year UK gun-trade history.
• Brownells: Major US retailer and distributor of firearms accessories, reloading tools, and gunsmithing supplies, serving both retail shooters and trade gunsmiths with a deep catalogue and exclusive brand relationships — closely mirrors Reloading UK's positioning.
• Midway USA: US-based direct-to-consumer and trade retailer of reloading components, ammunition, firearms, and shooting accessories — the closest North American analog to Reloading UK's product breadth and customer segments.
• Edgar Brothers: UK distributor and wholesaler of shooting, hunting, and outdoor products supplying independent retailers — competes with Reloading UK's B2B trade account and wholesale programme.
• Sportsman Gun Centre: UK-based multi-channel retailer of firearms, ammunition, reloading components, and shooting accessories — a directly competing UK peer sharing the same regulatory and customer environment.
• Range & Country Shooting Supplies: UK firearms and shooting accessories retailer carrying ammunition and components — a more regional UK DTC peer with overlapping customer base in the UK shooting sports community.

Emerging players

• Viking Tactics / Optics Warehouse (UK): UK-based shooting sports and accessories retailer offering reloading and firearms-related products online — an emerging e-commerce peer with overlapping product breadth but smaller scale than Reloading UK.

Broad incumbents

• Hodgdon Reloading Data Center (Hodgdon Powder Co.): Major US propellant and shotshell component manufacturer with broad reloading ecosystem presence — an upstream brand-side incumbent in the same value chain, not a direct retailer but a key supplier/category shaper.

Regional players

• NIOA (National Industries of Australia): Leading Australian firearms and ammunition distributor serving dealers and government customers across Australia and New Zealand — comparable B2B distribution model but operating in a distinct geography from Reloading UK's primary UK base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/reloadingukshop
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/reloading-uk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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