Walnut Media: Midway v. Petsmart

Miggy · April 1st, 2008, 04:08 PM

I went to Petsmart last Friday and remembered to get me a bag of grounded walnut. Although the bag displays only volume instead of weight, I abused the on-premises vet and it is 12Lbs of media for $10.

And Midway has Franford's Arsenal 7Lbs for $13.29

Sorry Midway!

FearSheeple · April 1st, 2008, 04:27 PM

That's awesome :)

CopperKnight · April 1st, 2008, 05:17 PM

I would have never known. Since my wife would never allow a reptile in the house, I would never have thought to look for it.

I assume they are ground to an equivalent degree?

Airborne Falcon · April 1st, 2008, 06:14 PM

Been using the bedding from Petsmart for awhile ... it works. I have actually learned to like it better than much of the pretreated stuff.

Tubby45 · April 1st, 2008, 10:33 PM

Yes, they are pretty much the exact same thing. I use corncob media for 7mm caliber and larger, but the sub 7mm stuff I use walnut as it is a finer media and is easier to sift out of cases.

Ram Rod · April 2nd, 2008, 12:20 AM

That's good news! I love finding bargains! I think I have enough crushed walnut hull to last a few years right now, and use the corn cob once in a while, but hey---I'll know where to look, and it's an alternative to the evil Wal Mart products.

pgrass101 · April 2nd, 2008, 10:22 AM

Wow thanks Miggy, I never thought to look at petSmart for tumbler fodder

Miggy · April 2nd, 2008, 10:41 AM

The only difference is that it is not pre-treated but you can go ahead and buy a bottle of MidwayUSA - Frankford Arsenal Brass Case Polish 8 oz Liquid and that thing lasts forever. I still have mine over half full after three years.

HITCH KING · April 2nd, 2008, 11:16 AM

What are you guys talking about and why?

Bonesnofoa · April 2nd, 2008, 11:21 AM

I bought some pre-treated walnut media before and it ran something like 15 dollars. I had heard about the petstore stuff from somewhere. I found it was cheaper and i have been meaning to pick some up. Its not treated, so i figured i'd mix the petstore stuff in along with a bit of the pretreated stuff.

April 1st, 2008, 04:08 PM	#1
Miggy VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami-Dade, FL Posts: 4,007	Walnut Media: Midway v. Petsmart I went to Petsmart last Friday and remembered to get me a bag of grounded walnut. Although the bag displays only volume instead of weight, I abused the on-premises vet and it is 12Lbs of media for $10. And Midway has Franford's Arsenal 7Lbs for $13.29 Sorry Midway! __________________ You have to make the shot when fire is smoking, people are screaming, dogs are barking, kids are crying and sirens are coming. Randy Cain. GunFreeZone.net

April 1st, 2008, 05:17 PM	#3
CopperKnight Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Spokane area, WA Posts: 4,021	I would have never known. Since my wife would never allow a reptile in the house, I would never have thought to look for it. I assume they are ground to an equivalent degree? __________________ Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, but that you've decided to see beyond the imperfections. The only thing that stops bad guys with guns is good guys with guns. SgtD

April 1st, 2008, 06:14 PM	#4
Airborne Falcon Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Capital City, SC Posts: 44	Been using the bedding from Petsmart for awhile ... it works. I have actually learned to like it better than much of the pretreated stuff. __________________ What You Think About You Do ... What You Do You Become. The term "Parabellum" is ancient Roman Latin in origin and from the motto: "Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum" Translated: 'If You Want Peace, Prepare For War.'

April 1st, 2008, 10:33 PM	#5
Tubby45 Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: In the reloading room Posts: 1,845	Yes, they are pretty much the exact same thing. I use corncob media for 7mm caliber and larger, but the sub 7mm stuff I use walnut as it is a finer media and is easier to sift out of cases. __________________ Freakshow Manufacturing LLC Licensed 07 FFL with Class II SOT pending California CFLC compliant

April 2nd, 2008, 12:20 AM	#6
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: the swamp, arkansas Posts: 2,759	That's good news! I love finding bargains! I think I have enough crushed walnut hull to last a few years right now, and use the corn cob once in a while, but hey---I'll know where to look, and it's an alternative to the evil Wal Mart products. __________________ RamRod-----sans remords

April 1st, 2008, 04:27 PM	#2
FearSheeple Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: VA Posts: 102	That's awesome :)

April 2nd, 2008, 10:22 AM	#7
pgrass101 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,313	Wow thanks Miggy, I never thought to look at petSmart for tumbler fodder __________________ Noli nothis permittere te terere I refuse to compromise my morality for another mans greed.

April 2nd, 2008, 10:41 AM	#8
Miggy VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Miami-Dade, FL Posts: 4,007	The only difference is that it is not pre-treated but you can go ahead and buy a bottle of MidwayUSA - Frankford Arsenal Brass Case Polish 8 oz Liquid and that thing lasts forever. I still have mine over half full after three years. __________________ You have to make the shot when fire is smoking, people are screaming, dogs are barking, kids are crying and sirens are coming. Randy Cain. GunFreeZone.net

April 2nd, 2008, 11:16 AM	#9
HITCH KING Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NY Posts: 419	What are you guys talking about and why?

April 2nd, 2008, 11:21 AM	#10
Bonesnofoa Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 186	I bought some pre-treated walnut media before and it ran something like 15 dollars. I had heard about the petstore stuff from somewhere. I found it was cheaper and i have been meaning to pick some up. Its not treated, so i figured i'd mix the petstore stuff in along with a bit of the pretreated stuff.

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