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Ammo reloading questions
Posted on 9/11/21 at 6:55 pm
Posted on 9/11/21 at 6:55 pm
Is it still significantly cheaper to reload vs buy new rounds? And will a press be able to reload 223, 9mm, 45, 556, and 762? Or would I need different types of presses for different rounds
This post was edited on 9/11/21 at 6:56 pm
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Posted on 9/11/21 at 7:06 pm to TheOcean
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Is it still significantly cheaper to reload vs buy new rounds?
Not really, especially right now when reloading supplies are in high demand. Even when things were much cheaper there wasn't a significant cost savings in reloading unless you were loading for rare or commercially unavailable cartridges.
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And will a press be able to reload 223, 9mm, 45, 556, and 762?
I have an RCBS Partner press and I have reloaded 9mm, 45 ACP, .223 Rem, .308 Win, 30-06, 30-30, .357 Mag, .50 AE. You just have to have the die set for whatever you are reloading for.
Posted on 9/11/21 at 7:46 pm to TheOcean
Don’t even think about it. Unless you have primers then reloading right now is useless.
Posted on 9/11/21 at 8:40 pm to TheOcean
I did the math once. It was something like 30000-40000 rounds for 9mm. Not worth it for common calibers, unless you're doing it for accuracy.
In the BEFORE,.300BLK was about the kind of cartridge where you'd start seeing it worth doing.
Now, supplies are so rare and expensive that it's probably hard to find a loading that's worth it.
In the BEFORE,.300BLK was about the kind of cartridge where you'd start seeing it worth doing.
Now, supplies are so rare and expensive that it's probably hard to find a loading that's worth it.
Posted on 9/11/21 at 9:01 pm to TheOcean
When I first started reloading I calculated what it cost me for a reloaded round. I was around $7/50 rds. That didn’t include the reloading equipment just the components for the rounds. And that also assumed I was reusing the brass at least five times.
I don’t reload to save money because it don’t. I shoot a lot more. The real benefits of reloading is accuracy and getting a load the does exactly what I want depending on the pistol competition I’m reloading for.
I don’t reload to save money because it don’t. I shoot a lot more. The real benefits of reloading is accuracy and getting a load the does exactly what I want depending on the pistol competition I’m reloading for.
Posted on 9/11/21 at 9:34 pm to TheOcean
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Is it still significantly cheaper to reload vs buy new rounds?
No. Primers have always been the controlling factor. Invest in ammo stock at times like this and stock up on primers when times are better.
Posted on 9/11/21 at 10:46 pm to TheOcean
At this point it cost me ~ $150 per rifle round. Maybe more…
Amp annealer and Auto trickler v3 with Area 419 upgrades have ruined any savings I was getting close to. Throw in the lab radar and well it goes up even more.
Amp annealer and Auto trickler v3 with Area 419 upgrades have ruined any savings I was getting close to. Throw in the lab radar and well it goes up even more.
Posted on 9/12/21 at 8:49 am to TheOcean
As others have stated this is a bad time to get into reloading.
Equipment costs are back down and are available but components are still sky high and scarce.
The bottom line is even if component prices were back to normal the only person to answer the question of is it worth it is you.
What are your goals?
Do you want to save a few bucks on a few boxes of ammo or do you want another time consuming hobby? For me it is a hobby that i enjoy.
If you go into it understanding reloading will be a hobby then it is worth it. If not just buy what you need and save your brass and send them to me.
Basic equipment will cost about $200 for first caliber and about $50 for each additional.
Basic reloading kit from LEE
This kit has started people off on the right foot for decades. Still a great value even after doubling in price over the years.
Die sets are about$35
9mm Dies
ETA: Also, you will need at least 1 reloading manual and CLOSELY follow the instructions!! This is very important!!!
Equipment costs are back down and are available but components are still sky high and scarce.
The bottom line is even if component prices were back to normal the only person to answer the question of is it worth it is you.
What are your goals?
Do you want to save a few bucks on a few boxes of ammo or do you want another time consuming hobby? For me it is a hobby that i enjoy.
If you go into it understanding reloading will be a hobby then it is worth it. If not just buy what you need and save your brass and send them to me.
Basic equipment will cost about $200 for first caliber and about $50 for each additional.
Basic reloading kit from LEE
This kit has started people off on the right foot for decades. Still a great value even after doubling in price over the years.
Die sets are about$35
9mm Dies
ETA: Also, you will need at least 1 reloading manual and CLOSELY follow the instructions!! This is very important!!!
This post was edited on 9/12/21 at 9:11 am
Posted on 9/12/21 at 12:11 pm to TheOcean
When I was going through tens of thousands of rounds of 9mm it was worth it, I was also loading to keep bullets subsonic in a 8" machine gun barrel that would also cycle an open bolt machine gun without running away, so a little bit of a specialty round.
I reloaded to have ammo I needed, I hate it as a "hobby", it is more of a job.
I reloaded to have ammo I needed, I hate it as a "hobby", it is more of a job.
Posted on 9/12/21 at 12:24 pm to TheOcean
Good luck finding primers, as others have said. The savings come when you can get “X” amount of firings off a piece of brass. That will be determined on the caliber, powder, charge and etc. Powder is getting a little easier to find but still a pain in the arse. Quality brass is hard to find as well. shite, it’s all hard to find
I’ve been looking for 6.5mm 156gr Berger EOL bullets since April and nothing.
I’ve been looking for 6.5mm 156gr Berger EOL bullets since April and nothing.
Posted on 9/12/21 at 12:29 pm to TheOcean
Depends what you're loading. For something like .45 colt or oddball calibers its generally going to be cheaper to reload. For some reason 45 colt loads are stupid expensive
Posted on 9/12/21 at 11:22 pm to TheOcean
You would regularly have to shoot thousands of reloading to pay off.
But reloading is fun and you can buy enough supplies to guarantee your favorite rounds are never discontinued.
But reloading is fun and you can buy enough supplies to guarantee your favorite rounds are never discontinued.
Posted on 9/14/21 at 6:53 am to TheOcean
Is it chealer?
If you have a bunch of powder, primers, brass and bullets left ovee from 5 -10 years ago them yes, it is significantly cheaper. If you are buying all of those components new today, then you won’t save much. Also, if your time is important and you factor that in, then no savings whatsoever.
If you reload to get away from the wife then absolutely, it is worth reloading.
Reloading is relaxing to me and since we have a room setup in the basement for reloading, I can do as much or as little as I want and come back to it later. Do most of my reloading in the winter and take my time. My daughter used to reload with me, she loved popping out the old primers and dumping the tube when it was full so it was good time spent with her.
Right now is a rough time to get started in reloading and some stuff you can’t find, even if you have the funds to buy it.
As others have stated, yes, a press will load all of those calibers if you buy the separate dies.
If you have a bunch of powder, primers, brass and bullets left ovee from 5 -10 years ago them yes, it is significantly cheaper. If you are buying all of those components new today, then you won’t save much. Also, if your time is important and you factor that in, then no savings whatsoever.
If you reload to get away from the wife then absolutely, it is worth reloading.
Reloading is relaxing to me and since we have a room setup in the basement for reloading, I can do as much or as little as I want and come back to it later. Do most of my reloading in the winter and take my time. My daughter used to reload with me, she loved popping out the old primers and dumping the tube when it was full so it was good time spent with her.
Right now is a rough time to get started in reloading and some stuff you can’t find, even if you have the funds to buy it.
As others have stated, yes, a press will load all of those calibers if you buy the separate dies.
Posted on 9/14/21 at 7:26 pm to TheOcean
I have wanted to get into reloading for years. Not for cost savings but more to find more accurate loads for the guns I own. I have SEVERAL calibers from .243 to .300 Weatherby Mag.
The MAIN reason I’ve wanted to do it recently was more of an availability issue. I want mainly to stockpile a lot of components to guard against not being able to buy the ammo I want. With a decent stash of components and using the brass I have now, I could theoretically be ok in a SHTF scenario.
Another thing not mentioned here is press brands and single stage versus progressive, which I admittedly don’t know enough about to have an educated opinion. I had planned on a RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme full kit if I went single. If I win the lottery I’ll buy a Dillon. I don’t think there’s a bad brand out there though.
The MAIN reason I’ve wanted to do it recently was more of an availability issue. I want mainly to stockpile a lot of components to guard against not being able to buy the ammo I want. With a decent stash of components and using the brass I have now, I could theoretically be ok in a SHTF scenario.
Another thing not mentioned here is press brands and single stage versus progressive, which I admittedly don’t know enough about to have an educated opinion. I had planned on a RCBS Rock Chucker Supreme full kit if I went single. If I win the lottery I’ll buy a Dillon. I don’t think there’s a bad brand out there though.
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