Originally Posted by
Mark-II
Really better off to buy an inexpensive Lee progressive press, cast bullets by the bucket, and pick up all of the Norinco brass that others leave laying on the range.
Doing a rough calculation, using CanAm primers, titegroup powder, and commercial cast bullets I can reload 45ACP for about $140/k. I put in a number of hours off and on over a weekend and I've put down 2000 rounds, which last me months.
Put a few thousand rounds down and you've paid for your equipment. After that you can shoot and shoot 45acp knowing you're paying less for your ammo than that guy buying bulk 9mm does.
It's a good feeling.