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Was that including powder bullets scales etc?
Factory versus reload
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Was that including powder bullets scales etc?
More accurate ammo, at less cost.
What's not to like?
Not to mention, it's a whole new hobby, and a very relaxing one at that. Sometimes, in winter, I'll put on one of those "crackling fire" endless loop videos, and start loading, or doing case prep... relaxed, warm, comfortable, watching the snow fall and getting ready for next years shooting...
What's not to like?
Not to mention, it's a whole new hobby, and a very relaxing one at that. Sometimes, in winter, I'll put on one of those "crackling fire" endless loop videos, and start loading, or doing case prep... relaxed, warm, comfortable, watching the snow fall and getting ready for next years shooting...
Good on you!
Can't help with gas checks, but I've heard of a company that sells a .22 reloading kit, but honestly it looked way too finicky and didn't seem to save much money, so...
... but money saving is another point: the price of ammo was going to be an issue in our house, until I pointed out how much cheaper I could make my own than buy commercial.
Yeah id need a time machine if i wanted to buy ammo for my .32 rimfires and 43 mausers
Yes, reloading has several distinct advantages over factory offerings. Some factory ammo is prohibitively expensive.
My 308 Norma Magnum factory ammo has one source...Sweden. By the time it gets on the shelf here, with all the
grafters taking their cut, it retails for about $100.00/box [taxes in] That is $5.00 each time I touch one off.
I load this ammo with top-quality, premium bullets for under $30.00/box, once I have the brass, which I have found
lasts for many firings, properly cared for.
This simply means I can shoot more, and am not stuck with 1 or possibly 2 choices of bullets.
I started reloading in 1962/3, and have never looked back. Many of my centerfires have never seen a factory round.
Dave.
My 308 Norma Magnum factory ammo has one source...Sweden. By the time it gets on the shelf here, with all the
grafters taking their cut, it retails for about $100.00/box [taxes in] That is $5.00 each time I touch one off.
I load this ammo with top-quality, premium bullets for under $30.00/box, once I have the brass, which I have found
lasts for many firings, properly cared for.
This simply means I can shoot more, and am not stuck with 1 or possibly 2 choices of bullets.
I started reloading in 1962/3, and have never looked back. Many of my centerfires have never seen a factory round.
Dave.
I shoot eeloaded 10mm and 38super at the same cost as reload 40sw and 9mm with a few cents extra compared to factory loads
bought my hornady progressive press back in 1990, still chugging away, and coverved under warranty still. 250k rounds, and more than paid for itself 100x over. Only had minor parts replsced
i have all the used primers still too, 5 gallon pails full
reloading is like fly tying, its an artform. A subsection of your hobby
bought my hornady progressive press back in 1990, still chugging away, and coverved under warranty still. 250k rounds, and more than paid for itself 100x over. Only had minor parts replsced
i have all the used primers still too, 5 gallon pails full
reloading is like fly tying, its an artform. A subsection of your hobby
I will put it in perspective so that anybody can understand.
What is better? Homemade Spaghetti sauce or canned spaghetti sauce.
What is better fresh Homemade pasta or dried store bought pasta.
What is better Hot Homemade bread or store bought.
The choice is obvious.
I've been reloading since 1964, I'm 70 years old and I don't intend to quit.
What is better? Homemade Spaghetti sauce or canned spaghetti sauce.
What is better fresh Homemade pasta or dried store bought pasta.
What is better Hot Homemade bread or store bought.
The choice is obvious.
I've been reloading since 1964, I'm 70 years old and I don't intend to quit.
you don't need scales with the lee loader- it comes with a scoop ( albeit light) that measures the correct amount of powder and type for the bullet weight you're using- suppose you're using an 06-180 - you look on the chart and it says use scoop no or xx c c scoop- you then get x powder run it through x powder and it throws the right grainage for your 180 grain bullet-YOU DO NOT VARY from the chart unless you have a scale and reloading handbook
I do cast, but only for my 2, 38-55 Rifles.
