9mm reload cost vs store bought?

BitboyBen said:
As a newbie knowing little to nothing about the process is it difficult to learn and are there reliability issues with reloads? Or maybe a better question is what would affect the reliability when making reloads?
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No problem with reliability at all if you follow the proper steps.Its easy to learn reloading, best way is to get someone to show you how.
 
Same here, around .17 per 9mm round with cci primers, Titegroup and campro bullets.

My reloading equipment has been paid for a few years ago just reloading .38spl .45ACP and .45Colt

I don't count my time because reloading is my hobby and zen time when the kids are in bed.
 
Dire Straits said:
Doing 9mm for about 0.17 a round. This factors in the price of primers/projectile (115gr)/ and powder. Brass is range brass of mine and what i pick up. Works out to 170.00/1000.

Dillon has a calculator the even amortizes equipment h p://dillonprecision.net/break-even-calculator/
or just load cost h ps://www.dillonprecision.com/calculator.html
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Thanks for that link it's very useful..
 
I started loading 9mm a few years back when the going rate was well over $300/1000 of 9mm, with it being at $249/1000 it's hard to justify. I find the savings aren't in 9mm/5.56 or any of the other calibers that are readily available in bulk especially if you factor in your time and aren't buying truckloads of components in bulk. I still reload but for rifle to get the increased accuracy and for calibers like 44 mag where the savings are very very significant. But reloading is a hobby onto itself especially on those long winter nights, good way to stock up your pile of ammo for the rest of the year.
 
silverfoxdj said:
Quite a few for those competing and target use..
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So you wouldn't but you assume other people would.

It's just a question. For 9mm I wouldn't bother, that's for sure. For long range rifle, I dunno.

I sure as hell would be stacking it deep if ammos were less expensive than components though.
 
BitboyBen said:
As a newbie knowing little to nothing about the process is it difficult to learn and are there reliability issues with reloads? Or maybe a better question is what would affect the reliability when making reloads?
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Can you drive a car safely?

Reloading requires about the same level of attention to detail as driving, except that reloading you only need to pay attention to what you're doing, and not everybody else. The technical aspect of reloading is basic and not hard to grasp, easier yet if you have some basic hand tool or mechanical experience.

People like to make out that reloading is more hazardous than it is. It is likely not recommended for people who are remarkably disorganised or that have short attention spans. But it's probably less dangerous than many everyday things you already do easily.
 
VinnyQC said:
So you wouldn't but you assume other people would.

It's just a question. For 9mm I wouldn't bother, that's for sure. For long range rifle, I dunno.

I sure as hell would be stacking it deep if ammos were less expensive than components though.
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I shoot target as well
 
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