Is there going to be non steel core projectile?
#### , too bad it's not reman 556
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Well, to be fair, even if the price isn't the best around, more options is better for us consumers, no matter what. I'm 100% in favor of new reloaded calibres, and more commercial reloaders of the same calibres. Plus, reloading those calibres is probably what brought canam to selling OEM powders, so it's a good deal for us reloaders too.
The more offering there is, the better for us.
I'm currently considering reloading .223 as my stash of Norc is running low. Your estimate of component cost of 80% seems high. I would think more like 60-70% cost of current bulk ammo at 43 to 48 cents each. Here is my breakdown.
Primer- 4 cents (40 per 1000 can be cheaper)
Powder- 13 cents ($35 H335 about 25gr per rd)
Bullet- 12 cents (119 per 1000 Budget shooter)
Total- 29 cents per round
.29 vs .43 = 67% cost of bulk commercial ammo
.29 vs .40 = 72.5%
I'm still completely undecided on whether to reload or not, I was thinking of starting a thread. I have a progressive press, but do not have the trim/case prep set up for necked. Which may not make it worth while.
I was also waiting on canada ammo. I noticed they stated on here a few months ago that they might be selling at 300/1000. In the high 30 cent range makes reloading not as appealing and in low 30's makes it not worth while. However if still in the 40's it makes reloading worth while. Save $100-200 per thousand rounds.
This is all my calculations though since I haven't actually reloaded 223 yet. Maybe I'm missing case lube or something.
Also, who really cares about x39? Seems a moot** point with all the surplus and even clean stuff floating around.
Last edited by Liberty.357; 10-19-2017 at 12:39 AM. Reason: Moot not mute (think mooed), dont taze me bro!
Really? In this thread https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/foru...ighlight=steel you seem to hint at brass cased for around 300 per 1000. Hey, I won't complain if it's steel at that price though. Sorry triple post, lots to address.