8x57,6.5x55,.358 win,7x57

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Dorian Gray

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so here's the question i've got for you guys. ready? alright then

What do the above mentioned calibers cost when buying a new box of rounds?

I shoot a marlin 336 in 35 remington now and i've had problems when trying to buy bullets because it's an uncommon caliber around here. I'm really interested in picking up a few new rifles but i find that if i don't shoot a 308, 300 win mag or 7mm rem mag then 1. I can't find the bloody ammo. 2. When i do find it, it costs an arm and a leg and perhaps your first born. 3. I have to order a whole case of the stuff because the store won't be able to sell it to anyone else. 4. I don't want to buy a rifle that i can't afford to shoot.

I think maybe it's time i started reloading but i've got no one to teach me how to do it and i'd much prefer someone teach me than blow up a gun because i did something wrong. Anyway, if anyone could share some insight into this little problem i've got i'd be greatful. thanks
 
8x57 mauser is expensive, reload if you can or hop on the surplus you can find. Here are prices for a box of 20 rounds.
32$ Le Baron
40$ Local gunstores in Gatienau
26$ Marstar without counting shipping.
 
glad i reload as i have about 3000 rds on hand to use at the range. for some reason people selling brass casings think they are made of gold as the the prices for once fired brass is most of the time way to high on here.
 
Dryzen said:
8x57 mauser is expensive, reload if you can or hop on the surplus you can find. Here are prices for a box of 20 rounds.
32$ Le Baron
40$ Local gunstores in Gatienau
26$ Marstar without counting shipping.
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try Bell distrIbutors in Missisagua Ontario , they have their own brand at decent price.
 
Perfect though it may be, you'll basically not find 358 in Ontario. I've stopped in at lots of places. Even the otherwise well stocked places are, by default, out. My understanding, though not verified, is that olin does a run every few years only. As I've never actually found it, can't say what it'd cost

6.5x55 are generally available, and most gun stores will have at least load of one brand on hand. I've found it at pretty near standard price (all loads basic bullets like core-lokt).

RG

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klondike bob,

i'm looking for bell distributors right now but i can't find a webpage. do u know what it may be?
 
Last fall 6.5x55 was around $30/box in the Calgary area. 8x57 is a few $$ more than that. I now reload everything, so commercial prices are much less upsetting to me.

Mark
 
Learn to load. IMHO
If nothing else, it will help secure your ammo supply for the future.
It's not that hard nor time consuming especially if you're not trying to make the perfect round ie1,000m stuff. Your main aim is just consitancy and not to double charge! LOL
Couple hundred bucks gets you in (EE is great for used equipment) and that will be payed back in ammo savings very quickly (depending on how much you shoot of course).
There are some basic ground rules you will need to learn to keep you and your guns safe, after that you can take your new hobbie where you will. You'll find it adds a whole new dimention to your shooting fun. I find I can't wait for the wknd. to go to the range and try out some new load I made up during the wk (instead of watching some crap on the boobtube). I own some obscure calibre guns so I'm forced to load, but I find it a bit of a challenge and a lot of fun. Once you get over the startup (and even that is an adventure), you'll never look back.
 
I bet tht if you posted a note that you want to start loading and want to see how it is done (mention your community) you can find a local guy who will show you the basics and help you order your equipment.

I started with a simple single stage press, a set of dies, a loading block (thingy with holes in it to hold cases) scales, powder thrower and champfering tool. made a lot of ammo that way.

The nice thing is that you can make 90% power ammo for huinting and 50% ammo with cheap pistol bullets for plinking your 35 Rem.

Another way to do it is to find a lcoal guy that loads, and then buy a couple boxes of bullets, a box (1,000) of rifle primers, a pound or two of WW748, or RL15, or 4895 or H335 and go to his place to load on his press. You might have to buy a set of dies, too. In this way you can learn without the stress of buying and setting up. Once you get the hang of it, you can order your own kit.
 
"...not find 358 in Ontario..." Missed Epp's did you? They list .358 Win and all of the others. .358 Win isn't hard to find.
"...hop on the surplus..." That you won't find.
"...costs an arm and a leg and perhaps..." Factory ammo is expensive no matter where you are. 8mm, 6.5 and 7mm all run around $35 per 20.
"...time I started reloading..." Yep. Makes the endless search for ammo go away. Rocket science it ain't. Buy a copy of The ABC's of Reloading and don't hesitate to ask any questions you have here.
 
see if you know somebody that reloads or get into it yourself. i reload for a few neighbours, my deal is they pay for the consumables (ie brass, powder, etc) and the dies (which i then keep) and i'll do them up a batch when they drop off 100 cases. note that these aren't high volume shooters so this probably works out to an hour or two of my time per year and i get dies to add to the collection and now they owe me a favour.
 
Dorian Gray said:
I think maybe it's time i started reloading but i've got no one to teach me how to do it and i'd much prefer someone teach me than blow up a gun because i did something wrong.
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Reloading is not hard. I taught myself in the pre-internet days just by reading all I could get my hands on. Manuals, magazines, books, everything. In this day in age with all the net offers, it should be a snap.

I suggest you buy a couple manuals and read all the info more than a few times. There tons of stuff out there. Read, read, read. Read some more and then ask questions.

You'll love it.

.
 
Ill echo that. It might seem intimidating from the outside looking in but its not big deal if you can give some attention to detail......finish reading ABC's and if you want some practical experience on the bench Ill make time if you have it.
 
Dryzen said:
8x57 mauser is expensive, reload if you can or hop on the surplus you can find. Here are prices for a box of 20 rounds.
32$ Le Baron
40$ Local gunstores in Gatienau
26$ Marstar without counting shipping.
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Found some for about $28/box of 20, 196 grain FMJ.

My 8mm is a truck-gun, so anything past 40-rounds is, well, not happening unless I reload....:D
 
And here i thought this thread was dead....And Pathfinder, i'll still take you up on that reloading lesson if i can ever make it Timmins. I have no wheels these days though so it makes it really hard. Thanks again man.
 
You've already figured out that the more exotic or less common ammo isn't priced as reasonably as the mainstream stuff is. You have 3 choices:

1. pay double price for your ammo
2. start reloading (which is going to cost more intially)
3. stick to regular chamberings like 30-06, .270, etc.

What you decide depends on you and your situation. Personally I would lean towards starting to reload, but you know your capabilities and competency levels and if you think you aren't capable of figuring it out i won't argue. In that case you need to stick with cartridges you can afford to shoot. Pretty simple.

You really need to start reloading if you're gonna get away from the mainstream
 
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