Imagine if MFS...
- Thread starter davemccarthy707
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haretrigger
CGN Regular
- Location
- Lower Mainland, BC
I had a dream that this happened, but just as I was about to open the case, I was awoken by the alarm clock 
Works for you, and many others on this forum, but not everybody can justify the time and start up costs of reloading ammunition for the volumes they shoot, especially if they don't shoot a tremendous amount or have very busy lives.
I reload, but only for choice calibers like .45ACP, 30-06, 338LM, etc. Some calibers I just can't justify spending my limited time to reload, especially if I don't shoot them often.
The next time you reload using factory components you cut the cost by 25%.If you start to cast your bullets even with a gas check you cut your cost by another25% and that is how you save.$8.00 for 20 .303 or .30/40 Krag. Go to the store and buy a box of the latter and you can see where reloading is your friend.
No but the cheap stuff tends to be steel.
I only reload 308 win and 45 acp... The fact is I have tons of brass for them already might as well load it up and with a progressive press it loads fast enough. Reloading isn't cheaper if you facter in the cost of buying the stuff to start. Plus the amount of time setting it up ect. I simply made mine automatic I turn it on it loads it beeps when something runs out I simply sit back and watch it run. Magic bullet feeder is nice. Powder sensor and low primer sensors are also nice. I just sit on the end of the line and case gage and check the primers at the end of the line and then put it in a box to take to the range. Simple and easy. It wasn't cheap to set it up.... For that cost I could of bought allot of ammo. The big advantage is not having to hope a store has it in stock. Buying ammo in the short run is cheaper long run reloading wins it's all about how much you shoot as most people won't see the saveings if they reload. The reloaded ammo does shoot better though.
It sort of looks like this one.
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Good for you.
I've tried two calibers of MFS and wasn't impressed with either really.
55gr 223
762x54r 203 so I think.
Tended to be very dirty and the 223 would barely cycle my ar15.
But your mileage may vary.
I find privi to be reasonable if bought by the case with no shipping.
55gr 223
762x54r 203 so I think.
Tended to be very dirty and the 223 would barely cycle my ar15.
But your mileage may vary.
I find privi to be reasonable if bought by the case with no shipping.
- Location
- Beaverlodge, Alberta
PRVI is good stuff.
Personally I would settle for Sierra 180gr Pro Hunter bullets being available again.
Personally I would settle for Sierra 180gr Pro Hunter bullets being available again.
gewehr76
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Reloading is the way to go hands down. Even if you don't shoot alot and you very busy, loading 20 cartridges takes only 20-30 min with case prep and charge measure by hand. Do it often enough and you'll be amazed that you have a problem with storage.
Yeah, well until the powder situation is steady again it doesn't look all that appealing to get into.
gewehr76
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Absolutely, you need components to reload.
boltonscouter
CGN frequent flyer
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- parts unknown
Gear up bit by bit, buying components/parts as/when you find a good deal or availability. It doesn't happen overnight. If you try to go out and buy everything all at once it'll cost you twice as much (that's IF they have anything in stock!). I've been carefully buying & stocking components for almost 5 years and am only now at the point I feel I have a healthy enough supply to weather shortages & droughts without crimping my shooting style.
