Is it worth it to reload.

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I have a 30-06 and the cost of ammo is pretty high... is it worth it to buy everything i need to start making my own ammo... and how expensive would it be.
 
If you are loading 2 boxes a year of a common caliber to sight-in and go deer hunting with, then it is not worth it. If you are shooting 500-2000 round a year, it is worth it.
 
It’s definitely worth it. Reloading is not only a cost savings but you can produce the most accurate load that you tailor make to each rifle or pistol. If accuracy is important to you and saving money then this is where you will end up eventually if you continue to shoot.
If hunting is all you want to do and are not into shooting often then factory ammo is good enough and nowadays there are a lot of very accurate factory loads with great ballistic performance. I still recommend reloading as it’s very rewarding to produce your own custom loads
 
You never save money. But you will shoot a lot more for the money you spend. Plus another great hobby within the hobby. Then you start casting bullets... That is when the real fun starts:)
 
I don't reload. I can make more money in the time I would spend reloading than I would save by reloading.

But then again I'm not into serious competition where squeezing every last bit of accuracy potential out of my rifle is my main objective.

I can see where reloading could be necessary but if we're strictly limiting the determining factor to economics, reloading isn't even on my radar.

I've always been able to find a factory load that shoots more than satisfactory out of every firearm I've owned. There's a bit of trial and error involved but then again the same is true for reloading.

Just my .02
 
I love reloading, even without the cost savings. It's an extension of my shooting hobby that I get to do in the comfort of my own home.
 
1. Accuracy
2. Flexibility - choice of bullet, velocity, etc.
3. Availability - have it when you need it, for obsolete chamberings
4. Enjoyment
5. Cost - only if you shoot a lot and your time is not important
 
1hour overtime will buy me 1k 9mm bullets. Casting won't touch that, (with no lead poisoning as a bonus) I've been reloading far to long for it to be fun anymore. I even set up my dillon 650 for calibers I barely use just to get done. Time reloading could be time shooting. If you just hunt and shoot a couple boxes a year I wouldn't bother.
 
Reloading is worth it, even just for the fact that you will spend more time shooting, thus becoming a much better shooter.

Plus, it's lots of fun experimenting with different powder/bullet/seating depth combinations to find the right load for your gun.

Never mind the fact that it's very rewarding to bring home meat killed with your own custom made cartridge!

It's definitely not less expensive than just buying a box of factory ammo every year or so.

But as someone mentioned earlier, it's a great hobby within a hobby.
 
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dogzilla said:
1hour overtime will buy me 1k 9mm bullets. Casting won't touch that, (with no lead poisoning as a bonus) I've been reloading far to long for it to be fun anymore. I even set up my dillon 650 for calibers I barely use just to get done. Time reloading could be time shooting. If you just hunt and shoot a couple boxes a year I wouldn't bother.
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True, but sometimes I’d rather make ammo than spend another hour at work.
But as you said, it does become tiresome as well.
 
"Is it worth it to reload?"

Impossible question to answer... Too many variables/things to take into consideration.
It has to be left up to the individual to decide for themselves.
'That said... Reload or don't. No one really cares.
 
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