If the cheapest box of shells is 51 dollars, it won't take 10 or 12 to set yourself up. - dan
Less expensive 30-06 ammo
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If the cheapest box of shells is 51 dollars, it won't take 10 or 12 to set yourself up. - dan
I started reloading a few years back, and even if it wasn’t as cheap as it was 20-30 years ago i’m glad I did! I just bought a box of 9.3x74r 286gn SP S&B for $150!!!!!!!! I have a good idle coming in that caliber and I wanted some factory rounds to start…. Would have been better to reload and shoot hight hand bullets at that price!
FatCatsDad
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Not from the 3 vendors I listed.
I specifically looked and checked to make sure I was posting correct information.
I took advantage of Bullseye's $250 last week.
6 boxes of NORMA
FatCatsDad
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
This is the universe 's way if saying but 1 more box than you can afford and get it shipped.
3 boxes from Cabela's will put you over $149 and they will ship it via UPS for free.
Buying local only works for groceries
Low inventory turns into ZERO inventory when people who are forward thinkers walk buy and grab all 5 boxes on the shelf
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- Western Manitoba
You are probably correct - I did start reloading with a Lee set - no clue what those "Lee Loaders" go for today, but were only "neck sizer", back then - could reload and make rounds that would go "bang" from factory shells, previously fired in your rifle. I was thinking to include components as well - a first pound of powder, first tray of primers, first batch of brass casings and first box of bullets - not sure if you can get that for $200 any more? And that is if you even know which to buy - is what, at least 100 kinds of powder, at least a dozen brands and sizes of primers, myriad of brands and weights of bullets. As I advise the "new" reloader, an early purchase should be a manual - at least one - three or five is better - shows you HOW to reload, besides their pressure test reports.
My used RockChucker press was $200 mailed to me a couple years ago. Then a Hornady powder scale and trickler. And so on. The RCBS Chargemaster Lite was north of $400 a few years ago - so about sky is the limit with die sets, shell holders, some way to trim and chamfer brass, to measure it, and so on. I choose to use an RCBS Bench mounted priming tool, because it uses same shell holders as the Rockchucker press, but you could re-prime on the press, if you wanted to.
Yes, and if you buy carefully (used) you could be reloading your ammo for a few hundred. No, it won't be a mini factory, but it is still possible to do it for reasonable amounts of money for reasonable results. Of course, the danger is you get addicted, dive down the deep hole, and now have many thousands of dollars of reloading equipment. - dan
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- Western Manitoba
Yep! For sure! I am probably one of those guys that got "bit" - is several thousands of dollars of tools and components on hand - did not happen all at once - like close to 45 years - $20 and $50 at a time. And many "wrong" or not suitable reloading tools tried and got rid of over the years - some were sold; some were given away - replaced with something else, that did similar function.
I believe "reloading" is a prime arena for marketers and sales people - a lot of buyers do not know for sure, no experience or not enough experience, and rely on the sales pitch. Then, think they will magically become a "sniper" or a world class shooter, if they buy and use the same reloading tools or use the same reloading techniques.
Mini factory not needed (at first lol) because if all you shoot is factory you're probably not a high volume shooter anyway. 50-100 rounds loaded per year can very easily be loaded with minimal supplies and equipment at the kitchen table.
My problem when I started reloading wasn’t spending money on gear( that said don’t buy a kit lol) but on components, not knowing what I really wanted, especially on bullets, buying everything I could find in the calibers I wanted to reload… found good deals on partial boxes of stuff not made anymore, powder that I don’t know if I will ever use lol and didn’t buy enough primers before the drought hahaha(not funny)! Anyway, I well set for powders, bullets and brasses, could use a few more flats of primers, but I’m still ok for now! Getting off topic now!
I don't think the OP is happy with the replies. Likely shoots a box or less of ammo per year and on a tight budget.
Where he lives, in Ontario, there should be several places local to him that carry the ammo he's looking for.
It is likely that he hasn't purchased any ammo since before the Pandemic, so sticker shock just kicked in.
Anyway it's all moot, he hasn't checked in since the third and judging by his join date/post count?????????????????
Where he lives, in Ontario, there should be several places local to him that carry the ammo he's looking for.
It is likely that he hasn't purchased any ammo since before the Pandemic, so sticker shock just kicked in.
Anyway it's all moot, he hasn't checked in since the third and judging by his join date/post count?????????????????
From the Cabelas. ca website;
“AMMUNITION, POWDERS and PRIMERS:
Live ammunition, powders and primers cannot ship by air or via Canada Post; these items will be shipped via GROUND courier service. These non-postal freight charges are the customer's responsibility and will be applied to the total order cost. Both a daytime phone number and street address are required for these shipments.”
https://www .cabelas.ca/pages/shipping-handling
FatCatsDad
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
I've never paid for ammo shipping from Cabela's, it comes by UPS, usually 10 days shipping and processing time .
Not once ever have I paid.
Instead of posting their policy, actually order a few boxes and see
No need of ordering when my LGS has regular 13% to 18% sales monthly which comes out cheaper than Cabelas. I would have thought that a venders website would be accurate.
- Location
- Western Manitoba
Perhaps that is a "marketing ploy"? - I suspect that LGS owner believes that someone will buy them at that price. So, have to ask self - I bought 350 Speer Grand Slam on CGN EE -mailed to me for $313 in 2019 - is Accubond actually worth twice the price in that few years? I suspect bullet makers and LGS should be in business to make profit, not to provide a welfare service. Although others might disagree with that assessment.
I agree with that. It's all about supply and demand but there will be a backlash against these companies for perceived gouging. I've seen negative comments online against Nosler for not keeping supplies available and inflated prices whereas Hornady has been praised for continuing to offer their product.
Whether this pans out 10yrs from now remains to be seen. I'm surprised that we don't see some of these products coming from China.
