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B33Sting

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Im new to the sport and I may have a problem when it comes to buying guns.....now I need ammo. I took my wife out last weekend for the first time and to my surprise she loved it. The problem is we went through 150+ rounds of .308, 250 rounds .223, and 250 rounds 9mm.

I posted on another forum about reloading and I was told it was a waste since bulk/surplus ammo is "so cheap". Well, the thing is I can't find this ellusive bulk ammo close enough that the shipping doesn't destroy me. Im hoping I can get some real up to date answers here. I guess there is an issue with Norinco imports now? and M855 bans etc etc

Questions:

1. I own a .223, .308, 9mm, .40 that I would like to reload is it more economical that buying?
2. If not could you please point me in a direction for bulk ammo in or around ontario or free/low shipping
3. If it is could you link me to a good start up kit for reloading. I would like to start with the .308 and .223 as they seem to be the hardest to find.

Thanks again gents
 
Couple of ways you could go:

Try ordering your ammo online in bulk. Budget Shooter Supply has some of what you're looking for, so does Canada Ammo...

The other route is to adopt the reloading hobby. The amounts you're going through at a range sitting would probably make reloading a money saving measure. Not sure what kits are on sale these days, but do a bit of reading about it online and see if it's for you before taking the leap.. Nice thing about reloading is that I never worry about finding my brand of ammo for various rifles, I just roll my own and have plenty of stock!
 
west250 said:
Nice thing about reloading is that I never worry about finding my brand of ammo for various rifles, I just roll my own and have plenty of stock!
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This was my thinking as well. Lets say the cost is negligible at least rolling my own means it is always "in stock"
 
B33Sting said:
This was my thinking as well. Lets say the cost is negligible at least rolling my own means it is always "in stock"
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Not quite as we are all struggling finding components to roll our own. With that said, it is a very rewarding past time for me to sit at my reloading bench only concentrating on it and letting all my other cares go away for a little bit.
 
Other than the .308 I'd say that none of the others would lead to a big savings ON THEIR OWN! But when taken together and shooting in volume you'll save a lot over the long haul.

However if you're well away from the stores and need to mail order you'll have the same added shipping costs that you would have with ammo. Weight is weight and it costs to ship it regardless of how it's together as ready to use ammo or separate boxes of reloading supplies.
 
I reload all but the 40 cal but its lots of fun to do your own shells unless you reload a lot, it can be cheaper to buy some . but I don't look at it that way . I can go in the room for an afternoon and make some. as far as kits go lee or lyman are a decent price hornandy is next in line .then you got your books, dies, scales, powder, bullets ,measuring tools,etc and the list goes on. in the end you call it a hobby and a sickness because once your there you wont go back !!!!!get your feet wet and jump right in like the rest of us !!!!!
 
Initial start-up cost to get into reloading will run into several hundred dollars. But, depending on how much you shoot, the cost savings alone can often offset that and way more, within a few months to a year. Consider this....say the cost of a box of cheap factory ammo runs around $20.00. Reloading your own can easily reduce that by anywhere from one half, to a quarter the cost. Plus, if you order your components in bulk...as many savvy reloaders do...the savings can really add up. The days of finding "cheap" bulk ammo are pretty much over. There might be some bargains to be had...but...like BCRider says....you still have to contend with shipping costs. A couple of site sponsors have already been mentioned as good places to check out. While you're at it, check all of them out. It might surprise you what you might find. I'd also add Higginson Powders (Hawkesbury Ontario) and Hummason (nearer Hamilton) to the list of good sources....especially for bulk powder, primers, bullets, etc. While you're at it, check out the websites for: Lee Precision, Hornady, RCBS, Lyman, Dillon, Forster....I've probably missed a few, but these are some of the best sources for reloading equipment, ie: presses, dies, scales, accessories, etc. Hodgdon Powder offers online users comprehensive lists of pistol, rifle and shotgun load data within its Hodgdon Reloading Center. As does Winchester, Alliant and others. These will give you a good overview of what is available and might work best for you. There are also a lot of highly experienced folks on this forum that can help with any questions.
 
B33Sting said:
This was my thinking as well. Lets say the cost is negligible at least rolling my own means it is always "in stock"
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Do you think of your self as a tinkerer and like to fix things plus are you procedural and analitical in your thinking if not maybe reloading is not the route..
 
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