Reloading 45 ACP cost?

VinnyQC said:
Can I ask then, why not make it a full time job? Or even part time? There's probably a limit to how much lino you can get for free, but if you can get a lot of it, and bullets do sell for something, why not churn out bullets like there's no tomorrow, then sell them, even if just on the EE? Somewhere there's probably a guy who would like lead lubed bullets but doesn't have the time/room/equipment/energy/health/connections to get cheap/free lead, but would be willing to pay for them (Actually we both know that guy exists somewhere cause places like bullet barn sells lead bullets).
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Becuase it's a hobby! I currently own and run two different companies with multiple employees and not looking for a job . As soon as you HAVE TO do something then the charm is gone. Very simple concept. Reloading, casting, shooting is all a hobby. Something to take my mind off my daily work.
Sorry Vinny I'm not sure where u are taking this but the original poster was asking the cost of reloading 45 ACP. Most people are here to help new shooters make educated decisions by sharing their experience. I think everyone who has read this thread realizes you dislike lead bullets for your own reasons. You have been quite clear on your thoughts of cost it involves. I'm pretty sure the original poster will be able to assert facts from fiction here and make a decision wether he wants to reload,wether he wants to buy ammo, wether he wants to reload and buy his own bullets or if he chooses to cast his own. This is only his descision to make!

I will not be posting to this thread any longer
 
VinnyQC said:
You're losing reloading time. Unless you enjoy casting 10X as much as you enjoy reloading. In which case you shouldn't reload at all.

And yes btw, I get paid for this.
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So you get paid for playing on CGN, good for you. :)

I'm not losing any reloading time by casting and why would I be forced to choose one or the other. That's ridiculous.

Casting doesn't detract from reloading - it adds to it IF it's something you want to do. I lower my ammo cost by reloading and I lower it more by casting my own bullets. This basic concept is fairly easy to understand. The savings is combined and one doesn't take away from the other.
 
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Thx for all the great information and debate.

What is a conservative hot load fro 230gr fmg, P+ if u will.

Ruger Amercian 45 ACP .
 
.... One benefit of reloading not mentioned so far, is that the costs of supplies can be and usually is, spread out, and you don't have to come up with a lump sum to shell out when the household bills come due ! Think stockpile and trade ! .... LOL! ........ David K
 
I think what Vinny was trying to say so eloquently was that the rewards of casting might not be worth the effort for some people, and that is something I do understand. Not everyone loves golf, T-bone steaks, or reloading. We get to choose how we spend our time and money. :)
 
Clay00019 said:
Thx for all the great information and debate.

What is a conservative hot load fro 230gr fmg, P+ if u will.

Ruger Amercian 45 ACP .
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If you want to make hot loads (not sure what a "conservative" hot load is; I guess it shoots a bit to the right :)) and have never reloaded I'd suggest you start with actually reloading, then get a chrony and see where that takes you. A "hotter" load isn't always better, quite often accuracy suffers when velocity increases past a certain point, and that kind of effect can vary from gun to gun, so you'll need to find out for your own.
 
Paul_T said:
LOL, you win the Internet today :d:wave:

Clay - you need to work your own loads up, especially to near or past published maxes......
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I was looking for recommendations to get up around 23000 using commercial 230 FMJ projectiles, powder type and amount TBD, not sure if all primers are created equal?


Lots of experience and know how on this site, thx in advance!
 
Clay00019 said:
I was looking for recommendations to get up around 23000 using commercial 230 FMJ projectiles, powder type and amount TBD, not sure if all primers are created equal?


Lots of experience and know how on this site, thx in advance!
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Alliant and Hodgdon's have excellent reloading data online.
 
Wasn't going to post to this thread anymore but couldn't help myself. I wanted to share my losing money time as Vinney would say

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260 Gr 44 mag cast bullets lubed for extra smoke and gas checked for good measure
 
Looks like quite a bit of cash to get set up!,...but well worth it in the long run if u do lots of shooting and have the time, .....that being said, Manitoba winters are a perfect opportunity to build up stock.

Thanks all for the info/advice...
 
Clay00019 said:
Looks like quite a bit of cash to get set up!,...but well worth it in the long run if u do lots of shooting and have the time, .....that being said, Manitoba winters are a perfect opportunity to build up stock.

Thanks all for the info/advice...
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Not really, i just started 2 days ago, cast pot from thrift store was $20, 2 cavity 230 gr .452 mould, was $29.99, 20 lbs of lead from scrap yard was $20. A spoon out of the junk drawer bent up with cise grips. I used a old coleman naptha stove that i owed already, 1/4 tank of that fuel is about $3 and i now have 550 bullets for my .45. I just need to get lube which is $10 and im off to the range.
 
Ironman0731 said:
Not really, i just started 2 days ago, cast pot from thrift store was $20, 2 cavity 230 gr .452 mould, was $29.99, 20 lbs of lead from scrap yard was $20. A spoon out of the junk drawer bent up with cise grips. I used a old coleman naptha stove that i owed already, 1/4 tank of that fuel is about $3 and i now have 550 bullets for my .45. I just need to get lube which is $10 and im off to the range.
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Try powder coating instead of lubing. Toaster oven from thrift store cost me $10, Princess Auto powder coating powder $8 I forget how much it contains. I haven't run out yet after powder coating 2000 pcs 124 grain 9mm bullets and 500 pcs 200 grain 357 bullets.
Lots of YouTube videos for this process.
Less messy than lubing for reloading , storing, shooting and cleaning.
 
baldabe said:
Try powder coating instead of lubing. Toaster oven from thrift store cost me $10, Princess Auto powder coating powder $8 I forget how much it contains. I haven't run out yet after powder coating 2000 pcs 124 grain 9mm bullets and 500 pcs 200 grain 357 bullets.
Lots of YouTube videos for this process.
Less messy than lubing for reloading , storing, shooting and cleaning.
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Definitely try the powder coating. Google shake and bake method cast bullet powder coating. Easy as hell.
Here are some .45acp I cast, PC'd and loaded.
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baldabe said:
Try powder coating instead of lubing. Toaster oven from thrift store cost me $10, Princess Auto powder coating powder $8 I forget how much it contains. I haven't run out yet after powder coating 2000 pcs 124 grain 9mm bullets and 500 pcs 200 grain 357 bullets.
Lots of YouTube videos for this process.
Less messy than lubing for reloading , storing, shooting and cleaning.
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I used the the lee alox on the first 300, shot 100 then drove to PA and got a lb of powder. Cooked them in my old oven and Now the rest are a bright shiney red.
 
Ironman0731 said:
I used the the lee alox on the first 300, shot 100 then drove to PA and got a lb of powder. Cooked them in my old oven and Now the rest are a bright shiney red.
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Nice! I'm now looking to buy more colours. I have the red, blue and black from PA. I hear Emerald Coatings has lots of choice.
 
emerson said:
Casting isn't for me. Campros get it done for me.
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I used to think that too, probably depeds on how much you shoot. Im at 2500-3000 rds a month with campros. Now im into casting for $235 for equipment, ive got 4 moulds, a bottom pour pot(used) and a few thrift store pots and spoons/ladels. My .45 cost is just over .08 per round. Just under .07 for 9mm( both of those cost is ready to shoot cost). Both is just as or cheaper than a .22lr. Im at 5 hrs for 1500 projectile ready to load of .45. I can shoot three times as much for the same cost for a extra 5hrs of my time.
 
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