Reloading worth it.

[Northman999]

Lots of guys get into reloading thinking they'll save money, but then get into the hobby itself, or use their reloading to crank out loads they wouldn't or couldn't have bought. I just bought out my buddy's reloading stuff and got into reloading maybe two months ago, and I'm already woking up not just primary loads, but also specialty loads for at least four calibres. When I was buying factory, it was one load per caliber. But as other's have said, you won't really save money overall, you'll just get more for your money in terms of quality and flexibility.

 

[calvin]

I am going to buy a reloading kit (rcbs master reloading kit). I am a complete nb to reloading rifle cartridges. Have reloaded hundreds of shotgun shells though. I was wondering how much can i expect to save on a box of cartridges. I bough 2 boxes of federal premium 300 win mag bullets 180 gr barnes at $71.00 a box an 2 boxes of Winchester 300 win mag xp3 150gr wich cost me $63.00 a box. I am not worried about the initial set up cost. These are premium cartridges that perform well can i reload a cartidge as good as these. I am into the hands on of shooting so saving money isnt the only reason i want to reload. Any other advice is appreciated.

Thanks

If you are looking to get into reloading and want very good equipment i have everything RCBS sells including all electronic equip. i got over $3500.00 invested and will sell for a lot less.

 

[J Stuart]

I am going to buy a reloading kit (rcbs master reloading kit). I am a complete nb to reloading rifle cartridges. Have reloaded hundreds of shotgun shells though. I was wondering how much can i expect to save on a box of cartridges. I bough 2 boxes of federal premium 300 win mag bullets 180 gr barnes at $71.00 a box an 2 boxes of Winchester 300 win mag xp3 150gr wich cost me $63.00 a box. I am not worried about the initial set up cost. These are premium cartridges that perform well can i reload a cartidge as good as these. I am into the hands on of shooting so saving money isnt the only reason i want to reload. Any other advice is appreciated.

Thanks

I would suggest that unless you are shooting commercial quantities of ammunition then you would do well to view reloading as a very interesting hobby, and if you are a tinker at heart you will find yourself absolutely mesmerised with the process.
If, on the other hand you are a sporting shooter and you are looking to save money, you would be better served to simply purchase ammunition as needed as you would need to be shooting consistently to recoup the monetary loss on equipment.

 

[phreddy]

for me. reloading makes it possible to build up the most accurate custom loads for each of my firearms, as well as for my sons, at a reasonably decent price, and to spend far more time a the range when the little woman wants me home haying the back 40.

 

[srt4u2nv]

I bough 2 boxes of federal premium 300 win mag bullets 180 gr barnes at $71.00 a box an 2 boxes of Winchester 300 win mag xp3 150gr wich cost me $63.00 a box

1. that federal ammo is on clearance at Walmart for $11 a box just bought some last week.
2. the Winchester XP3 loads sell for $49 a box from Bass Pro I was there today.

If you want to save money you need to start researching pricing before you buy.

Like stated before if your shooting every weekend then reloading is a good idea but if you are using the gun for sport (hunting) only once or twice a year you wont load enough ammo to recoupe the cost of the equiptment.