Just wondering besides the obvious reasons people re-load (cheaper,less trips to the store) what other benifits do you get from reloading yourself?Im asking because i have never been educated on reloading and would possibly like to start doing my own.I think i would really enjoy learning it.Thanks for the input.
Reloading?
- Thread starter Walnutz
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I reload all my hunting calibers, because you can get a premium bullet for a lot cheaper as well as you can tune your ammo for best preformance.
I also reload for those hard to find calibers like 38 S&W and 577/450 because they are hard to find and 577/450 is going to cost a lot more each pre-rolled then it cost to make a box full ot them.
I also reload 303Brit and have started 7.62x54R because its cheaper and finding surplus ammo cheap is gettting harder.
Oh and its a good relaxing way to spend time.
I also reload for those hard to find calibers like 38 S&W and 577/450 because they are hard to find and 577/450 is going to cost a lot more each pre-rolled then it cost to make a box full ot them.
I also reload 303Brit and have started 7.62x54R because its cheaper and finding surplus ammo cheap is gettting harder.
Oh and its a good relaxing way to spend time.
MuleyMadness
Regular
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I find that you can reload premium ammo such as Barnes TSX and Nosler Accubond for much less then what you are having to pay for them in the stores (particularly for my 270wsm and .300wm). Plus I can fine tune the load, seating depth, etc so it's matches up with exacty what my rifle likes to eat and improve my accuracy to levels most commerical ammo simply can't attain, because it's a 'one size fits all' setup. Also consider that a box of Federal Premium 180gr TSX factory ammo is currently running $73 plus tax at the local WSS, and that I can load 20 (with new brass) for about $42 and really it's no contest, particularly if you're like me and put several hundred rounds down the pipe a year. If you plan to just should a box of ammo a year per rifle it might not be worth your time, but if you want to do a lot more shooting, and fine tune what you are feeding the ole girl, I would really recommend it.
I got into it for the cost savings and the accuracy.
But enjoy it now in its own right as a hobby. Trying to do it better / faster / my own way. New tools, new techniques etc. It's my private time at the bench.
Probably the biggest benefit is I know exactly what my bullet and gun will do. It gives me the confidence to do what others may not, and the wisdom not to try what others are trying. And if it all goes wrong, I have no one to blame but myself.
But enjoy it now in its own right as a hobby. Trying to do it better / faster / my own way. New tools, new techniques etc. It's my private time at the bench.
Probably the biggest benefit is I know exactly what my bullet and gun will do. It gives me the confidence to do what others may not, and the wisdom not to try what others are trying. And if it all goes wrong, I have no one to blame but myself.
blacksmithden
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
In this order:
I'm a cheapskate
I want more accuracy than factory ammo can provide
I'm a cheapskate
I enjoy reloading
I'm a cheapskate
I like to shoot reduced loads with my home cast bullets. You just can't fire a 300 win mag all day long with factory loads.
I'm a cheapskate
My ammo supplier is never out of stock and never closes
I'm a cheapskate
I'm a cheapskate
I want more accuracy than factory ammo can provide
I'm a cheapskate
I enjoy reloading
I'm a cheapskate
I like to shoot reduced loads with my home cast bullets. You just can't fire a 300 win mag all day long with factory loads.
I'm a cheapskate
My ammo supplier is never out of stock and never closes
I'm a cheapskate
Reloading gives you ammo that is tailored for the firearm. More accurate, but not necessarily less expensive. Handgun ammo is definitely less expensive to reload with cast bullets than factory though.
As mentioned, there are some cartridges you just can't buy as loaded ammo too. Brass isn't always easy to find or inexpensive when you do. Woodchopper's .577-450, for example, runs $154.95 per 20.
Start with a copy of The ABC's of Reloading(your local gun shop or Amazon). Then look into an RCBS Beginner's Kit.
As mentioned, there are some cartridges you just can't buy as loaded ammo too. Brass isn't always easy to find or inexpensive when you do. Woodchopper's .577-450, for example, runs $154.95 per 20.
Start with a copy of The ABC's of Reloading(your local gun shop or Amazon). Then look into an RCBS Beginner's Kit.
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you get to fine tune a load to your guns liking, with great components , for hunting or target shooting.
You can have the most accurate percision barrel in the world built on the most true action, bedded and assembled by the best gun smith and equipment, but without the right load you would never see its potential. I think thats why most of us reload.
I'm not at the mercy of the retail ammo food chain...
Having 1000's of bullets, cases, primers and kegs of powder on hand means I don't have to rely on my local retailers for my ammo needs.
I'm not the guy who has to skip a match 'cause my local gunshop only had two boxes of .223 on the shelf.
Having 1000's of bullets, cases, primers and kegs of powder on hand means I don't have to rely on my local retailers for my ammo needs.
I'm not the guy who has to skip a match 'cause my local gunshop only had two boxes of .223 on the shelf.
I reload pistol for cost savings and availability. I learned a lot about ammunition reloading, but I find the time burden a little to heavy these days. I might upgrade to a Dillion next year, or at the very least a progressive, but that kinda defeats the whole cost saving point of view.
