Things you wish you knew when you first started reloading

[jethunter]

I have been reloading for 3 years. I do 303 British and 30-06. 303 and 30-06 are about .70 cents a round to reload. It don't call that cheap, just cheaper. If I bought the really high end press it would take several years to break even. If I bought the really good match grade projectiles it would cost the same as factory ammo. I consider surplus 7.62x.39 at 25cents a shot cheap.

I don't regret reloading its still a fun hobby but if it was more costly I would not do it.

If you get better ammo for the same price as cheap factory ammo, then you're still saving a bunch compared to buying match grade factory ammo. Assuming you can even find match grade factory ammo.

 

[kjohn]

I wish I'd have known about all the Lee slagging and the bragging about how great every other press is. Reloading is great pastime for me. I use Lee Progressives for .38, 9mm, and .45acp.