to reload or not to reload
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The interwebs is your friend, especially at those prices! Order a few cases at a time to save shipping costs and to ensure you always have stock on hand. It's a larger up-front cost, but you save a ton in the long run.
most stores sell 9mm for $13 or less, cant imagine paying double. hell ordering online and paying shipping would be cheaper like someone pointed out.
I reload 124 gr plated barrys projectiles with CCI primers and 4 grains titegroup for under $7 per box of 50
you can see the savings add up quick
I reload 124 gr plated barrys projectiles with CCI primers and 4 grains titegroup for under $7 per box of 50
you can see the savings add up quick
Pretty much.
Reloading ammo is much like making your own wine. The law allows you to make your own. There's nothing to suggest "you" must be a singular individual. It's fine for your friend to use your equipment, or for you to assist him. He does have to have a part in the creation, otherwise you are essentially bootlegging.
I have loaded or helped to load friends ammo before. However, it's always with thier input and assistance. It starts with knowing what they need from the ammo, helping them select the bullet type, finding the velocity they need, and verifying function and accuracy in thier gun.
Besides the legal aspect, there is the moral. Firing a gun carries a certain risk. When you use an off the shelf gun, with off the shelf ammo, you expect the normal practices of the trade to provide a level of safety. When you substitute reloaded ammo into the equation, you need to meet or exceed that level of safety.
saving money by reloading your own ammo is a myth. what you will get is to shoot more with the same amount of $. the initial outlay to get equipped is not cheap around ~$500 to start with decent gear. you only get your money's worth in the long term. get a dillon, no BS warranty and easier to sell if you want to get out of the reloading game. if you will not shoot a lot, get the wolf reloaded ammo. a bit cheaper and reliable. if you can find it.
i thought about hitting up SFRC or Frontier for bulk ammo but i have heard some horror stories about shipping ammunition..
HA! looked in my wallet and i have the reciept i bought 2 boxes and it was $26.99 (extended cost) i thought that was the individual cost..im only paying $13.50/50 sorry for the confusion guys....
so a single stage really isnt going to get the production i need? what kind of round count can i expect at a match? just shooting production with my GP6 without rattleing the trigger wasting rounds?
HA! looked in my wallet and i have the reciept i bought 2 boxes and it was $26.99 (extended cost) i thought that was the individual cost..im only paying $13.50/50 sorry for the confusion guys....
so a single stage really isnt going to get the production i need? what kind of round count can i expect at a match? just shooting production with my GP6 without rattleing the trigger wasting rounds?
really? whats this talk i hear from people shotting 1000+ rounds? that being said how many matches per say an IPSC weekend?...im still brand new to this
Many people practice at LEAST once per week. with IPSC that can be anywhere from 100-500+ rounds depending if in weekly club sessions or solo practice. There are many IPSC shooters who shoot in excess of 25K+ rounds per year of a single calibre.
If you plan on getting into reloading remember the ROI (Return on Investment)
Example: If you shoot 5K a year and plan on recouping from reloading in a single year.
Say that factory 9mm is $12.50/box or $0.25 a round.
If you save $0.10 per shot reloading, you could spend $500 and break even in a year.
Many people ignore the start up costs as the equipment should last many many years with proper maintenance.
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Another reason to reload isn't purely economic. It's more about "security of supply".
Before I got into reloading, I used BDX ammo or Bullet Shop (Brooks). Good stuff and good pricing (both). Because of the good pricing, it doesn't stay on store shelves. Trying to keep a decent stock of ammo was always an issue. Particularly if you are trying to increase your shooting volume in an attempt to improve your performance.
Sometimes I'd have to watch my practice volumes to ensure I'd have enough for the next match.
Now that I reload, practice/match ammo is never more than 60 minutes away (i.e. the time required to crank out 600 rounds).
Before I got into reloading, I used BDX ammo or Bullet Shop (Brooks). Good stuff and good pricing (both). Because of the good pricing, it doesn't stay on store shelves. Trying to keep a decent stock of ammo was always an issue. Particularly if you are trying to increase your shooting volume in an attempt to improve your performance.
Sometimes I'd have to watch my practice volumes to ensure I'd have enough for the next match.
Now that I reload, practice/match ammo is never more than 60 minutes away (i.e. the time required to crank out 600 rounds).
No kidding! BDX is $185.00/1000 or $9.25/50 box + taxes. I believe the OP is from Alberta as well, so shipping shouldn't be an issue.
Well there you go. Canadian BDX is made in your province. It's good stuff and definitely cheaper than some of your other options. I PM'ed you the info.
Almost many threads stating the amt of reloads to recover initial cost. At several hundred rounds/week doesn't take long. Start sooner than later on half price ammo.
As to the notion that reloading doesn't save money cause you shoot more that's just being silly cause max. savings comes from NOT shooting. Most folks travel a distance to their range maybe 1/week or couple of times a month so be sure ammo isn't the limiting factor.
As to the notion that reloading doesn't save money cause you shoot more that's just being silly cause max. savings comes from NOT shooting. Most folks travel a distance to their range maybe 1/week or couple of times a month so be sure ammo isn't the limiting factor.
You buying phoenix range ammo? That's the only place I know it's that expensive. Stop off at cabelas on your way into Edmonton. It's 14.99 a box there and the have lots last I was in there.
