Totally new to reloading, how far does 1lb of power go with.....

[b_w.]

Reloading is worth it depending on your financial and family situation. I got into reloading back when I was first in the job market and couldn't afford commercial ammo to feed my AR. I saved my pennies and picked up a Dillon RL550B. Great press which served me well for a few years. Once I was making more income I had a tougher time justifying the time it was taking to load vs. just purchasing and now that I have a family even more so. Economically and time wise just didnt make sense to crank out bulk ammo when the cost of Norc or American Eagle 223 is so low with components increasing in cost and shortage.

If you are into precision I think that reloading is a no brainer and just picked up a new coax press and components to churn out some long range ammo. I like reloading, I like tinkering but its a lot of time and can be a lot of cash. Getting into it depends what you are looking for.

 

[dirtybarry]

I have learned a lot here thank you!. I am going to hold off with buying equipment at this point. I was looking at a single stage press Lee set but I think I would be better off saving and investing in a quality unit in the future. I will have to try and sit in with someone at the range at some point to observe the process as I am somewhat of a visual learner. My main aim would be to achieve cost savings. So far it looks like those savings may be negligible per my error/learning curve.

Based on how much of what I've reloaded, I figure my cash savings at something over $10,000 in less than 2 years so far.
In the last 2 weeks alone 800 rds of 9mm, 550 rds of .44mag and 400 rds of .223 have saved over $600 compared to factory ammunition. That will cover my 2017 range membership.

 

[polaris]

Based on how much of what I've reloaded, I figure my cash savings at something over $10,000 in less than 2 years so far.
In the last 2 weeks alone 800 rds of 9mm, 550 rds of .44mag and 400 rds of .223 have saved over $600 compared to factory ammunition. That will cover my 2017 range membership.

I am not too sure about your math...
All the re loaders I spoke to said they never saved a penny by re loading, but they shoot much more now.

 

[cdn1canhunt]

I have learned a lot here thank you!. I am going to hold off with buying equipment at this point. I was looking at a single stage press Lee set but I think I would be better off saving and investing in a quality unit in the future. I will have to try and sit in with someone at the range at some point to observe the process as I am somewhat of a visual learner. My main aim would be to achieve cost savings. So far it looks like those savings may be negligible per my error/learning curve.

Phil nothing wrong with picking up a small inexpensive lee or rcbs kit, it will give you the fundamentals of reloading and will allow you to make a educated decision about whether you have the time and enjoy the (obsession) that reloading is. Sure there is a learning curve but what's not more enjoyable than learning some new about a a hobby/sport you already enjoy? If I were you I'd grab a reloading manual like lee's ABC's of reloading or Lyman's 49th and read them cover to cover than read them again see if the process is for you?

 

[Turkinator]

It depends on the load and the powder. I am reloading .38 specials with Titegroup and figure I will run out of powder slightly after the end of time.

 

[GunsNotPuns]

I am not too sure about your math...
All the re loaders I spoke to said they never saved a penny by re loading, but they shoot much more now.

If the average reloader is anything like me they have to be permanently underwater after buying equipment, upgrading later and then upgrading the upgrades Not to mention all of the little handy tools and geegaws we tend to buy.

But seriously, I think reloaders often seriously underestimate how much money they dump into this. There really is no such thing as "savings" of any kind unless you're very disciplined on spending.

 

[Hitzy]

If the average reloader is anything like me they have to be permanently underwater after buying equipment, upgrading later and then upgrading the upgrades Not to mention all of the little handy tools and geegaws we tend to buy.

But seriously, I think reloaders often seriously underestimate how much money they dump into this. There really is no such thing as "savings" of any kind unless you're very disciplined on spending.

Stockpiling is always an issue...I just picked up 300 pieces of Norma 6.5x55 to go with the 300 pieces of Winchester and PRVI I already have...

 

[b_w.]

For anyone looking to stock pile Cabelas has 20 percent off Hodgon powders next week. If you buy it this week you can take the receipt back and they will refund the difference.

 

[dirtybarry]

I am not too sure about your math...
All the re loaders I spoke to said they never saved a penny by re loading, but they shoot much more now.

I shoot about the same amount as before but it definitely costs less. I figure a range session runs under $100 now compared to $250+ before.

If the average reloader is anything like me they have to be permanently underwater after buying equipment, upgrading later and then upgrading the upgrades Not to mention all of the little handy tools and geegaws we tend to buy.

But seriously, I think reloaders often seriously underestimate how much money they dump into this. There really is no such thing as "savings" of any kind unless you're very disciplined on spending.

I've bought every accessory and doodad that I've ever wanted for a total all in cost of less than $2000. The savings on 14K rounds of .44mag alone at a low side of $0.60 per add up to $8400. Totally worth it.

 

[kjohn]

Stockpiling is always an issue...I just picked up 300 pieces of Norma 6.5x55 to go with the 300 pieces of Winchester and PRVI I already have...

It does sound like I have twin brother after all!!

Every once in a while, I dig around in my gun room and "discover" a bag/can/box of brass that the brass fairy must have sneaked in. I am the kind of dude that just likes to have that stuff. Seeing as I paid for it, I don't have to justify its presence.

I love reloading and casting. I like loading light rifle loads with cast bullets. I can take some of my old milsurps out and fire off a few rounds. I actually only have one real live "hunting" rifle, a true sporter at least, in the form of a nice old Model 94 in .32 Spl. I have a couple of others that I seldom use. I have a really nice Savage 14 stainless, nice wood, .308 that I just might keep. I have a boatload of .308 brass that I scrounged while a Queen's cowboy.