Why do you reload.

WHY DO YOU RELOAD?

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Started to reload for my .204 because 20 rnds sold for $17.99, and doing the math (before buying reloading eq.) showed I could get my cost for 20 shells down to about $7.00. Also the barrel life for a .204 with factory shells is about 1000 to 1200 shots. Slowing down my loads from 4250 fps to about 3700 fps should double the barrel life. (hopefully ;))
Since then, I reload for my .223 Rem 700 SPS Varmint. And plan do buy dies for my 6.5x55 Swede and .308 M-14.
 
I reload because I have done so since I was fourteen years old. My dad reloaded as did my grandfather. I have always considered it to be a part of the shooting/hunting experience so that I kind of felt like something was missing if I used factory ammunition. Regards, Bill.
 
I have lots of reasons. Most of the guns I own shells can't be found for at all, the rest are cost prohibitive. Wally World just doesn't stock black powder loaded 40-60 or 22k hornets. :)

I can shoot a lot more. Its a whole second hobby that can be enjoyed indoors all winter. The opportunities to experiment and create your own loads are endless and very rewarding.
 
Reloading

...:) It means I can have more "bangs for my buck" in part, having ammunition readily available is a bonus, and frankly, it's just fun to do ! If one is a fairly resourceful trader/scrounger, then there MAY be a cash saving, and for me being able to load "lighter loads" for extended Range sessions is a plus too ! ..... David K :wave:
 
Yes, I do shoot some calibres that are hard and expensive to find so one of the main practical reasons I reload is to have a steady supply of those kinds of ammunition. I do work on my trigger control and my general technique, but I haven't yet gotten to the point where I can honestly say one load is inherently more accurate than another...

When I started out however, I only had a couple of calibres and I have to say the main reason I reload is that it's an excellent hobby in and of itself. I reload for the pleasure of reloading, everything else is just a bonus.
 
Being able to buy all my supplies in large quantities means not being at the mercy of retail availability of the ammo I use.

Knowing I have hundreds if not thousands of loaded rounds on hand helps me sleep better at night in that I never worry about having enogh ammo for an upcomming shoot/match/whatever...

"If" for some unforseen reason I find myself short of ammo immediately prior to a shoot... No problem crankin' a few out.
 
Started out because Dad needed someone to de-burr flashholes for his .222 and it all porgressed from there. Right now it's economy for the pistol rounds, accuracy for the rifles and because no factory loads 100gr HP's for the .303 Brit exist (but they wallop gophers so nice)
 
Went with all of the above. When I started it was because I got into a bit of competition handgun shooting and for shoots and practice I couldn't afford to buy that volume of ammo. Then, the next step in the progression of things, I started loading for my hunting rifles. Next, taylor making ammo for accuracy and the last 'thing' is rolling ammo for my newest toys, a 348W and a 219DW as commercial stuff isn't readily available.
 
(5) to always have a supply of ammo for ALL your calibers.

(6) to shoot matches with.

(7) because it's relaxing (except when your machine starts munching primers).

(8) because it's fun, especially when you get to see the results.

(9) ...
 
I woiuld have to agree here in Saskatchewan. A hobby. After what I have spent it will be a long long time before I would save money. Another reason is that the 45/70 govt black powder cartridges are not available in Canuckland.
GSoD said:
Winter is a long time in Manitoba.

Great excuse to hunker in the basement and wait for thaw.
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cuzz the empties don't shoot so good... :D

I voted all of the above,but the saving money part has more to do with the 2 hour round trip to town...the reloading room is alot closer...
anybody got any 32-40 stuff for sale? ;)
 
All of the above.

  • Majority of my rifle uses Weatherby caliber ammo that cost $55-$160 for a box of 20. Reloading brings the running cost of even the most expensive ammo down to $1.50 per round not counting the reusable case.
  • The accuracy is far superior with custom loads.
  • Some ammo is not re-stocked quickly enough... e.g. 10mm, 9mm short (.380 ACP).
 
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