reload???

bang250

Is it worth it? I have never reloaded but thought about it. However I only have two pistols, 1 rifle and 1 shotgun. Is the start up expense worth it for these?? Will it really pay off in the long run? Or will I be spending time that I could use doing the "honey does"?

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FrancF

Depends on how much you shoot in the long run, The big payoff is you can make loads to your needs and what your gun likes. Factory ammo can get expensive and my not shoot well in your gun. This were you have the power to change that. Besides its fun and educational.







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knucklehead14

Reloading can be costly initially but it is a great hobby and if you do much shooting it can pay off in the long run. You could start out with basic equiptment not too costly and see if you like it.

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ContacFront

Like FrancF said,

It is worth it if you want high performance ammo. I can't afford to buy match grade ammo to shoot each time I go out so reloading is my best option.

Also I can't afford to buy the mass amount of 45ACP i shoot a year so I also reload that.

Besides its fun and a relaxing hobby.

Unless your loads dont shoot, but thats another story. [:(!]

dakotashooter2

It also depends on the cartridge you shoot and availability of ammo in your area. My .41 mags cost $24-28 per box, if I can find them in my area. I can load them for $5-6 per box (cast bullets). I shoot 130& 150 grain bullets out of my 308 encore. You dont find 130s on the ammo shelves. I can load 50 - .243 varmint loads for what a box of 20 factories costs me. I don't spend any less I just shoot more. Besides loading gives me something to do on those -20 winter days.

Throckmorton

Unless you want/need to tailor shotshell loads for whatever reason,there is very little to be saved there.Not worth it unless yo're into shotgun shooting in a big way,IMHO.
metallic cartridges..now we're talking saving money...or shooting more.five bucks a box of fifty for hanguns instead of twenty bucks.(using quick approximates here.)
You have dozens and dozens of options on each caliber as to bullet and powder combos fot that 'just right' load for YOUR gun.
If you want time for the honey-do's,get a progressive like my Dillon 550b.It's easy to learn and can rifle and pistol ammo.It can be used to load 1 round at a time while you're learning then load it up and crank out ammo at whatever speed suits ya.
You'll only buy the equipment once,and over a years time you'll have it paid for most likely....if you shoot much at all.
for real economy I shoot cast bullets in my revos and lever guns.A nickel apiece vs. fourteen cents a piece for jacketed rounds.
If you decide no to reload look how much you have to spend on more guns!


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