My reloaded ammo is so inexpensive ($3.00/50 for 45 ACP) that I give friends and new shooters the ammo that they shoot on my range.
That's only .06 per round. How on earth are you doing this?
My reloaded ammo is so inexpensive ($3.00/50 for 45 ACP) that I give friends and new shooters the ammo that they shoot on my range.
$5.17/50 for 45ACP is pretty good. I could get close to that using components I bought last year/earlier this year.huntsman said:would you list your components?luzyfuerza said:Reading this thread made me want to go back and calculate my cost to load a box of 50 rounds of .45 acp using current prices. The total is $5.17 and I don't cast my own bullets.
I feel the pain of high .45 prices but I have no intention of ever reloading again. I did it for a while in the 1980s. I found it tedious, boring and something that ate a huge chunk out of my free time.
Casting your own bullets? If you are casting your own bullets, you gotta factor in the cost of propane/electricity used.
thank you, I was interested in bullet prices and them ain't too badCasting your own bullets? If you are casting your own bullets, you gotta factor in the cost of propane/electricity used.
$5.17/50 for 45ACP is pretty good. I could get close to that using components I bought last year/earlier this year.
Here's my break down using "current" prices:
Brass: Mixed range brass
Bullets: 200 gr SWC (MBC Bullseye #1 or IDP #1) from Powder Valley or MBC/THR discount
Primer: Winchester/Tula/Wolf LP (Gun shows/PV)
Powder: W231/HP-38/Promo (Gun shows/PV)
4.0 gr Promo/Tula/Wolf LP ~ $5.60/50
5.0 gr W231/HP-38/Winchester LP ~ $6.30/50
If you're able to buy that stuff you pretty much have to work at Walmart or stand at the counter as new batch comes in.What State do you live in?
My Walmarts (in TN) have Federal FMJ for $16-17$ a box.
Winchester White Box FMJ for $32 for 100 rd Box
Remington JHP for $38 100 rd Box
Walmart .45 runs at least $5 cheaper than any other stores I have seen.
Of course reloading would be cheaper.....someday maybe.
In the meantime, SAVE YOUR BRASS NOW
That is a good price! jest say the powder was 20.00 LB primers was 3.00 PH brass .40 each bullets was .28 each cost would be 2.95 for 50 Rounds. That is why we reload and do a lot of shooting I would thank more shooters would reload. That is Wait I am doing this winter.
The pain really comes in when you place a value on the time you spend associated with reloading vs the use of that time on another activity. Such as shooting.
I love the act of reloading. Trying different recipes, different combinations. That being said, I cant imagine anyone reloading that did not enjoy the hobby intself. It takes time doing the actual reloading, plus studying ect. I could spend the time I reload on a part time job and come out better $ wise.This. My time is worth more than anything.
I enjoy my owning & shooting my firearms. However, it is not my #1 hobby, and frankly I got other things to do. Between the time it takes to load up & go shooting, then come home and clean my guns, I don't think I want to devote any more time towards reloading. I don't want to track down brass. Casting your own bullets is cool, but where on earth do you get the lead? Tire store?
My wife works retail, so where she works we get an employee discount. I get a good deal on ammo. I don't remember exactly what I pay, but it's better than any deal I've seen online for bulk ammo. Is it anywhere close to reloading? No. But it's nice to just walk in, and walk out with my ammo.
If I shot thousands upon thousands of rounds per year (or month), I'd probably reload.
Yep, I think you have to enjoy it to have the motivation to reload.I love the act of reloading. Trying different recipes, different combinations. That being said, I cant imagine anyone reloading that did not enjoy the hobby intself. It takes time doing the actual reloading, plus studying ect. I could spend the time I reload on a part time job and come out better $ wise.
But I love it. Great hobby
thefamcnaj said:....To be honest I'm just a little apprehensive to get started. The whole thing of possibly putting in to much powder and blowing my hand off scares. Yes I'm the guy that would do that on accident.
My reloaded ammo is so inexpensive ($3.00/50 for 45 ACP) that I give friends and new shooters the ammo that they shoot on my range.