thinking oof getting into reloading

[wrcox]

Was just wondering if its cost efficient

 

[Rubberduck270]

Nope. It's a fairly satisfying hobby though.

 

[Tennessee Lead]

I just got my first press. Trying to get a few things to get started


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[1 good shot]

for me it is
if you shoot some the rounds that never really caught on it really helps
the 284 winchester and 350 remington are 2 that i really like but finding ammo for them was pain
the last box of 284 that i saw was about 80 bucks and they only had one box
and i can load up a hundred for less than that

 

[EastTNHunter]

Depends on how much shooting you do and what calibers you shoot

 

[mr.big]

I shoot a lot,,probably average over 150 rounds a week,,from rounds like 6 BRDX, 6.5x47 Lapua ,338 Lapua,223,and 308 for the most part,,buy primers by the 5,000 and bullets in the big 500/1000 count boxes,,it really cuts the cost way down if you shoot a lot and buy bulk,,,if your just gonna load 150 a year instead of 150 a week you wont save money but it will still be a very rewarding hobby,,

 

[bigtex]

I don't shoot as much as I once did so it's not cost efficient for me. I will continue to reload though because for me it's very satisfying knowing the round I send downrange was created by my own two hands.
I wouldn't have it any other way.

 

[fairchaser]

Of all the reasons to reload, saving money is near the bottom of that list. I started reloading to improve accuracy and for the satisfaction of a job well done. I would suggest that if you aren't the meticulous type and it looks like you may not be, I would pass on reloading.

 

[DaveB]

I started reloading to achieve better accuracy. 30 years later I still have my original 30.06 dies, scale, trickler,and a lot of other equipment over 25 years old.

Because I have added calibers and shooters it is very much more economical.

No one EVER asks if bowling is economical. Or photography.

It is a great hobby. You'll catch yourself walking out of Kroger and saying hmm, seems like about 8 MPH out of the WNW should be no consideration at 100 but at 300...I don't worry about ammo shortages or price gouging because I have a stash.

Plus, I can de-sex a flea at 100 yards and not leave a scar.

 

[7mminatree]

It's amazing the accuracy that can be produced out of a relatively cheap rifle when the optimum reload is found.

 

[wrcox]

Not really wanting to get into solely for saving money was just looking for another reason to invest. I have heard a lot commenting on how much they enjoyed doing it and about accuracy improvements. I already have some equipment would be loading 9mm, 45, 380, and maybe 30 06. I don't shoot a lot now but would be more prone to if I started reloading . What is Yall suggestions on getting started ie. Books, your favorite brand of presses, powder and such Thanks.in advance for all help.and info you can give me

 

[DaveB]

I only own a 22 pistol. I am sure someone on here can comment with more expertise as regards loading for pistols.
Books-I like all of them. Prefer Nosler.
Powders:While I use an awful lot of IMR4350 I am not married to any of them.
Primers: I really prefer Federal Match primers.
Brass: I do not like Winchester, I really like R-P.
I tell you my favorite press is Lee.

All I know for sure is please be careful. You typical pistol case has plenty of room for double charge loads of powder.

 

[Lost Lake]

Depends on how much shooting you do and what calibers you shoot

This.

 

[280longshot]

I hope you have a range close by, you'll need it.
Reload and enjoy...