Cost of reloading

[J E Custom]

I agree 100% reloading and cheap or cheaper are not words that go together. I am not concerned about costs I have opportunity to by a 90% turn key 338lm or build a rifle. I was just curious on idea if you will on the brass in or out of equation for short or long period of time. I figured it was in the equation. I knew my math was off when I posted but used it as example. I donate plasma once twice week for my mad money. So more plasma I give more I get to play. Job permitting that is. It's all good do appreciate comments from everyone definitely better to have more input or nothing at all.

The cost of brass will go down everytime you load it, so the more times you load it the cheaper it gets. If people would not panic and watch for good prices, it would/could be much cheaper. I have bought brass for less than .50 cents a round that can cost up to 2 or 3 dollars a piece normally.

If it still concerns you about the cost, Loading normal pressure loads also extends case life instead of high pressure that normally results in 2 or 3 firings only.

J E CUSTOM

 

[T3ninja]

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[T3ninja]

It has really never been that bad of an idea to know just where your money is going, lol
There are a couple simple programs for your computer that are easy to use, that does it all for you. Add a firing to your brass, click, costs drop.
I am relatively sure I have enough components to load 223 ammo with 75gr bullets at .27 per rd. Look at me, but if do and shoot it all up, replacement costs are scary right now.

As most have said though, reloading is a hobby, treat it as such and enjoy. Looking back, I have never had a cheap hobby.

Of all the hobby's I've had and friends of mine have, this one is CHEAP!!!


Bass boats, race cars, GOLF, and worst of all my wife likes HORSES!!!!

 

[clemens]

Of all the hobby's I've had and friends of mine have, this one is CHEAP!!!


Bass boats, race cars, GOLF, and worst of all my wife likes HORSES!!!!

Ouch. That is spendy

 

[clemens]

The cost of brass will go down everytime you load it, so the more times you load it the cheaper it gets. If people would not panic and watch for good prices, it would/could be much cheaper. I have bought brass for less than .50 cents a round that can cost up to 2 or 3 dollars a piece normally.

If it still concerns you about the cost, Loading normal pressure loads also extends case life instead of high pressure that normally results in 2 or 3 firings only.

J E CUSTOM

Not concerned. Looking at 7 rifles to load for. Will keep me busy. Fun times to come

 

[GW Hunter]

No matter what it's definitely cheaper to buy factory. Who wants to do that though??? That's no fun....

 

[Stammster]

The cost for reloading vs handloading is different.

I reload range pickup brass, but I handload the good stuff.

 

[clemens]

The cost for reloading vs handloading is different.

I reload range pickup brass, but I handload the good stuff.

Good point

 

[Deleted member 103481]

I've done it differently for different rifles honestly. On customs I like to buy enough brass to burn the barrel out and only use that brass with that barrel and consider it a cost in the build like chambering.

on other stuff I break it down per shot, but honestly most of that stuff I shouldn't, and should always just consider it it's own thing like buying dies. I like the per cost thing to be the stuff that is totally used and gone per shot. So, bullets powder primer.

As far as cost savings it varies wildly. Some 223 I load comes from old brass from cheap cases and gets reloaded with 75 grainers I bought on here for 10cpr. I'm doing quite good on that. Even better when I started loading 3006 I have a veteran reloader send me 600 pieces of brass for the cost of shipping. I've saved a lot loaded 3006

 

[dhargo]

Yup. Just divide the cost of your brass by the number of firings and add that in to the equation.
I never considered reloading as a money saving strategy. Although it does save money in the long run, I got into it to wring the best performance possible out of my pea shooters. I found that I enjoy it too.

I believe this is my first time posting. So, first, I want everyone to know how much wisdom and advice comes from these exchanges. All of you are very much appreciated. I could not agree more with the above comment except to add reloading is a boat load of fun.

 

[Stammster]

The other thing not mentioned is availability. If you don't reload/handload stockpiled components, you might not be able to find factory ammo that suits your needs.

 

[clemens]

The other thing not mentioned is availability. If you don't reload/handload stockpiled components, you might not be able to find factory ammo that suits your needs.

Yes sir I got a 280ai trying to sell. Did find dies at sportsman's warehouse. And couple boxes of factory.

 

[LRhunter514]

What does cost matter in times like these when you can't get ammo for your firearms? Have been reloading over 40yrs and always have a stockpile of components for times like these. So I do not even notice the ammo shortage I keep hearing about. Also with the military looking at non reloadable plastic cases it might be time to think about brass.

 

[RustyRick]

It is NEVER cheaper to reload. "You just shoot twice as much". At least that is what my dad told me when I was getting into reloading back in the 60's. He was right. RIP dad.