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Reloaded Ammo 45 ACP Price Question
10/22/2011 3:20:51 PM
Every time I go to the local range, I am usually there for a few hours and shoot about 100 rounds of 45 ACP, but collect about 500 45ACP casings off the ground.
I now have a little over 4000 casings for 45 ACP stored away, so I contacted a local reloader, and he said that if I give him those 4000 casings, he will give me 4000 reloaded 45 ACP FMJ rounds for $1000. That's $250 / 1000 rounds. Does this sound like a good deal for me guys? If so, I'll take him up on it, and he said ever 1000 casings I give him from now on, he'll give me 1000 reloaded ones for $250.
Thanks!
Mike
I now have a little over 4000 casings for 45 ACP stored away, so I contacted a local reloader, and he said that if I give him those 4000 casings, he will give me 4000 reloaded 45 ACP FMJ rounds for $1000. That's $250 / 1000 rounds. Does this sound like a good deal for me guys? If so, I'll take him up on it, and he said ever 1000 casings I give him from now on, he'll give me 1000 reloaded ones for $250.
Thanks!
Mike
10/22/2011 4:40:52 PM
I don't buy reloads but you can get new for about $350 per 1000. A friend of mine reloads his .45ACP for about $4.00 per 50 rds. That would be around $80 per 1000.
10/23/2011 1:00:46 AM
Originally Posted By collegeboy:
Every time I go to the local range, I am usually there for a few hours and shoot about 100 rounds of 45 ACP, but collect about 500 45ACP casings off the ground.
I now have a little over 4000 casings for 45 ACP stored away, so I contacted a local reloader, and he said that if I give him those 4000 casings, he will give me 4000 reloaded 45 ACP FMJ rounds for $1000. That's $250 / 1000 rounds. Does this sound like a good deal for me guys? If so, I'll take him up on it, and he said ever 1000 casings I give him from now on, he'll give me 1000 reloaded ones for $250.
Thanks!
Mike
Every time I go to the local range, I am usually there for a few hours and shoot about 100 rounds of 45 ACP, but collect about 500 45ACP casings off the ground.
I now have a little over 4000 casings for 45 ACP stored away, so I contacted a local reloader, and he said that if I give him those 4000 casings, he will give me 4000 reloaded 45 ACP FMJ rounds for $1000. That's $250 / 1000 rounds. Does this sound like a good deal for me guys? If so, I'll take him up on it, and he said ever 1000 casings I give him from now on, he'll give me 1000 reloaded ones for $250.
Thanks!
Mike
Mike you are getting hosed by that guy. For your $1000.00 you can get a nice set up and "roll your own" and still have $ for primers powder and the other stuff you will need. Look at Midway, Graf's, Natche,z Brownell's, Dillion Precision , Lee, RCBS and anyone else you can think of. I have a Dillon 550 that I use for 45 ACP and got a tumbler, and all the extras I needed.
10/23/2011 1:05:36 AM
I checked BulkAmmo.com and for your 1000 you could buy 3000 rounds of factory. and that's not looking all that hard.
10/23/2011 5:30:29 PM
Originally Posted By Ironnewt:
I checked BulkAmmo.com and for your 1000 you could buy 3000 rounds of factory. and that's not looking all that hard.
I checked BulkAmmo.com and for your 1000 you could buy 3000 rounds of factory. and that's not looking all that hard.
Hmmmmm...well anyone out there wanna use my 4000 casings and roll me some more ammo for money? ;)
10/23/2011 11:12:57 PM
It would not be practical for you to ship me your brass and me to ship you the reloads. Personally I think you could make a better deal. As I stated you could set your self up with a nice reloader and 'roll your own' and still be ahead for what that guy wants for his reloads and your brass
10/24/2011 3:51:36 AM
Originally Posted By Ironnewt:
It would not be practical for you to ship me your brass and me to ship you the reloads. Personally I think you could make a better deal. As I stated you could set your self up with a nice reloader and 'roll your own' and still be ahead for what that guy wants for his reloads and your brass
It would not be practical for you to ship me your brass and me to ship you the reloads. Personally I think you could make a better deal. As I stated you could set your self up with a nice reloader and 'roll your own' and still be ahead for what that guy wants for his reloads and your brass
Really? Seems like a lot of stuff to buy and learn right now, and I have no one to teach me. I'm pretty intimidated by itreally. I was thinking $250/1000 was a great price. Maybe I'll look into reloading.
10/24/2011 10:35:17 AM
Originally Posted By collegeboy:
Hmmmmm...well anyone out there wanna use my 4000 casings and roll me some more ammo for money? ;)
Originally Posted By Ironnewt:
I checked BulkAmmo.com and for your 1000 you could buy 3000 rounds of factory. and that's not looking all that hard.
I checked BulkAmmo.com and for your 1000 you could buy 3000 rounds of factory. and that's not looking all that hard.
Hmmmmm...well anyone out there wanna use my 4000 casings and roll me some more ammo for money? ;)
You need a Class 6 FFL to reload and sell ammunition (and a lot of insurance).
You can reload all you want for your own use.
10/24/2011 11:18:20 AM
Originally Posted By VietVet7:
I don't buy reloads but you can get new for about $350 per 1000. A friend of mine reloads his .45ACP for about $4.00 per 50 rds. That would be around $80 per 1000.
I don't buy reloads but you can get new for about $350 per 1000. A friend of mine reloads his .45ACP for about $4.00 per 50 rds. That would be around $80 per 1000.
That would be surprising considering 1000 lead RN/SWC bullets will cost you over $100, with primers adding in another $25.
10/24/2011 11:51:43 AM
Originally Posted By Zhukov:
That would be surprising considering 1000 lead RN/SWC bullets will cost you over $100, with primers adding in another $25.
Originally Posted By VietVet7:
I don't buy reloads but you can get new for about $350 per 1000. A friend of mine reloads his .45ACP for about $4.00 per 50 rds. That would be around $80 per 1000.
I don't buy reloads but you can get new for about $350 per 1000. A friend of mine reloads his .45ACP for about $4.00 per 50 rds. That would be around $80 per 1000.
That would be surprising considering 1000 lead RN/SWC bullets will cost you over $100, with primers adding in another $25.
He might cast his own bullets. That knocks down the price considerable I understand.
10/24/2011 12:31:38 PM
Casting your own - that would do it.
OP: Brass isn't all that valuable, especially range pickup brass. The price per 1000 isn't bad, but just realize that the brass you're supplying isn't a huge cost saving in the overall scheme of things.
OP: Brass isn't all that valuable, especially range pickup brass. The price per 1000 isn't bad, but just realize that the brass you're supplying isn't a huge cost saving in the overall scheme of things.
10/24/2011 2:01:40 PM
Originally Posted By Zhukov:
Casting your own - that would do it.
OP: Brass isn't all that valuable, especially range pickup brass. The price per 1000 isn't bad, but just realize that the brass you're supplying isn't a huge cost saving in the overall scheme of things.
Casting your own - that would do it.
OP: Brass isn't all that valuable, especially range pickup brass. The price per 1000 isn't bad, but just realize that the brass you're supplying isn't a huge cost saving in the overall scheme of things.
Thanks for all of the feedback everyone.
10/24/2011 4:01:13 PM
Originally Posted By Zhukov:
Casting your own - that would do it.
OP: Brass isn't all that valuable, especially range pickup brass. The price per 1000 isn't bad, but just realize that the brass you're supplying isn't a huge cost saving in the overall scheme of things.
Casting your own - that would do it.
OP: Brass isn't all that valuable, especially range pickup brass. The price per 1000 isn't bad, but just realize that the brass you're supplying isn't a huge cost saving in the overall scheme of things.
The only brass i leave is the few that get lost, or stuff so worn out i no longer want to even try to reload it again.
There are often some folks leaving brand new commercial brass they have just purchased and fired though.
10/24/2011 4:09:09 PM
I always pick up my own brass and any that is left laying around - that's just common sense. Unfortunately, the place I shoot at has more reloaders than average, so there's never any to be found.
Or, as heard during many an Arfcom shoot: "I'm sorry, but that's my brass you're picking up."
Or, as heard during many an Arfcom shoot: "I'm sorry, but that's my brass you're picking up."
10/24/2011 11:45:46 PM
Originally Posted By Zhukov:
I always pick up my own brass and any that is left laying around - that's just common sense. Unfortunately, the place I shoot at has more reloaders than average, so there's never any to be found.
Or, as heard during many an Arfcom shoot: "I'm sorry, but that's my brass you're picking up."
I always pick up my own brass and any that is left laying around - that's just common sense. Unfortunately, the place I shoot at has more reloaders than average, so there's never any to be found.
Or, as heard during many an Arfcom shoot: "I'm sorry, but that's my brass you're picking up."
I honestly don't plan on really ever reloading, maybe when I am older, but yea, I still pick up a ton of casings at the ranges I go to. No one ever wants any of it. Why not pick it up I figure.
