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Posted: 5/25/2006 6:30:09 AM EDT
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I was wondering if anyone does any reloading for their ARs. I just got my second and always need more ammo and I don't know if reloading would really save much money. I know there are probably many pros and cons but I wanted to get some opinions and see how many actually reload. I figure I pay around .20-22 cents per round for good brass cased ammo like the American Eagle AE223. Thanks |
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If you buy in larger quantities, you'd get much better prices on that AE and on some of the Q loads out there. I reload, but every round gets weighed, every case gets weighed, and every charge gets weighed. For all my efforts, I think some of the production stuff will perform just as well with regard to accuracy at longer ranges. |
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I think the consensus is that for plain ol' ammo is cheaper to buy than handload considering labor. On the other hand; if the goal is accuracy, you would be lucky if a commercial round gave best performance and it will not be cheap. Some of us actually enjoy the process of developing and building our custom cartridge loads. Rregards, Mild Bill |
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i don't shoot from a bench anymore - rarely at least. i reload for the capability - saving my brass, etc. i can work up very accurate loads for my bushmaster but mostly i just plink - have done some training. i just like to shoot, so i usually go for the cheaper factory stuff for just bang. when i used to shoot highpower, i reloaded because it was cheaper and more accurate than buying match ammo. i look at my capability for reloading my 5.56 as a hedge against future shortages - supply issues and gov't interference. at least i can produce some of my own. |
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