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Posted: 3/26/2011 7:00:14 AM EDT
| I've always wanted to reload,but im very seriously thinking about getting into it now,but I am just wondering is it really cheaper to reload than to buy factory loaded ammo? I'll probably do the most of my loading for 223 for my AR and 40S&W.For you guys that reload 223 in bulk, what does it cost to reload say 1000rnds? |
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Quoted: I've always wanted to reload,but im very seriously thinking about getting into it now,but I am just wondering is it really cheaper to reload than to buy factory loaded ammo? I'll probably do the most of my loading for 223 for my AR and 40S&W.For you guys that reload 223 in bulk, what does it cost to reload say 1000rnds? Read the FAQs and other resource links at the top of this forum!!! An additional link that may be of interest is a cost calculator: http://www.10xshooters.com/calculators/ I've spent every cent that I've saved by reloading ammo on reloading more ammo. The long and short of it is that I get to shoot more. Additionally, I enjoy reloading as a hobby. As it has been stated so many time in this forum "reloading and shooting, one hobby feeds the other." Do all the research that you can before you get started. |
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With respect, If you're asking about saving money, reloading is not for you.
Reloading is fun and rewarding. Inexpensive it is not.. You will shoot a lot more handloading. You should have better than factory grade ammunition should you prove to be a craftsman. Those who start reloading to save money don't last very long. There's a ton more to handloading than pulling a press handle. As suggested, read tacked and gateway threads. Always glad to help and welcome to Reloading Forum. 
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Quoted: Im not looking for match accuracy,I'll only be wanting to load FMJ ammo.How many times can you reload the brass? You will typically get from 2 to 12 reloads from brass. Mildly loaded brass last much longer. Hot loads die sooner. My rule-of-thumb for reloading cost is between 1/4 and 1/2 of the cost of any brass-cased factory ammo, whether it's plinking ammo or match. It also depends on what deals you can find on components (stock up when it's on sale), and what quantity you buy.
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I've always wanted to reload,but im very seriously thinking about getting into it now,but I am just wondering is it really cheaper to reload than to buy factory loaded ammo? I'll probably do the most of my loading for 223 for my AR and 40S&W.For you guys that reload 223 in bulk, what does it cost to reload say 1000rnds? Read the FAQs and other resource links at the top of this forum!!!
An additional link that may be of interest is a cost calculator: http://www.10xshooters.com/calculators/
I've spent every cent that I've saved by reloading ammo on reloading more ammo. The long and short of it is that I get to shoot more. Additionally, I enjoy reloading as a hobby. As it has been stated so many time in this forum "reloading and shooting, one hobby feeds the other." Do all the research that you can before you get started. That's sig line material for sure. 
OP, Ballpark figures, you will save half or more, and figure 5 to 6 reloads on quality brass. |
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With respect, If you're asking about saving money, reloading is not for you. Reloading is fun and rewarding. Inexpensive it is not.. You will shoot a lot more handloading. You should have better than factory grade ammunition should you prove to be a craftsman. Those who start reloading to save money don't last very long. There's a ton more to handloading than pulling a press handle. As suggested, read tacked and gateway threads. Always glad to help and welcome to Reloading Forum. I agree/disagree with that.... 5.56 ammo FMJ is pretty cheap if you shop around, but the "boutique" bullets are outrageous... Specifically the TSX type loaded rounds (well over a dollar a shot). Reloading allows me to reload match grade ..308, 30-06, and 5.56 for a fraction of the cost, so I do save money even if I shoot more. I don't buy .308 or .223 brass, use work/range pick ups as much as possible so it helps keep costs down. 30-06 is still expensive any way you slice it, but since M2 ball can be tough to find, and the M1 safe ammo is over 20.00 a box locally, it still pays to roll my own. I do shoot more now, and I enjoy the rewarding side of it also. I like tinkering with new combos of components, it always gives a new result, even if that result if flattened primers or ejector swipes... 
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