Reloading just for cost reduction?

[Toolfreak]

I have been reloading for a couple of years now and I started with 45's because I like to shoot alot and then I added 30-30, 9 mm, 223 and now 32 H&R. The whole reason I started was just to reduce the cost of ammo but as time has passed I actually enjoy reloading almost as much as I do to shoot! The process can be mundane at times but I think about every batch I create and when I go to the range I mentally take notes and then when I get home write down details about the batch in my loading log. if I like the load I may repeat it a few times but I do like to experiment at times and maybe it needs to be a little hotter or I may tame it down to get better groups. Do others just try to reduce the cost, or do you look at reloading as a separate hobby like shooting that just happens to have the side benefit of reducing the cost?

 

[vmax]

Yes, yes.

 

[Charlie]

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[bigwheel]

Back in the old Metalic Silhouette hobby everybody reloaded cause it was the only way to afford it. It bored the sheet right out of us Texas History Majors and made us nervous as to whether we had double dumped the powder while drinking beer and doing shooters during the tedious process. I still have nightmares.

 

[Rusty Gun]

I also like the reloading process as much or even more than shooting. To the point that I have “overloaded” in some calibers. That means I have loaded way more rounds than I can shoot in a reasonable time frame. Seems like when I get everything setup the focus or intensity required is kind of therapeutic for me.

 

[robertc1024]

Yes, yes.

What he said. My handgun loads are for economy. My rifle loads are for precision - one of the side benefits.

 

[Younggun]

Yep.

Handguns rounds for cheap. Most rifle rounds for precision.

Sometimes I enjoy it. Sometimes it’s work. Never saved a dime but spent a lot more time shooting.


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[SQLGeek]

Considering my tool up costs, I probably have spent enough to buy case or two of 45 ACP and have loaded a total of 40 rounds I haven't shot yet. I figure I may not see a return on investment for a while but I've found learning about and starting the reloading process to be a fun hobby in and of itself.

I expect the savings will come as I load up for my Garand and pricey revolver and rifle rounds.

 

[Younggun]

Yeah, payoff really depends on what your loading. .45, .40, subsonic 9mm and a few others pay off well. Standard 9mm takes a lot more volume to create savings vs buying cheap plinking ammo.

I set up to load .45 but just don’t shoot it much. Nothing wrong with ya I g the components stashed away though.


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[Vaquero]

It's therapy when the weather sucks.
Probably save a little money.

 

[robertc1024]

Considering my tool up costs, I probably have spent enough to buy case or two of 45 ACP and have loaded a total of 40 rounds I haven't shot yet. I figure I may not see a return on investment for a while but I've found learning about and starting the reloading process to be a fun hobby in and of itself.

I expect the savings will come as I load up for my Garand and pricey revolver and rifle rounds.

Exactly. I load 9mm, just because it's satisfying to do 1000 rounds in a couple of days. It is cheaper with store bought components, but not much. When you shoot a fair amount of .357's, which I do, it starts making more economic sense. Add .44 mag, better, add .44 spl! Whoot! I love to shoot that round, but why it's more expensive.44 mag is weird.

Another benefit is for oddball cartridges with a lack of local supply. 6.5 Grendel is hit or miss. Just try finding 7.5x55 Swiss locally where I am. (Just had to poke you with that one.)

 

[skfullgun]

What he said. My handgun loads are for economy. My rifle loads are for precision - one of the side benefits.

This is the same reason (s) I reload.

 

[SQLGeek]

Just try finding 7.5x55 Swiss locally where I am. (Just had to poke you with that one.)

Oh that's just cold.

44 special has intrigued me. Lots of good things to be said about it. I'm even considering a GP100 chambered in it, knowing I can roll my own for it.

 

[TxStetson]

Back in the old Metalic Silhouette hobby everybody reloaded cause it was the only way to afford it. It bored the sheet right out of us Texas History Majors and made us nervous as to whether we had double dumped the powder while drinking beer and doing shooters during the tedious process. I still have nightmares.

You keep posting about you drinking while reloading. I just hope nobody reading this ever follows in your idiotic footsteps. It’s astounding to me how anyone could ever think that’s a good idea, or continue to brag about their lack of common sense in performing such an unintelligent act.

 

[bigwheel]

Reloading struck me as being like a brick layer laying bricks. Once you get the mud right its totally boring and repetitious. Glad some of yall are not hard to please as far as hobbies go.

 

[bigwheel]

You keep posting about you drinking while reloading. I just hope nobody reading this ever follows in your idiotic footsteps. It’s astounding to me how anyone could ever think that’s a good idea, or continue to brag about their lack of common sense in performing such an unintelligent act.

Sorry thought I posted about somebody else doing that. I only use storebought ammo nowadays. Sorry to have gave the wrong impression. I will try to act nicer in the future. Thanks.

 

[Dawico]

I truly enjoy reloading. I have learned more about ballistics than I ever would have thought possible because of reloading.

Bulk, precision, money savings, stocking up, it's all there.

 

[Dawico]

Sorry thought I posted about somebody else doing that. I only use storebought ammo nowadays. Sorry to have gave the wrong impression. I will try to act nicer in the future. Thanks.

The term "us" implies you and others so you thought wrong again.

You should try to be less of a douche. We would appreciate it.

 

[avvidclif]

Reloading struck me as being like a brick layer laying bricks. Once you get the mud right its totally boring and repetitious. Glad some of yall are not hard to please as far as hobbies go.

You may be stuck in the mud but the rest of us aren't. Always another load to try in search of the magic 1 hole. And once achieved change the range and start over. It's a hobby unto itself.

 

[Toolfreak]

I can see doing 9 mm is not cost effective but I do shoot alot of 45 and 223 and 32h&r is too expensive to buy. I plan on buying a 10mm like the Glock g29 and then reloading will make sense and will be good to experiment. I use my Dillon 650 for 45 and 223 and everything else I use my rcbs. Thanks for all the replies because I wanted to see what other people say.