Why do you handload?

[grampayeehaa]

Interesting poll. I agree with the others. Need on more catagory,(all the above). I have two wildcats that I load for. I also load for all my other calibers to save move, to able to shoot more often. For better accuracy. My 223 uses 75 grain bullets for max accuracy and you can't buy loaded ammo for that. And for sure loading is relaxing, fun, and rewarding.

[VSSF]

Pretty much all of the above.

[brianwinzor]

I currently need to handload as all my 8 rifles fire either improved or wildcat cartridges, but would do so even if some or all of the rifles were capable of using factory ammunition. Regards. Brian

[jmatson]

Why do I reload? Hmmm, lots more reasons, for accuracy mostly I used to load for Wildcats 25-06 and 7mm STW. Cost savings allows me to shoot more often. From the late 60's to about fifteen years ago there was hardly any factory premium bullets loaded in factory form except for Weatherby with the Nosler Partition. I have 300 Wea. ammo that has Nosler bullets that Mr. John probably made himself, so I will say reloading gives me more options to do the best job that I apply the rifle to.

[nnomad46]

I can't say one without the other,accuracy and to save money. I got rid of my 22-250 and picked up a Ruger MarkII in 308 LE version.I kept my -Tasco World Class 10x40x50 for all my hunting, from elk to coyotes here in Eastern Oregon. for the best accuracy ,i make my own,it;s relaxing and cheaper.Plus coyotes hate the 80 grain loads.

nnomad46

PS I do use my 54cal smoke pole Lyman 1:66 twist round ball

[bigg_sexy1]

I reload first and foremost for accuracy, also save alot of money reloading, and its relaxing.

[lever-hed]

I like reloadingbecause it gives me a excuse to tell my wife that I gotta get out the house, plus I like it cuz you get to play like a kid but more seriously.