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<blockquote data-quote="jtkratzer" data-source="post: 680522" data-attributes="member: 40885"><p>Another question to think about is this: are the factory offerings working for you? Does a load exist on the shelf somewhere that performs how you like (bullet type/weight, accuracy, and velocity)?</p><p></p><p>If so, add up the cost of equipment and see how many rounds it will take you in reloading to make up for the cost of factory ammo. It won't account for your time, but it's something to consider. </p><p></p><p>I started reloading because of the miserable selection for 260 Remington and next to nothing for 7.5x55 Swiss. </p><p></p><p>I have a buddy who shoots a lot of 300 WSM, and he reloads and it "costs" a lot less per round, but you have to make the time to do it. </p><p></p><p>My best load for my 260 is with a max load of RL22, so I weigh every single charge from my powder measure to ensure it's not over. </p><p></p><p>I second the recommendation to find someone to show you the ropes. Another option - find someone who will work up a load with you that's reputable. I had a guy willing to load whatever I wanted. He worked up a load, took me to the range, shot several different loads over a chronograph and found the accuracy load. It would have been pretty inexpensive to get ammo from him. I just wanted to be able to do my own for several calibers and didn't want to be high and dry if the guy gave it up or I couldn't reach him. He even offered to help me set up my equipment after buying my own gear.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jtkratzer, post: 680522, member: 40885"] Another question to think about is this: are the factory offerings working for you? Does a load exist on the shelf somewhere that performs how you like (bullet type/weight, accuracy, and velocity)? If so, add up the cost of equipment and see how many rounds it will take you in reloading to make up for the cost of factory ammo. It won't account for your time, but it's something to consider. I started reloading because of the miserable selection for 260 Remington and next to nothing for 7.5x55 Swiss. I have a buddy who shoots a lot of 300 WSM, and he reloads and it "costs" a lot less per round, but you have to make the time to do it. My best load for my 260 is with a max load of RL22, so I weigh every single charge from my powder measure to ensure it's not over. I second the recommendation to find someone to show you the ropes. Another option - find someone who will work up a load with you that's reputable. I had a guy willing to load whatever I wanted. He worked up a load, took me to the range, shot several different loads over a chronograph and found the accuracy load. It would have been pretty inexpensive to get ammo from him. I just wanted to be able to do my own for several calibers and didn't want to be high and dry if the guy gave it up or I couldn't reach him. He even offered to help me set up my equipment after buying my own gear. [/QUOTE]
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