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<blockquote data-quote="CRNA" data-source="post: 454729" data-attributes="member: 22495"><p>I have reloaded my own ammo in the past using my grandfather's equipment. Sadly, my grandfather, one of my best friends, passed away at the age of 84 in April. Now I'm sure that I could use his equipment. I am sure that he would have wanted it that way, but there's just too much emotion in it for me. Having said that, I just ordered my own reloading equipment. Placed the order last night actually. I bought a kit which contained the press, powder thrower, case trimmer, powder scales, loading block, de-burring/chamfering tool, lube pad, and a reloading manual. To that I added a case tumbler, a powder trickler, shell holder, and dies. (I also had a few other goodies in the order), but the reloading equipment portion of the order was in the ballpark of $450. </p><p>If you have never watched anyone reload, I would highly recommend finding someone who reloads and just watch the process. As the previous poster noted, it isn't hard, but I think it would be very challenging to do it right by just reading the reloading manual. Don't get me wrong. You need to read the manuals, but I just think it would make it all "come together" if you saw someone in action doing it. </p><p>You will achieve a much greater consistency in ammo with hand-loading than you will with factory ammo. Not to mention you will be able to have "match grade" ammo at the "shoot 'em up" ammo cost. I made a spreadsheet to figure out roughly the cost of my ammo per round, and if I shoot much the equipment will basically pay for itself. This is even amplified if you consider the cost of premium factory ammo. Hope this helps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CRNA, post: 454729, member: 22495"] I have reloaded my own ammo in the past using my grandfather's equipment. Sadly, my grandfather, one of my best friends, passed away at the age of 84 in April. Now I'm sure that I could use his equipment. I am sure that he would have wanted it that way, but there's just too much emotion in it for me. Having said that, I just ordered my own reloading equipment. Placed the order last night actually. I bought a kit which contained the press, powder thrower, case trimmer, powder scales, loading block, de-burring/chamfering tool, lube pad, and a reloading manual. To that I added a case tumbler, a powder trickler, shell holder, and dies. (I also had a few other goodies in the order), but the reloading equipment portion of the order was in the ballpark of $450. If you have never watched anyone reload, I would highly recommend finding someone who reloads and just watch the process. As the previous poster noted, it isn't hard, but I think it would be very challenging to do it right by just reading the reloading manual. Don't get me wrong. You need to read the manuals, but I just think it would make it all "come together" if you saw someone in action doing it. You will achieve a much greater consistency in ammo with hand-loading than you will with factory ammo. Not to mention you will be able to have "match grade" ammo at the "shoot 'em up" ammo cost. I made a spreadsheet to figure out roughly the cost of my ammo per round, and if I shoot much the equipment will basically pay for itself. This is even amplified if you consider the cost of premium factory ammo. Hope this helps. [/QUOTE]
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