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Reloading
When reloading becomes the best option
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<blockquote data-quote="458win" data-source="post: 404647" data-attributes="member: 3423"><p>Well alright if you wish to compare apples to apples <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Here is the break down on my 280 ackley Improved</p><p></p><p>Nosler brass $60 for 50. $1.20 a case say 10 loadings a case $0.12</p><p>Nosler accubonds $25 for 50 $0.50 bullet</p><p>Powder 61grs H4831 $25 a lb $0.22 </p><p>114 loads per lb </p><p>Primers $34 per 1000 $0.034</p><p></p><p>That works out to $0.84 a round which = out to be $16.80 a box. </p><p></p><p>Factory Ammo Winchester Supreme Ballistic tip $34 a box (new cabela's mag) Remington corelokts are cheaper yet at $28. Handloading cost about 50% what factory will run you. For the average shooter who shoots less then 100rds a year (5 boxes) that would be a "savings" of $80 a year considering he shot his full 100rds. For a good reloading setup comprised of RCBS and redding gear will run $400. That means it will take 5 years to pay for itself.</p><p></p><p>223 Remington</p><p></p><p>brass $28/100 /10 = $0.028</p><p>Ballisic tip $19/100 $0.19</p><p>Powder $25 lb IMR4895 25gr 280 loads $0.09</p><p>Primers $34 per 1000 $0.034</p><p></p><p>$0.34 a round = $6.80 a box</p><p></p><p>Factory Fiocchi 50gr Vmax </p><p>200rds for $140 = $0.70</p><p></p><p>Again about 50% savings... </p><p></p><p>Now here is the PROBLEM....</p><p>Factory guy----Buys 2 boxes of shells for the .280 ackley $34x2=$68. Sight the gun in shoot at a coyote or two, maybe a chuck then save the rest for deer and elk season. Total yearly ammo expenditures... $68</p><p></p><p>Reloader guy who has a reloading setup thats was a gift (Yes you can still dream).. However 1lb of powder $25, 2 boxes of bullets $40, primers $3.40, brass $120. Go to the range a couple times, work up loads, try new stuff, shoot coyotes/rabbits/chucks/squirrels...$188.4!!!! Drats out of components have to go buy more!! (at least the brass is free for at least 9 more go arounds hopefully)</p><p></p><p>And that is why reloading doesn't save you any money whatsoever <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="458win, post: 404647, member: 3423"] Well alright if you wish to compare apples to apples :) Here is the break down on my 280 ackley Improved Nosler brass $60 for 50. $1.20 a case say 10 loadings a case $0.12 Nosler accubonds $25 for 50 $0.50 bullet Powder 61grs H4831 $25 a lb $0.22 114 loads per lb Primers $34 per 1000 $0.034 That works out to $0.84 a round which = out to be $16.80 a box. Factory Ammo Winchester Supreme Ballistic tip $34 a box (new cabela's mag) Remington corelokts are cheaper yet at $28. Handloading cost about 50% what factory will run you. For the average shooter who shoots less then 100rds a year (5 boxes) that would be a "savings" of $80 a year considering he shot his full 100rds. For a good reloading setup comprised of RCBS and redding gear will run $400. That means it will take 5 years to pay for itself. 223 Remington brass $28/100 /10 = $0.028 Ballisic tip $19/100 $0.19 Powder $25 lb IMR4895 25gr 280 loads $0.09 Primers $34 per 1000 $0.034 $0.34 a round = $6.80 a box Factory Fiocchi 50gr Vmax 200rds for $140 = $0.70 Again about 50% savings... Now here is the PROBLEM.... Factory guy----Buys 2 boxes of shells for the .280 ackley $34x2=$68. Sight the gun in shoot at a coyote or two, maybe a chuck then save the rest for deer and elk season. Total yearly ammo expenditures... $68 Reloader guy who has a reloading setup thats was a gift (Yes you can still dream).. However 1lb of powder $25, 2 boxes of bullets $40, primers $3.40, brass $120. Go to the range a couple times, work up loads, try new stuff, shoot coyotes/rabbits/chucks/squirrels...$188.4!!!! Drats out of components have to go buy more!! (at least the brass is free for at least 9 more go arounds hopefully) And that is why reloading doesn't save you any money whatsoever :D [/QUOTE]
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