Thanks to the good folks here on the trader I have successfully loaded my first 250 rounds. I just wanted to share my outcome with you guys and maybe another newbie might be able to gain something from it as well.
Through just three transactions with fellow members I was able to acquire everything I needed for reloading except the hand primer. Here is the breakdown;
Once I've finished up with my box of projectiles my cost per round is $1.05/round (523/500).
To load more, all I need is more projectiles and some more powder after about another 250 rounds or so. If I'm able to find powder ($25) and order 1000 projectiles from Missouri Bullet company ($100), and load those 1000 rounds my cost is down to $0.43/round (648/1500) and I will have then about broke even not counting labor opportunity cost of course. Subsequent loads I will actually be saving money versus buying retail ammo!!!
I enjoy the loading process and it is satisfying shooting your own ammo. The only problem is that this is quickly becoming an addiction just like my firearm addiction. I am already eyeing turret presses and Dillon presses which will save time and of course enable me to reload more!
Thanks again to everyone's help with getting me started!
Through just three transactions with fellow members I was able to acquire everything I needed for reloading except the hand primer. Here is the breakdown;
Breech lock press, Lee die set, digital scale, bullet puller, 1/2 LB powder, tumbler, ABCs of reloading book, pocket cleaner, auto disk powder measure, 700 brass cases, 1100 large pistol primers, and 500 lead bullets. --- For a total cost of $360
From retail shops I bought;Another 2000 primers, shell holders, hand primer and a manual powder measure kit. --- for a total cost of $163
Once I've finished up with my box of projectiles my cost per round is $1.05/round (523/500).
To load more, all I need is more projectiles and some more powder after about another 250 rounds or so. If I'm able to find powder ($25) and order 1000 projectiles from Missouri Bullet company ($100), and load those 1000 rounds my cost is down to $0.43/round (648/1500) and I will have then about broke even not counting labor opportunity cost of course. Subsequent loads I will actually be saving money versus buying retail ammo!!!
I enjoy the loading process and it is satisfying shooting your own ammo. The only problem is that this is quickly becoming an addiction just like my firearm addiction. I am already eyeing turret presses and Dillon presses which will save time and of course enable me to reload more!
Thanks again to everyone's help with getting me started!
