Cost effectiveness of reloading

[greg vess]

Some one on here posted a thread about reloading cost comparison. Well I can tell you for a fact that reloading for the 6.8 SPC ll is not cost effective. I have looked at a handful of sites for 85, 90 and 95 gr. bullets and every site it almost 100 dollars for 100 projectiles. That a buck a pill for all you math geniuses out there. LOL So with that coming at me I am starting at a buck per round without case, powder, primer and all the time it takes to prep brass, charge the case. I don't know what has gotten into these manufactures but things just don't add up. I am better off paying 24 bucks a box and be done with it. Wouldn't you think?

 

[greg vess]

It's like they are funneling us towards buying the new ammo right of the bat!

 

[heystranger]

I reload for accuracy plus some of my calibers are not always available. My 250 Savage is a prime example. I dont have a bunch of the new calibers.

 

[41mag]

I have reloaded handgun rounds for as long as I remember. I cast and load everything I shoot except .22 just about. I can’t afford to shoot otherwise, it’s just way too expensive.
But I agree , components are getting expensive as hell !

 

[Jackie Graham]

I reload because it is fun and keeps me busy. I bought all of my equipment 30 years ago when it was cost effective. Today is a different story if you are just starting out.

 

[T30]

It depends on the cartridge. Right now 9mm range ammo is available for 199 per case. You can loaded it cheaper but not much. In 9mm lead bullets do not shoot as good as the plated bullets used by Speer in their Brass line. Even Berrys bullets don’t shoot as good as the ones used by Speer. They’ve perfected plating as that’s the process they use for the Gold Dot line which works great. I can only guess the cheap Berrys plated bullets don’t shoot as good because they’re .002 oversized compared to the factory Speer that are exactly .355. I’ve got a .355 chucking reamer coming and I’m going to make a sizing due to see if that’s the issue. I load all my ammo. Been loading since 1975. It’s kind of fun especially if the ammo is hard to find such as my 9x23 Winchester.

 

[palmettomoon]

I started out reloading in 1990 - 91 as a cost savings/control measure. Now? I do it because I have so much invested in components I cannot justify buying factory ammo even at current rock bottom prices.

For obsolete chamberings? It's a no brainer. 9mm Luger, 45 ACP, .223 Rem, etc.? Unless I'm trying for match wins, it's not economical at all.

 

[SpeedyR]

bulk ammo unless you spend a lot of time looking for deals it's hard to beat the price.

being able to shop for deals is what helps a lot. and having options to just wait a while to get what you need. I have a bunch of 6.8 brass I got from starline and from looking over the years. but since I don't shoot it much I'm down to a few hundred projectiles and have been looking for more for a while. Occasionally they go on sale or I find a deal and pick up extras.

and as mentioned, the more non mainstream stuff you shoot the better off you are. I have some rounds that are $80/box of 20 that you really have a hard time finding anywhere in stock (348 win) but luckily have enough brass and bullets that I probably never will be looking for new stuff. Plus I'd like to find a good cast/powder coated bullet for it just in case and for plinking.

 

[RSB]

Starting new today. Too expensive BS!!! It's no different then when I started in 1989 in earnest. I started in 87 with a Lyman 310 tool and a set of 38 dies dipping bulls eyes for cast bullets. When I started reloading I bought used and slow equipment. It got me started and provided all I needed to learn. As time went on I would upgrade here and there. You can do the same today which makes it easier with Market Place and all the online places we didn't have pre internet days. I once bought a Lyman Tru-line Jr. for $35 from Gun List, with the factory box. My first orders were on paper pages pulled and filled from a Midway mailer using a cashiers check. Reloading is the same today as 35 years ago. A MEC Mk5 Jr. for $75 is a better deal then when I paid $30 for the same in 1989. No you can't buy primers for $13 per K, no shot for $9 a bag. So jump in, just test the water slowly, and don't rush to get to the deep end.

 

[BHPSteel]

Some one on here posted a thread about reloading cost comparison. Well I can tell you for a fact that reloading for the 6.8 SPC ll is not cost effective. I have looked at a handful of sites for 85, 90 and 95 gr. bullets and every site it almost 100 dollars for 100 projectiles. That a buck a pill for all you math geniuses out there. LOL So with that coming at me I am starting at a buck per round without case, powder, primer and all the time it takes to prep brass, charge the case. I don't know what has gotten into these manufactures but things just don't add up. I am better off paying 24 bucks a box and be done with it. Wouldn't you think?

Depends on the projectile you're looking for.

At the weights you're looking at, less selection, but the priciest on that list (TTSX 95gr) is $90/100. It's on offer from other sellers at as low as $68/100

Lots of choices for other brands at under 50cpr.

.277

In-stock best prices for 277

ammoseek.com

Now go find me someone who even offers loaded ammo using the TTSX. If you want to buy premium ammo for that caliber, it'll REALLY make your eyes water. Assuming anyone does.