This: You must be plugging in some pretty serious Numbers in that Fancy Calculator or you need to shop supplys better. Because if you just look at the top Chart on the most popular calibers, SAVINGS are apparent right of the shelf price.
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Is it worth reloading?
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This: You must be plugging in some pretty serious Numbers in that Fancy Calculator or you need to shop supplys better. Because if you just look at the top Chart on the most popular calibers, SAVINGS are apparent right of the shelf price.
Kirk Brookshire operates a reloading supply company and is just North East of ATL call during reasonable business hours, he doesn't have a store front, he works many of the local shows and is a great guy to work with cell 706-344-9049, Home 706-265-8667. He carries jacketed bullets and has good prices for Zero jacketed out of Alabama. He also has primer, powder and other reloading supplies.
For good source of lead bullets I have found Missouri bullet. They had free shipping on 2K orders at one time but I haven't ordered for about 9 months. They also give Military/LEO discounts just ask them for it. http://www.missouribullet.com/
For primers shop around but I bought bulk wolf primers (10K) from Cliff Brown owner of the Dixie Ammo Dump for a fair price when most others were charging premium prices. He is a former Marine and a good guy. http://www.armthepopulace.com/catalog/
Powders are very subjective but do your research and pick something that will function well in a semi-auto. I'm sure there is a wealth of information from the reloading readers here in this forum.
Pearls: (1) .357 Sig has a necked cartridge and should require an extra step in reloading to lube the neck or risk getting it stuck in the die. Too much of a PITA for me but a lover of the cartridge should save big money reloading this one. (2) Don't shoot lead in a polygonal rifling http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polygonal_rifling Reports of increased pressures abound and probably a poor idea. A lone wolf glock barrel can be had for about $100. (3) Yes lead is cheaper but will foul your barrel more than jacketed and requires more clean up. (4) Don't magnumize lead bullets unless you use a gas check or you will quickly lead the barrel and accuracy with be less than expected. (5) For full house reloads use good brass, new or once fired (6) Lack of excess pressure signs are not a reliable indicator of excess pressure. Reduce loads and slowly work up to recommended max loadings. (7) Reduced loadings/Target loads extend the life of your brass and place less wear and tear on your firearm, also reduce loads are useful if you shoot suppressed.
Bottom line: reloading may allow you shoot more, can save you some cash, and allows reduced wear and tear on your special firearms. Good luck!
For good source of lead bullets I have found Missouri bullet. They had free shipping on 2K orders at one time but I haven't ordered for about 9 months. They also give Military/LEO discounts just ask them for it. http://www.missouribullet.com/
For primers shop around but I bought bulk wolf primers (10K) from Cliff Brown owner of the Dixie Ammo Dump for a fair price when most others were charging premium prices. He is a former Marine and a good guy. http://www.armthepopulace.com/catalog/
Powders are very subjective but do your research and pick something that will function well in a semi-auto. I'm sure there is a wealth of information from the reloading readers here in this forum.
Pearls: (1) .357 Sig has a necked cartridge and should require an extra step in reloading to lube the neck or risk getting it stuck in the die. Too much of a PITA for me but a lover of the cartridge should save big money reloading this one. (2) Don't shoot lead in a polygonal rifling http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polygonal_rifling Reports of increased pressures abound and probably a poor idea. A lone wolf glock barrel can be had for about $100. (3) Yes lead is cheaper but will foul your barrel more than jacketed and requires more clean up. (4) Don't magnumize lead bullets unless you use a gas check or you will quickly lead the barrel and accuracy with be less than expected. (5) For full house reloads use good brass, new or once fired (6) Lack of excess pressure signs are not a reliable indicator of excess pressure. Reduce loads and slowly work up to recommended max loadings. (7) Reduced loadings/Target loads extend the life of your brass and place less wear and tear on your firearm, also reduce loads are useful if you shoot suppressed.
Bottom line: reloading may allow you shoot more, can save you some cash, and allows reduced wear and tear on your special firearms. Good luck!
