Pros and Cons of Reloading

[ReganR6]

Can someone hit me with a quick break down on the Pros and Cons of Reloading?

Do you really save that much money over buying in bulk once you buy a nice set up?

I have always wanted to jump in there on reloading ,but not sure exactly what system to buy or if it is even worth my time over buying factory bulk

 

[Jackie Graham]

Depends on how much you shoot. I see most people calling $0.18 to $0.20 per round for bulk 9mm a good price. I can reload them with plated bullets for around $0.10 per round. FMJ cost me $0.12 to reload. You can usually reload 45ACP for $0.15 to $.018 per round. If you shoot 5K or more per year then you will probably save enough to cover the basic reloading setup in a year maybe 2. If you shoot less than that then you are probably better off just buying the bulk ammo.
I however, just enjoy it as it is relaxing. Keeps me from watching the reruns on the boob tube. Cut my cable as I don't watch TV that much and saved $1200 the first year. Bought a Dillon 650 with the savings, lol.

 

[palmettomoon]

Blam blam the 9mm and 45? Buy bulk. You'll never recoup your investment.

Like shooting old, obsolete calibers that usually cost $2 - $4 per round? Reload.

Anal retentive freakazoid that wants to control every molecule within arms reach and determine your own destiny? (my category), then reloading's for you!

 

[ReganR6]

Depends on how much you shoot. I see most people calling $0.18 to $0.20 per round for bulk 9mm a good price. I can reload them with plated bullets for around $0.10 per round. FMJ cost me $0.12 to reload. You can usually reload 45ACP for $0.15 to $.018 per round. If you shoot 5K or more per year then you will probably save enough to cover the basic reloading setup in a year maybe 2. If you shoot less than that then you are probably better off just buying the bulk ammo.
I however, just enjoy it as it is relaxing. Keeps me from watching the reruns on the boob tube. Cut my cable as I don't watch TV that much and saved $1200 the first year. Bought a Dillon 650 with the savings, lol.

Thanks for the response

 

[Duce4trey]

Like palmettomoon stated, reloading 9mm and 45 you are probably better off buying bulk.

I feel that my savings (if you can really call it savings since I just keep buying more reloading stuff) come in loading rifle rounds.
300blk subs, 308 and 223. maybe a 6.5 CM sometime soon.

I like that I can work up a load specific to my rifle vs ammo off the shelf that is produced for the masses.
And like stated, its a relaxing hobby that keeps me off the streets.

 

[ReganR6]

Blam blam the 9mm and 45? Buy bulk. You'll never recoup your investment.

Like shooting old, obsolete calibers that usually cost $2 - $4 per round? Reload.

Anal retentive freakazoid that wants to control every molecule within arms reach and determine your own destiny? (my category), then reloading's for you!

9mm and 300AAC

Worth buying a reloading set up to do so?

 

[ReganR6]

Like palmettomoon stated, reloading 9mm and 45 you are probably better off buying bulk.

I feel that my savings (if you can really call it savings since I just keep buying more reloading stuff) come in loading rifle rounds.
300blk subs, 308 and 223. maybe a 6.5 CM sometime soon.

I like that I can work up a load specific to my rifle vs ammo off the shelf that is produced for the masses.
And like stated, its a relaxing hobby that keeps me off the streets.

How much of a learning curve is there?

Did you have someone teach you or did you just youtube/google everything?

 

[Duce4trey]

How much of a learning curve is there?

Did you have someone teach you or did you just youtube/google everything?

patience, read, read, patience.

I have a friend that has been reloading for a while and got me started.
He showed me the process, helped me get setup and is available if I ever have any questions.

I still consider myself a newbie reloader. Only been reloading for about 3 years.

 

[biker_bill]

How much of a learning curve is there?

Did you have someone teach you or did you just youtube/google everything?

Not much of a learning curve. Start with some caliber caliber rounds.
With the pistol rounds you'll learn the process, moving to rifle rounds is pretty much about the brass, the basic steps are the same.

Get a reloading book, step by step instructions, history, examples of do's and don'ts it's actually good reading and you'll get loads and loads of time tested recipes.

 

[Cmax Arms]

I learned off of YouTube........ it is worth it to me...... if another ammo shortage hits again...I am covered.....