[res45]

I'm with Billy,you never run out of ammo I certainly never have in the past 25+ years. When I find a reload combination that works I just buy up enough components in lots that I never have to worry about it for a long time. Looking around and searching for deals and special helps to.

Boomer I would have to disagree on the 9mm I can load a box of 50 for under $5 and they shoot a heck of a lot more accurate than any factory stuff I tried. This is my batch cost per 500 rds. of 9mm.


A few of my X39 rds. but not all

[338RUM]

where did you get the sabot's for your x39?

[res45]

Headed over to the reloading shack I'm out for awhile.

Accelerator(R) Type Sabots for .30 Caliber Cartridges

[Deersniper]

Glad I do. Like all have said, endless supply, and better accuracy. You have to buy real expensive ammo to achieve the accuracy of hand loads. I sleep better at night,and it could save my life someday.

[gandog56]

Quote:       Originally Posted by 338RUM

if you consider your time you do not make any money but if you just consider components you will save a nice chunk of change

I don't know. I consider the time spent reloading as well spent. It beats sitting in front of the boob tube getting mind rot from unreal "Reality" shows.

[gandog56]

My latest 7.62X39.

(I really need to get a better camera, Would not focus here in normal or macro mode)

[res45]

I

Quote:      

don't know. I consider the time spent reloading as well spent. It beats sitting in front of the boob tube getting mind rot from unreal "Reality" shows.

Amen to that,have you touched off any ofthose V-MAX loads yet if so how did they do. What kind of load did you end up with.

[gandog56]

Quote:       Originally Posted by res45

I Amen to that,have you touched off any ofthose V-MAX loads yet if so how did they do. What kind of load did you end up with.

I'm kind of...ehhhh...but I was only firing them at 50 yards. I saw no difference between these and the FMJ loads I usually turn out in accuracy. They were 123 grains and I loaded them up with 24.6 grains of RG4895.

Might do way better at longer ranges. But they were on sale so I got them cheap. What I need to do is fire them into a wet phone book or something and see if they expand any like a soft point.

[res45]

The V-MAX should expand easier than the SP even at a longer distance,and at HV it will be pretty explosive. Hornady uses the V-MAX in there rifle TAP ammo. They wanted to create a load that would not over penetrate the target then either fragment or tumble and not bounce around like FMJ or heavier constructed SP ammo.

D&S Manufacturing 123gr Hornady V-Max

[DWARREN123]

You can save money, you can load for hard to find calibers and you can have fun, maybe not all at once.
I do it for fun, it is one of my most beloved hobbies and I make excellent ammo for my firearms.

[jrswanson1]

You could save even more money by scrounging brass. I don't know how many people at the ranges I go to just leave their 45 ACP brass on the floor, but I could have two to three thousand in hand for free inside a month of shooting. I'm sitting on 3000+ empty .223 cases from folks who let me have their empties.

Jim

[gandog56]

I feel like I just reloaded 3000 .223 rounds!

Well, it was actually only 500...........

[billy]

Quote:       Originally Posted by FEG

It is possible to load cheaper than factory ammo in any caliber. 7.62x39mm and .223 make it a real challenge, of course. However, 9mm, .45 ACP, and .308 are no-brainers. Some people claim that you do not save money; instead, you shoot more for the same money. In my case, I both shoot more AND save money. I suppose that some reloaders waste big money on doo-dads and such. I never have; my equipment cost is still well under $200, not including dies. I don't need a $100+ case trimmer when I find hundreds of once fired cases every weekend at the range! I have to agree with Dale. There are larger issues at stake as well. My 9mm loads will outshine Winchester USA any time, any place, and with any pistol.

ive got about $1000 in my reloading stuff.
but ive got a REALLY nice 3 press setup.
and i can load for 17 calibers anytime i want.
as a matter of fact i am going to go make another 100 rounds of .357mag right now.
back in 10 minutes.....

[deadzero]

[QUOTE=billy;1024683]ive got about $1000 in my reloading stuff.
but ive got a REALLY nice 3 press setup.
and i can load for 17 calibers anytime i want.
as a matter of fact i am going to go make another 100 rounds of .357mag right now.
back in 10 minutes.....[/QUOTE]




Billy has a Dillon also, ya just gota to love it. he must be grabbin a cup of coffee before he gets started.....

[billy]

ok
im back
a cuppa joe
and i did the 100 rnds.

[billy]

[Gray Wolf]

When I first thought that I wanted to start reloading, an older gent told me that I would not save any money rolling my own, he told me that I would be spending the same amount and shooting a lot more.
He was right. I picked up my equipment over the years, and shudder to think of what it would cost to replace it at today's prices!
I cast handgun bullets too, and can shoot a centerfire handgun for very little more than the cost of .22 ammo.

If you are not shooting a lot, you would probably do better just buying factory ammo.

[KW Gary M]

I don't think I could afford to shoot if I didn't reload. Not to mention you can't find a lot of ammo at any price. I load all of my practice/range ammo. As I am getting more confident in my own reloading skills I am considering loading my carry rounds too but for now I want a little more experience under my belt before I carry my own loads to protect my life or the life of another.

Aside from the money saved, I find loading ammo fun. It is a relaxing hobby and at the end of the day you look at all the ammo you've made and feel like you've accomplished something. Plus, I love knowing I have a few thousand assorted rounds of ammo in my house and it pisses the liberals off.

[billy]

Quote:       Originally Posted by KW Gary M

I don't think I could afford to shoot if I didn't reload. Not to mention you can't find a lot of ammo at any price. I load all of my practice/range ammo. As I am getting more confident in my own reloading skills I am considering loading my carry rounds too but for now I want a little more experience under my belt before I carry my own loads to protect my life or the life of another. Aside from the money saved, I find loading ammo fun. It is a relaxing hobby and at the end of the day you look at all the ammo you've made and feel like you've accomplished something. Plus, I love knowing I have a few thousand assorted rounds of ammo in my house and it pisses the liberals off.

if i didnt reload.
i'd start selling my guns.
i cant afford to shoot them otherwise.

[Big Dog]

Yep, reloading makes so many more calibers available. Local stores simply don't stock the odder military calibers, and mail-ordering the ammo is a pain.
Being able to reload the same cartridge cases means I don't have to keep cases of Berdan crap laying about. Better accuracy makes me happy, and I can load them a bit lighter to go easy on the shoulder.
I can try different loads, for different purposes.
And, it has taken the place of my old scale modeling hobby. I build something to USE now instead of just to look at.
If we buy our brass, the initial loading may not be cheaper than factory ammo, but each subsequent loading is a lot cheaper!