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Waitone · October 8, 2002, 09:07 PM

Do a TFL search. Your question has been asked many time in many ways.

For me?

I don't shoot 9 mm. It seems to me the concensus on the forum is it is hard to make reloading with your time based on the price of 9 mm at Wally World.

.45 ACP different story.

I pick up brass.
Lead is from a discount supplier that does local gunshows.
Powder is purchased in 4 lbs lots at gunshows.
Primers are shopped at gunshows.

Gunshows prices are better that any storefront operation.

I reload .45 ACP for $3.50 / 50 rounds. Based on an average retail price of $14.50 / box, I'm printing money pretty quickly.

Be warned. If you get into reloading you will not save money. You will simply be able to shoot more at your current spending level.

October 8, 2002, 09:07 PM	#3
Waitone Senior Member Join Date: March 19, 2000 Posts: 2,904	Do a TFL search. Your question has been asked many time in many ways. For me? I don't shoot 9 mm. It seems to me the concensus on the forum is it is hard to make reloading with your time based on the price of 9 mm at Wally World. .45 ACP different story. I pick up brass. Lead is from a discount supplier that does local gunshows. Powder is purchased in 4 lbs lots at gunshows. Primers are shopped at gunshows. Gunshows prices are better that any storefront operation. I reload .45 ACP for $3.50 / 50 rounds. Based on an average retail price of $14.50 / box, I'm printing money pretty quickly. Be warned. If you get into reloading you will not save money. You will simply be able to shoot more at your current spending level. __________________ "Given a choice between good intentions and human nature, I'll go with human nature every time."--Me, 2002.