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Capt_Vin · April 3, 2006, 01:34 AM

I recently bought a Hi-Point 9mm carbine and was told by of all people, a state trooper I met at the range that it may be a wise choice to start handloading my own bullets for this weapon because in the long run, it will save me a ton of $$ compared to buying the store bought stuff. I never really gave handloading as much as a thought. Where do I start? What do I need? Any good books on the subject? The 9mm carbine is great, but the 350 rounds I shot today cost me almost $200.00 (15 boxes of 25 @ almost $14.00 a box). Pretty expensive afternoon. How much will it run me in equipment and supplies here? I know it isn't a .22 to shoot but this carbine is a most excellent weapon to shoot and I am hooked.

April 3, 2006, 01:34 AM	#1
Capt_Vin Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2006 Posts: 266	Hand loading I recently bought a Hi-Point 9mm carbine and was told by of all people, a state trooper I met at the range that it may be a wise choice to start handloading my own bullets for this weapon because in the long run, it will save me a ton of $$ compared to buying the store bought stuff. I never really gave handloading as much as a thought. Where do I start? What do I need? Any good books on the subject? The 9mm carbine is great, but the 350 rounds I shot today cost me almost $200.00 (15 boxes of 25 @ almost $14.00 a box). Pretty expensive afternoon. How much will it run me in equipment and supplies here? I know it isn't a .22 to shoot but this carbine is a most excellent weapon to shoot and I am hooked.