Cost of reloading 10mm and 45ACP

mwsenoj · November 5, 2011, 06:40 PM

ABOUT how much does it cost 10mm and 45ACP? I am talking plinking loads with jacketed bullets (for my glock barrels) that I will use in action pistol matches... not 2 legged varmint rounds

I am getting my dad's Dillon RL 550B refurbished at Dillon's now and I plan on reloading for myself and a friend in the near future and I cant wait!

Adamantium · November 5, 2011, 07:28 PM

The cost of reloads will vary quite a bit between people because of things like different bullets, buying in bulk online or at a store, cost of brass. I recommend using a reloading calculator and plugging in your info for the best result.

http://www.handloads.com/calc/loadingCosts.asp

Kevin Rohrer · November 5, 2011, 07:32 PM

I can't comment on using jacketed bullets as I am cheap. I can get lead .45ACP for $55 a thousand at the local gun show. With my other penny-pinching purchases, I can load 100-rounds for $10.80.

Here is a calculator to help you figure costs.

http://10xshooters.com/calculators/H...Calculator.htm

dickttx · November 5, 2011, 08:27 PM

Just computed mine yesterday.
MBC 200gn RNFP, 5.0gn HP38, CCI300 primer: $6.15 per box of 50.
I don't compute any cost for brass as I always come home with more than I left with.

shootniron · November 5, 2011, 08:47 PM

My cost may not accurately reflect what yours will be because I shoot only my cast bullets for range ammo with the exception of the factory SD ammo that I run through my guns. But, to give you an idea, using my cast .45acp bullets and using range pickup brass, my reloads cost under $55.00 per thousand. The cost of 10mm would be nearly the same if I reloaded for it.

tom234 · November 5, 2011, 10:22 PM

If you are considering reloading to save cost the first step would be to get aftermarket barrels for your Glocks or trade them off for handguns that can shoot lead. There is a considerable cost savings reloading lead bullets.
http://10xshooters.com/calculators/H...Calculator.htm

Toxdoc · November 5, 2011, 10:37 PM

Using plated lead bullets, CCI primers, bullseye and my collects fired brass, I reload .45 ACP for 21 cents a cartridge. I've been buying S&B target ammo for 42 per cartridge.

With Hornady XTP bullets, CCI primers, AA9 and new Starline brass, 10mm costs me 41 cents per. That will drop by 16 cents per once I use up my new brass.

mwsenoj · November 5, 2011, 10:41 PM

I had thought about shooting straight lead bullets, but I was a bit concerned about handling lead since my wife and I are considering starting to have children soon. I am not really in the know about the specifics of lead exposure but I would rather not take a chance.

Looking at a sloppy estimate, it is going to cost me about $150/1000 rounds which I can live with. That is assuming that I get 10 cycles out of my once fired brass. It would be a bit under $100 for 1k rounds with lead bullets.

mwsenoj · November 6, 2011, 04:32 AM

And thanks by the way for the reloading calcs

David Bachelder · November 6, 2011, 09:55 AM

My .45's cost me .26 cents each. I use Berry Plated bullets, 230 grain RN. I buy them from a local gunshop. I pay a little more, but it helps his business. I figure brass is free, I pick up a lot of it.

tom234 · November 6, 2011, 11:46 AM

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I had thought about shooting straight lead bullets, but I was a bit concerned about handling lead since my wife and I are considering starting to have children soon. I am not really in the know about the specifics of lead exposure but I would rather not take a chance.

If you have bought into the lead scare already then I wouldn't get into shooting or reloading for that matter just to be totally "safe". Who knows, maybe you'll get some lead into your Wheaties.

mwsenoj · November 6, 2011, 01:01 PM

Well turn me on to the truth Tom

Kevin Rohrer · November 6, 2011, 02:30 PM

If you are overly concerned about lead exposure, wear medical-style rubber gloves that can be bought at a pharmacy. Otherwise try to avoid snacking, snorting, or smoking them

and just wash your hands when finished reloading.

farmerboy · November 6, 2011, 04:59 PM

dunt wurry bOuT et. eye pley wIt lead lotts An Neever huRt mee.

mwsenoj · November 6, 2011, 05:20 PM

It looks like your daddy may not have taken the proper precautions =D

jclayto · November 6, 2011, 07:22 PM

Agree, with lead in regards to birth defects.. just remember to wash your hands before touching your "gun" :~) Same goes for picking hot peppers..

mwsenoj · November 6, 2011, 07:31 PM

"just remember to wash your hands before touching your "gun" :~) Same goes for picking hot peppers.." HA! I have first hand experience with that one (excuse the pun

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orionengnr · November 6, 2011, 08:50 PM

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but I was a bit concerned about handling lead since my wife and I are considering starting to have children soon. I am not really in the know about the specifics of lead exposure but I would rather not take a chance.

The actual handling of lead bullets is a minimal concern. You will encounter far higher levels while shooting, sorting brass, tumbling brass, de-capping brass, etc.

I do not cast my own boolits, but buy lead by the 500-round box. My lead reloads average about $6 per 50 round box, for both 10mm and .45acp. In the real world, my 10mm loads are a bit pricier, as a) I lose a fair bit of brass and b) I cannot pick up range 10mm brass as I can with .45acp.

mwsenoj · November 6, 2011, 08:58 PM

Am I right in thinking that fully copper jacketed bullets will reduce lead levels drastically?

chris in va · November 6, 2011, 09:03 PM

You don't need jacketed for your 45 Glock.

mwsenoj · November 6, 2011, 09:06 PM

I have heard both, but the first time I went to an action pistol shoot several of the guys almost had a heart attack when I pulled out the unjacketed bullets

I ended up using some Wolf ammo that my buddy had and it failed to fire at the last portion of the last scenario

orionengnr · November 6, 2011, 09:43 PM

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Am I right in thinking that fully copper jacketed bullets will reduce lead levels drastically?

No.
You do not absorb lead by handling a lead projectile. The dust from fired rounds (primer residue), the residue from sorting and tumbling fired rounds (of whatever type) are far more worrisome.

Unless you or your wife/children chew on lead bullets, you are barking up the wrong tree.

Do some research. Handling lead rounds while reloading is a non-issue. Wash your hands when you are done. Period. End of story.

Shooting, sorting, tumbling, etc...the residue will get on your clothing and on your person. You can track it into the house and contaminate your furniture, etc.

Be more concerned about this aspect. Again, don't take my word for it...do your own research.

November 5, 2011, 06:40 PM	#1
mwsenoj Member Join Date: April 17, 2011 Posts: 34	Cost of reloading 10mm and 45ACP ABOUT how much does it cost 10mm and 45ACP? I am talking plinking loads with jacketed bullets (for my glock barrels) that I will use in action pistol matches... not 2 legged varmint rounds I am getting my dad's Dillon RL 550B refurbished at Dillon's now and I plan on reloading for myself and a friend in the near future and I cant wait!

November 5, 2011, 07:28 PM	#2
Adamantium Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 1999 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 948	The cost of reloads will vary quite a bit between people because of things like different bullets, buying in bulk online or at a store, cost of brass. I recommend using a reloading calculator and plugging in your info for the best result. http://www.handloads.com/calc/loadingCosts.asp __________________ New gun, same ol' shot.

November 5, 2011, 07:32 PM	#3
Kevin Rohrer Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2010 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 480	I can't comment on using jacketed bullets as I am cheap. I can get lead .45ACP for $55 a thousand at the local gun show. With my other penny-pinching purchases, I can load 100-rounds for $10.80. Here is a calculator to help you figure costs. http://10xshooters.com/calculators/H...Calculator.htm __________________ Member: Orange Gunsite Family, NRA--Life, Varmint Hunters' Assn., ARTCA, American Legion, & South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Assn. "Gunnery, gunnery, gunnery...all else is twaddle!" --Admiral Sir John Fisher, RN Last edited by Kevin Rohrer; November 6, 2011 at 02:25 PM.

November 5, 2011, 08:27 PM	#4
dickttx Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2011 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 419	Just computed mine yesterday. MBC 200gn RNFP, 5.0gn HP38, CCI300 primer: $6.15 per box of 50. I don't compute any cost for brass as I always come home with more than I left with. __________________ Education teaches you the rules, experience teaches you the exceptions (Plagiarized from Claude Clay)

November 6, 2011, 02:30 PM	#13
Kevin Rohrer Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2010 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 480	Lead?! We Don't Need No Steenking Lead! If you are overly concerned about lead exposure, wear medical-style rubber gloves that can be bought at a pharmacy. Otherwise try to avoid snacking, snorting, or smoking them and just wash your hands when finished reloading. __________________ Member: Orange Gunsite Family, NRA--Life, Varmint Hunters' Assn., ARTCA, American Legion, & South Cuyahoga Sportsmen's Assn. "Gunnery, gunnery, gunnery...all else is twaddle!" --Admiral Sir John Fisher, RN

November 5, 2011, 08:47 PM	#5
shootniron Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2011 Posts: 1,146	My cost may not accurately reflect what yours will be because I shoot only my cast bullets for range ammo with the exception of the factory SD ammo that I run through my guns. But, to give you an idea, using my cast .45acp bullets and using range pickup brass, my reloads cost under $55.00 per thousand. The cost of 10mm would be nearly the same if I reloaded for it.

November 5, 2011, 10:22 PM	#6
tom234 Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 752	If you are considering reloading to save cost the first step would be to get aftermarket barrels for your Glocks or trade them off for handguns that can shoot lead. There is a considerable cost savings reloading lead bullets. http://10xshooters.com/calculators/H...Calculator.htm

November 5, 2011, 10:37 PM	#7
Toxdoc Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2008 Posts: 104	Using plated lead bullets, CCI primers, bullseye and my collects fired brass, I reload .45 ACP for 21 cents a cartridge. I've been buying S&B target ammo for 42 per cartridge. With Hornady XTP bullets, CCI primers, AA9 and new Starline brass, 10mm costs me 41 cents per. That will drop by 16 cents per once I use up my new brass.

November 5, 2011, 10:41 PM	#8
mwsenoj Member Join Date: April 17, 2011 Posts: 34	I had thought about shooting straight lead bullets, but I was a bit concerned about handling lead since my wife and I are considering starting to have children soon. I am not really in the know about the specifics of lead exposure but I would rather not take a chance. Looking at a sloppy estimate, it is going to cost me about $150/1000 rounds which I can live with. That is assuming that I get 10 cycles out of my once fired brass. It would be a bit under $100 for 1k rounds with lead bullets.

November 6, 2011, 04:32 AM	#9
mwsenoj Member Join Date: April 17, 2011 Posts: 34	And thanks by the way for the reloading calcs

November 6, 2011, 09:55 AM	#10
David Bachelder Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2011 Location: Trinity, Texas Posts: 407	My .45's cost me .26 cents each. I use Berry Plated bullets, 230 grain RN. I buy them from a local gunshop. I pay a little more, but it helps his business. I figure brass is free, I pick up a lot of it.

November 6, 2011, 01:01 PM	#12
mwsenoj Member Join Date: April 17, 2011 Posts: 34	Well turn me on to the truth Tom

November 6, 2011, 04:59 PM	#14
farmerboy Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,343	dunt wurry bOuT et. eye pley wIt lead lotts An Neever huRt mee.

November 6, 2011, 05:20 PM	#15
mwsenoj Member Join Date: April 17, 2011 Posts: 34	It looks like your daddy may not have taken the proper precautions =D

November 6, 2011, 07:22 PM	#16
jclayto Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 2005 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 520	Agree, with lead in regards to birth defects.. just remember to wash your hands before touching your "gun" :~) Same goes for picking hot peppers..

November 6, 2011, 07:31 PM	#17
mwsenoj Member Join Date: April 17, 2011 Posts: 34	"just remember to wash your hands before touching your "gun" :~) Same goes for picking hot peppers.." HA! I have first hand experience with that one (excuse the pun)

November 6, 2011, 08:58 PM	#19
mwsenoj Member Join Date: April 17, 2011 Posts: 34	Am I right in thinking that fully copper jacketed bullets will reduce lead levels drastically?

November 6, 2011, 09:03 PM	#20
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 11,718	You don't need jacketed for your 45 Glock.

November 6, 2011, 09:06 PM	#21
mwsenoj Member Join Date: April 17, 2011 Posts: 34	I have heard both, but the first time I went to an action pistol shoot several of the guys almost had a heart attack when I pulled out the unjacketed bullets I ended up using some Wolf ammo that my buddy had and it failed to fire at the last portion of the last scenario