Reloading is cheaper, but... - Page 2

A_Gamehog · February 26, 2011, 09:37 PM

One thing you can't put a price on, you were shooting when some of your friends weren't during the "Ammo Shortage" Having the ability to load and shoot when you want to is priceless. You are immune to elections and the political BS and scare tactics that controls the supply of loaded ammo. Remember we have a Major election next year, so that means? load up on primers now!

DiscoRacing · February 26, 2011, 09:39 PM

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load up on primers now!

Way ahead of ya>>>

Crosshair · February 26, 2011, 09:41 PM

Add up your food bill for the last couple of years.

4runnerman · February 26, 2011, 09:48 PM

I stopped keeping tabs(the wife however did'nt).I was told im getting into $200.00 a month or more.

So rather than changing my shooting habits,I just started donating Plasma twice a week.$240.00 month from plasma andit all goes into reloading splys. I also sell brass on the side. I have decided that no matter what your hobbie is,it is going to cost money to do it. I enjoy shooting very much and don't see myself stopping or slowing down.

Shootest · February 27, 2011, 08:07 AM

When I die I can’t take the money with me so it is just as well that I enjoy it while I’m here.

Sport45 · February 27, 2011, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by GP100man

The ground which you seek to tread upon is considered bad luck & should never be looked back upon !!!
Always look forward as to the money was spent to save even a bigger amount that would/could`ve have been !!!

What he's saying is absolutely right. In economic terms it's referred to as sunk investment. You should never consider the money you have already put into a project when contemplating the virtue of future spending.

Magnum Mike · February 27, 2011, 10:29 AM

Not me I dont even own gun anymore!

I have one bullet I found and I'm planning on turning it over to the LEC sometime this month or next.

mo84 · February 27, 2011, 11:42 AM

When ever i get a new bullet to hand load I figure out how much it cost per bullet compaired to buying them from the factory and they are usually half as cheep or cheeper in the case of my 500 magnum bullets. shooting twice as much for the same cost keeps a smile on my face

FrankenMauser · February 27, 2011, 03:02 PM

I spend more money, and shoot more.

BUT, I get to shoot far superior ammunition than the factory ammo I would be scraping change together to buy.

Last year, I made some major upgrades in the reloading room, with tax return money. I could have bought a decent car for the amount of cash that went into there (including components, tools, etc.).

One thing I've noticed since I bought my own equipment, was a change in priorities. In the past, if I had $750 worth of "shooting money", I would have spent $700 on a firearm and $50 on some crappy factory ammo - all the while, dreaming of something better.
Now, though... If I have $750, I'll spend ~$250 on components for existing firearms, and put the rest in my "hobby" savings account.

spclPatrolGroup · February 28, 2011, 11:03 AM

If my girlfriend can save money by going out shopping and hitting all the sales, then I can save money by reloading, no matter what the cost.

Crashbox · February 28, 2011, 07:57 PM

I've only been reloading for about 16 months and I shudder at the mere thought of adding it all up- it's probably somewhere around $3000+ so far. I have yet to figure out exactly what sort of controlled substance they add to smokeless powder to make this hobby so bleep-double-blank-censored addictive!

Mr. Wild · February 28, 2011, 10:15 PM

I have on occasion wondered what I've spent.
But I don't want to know, I'm afraid I'll give myself a heart attack.

I figure if I hadn't spent the money on guns/reloading stuff I'd have a lot more money in the bank.
But then when I kick off the wife and daughters would just spend it on clothes, shoes, etc.
You know silly stuff.

kylewood · February 28, 2011, 11:04 PM

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it just a primer. glasses and gloves and pry it out

+1

Wood

HawkeyeNRAlifer · March 1, 2011, 04:42 PM

I don't expect to save money reloading, it just causes me to shoot more than I would.

beex215 · March 1, 2011, 05:11 PM

you just get more for the money. for example i spend 100$ of factory 9mm on any single order of 500fmj. im still going to spend the 100$ on material to build 1000 lead cast loaded ammo.

m&p45acp10+1 · March 1, 2011, 05:22 PM

I have not realy saved any money. I still spend all of it on components rather than ammo. Though I do have a whole lot more ammo to shoot. I go shoot a whole lot more though.

Xfire68 · March 1, 2011, 05:23 PM

There are down sides to reloading! Like buying new and better presses and dies and scales and more bullets and more powder and more primers!

It never ends but, we like to shoot and we would either A.) Not shoot as much or B.) Pay 2-3 times what your Midway USA bill is to shoot as much as we are not with lesser ammo? I think we are doing the right thing by spending the money on reloading!

snipecatcher · March 1, 2011, 07:01 PM

The last time I added up Midway, it came out to $8K or so. But that's not just reloading stuff. I'm sorta glad they don't have a TOTAL you've spent, which is probably good for sales. If people regularly saw how much they spent, they might not buy as much! Midway is my number 1 favorite business.

TimW77 · March 1, 2011, 07:16 PM

IllinoisCoyoteHunter, what you and everyone else that has ever posted a similar comment conveniently have failed to mention is, that the amount of money you spent has allowed you to reload 2-3 times as many rounds as you could have if you bought factory ammo. (unless you buy every useless gadget or buy the wrong/cheap equipment the first time)

Remember telling a HALF-truth is NOT telling the truth.

Jim243 · March 3, 2011, 12:56 AM

It's not what I spent at Midway in the last 8 years. It's all the rifles and pistols that were bought during the same time period (now that was expensive), but it just gave me more reason to reload more.

Jim

CPTMurdoc30 · March 3, 2011, 11:16 AM

Your first problem is ordering from Midwayusa.com

I use midsouth and Widener's myself. Used powder valley as well.....

February 26, 2011, 09:37 PM	#26
A_Gamehog Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2009 Location: Central Oregun Posts: 563	One thing you can't put a price on, you were shooting when some of your friends weren't during the "Ammo Shortage" Having the ability to load and shoot when you want to is priceless. You are immune to elections and the political BS and scare tactics that controls the supply of loaded ammo. Remember we have a Major election next year, so that means? load up on primers now! __________________ "Happiness is knowing the Barred Owl is Eating the Spotted Owl and environmentalists are watching Nature take it's course"

February 26, 2011, 09:41 PM	#28
Crosshair Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2004 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 5,333	Add up your food bill for the last couple of years. __________________ I don't carry a gun to go looking for trouble, I carry a gun in case trouble finds me.

February 26, 2011, 09:48 PM	#29
4runnerman Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,577	I stopped keeping tabs(the wife however did'nt).I was told im getting into $200.00 a month or more. So rather than changing my shooting habits,I just started donating Plasma twice a week.$240.00 month from plasma andit all goes into reloading splys. I also sell brass on the side. I have decided that no matter what your hobbie is,it is going to cost money to do it. I enjoy shooting very much and don't see myself stopping or slowing down. __________________ NRA Certified RSO NwCP- Performance Isn't Optional

February 27, 2011, 08:07 AM	#30
Shootest Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2011 Location: Just outside Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 722	When I die I can’t take the money with me so it is just as well that I enjoy it while I’m here. __________________ The private ownership of firearms is an American Heritage. Anyone who disputes that is Anti-American and unpatriotic. NRA Life Member

February 27, 2011, 03:02 PM	#34
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	I spend more money, and shoot more. BUT, I get to shoot far superior ammunition than the factory ammo I would be scraping change together to buy. Last year, I made some major upgrades in the reloading room, with tax return money. I could have bought a decent car for the amount of cash that went into there (including components, tools, etc.). One thing I've noticed since I bought my own equipment, was a change in priorities. In the past, if I had $750 worth of "shooting money", I would have spent $700 on a firearm and $50 on some crappy factory ammo - all the while, dreaming of something better. Now, though... If I have $750, I'll spend ~$250 on components for existing firearms, and put the rest in my "hobby" savings account. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

February 27, 2011, 10:29 AM	#32
Magnum Mike Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2007 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 347	Not me I dont even own gun anymore! I have one bullet I found and I'm planning on turning it over to the LEC sometime this month or next.

February 27, 2011, 11:42 AM	#33
mo84 Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 257	When ever i get a new bullet to hand load I figure out how much it cost per bullet compaired to buying them from the factory and they are usually half as cheep or cheeper in the case of my 500 magnum bullets. shooting twice as much for the same cost keeps a smile on my face

February 28, 2011, 11:03 AM	#35
spclPatrolGroup Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 349	If my girlfriend can save money by going out shopping and hitting all the sales, then I can save money by reloading, no matter what the cost.

February 28, 2011, 07:57 PM	#36
Crashbox Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2009 Location: Lynden, Washington Posts: 199	I've only been reloading for about 16 months and I shudder at the mere thought of adding it all up- it's probably somewhere around $3000+ so far. I have yet to figure out exactly what sort of controlled substance they add to smokeless powder to make this hobby so bleep-double-blank-censored addictive! __________________ Four Rugers, three SIG Sauers, assorted rifles. NRA, GOA and SAF Life Member.

February 28, 2011, 10:15 PM	#37
Mr. Wild Member Join Date: August 22, 2010 Location: Benld, Il Posts: 59	I have on occasion wondered what I've spent. But I don't want to know, I'm afraid I'll give myself a heart attack. I figure if I hadn't spent the money on guns/reloading stuff I'd have a lot more money in the bank. But then when I kick off the wife and daughters would just spend it on clothes, shoes, etc. You know silly stuff.

March 1, 2011, 04:42 PM	#39
HawkeyeNRAlifer Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 316	I don't expect to save money reloading, it just causes me to shoot more than I would.

March 1, 2011, 05:11 PM	#40
beex215 Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2010 Posts: 317	you just get more for the money. for example i spend 100$ of factory 9mm on any single order of 500fmj. im still going to spend the 100$ on material to build 1000 lead cast loaded ammo.

March 1, 2011, 05:22 PM	#41
m&p45acp10+1 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,930	I have not realy saved any money. I still spend all of it on components rather than ammo. Though I do have a whole lot more ammo to shoot. I go shoot a whole lot more though. __________________ No matter how many times you do it and nothing happens it only takes something going wrong one time to kill you.

March 1, 2011, 05:23 PM	#42
Xfire68 Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2010 Location: Communist State of IL. Posts: 1,562	There are down sides to reloading! Like buying new and better presses and dies and scales and more bullets and more powder and more primers! It never ends but, we like to shoot and we would either A.) Not shoot as much or B.) Pay 2-3 times what your Midway USA bill is to shoot as much as we are not with lesser ammo? I think we are doing the right thing by spending the money on reloading! __________________ NRA Life Member, SAF Member

March 1, 2011, 07:01 PM	#43
snipecatcher Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 314	The last time I added up Midway, it came out to $8K or so. But that's not just reloading stuff. I'm sorta glad they don't have a TOTAL you've spent, which is probably good for sales. If people regularly saw how much they spent, they might not buy as much! Midway is my number 1 favorite business.

March 1, 2011, 07:16 PM	#44
TimW77 Senior Member Join Date: September 21, 2008 Posts: 485	IllinoisCoyoteHunter, what you and everyone else that has ever posted a similar comment conveniently have failed to mention is, that the amount of money you spent has allowed you to reload 2-3 times as many rounds as you could have if you bought factory ammo. (unless you buy every useless gadget or buy the wrong/cheap equipment the first time) Remember telling a HALF-truth is NOT telling the truth.

March 3, 2011, 12:56 AM	#45
Jim243 Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2009 Location: Just off Route 66 Posts: 5,067	It's not what I spent at Midway in the last 8 years. It's all the rifles and pistols that were bought during the same time period (now that was expensive), but it just gave me more reason to reload more. Jim __________________ Si vis pacem, para bellum

March 3, 2011, 11:16 AM	#46
CPTMurdoc30 Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2008 Location: Stafford VA Posts: 969	Your first problem is ordering from Midwayusa.com I use midsouth and Widener's myself. Used powder valley as well..... __________________ Solving Virginia's Ground Hog problems 50gr at a time.....