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Nathan · September 13, 2017, 08:56 AM

I think you will find this varies on your volumes. The only real advice I have is buy to maintain a year's supply.

The other thing is....if you want to be a load developer, but in small quantities. If you want to be a shooter, buy stuff by the 1000's thinking about your annual usage.

I've only bought a 1000 bullets my gun didn't like once.....they resold quickly.

For rifle accuracy loads, start with new brass. Your 2nd round of loading will be quite accurate!

To get going with bulk pistol, range collection is ok, but there are some nice deals on Facebook on washed and sorted brass by the 1000's. I bought 380 that way to get going.

September 13, 2017, 08:56 AM	#8
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,331	I think you will find this varies on your volumes. The only real advice I have is buy to maintain a year's supply. The other thing is....if you want to be a load developer, but in small quantities. If you want to be a shooter, buy stuff by the 1000's thinking about your annual usage. I've only bought a 1000 bullets my gun didn't like once.....they resold quickly. For rifle accuracy loads, start with new brass. Your 2nd round of loading will be quite accurate! To get going with bulk pistol, range collection is ok, but there are some nice deals on Facebook on washed and sorted brass by the 1000's. I bought 380 that way to get going. Last edited by Nathan; September 13, 2017 at 09:06 AM.