Reloading doesn't cost...It Pays!

[Kevin]

Over the holidays, while the in-laws visited, as nice as they are, I made more than a few trips to the range. Aside from the tornados, the weather has been wonderful. (NOT making fun of the tornados or damage.) It was sunny today and I got back a while ago in fact.

But over the past couple weeks, I've gotten to shoot probably 800 rounds. Now there is no way I could go out and buy 1000 rounds of factory ammo...centerfire ammo... That would be more than my car payment.

Anyway, I know you guys know this. but still it's nice to think how much money I just saved...although the wife still doesn't understand I joke...she does enjoy shooting and while a lot, 800 rounds reloaded still isn't very expensive.

 

[Jim Puke]

Tell me about it...

I probably shoot as much as, or more than, any non-competitive shooter on this forum. There is no way that I could afford to shoot as much as I want, anytime I want...if I were buying commercial ammo.

Now, if you want to save some money...start casting.

 

[Jimbo357mag]

When I shoot a lot I worry about how much time it is going to take to make more ammo, but never the cost.

 

[houdini26]

I just enjoy the time when I reload

 

[Jim Puke]

When I shoot a lot I worry about how much time it is going to take to make more ammo, but never the cost.

Tell me about this, too.

I have essentially shot up all of my ammo...only about 100rds for each cartridge, left on the shelf. So, I had to start tumbling brass, yesterday, to get it ready to reload.

GEE WHIZ...WHY, do I shoot so much?

 

[gramps]

When I shoot a lot I worry about how much time it is going to take to make more ammo, but never the cost.

Tell me about this, too.

I have essentially shot up all of my ammo...only about 100rds for each cartridge, left on the shelf. So, I had to start tumbling brass, yesterday, to get it ready to reload.

GEE WHIZ...WHY, do I shoot so much?

CAUSE WE LIKE IT! :mrgreen:
gramps

 

[Chuck 100 yd]

You shoot to have brass to load and load to have ammo to shoot. Vicious cycle.
Somebody has to do it! Dang the cost,unused money just piles up and gets in the way and you could trip over it and get hurt. It is better to do something less dangerous like shooting and reloading.

 

[Kevin]

I'm in the agreement about enjoying the time spent reloading. I've loosely decided to not buy any more guns this year and use the money instead for reloading. I say loosely because you can't pass up good deals...

And yeah...I really hate tripping over all that extra money.

 

[contender]

Kevin,,, you have discovered the real secret as to why many of us reload. We get to shoot more & realize the savings over using factory in the same quantity.

And we all know that to be better shooters,,, we need to shoot more,,,,,,,,,,!

 

[Big Old Boy]

I would much rather shoot my reloads than crappy factory ammo, and I enjoy my time at the bench.

 

[mikld]

I don't remember if I'm shooting more now, by reloading than I did before. I had a el cheapo 3", .38 Special in 1969 and one day while emptying the cylinder thought to myself, "I wonder if I could do something with these empty cases?". A bit of research and reading and I bought a Lee Loader. While I have purchased factory ammo since, I don't remember when I haven't had any reloads to shoot (I have purchased factory ammo for new guns, mainly because I didn't have dies or brass). I reload because I like to. I reload for the great satisfaction. I reload because I learn much more about my guns.

Does anyone ask the fisherman that just landed a 20+ lb. Salmon or a big fat Albacore how much it cost to get that fish? :lol:

 

[Srb08]

I don't enjoy reloading nearly as much as I used to.
I see it as a necessary evil associated with what I really enjoy...........emptying cases and hulls.

 

[375supermag]

Hi...

I actually enjoy reloading...something about making something useful with my own hands, I suppose.
There is a lot of satisfaction in that....something I do not get with my job. Running a receiving dock provides no real satisfaction...just a means to an end.

The biggest satisfaction I get is when I open up an ammo can full of reloads for my son and friend at the range and say "Shoot all you want,guys!". The looks on their faces are great.

 

[mongochicago]

You don't save any money by reloading....you just shoot more.

 

[Jim Puke]

You don't save any money by reloading....you just shoot more.

If you shoot what you reload...you save money.

The equipment does not cost anything, if you use your head buying it...you can always get all of your money back.

 

[LAH]

There's no way I could do what I do if I didn't load & cast.

 

[Ka6otm]

I shoot a minimum of twice a week and reload after each session. I find reloading to be very relaxing, almost the same feeling I get as when I'm cooking.

They're both essentially the same thing. Take a bunch of ingredients, mix 'em together and you've got something great.

 

[Jim Puke]

I shoot a minimum of twice a week and reload after each session. I find reloading to be very relaxing, almost the same feeling I get as when I'm cooking.

They're both essentially the same thing. Take a bunch of ingredients, mix 'em together and you've got something great.

What he said. And a few others here too. Reloading is fun! I go slower than some, but my reloads are perfect.
Not just "good" or "good enough." They're perfect. That's because I am the only person I have to worry about
being happy with the results. No one standing over me with a stopwatch.

I'll share one of my favorite things while reloading. While TV watching is out, while reloading, as a dangerous
potential distraction, music on the stereo is fine. One of my favorite CD's while reloading is a soundtrack CD
to a modern western titled "All The Pretty Horses." Yes, a fairly gay title for a great book, a great movie, and
some incredible music. Treat yourself, and grab this CD. See if it doesn't put a smile on your face right away.
I swear, I think it even helps my reloading. :lol: - DixieBoy

DB, I assume you are talking about the instrumentals...if so, I concur...it is a beautiful soundtrack.

 

[Ka6otm]

I usually listen to Classic Rock while reloading.

I've been thinking of switching to light classical, though.

 

[Three50seven]

I usually listen to Classic Rock while reloading.

I've been thinking of switching to light classical, though.

I have a record player and a stack of vinyl in my reloading room. Everything from Marty Robbins to AC/DC depending on my mood. I like having the background noise while loading, since I usually do it while I'm the only one home, and it's also a great way to sit and enjoy an entire album without interruption.

 

[Jim Puke]

I have a record player and a stack of vinyl in my reloading room. Everything from Marty Robbins to AC/DC depending on my mood. I like having the background noise while loading, since I usually do it while I'm the only one home, and it's also a great way to sit and enjoy an entire album without interruption.

Yeah...My favorite reloading tune... :lol:

Geez...that guy had a great voice. Dad had the album pictured on the youtube link "Gunfighter Ballads"...that must have been the best vinyl ever made, 'cause it was played a million times.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=999RqGZatPs

 

[Three50seven]

I have a record player and a stack of vinyl in my reloading room. Everything from Marty Robbins to AC/DC depending on my mood. I like having the background noise while loading, since I usually do it while I'm the only one home, and it's also a great way to sit and enjoy an entire album without interruption.

Yeah...My favorite reloading tune... :lol:

Geez...that guy had a great voice. Dad had the album pictured on the youtube link "Gunfighter Ballads"...that must have been the best vinyl ever made, 'cause it was played a million times.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=999RqGZatPs

Yep, that's the album I have! Always like to listen to that one when loading .44's

 

[dwayne]

I save so much money casting my own bullets and reloading them, if I had more time to shoot I'd be rich!

 

[Jimbo357mag]

I usually listen to Classic Rock while reloading.

I've been thinking of switching to light classical, though.

I listen to NPR. Must be why I am leaning to the other side a lot of the time.

I would hate to have to give up Science Friday or Car Talk or Ted Radio Hour and some local Jazz and Folk and Acoustic Music programs.