Do you reload or do you buy 9mm

[DRC458]

Both, just depends what I'm doing. I have my 750 set up for 9 but still buy factory stuff if priced right (like someone above said, my cutoff used to be $10 but it's gone up a bit due to everything going on). I like having a reasonable stash of factory stuff around regardless of reloading capabilities and supplies. I also generally prefer to test out new guns with factory stuff and let friends shoot factory stuff instead of my reloads if I am supplying the ammo. I have no rational explanation to any of that...it's just what I do.

Sounds completely rational to me!

 

[HiredHand]

Buying reloading components during periods of increased demand is certainly not going to be the most cost effective option.

 

[PanhandleGlocker]

Buying reloading components during periods of increased demand is certainly not going to be the most cost effective option.

I already have bullets, powder, primer. Just no dies.

 

[HiredHand]

I already have bullets, powder, primer. Just no dies.

I just meant that at today’s current prices for components that it would be difficult to break even reloading over buying new. Having components that were hopefully purchased at prices below todays prices makes it more worthwhile.

 

[dennishoddy]

I already have bullets, powder, primer. Just no dies.

I had to find used 30-30 dies. Who knew that caliber would be in such short supply that new dies would be impossible to find?

 

[PanhandleGlocker]

I had to find used 30-30 dies. Who knew that caliber would be in such short supply that new dies would be impossible to find?

Lee “RGB” dies have been in stock for quite some time on MidwayUSA..

 

[dennishoddy]

Lee “RGB” dies have been in stock for quite some time on MidwayUSA..

Found some RCBS at an estate sale, so I'm good to go now. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[Lewis F Jones]

Good point, sir…

If you do decide to reload start with a printed reloading manual from a reputable manufacturer like Hornady, Speer etc, etc etc. READ THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...

 

[PanhandleGlocker]

If you do decide to reload start with a printed reloading manual from a reputable manufacturer like Hornady, Speer etc, etc etc. READ THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...

Yeah. I have the newest Lee and newest Hornady one. I already reload rifle and reloaded .45acp in the past.