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Is it worth getting into reloading still?
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<blockquote data-quote="Ahall" data-source="post: 3690883" data-attributes="member: 49426"><p>Reloading for economics - well that depends on what you shoot, where you shoot, and what your trying to accomplish.</p><p></p><p>If you shoot an SKS in the creek bottom at bottles floating down the stream, and half the brass is tossed in the water, it may be cheaper to buy it in bulk and store it during a favorable political climate.</p><p></p><p>If you want to shoot 1000 rounds a week at the local indoor range with a 45, good chance the savings will add up and give a reasonable return on the investment (assuming you don't value your time highly and by a nice progressive press)</p><p></p><p>If you shoot scarce or obsolete stuff available from a few boutique suppliers (40/82, 577/450), then it makes good economic sense, but the start up cost is higher (molds, lead pot, custom dies, etc.)</p><p></p><p>If your trying to shoot tiny groups and edge every last bit of performance and consistency from you favorite toy, its not about economics.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>If you decide to do it, you need a dedicated space to do it. (climate controlled is better).</p><p> </p><p>Presses require a fair amount of force and need to be solidly mounted to something stout that wont tip over or rock when you stroke the press.</p><p>Powders burn vigorously and ignite easily, so you don't do this next to the bench grinder or welder.</p><p>You are also handling lead, which requires a few hygiene considerations. This is not a kitchen table activity.</p><p></p><p>Your reloading space should be free from distractions. </p><p>Double charge a shell or put in the wrong powder, and you may have a net loss in the form of a damaged gun, and shooter. </p><p></p><p>You need a place to store the powder and primers that will prevent unintended access.</p><p></p><p>The space should have a smooth floor you can sweep. </p><p>You will spill powder and primers eventually and you don't want to run them through your wife's new vacuum cleaner. </p><p>It powder does not agree with the electric arcs from the motor brushes and the primers will damage the plastic impeller on the fan.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ahall, post: 3690883, member: 49426"] Reloading for economics - well that depends on what you shoot, where you shoot, and what your trying to accomplish. If you shoot an SKS in the creek bottom at bottles floating down the stream, and half the brass is tossed in the water, it may be cheaper to buy it in bulk and store it during a favorable political climate. If you want to shoot 1000 rounds a week at the local indoor range with a 45, good chance the savings will add up and give a reasonable return on the investment (assuming you don't value your time highly and by a nice progressive press) If you shoot scarce or obsolete stuff available from a few boutique suppliers (40/82, 577/450), then it makes good economic sense, but the start up cost is higher (molds, lead pot, custom dies, etc.) If your trying to shoot tiny groups and edge every last bit of performance and consistency from you favorite toy, its not about economics. If you decide to do it, you need a dedicated space to do it. (climate controlled is better). Presses require a fair amount of force and need to be solidly mounted to something stout that wont tip over or rock when you stroke the press. Powders burn vigorously and ignite easily, so you don't do this next to the bench grinder or welder. You are also handling lead, which requires a few hygiene considerations. This is not a kitchen table activity. Your reloading space should be free from distractions. Double charge a shell or put in the wrong powder, and you may have a net loss in the form of a damaged gun, and shooter. You need a place to store the powder and primers that will prevent unintended access. The space should have a smooth floor you can sweep. You will spill powder and primers eventually and you don't want to run them through your wife's new vacuum cleaner. It powder does not agree with the electric arcs from the motor brushes and the primers will damage the plastic impeller on the fan. [/QUOTE]
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