Reloading Costs

[hammersley]

I know all about the advantages about reloading, but haven't done it in many years. What's happening with costs for rifles these days. I know it depends a lot on component costs - but say you're using good bullets, not cast ones, what does it cost per round..... As an example this past summer I picked up a 45-70 Marlin guidegun. I want to load some stout loads.....

 

[The patriot]

I got 100 rounds of brandy new Winchester brass for mine for $30. 00.

1000 of the bulk Remington 350's or 405's costs about $130. 00- $140. 00 + shipping. (Why buy less? ) Hard cast lead is about the same, might as well run jacketed... ... ... especially if you want to run the bullet at a velocity where this rifle will let you load it to.

You must have a good idea on powder and primers. Need dies?

I figure you can do it for about . 50 a round, and 45-70 brass should load a good long time, so the cost will drop at each reload.

This is about 1/2 of what the factory loaded round costs.

Eric



BTW, I recently got a Guide gun!!! Oo. Oo.

 

[Riflesmith]

In my experience, anyone who reloads ammunition to save money is not facing reality. What it will do for you is allow you to feel good about shooting more, which is always a good thing.

 

[Steve St.Laurent]

I agree with riflesmith. When I first got into reloading I "thought" I was doing it to save money. In the end I've spent more than I would have otherwise. I do shoot more than I did not reloading though. The biggest thing I get out of reloading is more accurate loads for my guns (that takes time in developing the right loads), a wider selection of loads than I would using factory ammo, and I get to shoot wildcat rounds that I simply couldn't do since you can't buy off the shelf ammo for them. JMHO



-Steve