So I am trying to justify a progressive press by time saved. I am currently using a RBCS Rock Chucker. On average it take me 25-30min to load 50rnds. I loaded 400rnds of 5.56 and it took me a little over 3hrs.
Based on Components, I am reloading for about $0.25 per round or $25 per 100 rnds, $250 per 1000
Estimating the value of my time at $25 per hour that brings the cost up to $0.50 per round $50 per 100, or $500 per 1000
Granted I cannot work all the time. But with my time included it almost make more sense to work extra and just buy ammo at the high prices
Unless I invest that Money into a progressive press and can significantly reduce my time investment.
I watched a video where he said it took about 1.5-2seconds per round once set up. Based on those numbers that means I could load 100rnds in under 5min.
The guy was using the hornady ammo plant that costs $1500, but im sure I could get buy with something less expensive.
Right now my powder seems to to be my holdup, I can seat and crimp faster than my scale can throw. Just nee things to go faster and less tedious.
Is it worth it to invest in a progressive press? or should I just keep going slow.
Based on Components, I am reloading for about $0.25 per round or $25 per 100 rnds, $250 per 1000
Estimating the value of my time at $25 per hour that brings the cost up to $0.50 per round $50 per 100, or $500 per 1000
Granted I cannot work all the time. But with my time included it almost make more sense to work extra and just buy ammo at the high prices
Unless I invest that Money into a progressive press and can significantly reduce my time investment.
I watched a video where he said it took about 1.5-2seconds per round once set up. Based on those numbers that means I could load 100rnds in under 5min.
The guy was using the hornady ammo plant that costs $1500, but im sure I could get buy with something less expensive.
Right now my powder seems to to be my holdup, I can seat and crimp faster than my scale can throw. Just nee things to go faster and less tedious.
Is it worth it to invest in a progressive press? or should I just keep going slow.