Prof Young
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Truth be told . . .
Truth be told . . .
On a per shot basis, yeah you can save money. I started reloading because I didn't want to pay 80 cents a shot for 44 mag. I got my cost down to 30 cents a shot so it's half a buck per shot savings. Most recently I'm reloading 30-06. At today's off the shelf prices I'm saving a dollar or more per shot. Even when I reload 9mm I'm saving 10 to 15 cents a shot. At those rates one can pay for simple equipment quickly.
Do you save money over all? Generally no. I shoot a great deal more than I would if I had to buy all my ammo off the shelf. And I've upgraded my equipment a couple of times so the investment to pay off takes longer.
Life is good.
Prof Young
Truth be told . . .
On a per shot basis, yeah you can save money. I started reloading because I didn't want to pay 80 cents a shot for 44 mag. I got my cost down to 30 cents a shot so it's half a buck per shot savings. Most recently I'm reloading 30-06. At today's off the shelf prices I'm saving a dollar or more per shot. Even when I reload 9mm I'm saving 10 to 15 cents a shot. At those rates one can pay for simple equipment quickly.
Do you save money over all? Generally no. I shoot a great deal more than I would if I had to buy all my ammo off the shelf. And I've upgraded my equipment a couple of times so the investment to pay off takes longer.
Life is good.
Prof Young