Thread: .223 Reloading COST v Factory

Is it easy to import projectiles? I'd like to get some in bulk but our Club AO told me on the weekend he gets copper coated projectiles for $130/1000 so I wanna jump on his next order. All works out quite good for 223 when you look at .22lr at about $0.12 per round. Was gonna get a .22lr AR but might just spend the money on rounds instead

Originally Posted by PerazziSC3

that with a SP projectile or FMJ?

If i could get 1000 for that price and it had a SP i would for sure... but availability..

SP or HP

I agree with the general opinion that its cheaper to make but you end up shooting more.

It feels awesome when you shoot a deer with your own tailor made

Originally Posted by gimp

600 odd bucks per 1000 for steel cased Hornady and no time wasted loading and picking up cases

Too bad the Steel case ammo isn't particularly common anymore. Think I paid $70 for 100 rounds, would definitely do it again if any shops had some!
Thing with reloading is you can choose what projectile you like, yes some bulk ammo is almost as cheap and a lot easier.
But if you want 53gr Vmax's in 223 you are either paying $2 A ROUND, or you wont be shooting them.
75gr Amax in 223? Never seen it in factory ammo in NZ.

It's when comparing premium products that the savings come into play.
If I was shooting 100's of rounds of 223 in a day, there's no way I'd be reloading it!

Hey Baz, Do you clean your brass? I always add a little more for the cases to allow for power, media, and time to prepare each case (I even do this to range brass)

Originally Posted by GravelBen

If you had to buy all the loading gear to get started, how long would it take before the lower cost of reloads balanced it out?

It took me about a year to pay for my press and dies but GravelBen it really depends on how much you shoot, how often, etc. I have found this to be VERY helpful for that [URL="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5JgEhaQUH_Lb1hjSFZnSjdhMlE/edit"]https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...gid=1982201850 I saved it and I use it all the time

Originally Posted by kiwiwsniper

Hey Baz, Do you clean your brass? I always add a little more for the cases to allow for power, media, and time to prepare each case (I even do this to range brass)



It took me about a year to pay for my press and dies but GravelBen it really depends on how much you shoot, how often, etc. I have found this to be VERY helpful for that [URL="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5JgEhaQUH_Lb1hjSFZnSjdhMlE/edit"]https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...gid=1982201850 I saved it and I use it all the time

Gday kiwi
I just tried to open that link. And got told I have to request to open the link. Is it your file?
Kyle

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Originally Posted by puku

Gday kiwi
I just tried to open that link. And got told I have to request to open the link. Is it your file?
Kyle

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No it was not mine to being with, since then i have made it my own, and now it is open to everyone with the link.
The press is the Hornady Classic Kit
The trimmer is Lyman Acculine Case Trimmer
The tumbler is Hornady M-2 Case Tumbler 220 Volt
The loaded ammo is Australian Outback .223 Cal 69gr Sierra HPBT Matchking
And the cases were first fire range brass
The link is: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing
Save it and make it your own, it's free

All the prices are sourced from Hunting and Outdoor Supplies