Thread: Reloading .308

Originally Posted by Cigar

I didn't save money by reloading, I ended up shooting more and buying more rifles.
The projectiles are the biggest part of the cost, powder is about 1 cent per grain, primers are cheap, but you have include something for the cases.
My 308 load costs about 80c for the projectile, 45c for powder, 10c for primer, and say 20c for brass. So thats $1.55 per round without including my time or the cost of the equipment.

Your budget is similar to mine. I bring in Berger Hybrid projectiles direct from the US at NZ$1.00 per projectile landed in NZ.
I include replacement cost for a barrel $0.20 per shot.
Cases $0.16 per use, aim for 10 firings.
Powder $0.40, primer $0.10.

Cost per round $1.86