Thread: Is reloading much cheaper??

All I can say is "don't do it". You start off with a simple, relatively inexpensive kit, then, before you know it, the bench is covered in thousands of dollars worth of stuff, and then you have to try and justify to the wife how the shiny new toy you just bought is actually saving you money....

Originally Posted by RugerM77

@TeRei, " Remember to throw away your expander then your groups will shrink " This might be a silly question, but how do you remove primers with no expander button?

Universal decapper.

Originally Posted by Frogfeatures

As has been said by everyone above
I started loading to duplicate a 243 ‘recipe’ that came with a new rifle
Then I bought a Lee whackamole for the 303…..
Now I’m loading 7-8 different calibres for myself and my son
Lee single stage press, Lee hand press and about 6 different Lyman 310 sets
Yes, it’s cheaper, yes you shoot a lot more ( or at least I do )
Besides, its relaxing, in a precise sort of way.
Beware, it can become addictive.

Do many folk use the Lyman 310 tool? I am slowly putting some sets together - always looking for individual dies, tongs handles or full sets. Also havecsurplus bits to swap or trade etc. PM me if you have/want something

Only those of us with OCD or WTF, or something

Greetings All,
I really believe that whether you are destined to be a handloader is dertermined at conception. If we are handloaders then there is no point in fighting it as it is our destiny. Please note the use of the word "We" in that sentance. For those that are not handloaders the endless repetition and attention to detail (possibly obsessive) will drive them nuts. Such people deserve our sympathy and support which should be freely given.
In answer to the OP question. The cost per round will be lower for a handloaded cartridge provided that just the cost of components are included. Any savings are eaten up by the cost of equipment testing and whatever we as handloaders do to satisfy our curiosity and need for knowledge. There is no way to change any of this, fortunately.
Regards Grandpamac.

I just started reloading again after more than 10 years of just buying Factory ammo .
Reloading basic ammo on basic reloading equipment is cheaper than buying Factory ammo without doubt, buttttt.........

Be careful of the gradual slide into wanting to use better components ( projectiles/ cases/ primers) etc.
If you are going to just load using standard/common/budget components then it is a money saver and you will still be able to find a load that will 95% of the time outshoot factory ammo .
If you go down the premium component road ,then watch the money go out the door .

If have the dosh buy good quality gear. It pays in the long run if you are committed to reloading.