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    Quote Originally Posted by ChrisW View Post
    While I mostly agree with your comment, im not so sure about this part. I would argue that most people simply don't reload, and put simply are intimidated by it. The learning curve + the cost barriers to entry put all but the die-hard shooters off.
    I think it has nothing to do with being employed or not. My observations are that most people who reload are enthusiasts who probably spend more money on reloading gear, equipment & components, and more time actually shooting than the vast majority of those who don't reload.
    Its not a "poor mans" pursuit, its an enthusiasts and perfectionists pursuit.
    I would say that some people "simply don't reload, and put simply are intimidated by it". I also agree that "the learning curve + the cost barriers to entry" stops many. Where we probably differ is that I think for many people, myself included, the time cost of reloading is too high. People who have full time job and a family often have difficulty finding time for their own hobbies. I barely find enough time to shoot. So even if I did reload for my best guns, I will still not reload for a sub-$500 gun that does at best 1 MOA using reloaded ammo.

    I would rather just use gun that shoot 1 MOA with factory ammo - it is not like anyone on this forum dont already have one....

 

 

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