Prices have kept going down on 9mm to the point that it's not possible to justify making bulk ammo. 115 grain has always been cheap, but I don't shoot it much. Usually for competitions I use 147, but for my PCC I use 124 grain. I've had good luck with RMR bullets, but they only have really cheap sales a couple times a year when I stock up.
Brass .02
Primer .03
Powder .03
124 FMJ .082 (in quantity of 1000)
Ok, adding that up, it's just over 16c a round, provided that my labor is nothing. Yes, I could pick up free brass, but that's more labor.
Academy is selling new Browning 124 grain, everyday price for 16.8c a round . So unless I really value my time in a negative sense, it's stupid to continue loading bulk ammo.
I'll still tune 9mm 147 for competition, and I'm enjoying the heck out of rifle loading, but can't see wasting my time on the bulk.
(and yes, I will keep supplies on-hand if another shortage happens)
Brass .02
Primer .03
Powder .03
124 FMJ .082 (in quantity of 1000)
Ok, adding that up, it's just over 16c a round, provided that my labor is nothing. Yes, I could pick up free brass, but that's more labor.
Academy is selling new Browning 124 grain, everyday price for 16.8c a round . So unless I really value my time in a negative sense, it's stupid to continue loading bulk ammo.
I'll still tune 9mm 147 for competition, and I'm enjoying the heck out of rifle loading, but can't see wasting my time on the bulk.
(and yes, I will keep supplies on-hand if another shortage happens)