sameI lived through the last scare during Obama administration. Afterwards I had a goal to be able to reload and endured the same ridicule ( you can buy for .12 per round ) well now you can’t, My only regret now is that I didn’t buy more primers
You found some? 😮SPP are selling at $70 per 1000.
That's insane.
I've been on the fence about becoming a reloader for a while. I've finally decided to take the plunge. (Waiting on an "in-stock" notification for a RCBS Progressive with several of my favorite websites.) But it's not because of the economics. Seems a rising tide floats all boats. As the cost of factory ammo rises so does the cost of components to some degree. No, I've decided to start reloading because of my perceived belief in future availability.My time has a pretty steep price associated with it, and 9mm just doesn't rate. I laid back about 4k rounds when it was cheap and I'll survive on that through a whole Harris administration if I have to.
I have cases, primers, powder and projectiles just in case, but for now whenever the price of loaded ammunition goes up the replacement price of components rises concurrently so the economics still don't work for me.
I used to say and do that because it was true. I also have powder, projectiles, and primers set back for the day it was no longer true and loaded my first 9mm last month.
Silly thing is, when ammo is $2k a case is it wise to sell anymore ? If that case represents the last of the last what's it really worth? I suppose many people on forums like this have more ammo than they're going shoot so it's safe for them to spare one here and there, but if it really represents the last production...Same here. I last reloaded anything in March 2015 because factory was so dang cheap. I’ve recently dusted off the reloading gear (single stage) and done 1K of .223, 1K of .300BO and 1,500 9mm.
I have plenty of factory ammo stacked but would rather shoot reloads just in case factory 9mm gets to $2,000 a case : )
I used to say and do that because it was true. I also have powder, projectiles, and primers set back for the day it was no longer true and loaded my first 9mm last month.
I've been on the fence about becoming a reloader for a while. I've finally decided to take the plunge. (Waiting on an "in-stock" notification for a RCBS Progressive with several of my favorite websites.) But it's not because of the economics. Seems a rising tide floats all boats. As the cost of factory ammo rises so does the cost of components to some degree. No, I've decided to start reloading because of my perceived belief in future availability
I was that way for years too, but I can tell you this - we compare the ammo we hand load to the cheapest bulk ammo you can buy. However my loads are 135 grain coated bullets. With pre pandemic prices I can load these for about 11 cents per round ( 3.5 primer , 5.5 projectile, and a couple of pennies for titegroup)My time has a pretty steep price associated with it, and 9mm just doesn't rate. I laid back about 4k rounds when it was cheap and I'll survive on that through a whole Harris administration if I have to.
I have cases, primers, powder and projectiles just in case, but for now whenever the price of loaded ammunition goes up the replacement price of components rises concurrently so the economics still don't work for me.
I saw some at my local pawn shop for $99 and $129. Told them that was too rich for my blood. I think I will go hug the 20k that I paid $30 a k for and call myself blessed.SPP are selling at $70 per 1000.
That's insane.
Those that say reloading 9mm makes no sense usually base that statement purely on cost. And, one may have to factor in their time as well. There is nothing wrong with that, everyone makes a choice to fit their own situation.
For me, I will load 9mm even if the cost difference isn’t that much. I can tailor my loads for a given gun to make it either more reliable or more accurate or more pleasant to shoot. It is hard to put a price on those.
If 9mm were the only caliber of interest, it would be hard to make the justification to reload, but I load many other calibers so already have most of the equipment to do so.
Over my time on this forum I have learned that reloading is not a hobby for people who want to save money. It's a hobby for people who love keeping records.
Over my time on this forum I have learned that reloading is not a hobby for people who want to save money. It's a hobby for people who love keeping records.
Of course if you want to shoot anything other than 115 grain bullets or you need to meet a power factor for competition or some other specific thing reloading makes sense. That's true for 40 and 45 too. I generally buy factory in those calibers too. See above about what my time is worth.
If all you're doing is cranking out stuff equivalent to the cheapest factory ammunition, reloading 9mm isn't financially justified, but there are plenty of other factors that could make it the right thing for you.
I haven't seen any that cheap in a while. Check Gunbroker. Most are going for $150 or moreSPP are selling at $70 per 1000.
That's insane.
I haven't seen any that cheap in a while. Check Gunbroker. Most are going for $150 or more
Saw them at the Dixie show and the last Fayetteville show for $150. The January Dixie show may be worse, but I’m going to see.I haven't seen any that cheap in a while. Check Gunbroker. Most are going for $150 or more
Just curious which press you got? I’m *very* late to the reloading party but better late than never - just wondering if there’s an acknowledged “best starter press.”I was late to the game. Should have started reloading years ago but started getting the vibe I needed too back in June. Unfortunately things had started to dry up by then but was able to get a press and everything I needed to run 9 & .38. Found plenty of brass, bullets and even powder to reload for next few years. Primers I am not as stocked up on though. Have enough for a year.
Dealers are shipping. Some are not charging hazmat fees and some are. I think it usually depends on quantityAre they shipping them or just local sales?
I might get some of that action.
I actually did not do what most tell starters to begin with. Usually everyone says to start with a single stage press but I went with a Hornady lock and load Auto progressive. I also had someone nice enough to show me the process for an afternoon. you tube is also your friend.Just curious which press you got? I’m *very* late to the reloading party but better late than never - just wondering if there’s an acknowledged “best starter press.”
One thing that has me a little confused. Primes are out of sight, but bullets and powder hasn't taken the big jump yet. There are plenty of quality 9mm and 38 bullets out there and available for less than .10 each. Even at $100 per k on primers you can still load for less than .20 a round with picked up brass. Not too bad compared to what factory is going for.
Just curious which press you got? I’m *very* late to the reloading party but better late than never - just wondering if there’s an acknowledged “best starter press.”
I’ve mostly been loading coated lead which run fine and for Target And plate shooting suits the need great.Bullets are up about 10-20% depending where you are shopping for FMJ. Where are you seeing in stock 9mm for less than $.10 shipped? Also a lot of vendors are out of stock or backordered. I can backorder at RMR for $85 per thousand but you are prepaying and waiting 8-12 weeks. Which is what I am doing.