Why bother reloading?

[WatongaJim]

Reload because my Ruger Blackhawk in 45LC will shoot loads that rival 41 & 44 mag but are not available with factory loads.

http://www.customsixguns.com/writings/dissolving_the_myth.htm

 

[Franco]

I paid $48 for a box of 20 7mm-08s this weekend because I didn't have time to reload any. Nuff said.

 

[qajaq59]

I paid $48 for a box of 20 7mm-08s this weekend because I didn't have time to reload any. Nuff said.

Boy, Nuff said is right!!!!

 

[ranger335v]

"I'm a little confused as to why I should even bother reloading with today's component prices."

Given the criteria you present, I doubt that reloading is a good way for you to go.

 

[wgaynor]

62grain fmj bt bullets $45/500
1lb H223 $21
500 once fired LC Brass (processed) $48
1000 primers $32

Still comes out pretty dang cheap and it's a great hobby/stress reliever. It came in very handy when the mother in law came over to visit...just went to the man cave and started working (wife and motherinlaw do not like handloading conversations...they just leave you alone

 

[Zeke/PA]

I began reloading at about age 16 or so and at that time, my Dad and a few influential Uncles reloaded MAINLY in an accuracy consept.
At the time, even in PA, the off season shooting was a woodchucks and long range shooting was STILL possible mainly from a SAFETY standpoint.
I now reload for two hunting buddies and my grandsons as far as rifle hunting ammo goes .
I shoot a lot of .38 Specials and by reloading, I can shoot to my hearts content.

 

[Rich219]

I reload for a few reasons:

1. It's part of my firearms interest, it goes along quite well with shooting.

2. It's fun

3. I save money which means I can shoot more and purchase better reloading equipment.

4. Why pay retail when I can reload for a fraction of the cost.

5. It gives me something to do when I can't go shooting and/or there isn't much else to do.

 

[Afy]

Prime reason:

96 Euros per 20 for 8mmx60 versus <6 Euros per 20 with better results and higher grade ammo.
Plus a bunch of other reasons, including... its fun to do.

 

[jcwit]

The way I shoot I wonder why bother shooting!

 

[qajaq59]

The way I shoot I wonder why bother shooting!

Beats working.

 

[jcwit]

I'm retired, 9 years now. No work, just putter around.

 

[qajaq59]

I'm retired, 9 years now. No work, just putter around.

9 years for me too. And I notice that the longer I'm retired, the fussier I get with my reloads. lol

 

[Roccobro]

And here I thought I'm heading towards retirement just so I can shoot more!

Justin