Ammo reloading

[Old krow]

2) Time: Time is money, sometimes

I can attempt to give an example of what he meant by this and what people mean by "factoring in time." Our work load big enough that there are times when I could be working instead of reloading. It is more profitable for me to go to work and simply purchase my ammo than what it would be to make, even making it at a highly discounted rate. There are times it would be more cost effective for me to pay someone to cut the grass. It isn't a condition that exists all of the time for me, but for some others it might, hence the qualifier sometimes.

There's the old saying in Economics "There's no such thing as a free lunch" and it applies to reloading. If spending less money and having more in your pocket at the end of the day is your goal, then sometimes, some of us might be better off if we just purchased ammo.

BTW here I sit in my living room watching TV and cruising the net, must be making at least $20.00 bucks an hour.

I'm not making anything sitting here typing this, but, if I could be working, or taking care of one of the chores that will cause to miss a few hours of work next week, then it is entirely possible that someone could make the case that I am losing money. I sleep because I have to. If I could get around it, I'd reload during that time.

Do I count my reloading time as lost money? Well no. I don't count shooting, watching TV or games between the sheets as lost time or money.

It's not an issue of being lost. The issue is being spent. Time is the opposite of money, it can't be saved, it has no worth until it is spent, can't make anymore of it, and there are no refunds. It's finite, you can't just go print some more of it. If you're happy with the way that you spent it, then that's all that really matters, but it has been spent. I factor in time for a lot of things, and I reload rifles. I really don't see the conflict. Sometimes it is healthy to not work and get absorbed into something other than the daily grind. I enjoy doing it, I teach my son to reload, and we shoot together. I consider it time well spent whether it is cost effective or not.

 

[Bush Pilot]

I've got several thousand dollars worth of reloading equipment and don't hesitate to buy what I want for my hobby. I don't have a boat, motorcycle, ATV or RV to suck up my time or money, why not spend on what makes me happy? I will never recover every cent spent on reloading. Show me someone with a boat that ever broke even other than pleasure derived in it's use.

 

[RustyFN]

can attempt to give an example of what he meant by this and what people mean by "factoring in time." Our work load big enough that there are times when I could be working instead of reloading.

I have never met anybody that took off work to reload. Everybody I know reloads in their spare time.

 

[Old krow]

I have never met anybody that took off work to reload. Everybody I know reloads in their spare time.

There is enough extra work outside of my normal job and normal work hours this time of year that I could work everyday for months on end if I wanted to. Sometimes it is mandated that I work, sometimes I volunteer, but as a rule I do not volunteer 100% of the time.

The point was, if "saving" money is the only motivation for reloading, then I'd likely be disappointed and find it was the least cost effective way to obtain ammo. I can always just work the extra hours and easily cover the ammo costs. I personally know shooters that do not reload for that very reason. But, now you can say that you know at least one person that will take off of work to load ammo.

 

[RustyFN]

But, now you can say that you know at least one person that will take off of work to load ammo.

Yes I can.

Off topic: My Dad lives in Gulf Port. Nice area down there.

 

[45ACPUSER]

First and foremost shooting is a hobby. Nothing more nothing less. Reloading is a great by product of enjoying the shooting sports. Hobbies cost money. Ever wondered how much that venison in freezer really cost you? In time, effort, licenses, clothing, factoring that gun, ammo, time to sight the gun, I know people that take a week off to go deer hunting, not including time spent with setting up trail cams, maint on deer stands, and scouting. Then most haul the carcass off to a processor to butcher and the factor in if they get sausage made or jerky. Holy cow, you could buy a whole lot of meat for that, and still have money in the bank. Or better yet what about a week of skiing out in Park City Utah? Air faire, Hotel, Lift Tickets, Meals, Liquor, Car Rental. Or how about a Saturday out water Skiing with your boat? Burning up $4 a gallon gas using 30K Ski Boat, plus having the vehicle to tow said boat? That perhaps you get use what 7 to 10 times a year?

By now you get the idea hobbies cost money!

The next issue is do you have the time and inclination to reload? One fellow I know of claims his marriage was saved by reloading. Yeah! He said his wife would join him in their basement to crochet while he reloaded. This allowed them to reconnect as a couple. As they took time to chat while each enjoyed their respective hobbies, as they were empty nesters who had lost their way once the kids left for college.

Only the OP can answer the question whether relaoding is for him, not us.

The benefits to relaoding (if a person has the time and inclination) far exceed decreasing your cost per round. You get to tailor your ammo to suit your needs, increase accuracy potential, and enjoy another facet of the shooting sports. Learn more about shooting itself.