Do you reload?

[The Lone Haranguer]

I don't, but should, I suppose. I even have a NIB Dillon press (AT500, now replaced by the BL550) that I've never gotten around to using. I have little leftover space (apartment) for the setup, although this could be gotten around. I confess to being intimidated by all the choices out there, as well as the consequences of doing it wrong. Finally, I am just plain lazy. It is so much easier to just go out and buy ammo. This was much easier to do before it doubled in price, however.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

I even have a NIB Dillon press (AT500, now replaced by the BL550) that I've never gotten around to using

That press needs to be exercised! It's cruel to let it sit there like a dog in a cage, just panting to get out and run!

Send it to me before I turn you in to the SPCRP (Society to Prevent Cruelty to Reloading Presses.)

 

[Reload52]

I started in the early 50's as the only way I could afford to shoot my new .222Rem. Have reloaded that and the 7X61, 300Win Mag, 38Special, .223, .416Rigby, .45ACP and 12ga. My only problem to date is finding a reduced load fo the Rigby. Lots of fun but don't multi-task or you may become history.

 

[EdJennings]

Been reloading as long as I have owned centerfire firearms. Couldn't afford to shoot them if I didn't.

 

[Josh45]

Yes.

Started gathering equipment about 2-3 months ago.
Finally made some about 3 weeks ago.
Its fun and accuracy has already shown better then factory ammo.
Cost savings?.....Maybe if you do it in bulk.

 

[9mmforMe]

I don't, but would like to give it a go. Not in a position to make the investment right now, but would love to learn more about the entire process.

 

[beatledog7]

No real savings to be had on 9mm. I probably don't save on .38 Special or .40S&W, but might on .223 and .357 Mag. Almost certainly on .44 Mag, 7mm Mag, and 45-70.

But it's fun. If I were doing it just to save money, I'd rather give up cable.

 

[kayak-man]

I'm getting into it. Bought a press and the dies a couple months ago, and picked up some powder, primers, and bullets for the first time today. Hopefully I'll see some savings.... and figure out how to get those "bullet seating" and "factory crimp" dies adjusted correctly.....

Chris "the Kayak-Man" Johnson

 

[dusty14u]

I handload handgun calibers for
38/357
45ACP
45 Colt
9mm Luger
9mm Mak

I easily save over 50% off of factory ammo, especially in 45 Colt and 357mag. I just about break even with 9mm Mak.

 

[EAJ]

Interested and would like to learn, but I haven't met anyone in my area who handloads. It's not something I feel comfortable with learning out of a book. It's a shame some of the local gunshops don't offer classes.

 

[Scott F]

I started reloading around 1964 with a Lee handloader. Today there is a Dillon and two rockchuckers on my bench along with a home made arbor press and hand dies I made. . Aside from 22 rimfire I do not believe I have bought a box of loaded ammunition since somewhere around 1974.

 

[Shoot66]

Yes. To have a good time twice.

 

[possum]

not anymore. I use to but now i do not have the space in the shop. All of my holster and gear making materials and tools takes up all that room.

 

[Sensai]

Yes, and cast my own bullets too. Can't say that I save any money, because I shoot more to make up for any savings.

 

[alongston]

Yes

 

[iwilc2]

couldn't afford to shoot if i didn't reload/





Len