Do you reload?

[lykoris]

Reload everything from .25acp to 8x57

 

[JohnBT]

What the heck. I caught this 9.25# largemouth on a chartreuse spinnerbait and trailer the beginning of last Feb.

 

[CZ9shooter]

I only got interested in firearms a few years ago. It became apparent rather quickly that ammo is expensive! I soon found this forum just like I have found others to match certain interests/hobbies. I had heard about reloading prior to actually purchasing any guns but I never gave it much thought. After much reading and research, the wealth of information available on the internet showed me that reloading isnt actually that hard to get into. Now I barely remember the last time I bougbt factory pistol ammo other than 22lr.

 

[torqem]

Almost all of my centerfire ammo is reloaded, to include defensive and hunting ammo. I can't imagine blowing that sort of money on factory ammo. Even if I were wealthy, I'd pay somebody to use my progressive press and cast with my gear. Back when 9mm was 12c a shot, 8 years ago, it made no sense to cast for it or reload, but it does now, but only if you can "mine" your local dirt backstops for lead.

 

[larryh1108]

I listed this in the General forum so it wouldn't get skewed results. I am very surprised that over 80% of this forum reloads. That's amazing.

 

[SASS#23149]

I can't recall the last time that I bought factory center-fire ammo,been reloading all my ammo for about 20 years. .38/.357, 44 special,.45ACP, .45 Colt,30-30,and 38-55...to name a few . lol

 

[Kuyong_Chuin]

I have a couple of guns that have never fired a single factory round.

To be accurate maybe you should have said.

I have a couple of guns that "I" have never fired a single factory round.

I do believe all firearm manufacturers are required to test fire the firearm before leaving the factory. Also in some states they require a spent shell casing be turned in to the law enforcement agency before the gun can be sold and registered in that state.

To answer the question now that I am reloading I will not be buying factory ammo unless I have to like for CCW class and rat shot.

 

[orionengnr]

Yes. I got started rather late (six or seven years ago). Since then I have gotten myself set up to handload for all of the pistol calibers I shoot.

Since I have not shot any rifle rounds for the last ten years (until about two months ago) that puts me at about 100% hand loading. I will start hand loading for rifle cartridges soon.

 

[mugsie]

I reload everything except rimfire. In fact, I even cast my own for pistol as well.

 

[jr_watkins]

Yes, vast majority of the 9mm, 40S&W, 38 spec, 357 mag, 44 spec, and 44 mag that I shoot I assembled. Maybe half the 30-06 as well.

I do shoot factory 308 (because my CETME destroys the brass on extraction) and 22LR.

I don't load shotgun shells either. Maybe someday...

 

[sappyg]

Nice fish!

 

[Hardtarget]

I'm not a "high volume" shooter. I rarely shoot factory ammo...I just don't shoot very much when I do a range trip.
As time passed, I bought a few guns. If it was center fire, I also bought dies and supplies. I'm loading for eleven now. Not so sure I'll be adding many more.

Mark

the list... .38 special, .40s&W, .357 mag., .45 acp, .30 carbine, .30-30, .30-06, .303 Brit. ,7.5x55 K-31 Swiss, 8x57 Mauser. .223. Not extensive but it keeps me loading!

 

[375supermag]

Hi...
I have been reloading for more than 35 years.
For the last 6-8 yrs I have reloaded in excess of 6000 handgun rounds per year in various calibers from .38Spl to .45Colt. My son happily fires well over half of them out of various .357Mag, 45ACP and .44Spl handguns. He graciously allows me to shoot the leftovers.
I do buy .22LR, shotgun shells and the vast majority of rifle cartridges.

 

[CZ223]

I reload probably 98% of my ammo

I have loaded everything from 32 short to 38-55, to 45 Colt to 45-70. I would be willing to bet that I have loaded for over 50 different calibers.

 

[Wildbillz]

I load for most everything I own. I have a couple of old hand me downs that I have never gotten dies for but then I haven't shot them in 20 or more years either. I don't reload shotgun shells but will be getting the equipment to do them some time soon. One of the first things I get when I buy a new gun (if I don't all ready have them) is reloading dies for that caliber. Heck I even have dies for calibers I don't own cause they might come in handy some day.

I really want to start casting my own bullets so I can take that end of the supply chain out a bit.

WB

 

[theotherwaldo]

I've reloaded about 500 rounds of pistol ammo so far this week, about half with poured lead bullets. I'm about to start on my backlog of .270, .30-30, .303 British, and 8mm Mauser brass.

BTW, it may SNOW tonight down here on the Lower Rio Grande! Loading keeps you warm!!

 

[EchoM70]

I reload most of everything I shoot. Right now I'm not currently reloading .22-250 rem, 44 Rem mag and .223 rem. I however have plans to reload these cartridges.

 

[Steve CT]

My honest answer is that I have spent the last year turning all my "store bought" ammo into brass. I am reloading more all the time, but I had a lot of store bought ammo. I still have close to 1k of .223 to convert to brass, but I am working as hard as I cam to get that done

 

[CoalTrain49]

Yes. I reload 90% of my ammo.

 

[hartcreek]

Not only do I reload for several dozen calibres I also cast my own and load 12 gage shotgun and in a week I will be loading 2 1/2 inch 8000 CUP loads too.

 

[taraquian]

Right now I am shooting just over half reloads. I dont reload for 7.62x54r or .38 spcl but I probably shoot less than a hundred a year. About 50% of my .223 is store bought, but thats just my preferred way to buy brass

 

[dalv]

Yes, pistol ,380 - 44 mag and rifle 32/20 - 30-06 Started 35 yrs ago, put it away and got back into it 8 years ago when the kids were grown.

Only thing I like about Northeast winters anymore is going down to the barn on weekends and makin boolits!

Also load shotgun in the past but not so much anymore - lead shot is too pricey for the amount I shoot = I can buy Wallyworld 4 paks for less.

 

[iwilc2]

I reload all my handgun ammo except for my carry rounds






Len

 

[SharpsDressedMan]

Reloading components have comprised 80-90% of what I have spent on ammunition in the last 5-6 years.

 

[RussB]

I started shooting in 1992. I bought my first press at that time as well.