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I just bought rifles in these cartridges, and before I go buy some ammo I'd like to decide whether or not I'll be handloading. I'm new to handloading, so forgive me if I use the wrong nomenclature. I'd be using a friend's Dillon 550B until I get my own reloading equipment.
Is it as simple as choosing a type of ammo with reloadable brass/primers? If so, can someone recommend specific brands in these calibers that I can use to reload? Or is it possible (even preferred?) to just go buy the appropriate brass/bullets/powder/primer and forgo buying reloadable ammo?
Finally, does it even make sense to handload for these calibers? I'm not anticipating doing any fancy target shooting; my primary interest is practicing with a lot of rounds and keeping a nice supply of ammo on hand. i.e., I'll only handload if doing so is appreciably cheaper than buying ammo.
Thanks for your help.
Is it as simple as choosing a type of ammo with reloadable brass/primers? If so, can someone recommend specific brands in these calibers that I can use to reload? Or is it possible (even preferred?) to just go buy the appropriate brass/bullets/powder/primer and forgo buying reloadable ammo?
Finally, does it even make sense to handload for these calibers? I'm not anticipating doing any fancy target shooting; my primary interest is practicing with a lot of rounds and keeping a nice supply of ammo on hand. i.e., I'll only handload if doing so is appreciably cheaper than buying ammo.
Thanks for your help.