Paddy
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Looking at components and bullets are nearly half the cost of 45 but powder and primers much closer. Brass can be found or acquired easier? Just kicking around the idea of a 9mm rifle but not sure it's worth setting up a new cal.
I don't see how you can load 50 for less than 5 bucks a box using the stated components....Looks like RMR plated bullets are about 8 cents each. A primers are at least 2 cents. That puts you at 5 bucks per 50 before powder is factored in.I spend <$5/50rds when reusing or scavenging 9x19 brass and loading with 124gr plated bullets from RMR or Xtreme.
Buy 5k and see how you feel about loading them instead.If it is a dollar, that is 20% more. Sure load 50 and it's no big deal. Load 5k and see how you feel about 20%.