BSA1
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I need some help with my math. It being a Sunday my brain is not fully engaged yet.
I reload. I reload a lot. I rarely shoot factory ammo. 98% of my handgun ammunition I use lead bullets and I recycle my brass until the cases split. You can say I am a cheapskate (heck I am a cheapskate. That is the big point of reloading).
So I am thinking about reloading a large quantity of 45 Auto using new brass and 230 gr. FMJ bullets. However when I do the math factory ammunition is much cheaper.
Example; 1,000 rds. of Starline brass is $ 164.50 per 1,000 (.164 ea.), 1,000 rds of MidwayUSA Winchester 230 gr. FMJ is $236.00 per thousand (.236 ea.), primers are $30.00 per 1,000 (.03 ea.). So I am at .43 cents a round before figuring in powder.
Then I look at Federal American Eagle 230 gr. FMJ from SG Ammo which runs $359.00 / 1,000 (.36 ea.)
I fully recognize that the cost of the bullets can be lowered through other venders and catching them on sale. But then I also might be able to lower the cost of factory ammo if I catch it on sale so lets just call it a wash. Still I am looking at around .10 cent price difference.
Am I correct in my thinking that it is cheaper and easier just to buy bulk American Eagle when using jacketed bullets?
I reload. I reload a lot. I rarely shoot factory ammo. 98% of my handgun ammunition I use lead bullets and I recycle my brass until the cases split. You can say I am a cheapskate (heck I am a cheapskate. That is the big point of reloading).
So I am thinking about reloading a large quantity of 45 Auto using new brass and 230 gr. FMJ bullets. However when I do the math factory ammunition is much cheaper.
Example; 1,000 rds. of Starline brass is $ 164.50 per 1,000 (.164 ea.), 1,000 rds of MidwayUSA Winchester 230 gr. FMJ is $236.00 per thousand (.236 ea.), primers are $30.00 per 1,000 (.03 ea.). So I am at .43 cents a round before figuring in powder.
Then I look at Federal American Eagle 230 gr. FMJ from SG Ammo which runs $359.00 / 1,000 (.36 ea.)
I fully recognize that the cost of the bullets can be lowered through other venders and catching them on sale. But then I also might be able to lower the cost of factory ammo if I catch it on sale so lets just call it a wash. Still I am looking at around .10 cent price difference.
Am I correct in my thinking that it is cheaper and easier just to buy bulk American Eagle when using jacketed bullets?