tightgroup tiger
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You'll find out that loading your own at a reduced cost over buying factory only baits you in to shooting more and you don't end up saving anything.
We all suffer from that,
You will also have to start buying your consumables in bulk to get even better prices, then shoot even more.
I have 4 handgun calibers I cater to and with staying with those calibers I only buy a new gun for the cost of the gun.
If I add a caliber to what I load now, I can count on another $150-$200 or more for 1k of bullets, primers if a different size, powder, dies, shell plate, die block and so on.
That kind of takes the fun out of trying new calibers but if you plan for it, it's not so bad. A lot of us, myself included, have been loading for decades and have accumulated everything we need, thought we needed but didn't, or couldn't live without just because.
Pace yourself with what you do need and you will do well. From the way you described your LGS, you now know what I mean.
Don't hesitate on spending more for quality items but spend you money where it needs spent the first time and you'll be much better off in the long term.
We all suffer from that,
You will also have to start buying your consumables in bulk to get even better prices, then shoot even more.
I have 4 handgun calibers I cater to and with staying with those calibers I only buy a new gun for the cost of the gun.
If I add a caliber to what I load now, I can count on another $150-$200 or more for 1k of bullets, primers if a different size, powder, dies, shell plate, die block and so on.
That kind of takes the fun out of trying new calibers but if you plan for it, it's not so bad. A lot of us, myself included, have been loading for decades and have accumulated everything we need, thought we needed but didn't, or couldn't live without just because.
Pace yourself with what you do need and you will do well. From the way you described your LGS, you now know what I mean.
Don't hesitate on spending more for quality items but spend you money where it needs spent the first time and you'll be much better off in the long term.