CoalTrain49
Member
I reload .357, 45 ACP, 30 Carbine and .223. I've built a sizable pile of brass for those cartridges. I think it's worth my time to reload those. I don't have a progressive press and no plans to buy one.
I just started shooting 9mm a few months ago and I'm really having serious doubts about reloading this cartridge. I've loaded a few hundred already and as nearly as I can calculate it costs me about 0.15/rd using FMJ. I know I can load lead cheaper but prefer FMJ for my H&K. Probably takes me about a minute to load one when I include the case prep and primer seating. I load slow.
I'm seeing 9mm ammo for less than 0.20/rd. It seems to be about the cheapest CF pistol ammo on the planet. I can afford to buy it by the case if that matters.
If you reload with a single stage press do you load 9mm or just buy it? If you buy it do you order it online or just shop the local sales?
I just started shooting 9mm a few months ago and I'm really having serious doubts about reloading this cartridge. I've loaded a few hundred already and as nearly as I can calculate it costs me about 0.15/rd using FMJ. I know I can load lead cheaper but prefer FMJ for my H&K. Probably takes me about a minute to load one when I include the case prep and primer seating. I load slow.
I'm seeing 9mm ammo for less than 0.20/rd. It seems to be about the cheapest CF pistol ammo on the planet. I can afford to buy it by the case if that matters.
If you reload with a single stage press do you load 9mm or just buy it? If you buy it do you order it online or just shop the local sales?