I can buy 115 gr. 9mm reloads (plated FMJ's) for $160/1000 in an ammo can locally (plus tax). They work great. I think that reloading would be fun but I'm not sure that it is worth the time for the cost savings. Looking in local stores, I can buy 125 gr. RN cast 9mm for $44/1000 (4.5 cents a round). Cases are free, primers are around 2.5 cents locally. With powder, I figure I'm looking at around $90/1000 not including the cost of press, scale, bullet puller, tumbler, etc. $90/1000 seems well worth it but am I missing something? What I'm really looking forward to with reloading is working up some really soft shooting 125 gr. or 147 gr. loads for local competitions.
I could find 2 hours each week to reload, but I'm not sure I'm motivated to do it and pick up brass for a small savings, it is nice to shoot it and forget it with 9mm. Do you reload 9mm and why?
Also, do any of you reload and sell to friends for a small profit to make it worth your time? That way you can all shoot more. I wouldn't trust a friend that is just starting to reload (like me).
I could find 2 hours each week to reload, but I'm not sure I'm motivated to do it and pick up brass for a small savings, it is nice to shoot it and forget it with 9mm. Do you reload 9mm and why?
Also, do any of you reload and sell to friends for a small profit to make it worth your time? That way you can all shoot more. I wouldn't trust a friend that is just starting to reload (like me).