Hi,
I'm going to ask a question that has been asked numerous times on here regarding cost savings of reloading-- but with a couple twists. I did use the search function, but I'd like to get a fresh perspective considering the current costs of the alternatives. So, please don't jump on my too hard for being redundant.
In light of the current ammunition cost issues, I was wondering if reloading is a viable option to stock up on ammunition.
By stocking up, I mean building up a surplus in storage-- not necessarily to shoot, reload, and shoot again. I'm basically talking about building up your reserve above and beyond your current shooting needs.
I was playing around on Midway USA recently, and it seemed rather steep on components.
The calibers I'd be interested in reloading for are:
7.62x51 NATO (308 Win)
7.62x39
9 mm
223. (MAYBE in the future)
One reason I'd consider reloading these calibers is that cost may well rise again on them. Furthermore, a lot of cases will be steel case or berdan primed (or both). I had considered that it may be beneficial to begin developing a surplus of rounds loaded on brass cases and boxer primed for future use if there becomes some type of importation regulation.
As it is, I am leaning towards the understanding that, for stockpiling purposes, it would probably be most economical to simply purchase the 7.62x39 and 9mm in cheap bulk while having a lesser supply of reloadable cased rounds.
I have no idea about the current status of 223, and really I don't know that I'd ever get into this.
308 will probably be my biggest concern. As it is, we are looking at the mid 250's to 300 per 1000 rounds of run of the mill surplus. However, on Midway, I found myself looking at about 200 dollars per 1000 reloading.
Now, I do understand that you are talking about a completely different animal in terms of quality of reloads verses mil-surp.
I have no doubt I'll get into reloading as I finish out my immediate needs, but I am just wondering if reloading would actually MEET one of my immediate needs.
Also, can anyone give me an idea of how long the reloading life is on brasses?
Thanks guys!
John
I'm going to ask a question that has been asked numerous times on here regarding cost savings of reloading-- but with a couple twists. I did use the search function, but I'd like to get a fresh perspective considering the current costs of the alternatives. So, please don't jump on my too hard for being redundant.
In light of the current ammunition cost issues, I was wondering if reloading is a viable option to stock up on ammunition.
By stocking up, I mean building up a surplus in storage-- not necessarily to shoot, reload, and shoot again. I'm basically talking about building up your reserve above and beyond your current shooting needs.
I was playing around on Midway USA recently, and it seemed rather steep on components.
The calibers I'd be interested in reloading for are:
7.62x51 NATO (308 Win)
7.62x39
9 mm
223. (MAYBE in the future)
One reason I'd consider reloading these calibers is that cost may well rise again on them. Furthermore, a lot of cases will be steel case or berdan primed (or both). I had considered that it may be beneficial to begin developing a surplus of rounds loaded on brass cases and boxer primed for future use if there becomes some type of importation regulation.
As it is, I am leaning towards the understanding that, for stockpiling purposes, it would probably be most economical to simply purchase the 7.62x39 and 9mm in cheap bulk while having a lesser supply of reloadable cased rounds.
I have no idea about the current status of 223, and really I don't know that I'd ever get into this.
308 will probably be my biggest concern. As it is, we are looking at the mid 250's to 300 per 1000 rounds of run of the mill surplus. However, on Midway, I found myself looking at about 200 dollars per 1000 reloading.
Now, I do understand that you are talking about a completely different animal in terms of quality of reloads verses mil-surp.
I have no doubt I'll get into reloading as I finish out my immediate needs, but I am just wondering if reloading would actually MEET one of my immediate needs.
Also, can anyone give me an idea of how long the reloading life is on brasses?
Thanks guys!
John