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Modificationvt · 04-08-2008, 11:36 AM

I don't know anything about reloaders other than the good ones seem expencive, and it may take a while to pay them off.

In an attempt the bring this cost down a group of my friends and I have been thinking about all going in on a reloader, and just buying he seperate dies that we need on our own.

my one buddy has a shed that we all have a key to with a sturdy work bench in it, is there any reason that a set up like this would not work?

rogerxd45 · 04-08-2008, 11:44 AM

it seems like a good idea the only problem i can see is the scheduling of who gets to use it when. if you can set something up that makes everyone happy then you should be fine. and as long as everyone using it treats it with respect and cleans up after themselves and that they don't dip into other peoples supplies without permission.
my reloader isnt being used 99% of the time so sharing one seems like a great idea.

Lazarus · 04-08-2008, 12:04 PM

Thats a real good idea. I would look into it but I only know 2 other people that shoot and 1 gets his ammo for free.

rogerxd45 · 04-08-2008, 12:26 PM

if you dont go the group buy route look into the lee anniversery kit its a single stage beginer setup its a great way to find out if reloading is for you. mine was only $69 and yes being a single stage it is slow but it works and i will eventually upgrade to a progressive press but for now i am fine with it

**XDONBOARD** · 04-08-2008, 03:29 PM

Where did you get it Roger? Also how long does it take for say 100 .45 rounds?

bham shooter · 04-08-2008, 04:20 PM

I've been thinking about getting one, and letting my shooting buddy use it some. It would be a good way to pass the time with a good friend. The savings potential is great. You can buy deals in bulk on components. So instead of me buying a few hundred rounds and primers, I could easily double or triple the order since we'll both be loading, and split the cost 50/50.

Jack the Toad · 04-08-2008, 04:37 PM

I originally split my reloader , scale , tumbler and dies(.41 mag.) with a good friend of mine. We split thew price of components as well. I did most of the loading, but I enjoy loading. My friend has since passed away ,so now everything is mine.

04-08-2008, 11:36 AM	#1
Modificationvt XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burlington Vermont Posts: 1,290	group buy reloader I don't know anything about reloaders other than the good ones seem expencive, and it may take a while to pay them off. In an attempt the bring this cost down a group of my friends and I have been thinking about all going in on a reloader, and just buying he seperate dies that we need on our own. my one buddy has a shed that we all have a key to with a sturdy work bench in it, is there any reason that a set up like this would not work?

04-08-2008, 12:04 PM	#3
Lazarus XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,054	Thats a real good idea. I would look into it but I only know 2 other people that shoot and 1 gets his ammo for free. __________________ You never know what you'll miss until its gone.

04-08-2008, 03:29 PM	#5
XDONBOARD XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley of the Cards Posts: 3,849	Where did you get it Roger? Also how long does it take for say 100 .45 rounds? __________________ Michael XD-45 compact XD-40 sub-compact XD-9 sub-compact I'd rather have my XD and not need it, then need it and not have it.... I hereby certify that the person described hereon has been granted the privilege of carrying a concealed weapon in compliance with Arizona revised statute 13-3112.

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04-08-2008, 11:44 AM	#2
rogerxd45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: boise ID (its boy-see, not boy-z) Posts: 3,592	it seems like a good idea the only problem i can see is the scheduling of who gets to use it when. if you can set something up that makes everyone happy then you should be fine. and as long as everyone using it treats it with respect and cleans up after themselves and that they don't dip into other peoples supplies without permission. my reloader isnt being used 99% of the time so sharing one seems like a great idea.

04-08-2008, 12:26 PM	#4
rogerxd45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: boise ID (its boy-see, not boy-z) Posts: 3,592	if you dont go the group buy route look into the lee anniversery kit its a single stage beginer setup its a great way to find out if reloading is for you. mine was only $69 and yes being a single stage it is slow but it works and i will eventually upgrade to a progressive press but for now i am fine with it

04-08-2008, 04:20 PM	#6
bham shooter XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 567	I've been thinking about getting one, and letting my shooting buddy use it some. It would be a good way to pass the time with a good friend. The savings potential is great. You can buy deals in bulk on components. So instead of me buying a few hundred rounds and primers, I could easily double or triple the order since we'll both be loading, and split the cost 50/50.

04-08-2008, 04:37 PM	#7
Jack the Toad XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 159	I originally split my reloader , scale , tumbler and dies(.41 mag.) with a good friend of mine. We split thew price of components as well. I did most of the loading, but I enjoy loading. My friend has since passed away ,so now everything is mine.