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propellerhead · 04-03-2008, 07:40 AM

I don't.

I don't shoot as much since I started IDPA. I used to blow through 3-4 boxes easy per trip to the range. That's all just lane shooting. Now, I shoot maybe one box at our IDPA matches. Either way, I can't justify the initial start up cost. It will take a long time to make up a few hundred bucks three bucks at a time. Then there's storage and workarea issues to deal with. And having to pick up brass at the range. Given all that, it's not worth it to me.

noobshooter · 04-03-2008, 08:07 AM

Yes I reload. I can shoot 10,000 rounds a year shooting USPSA/IDPA and at that round count factory ammo is just to expensive. Plus I can make the loads that are best for me and my guns that will meet PF (power factor). I believe reloading will always pay for itself. It's just a matter of how long it will take to pay for itself.

zac07 · 04-03-2008, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMC6765

I dont know how to reload. Does it really save $$$??. I'll go through a few hundred round every 1.5 months.

Yes, My pistol reloads using lead rounds only cost around $8/100, and my 223 rounds cost about $22/100 to load.

So my saving are about: $10/100 on 9mm
$15/100 on 40sw
$20/100 on 38spcl
$21/100 on 223

So if you figure you shoot 300 9mm rounds every 1.5 months you can save about $240/ year.

Sirius1963 · 04-03-2008, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBHorne

Every time I consider blowing my money on reloading equipment, I somehow wake up with a shinny new gun under my pillow. Somehow it just happens.

I haven't bought factory .38/.357 in decades. I got my reloading setup back in the late '70's so I'm sure it has paid for itself by now. Once you get a good setup, it'll last a looooong time. Then when a shiny new gun shows up under your pillow (is that safe?!

) all you have to do is plunk down $25-30 for a set of dies, and you can feed said acquisition cheaper, which may lead to yet another shiny toy under your pillow sooner.

I find reloading relaxing, get into a rhythm and forget about the world for a little while.... until the wife yells, "don't forget it's garbage night!"

View Poll Results: Do you Reload?
Yes, I reload - I only shoot my own loads.	14	17.07%
Yes I reload, but still buy factory ammo.	27	32.93%
I DO NOT reload, but am considering starting/learning.	28	34.15%
I DO NOT reload - Don't shoot enough to justify.	8	9.76%
I DO NOT reload - I only shoot factory ammo.	13	15.85%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 82. You may not vote on this poll

04-03-2008, 07:40 AM	#21
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,477	I don't. I don't shoot as much since I started IDPA. I used to blow through 3-4 boxes easy per trip to the range. That's all just lane shooting. Now, I shoot maybe one box at our IDPA matches. Either way, I can't justify the initial start up cost. It will take a long time to make up a few hundred bucks three bucks at a time. Then there's storage and workarea issues to deal with. And having to pick up brass at the range. Given all that, it's not worth it to me. __________________ XD-9 Tactical for practice & IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three purposes, three calibers, three models. One gun.

04-03-2008, 08:07 AM	#22
noobshooter XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 177	Yes I reload. I can shoot 10,000 rounds a year shooting USPSA/IDPA and at that round count factory ammo is just to expensive. Plus I can make the loads that are best for me and my guns that will meet PF (power factor). I believe reloading will always pay for itself. It's just a matter of how long it will take to pay for itself. __________________ WHEN I DIE... I'm going to haunt the f**K out of you people! Texas XD Practical Shooters Association

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