Should you reload?

[Que]

The question is, why aren't you reloading?! Look, winter is coming and you won't have very much to do, so why not spend some quality time making your own ammo? You can find the perfect load for your particular gun and make your .45 recoil like it's shooting 9mm, with much improved accuracy.

Odds are, there is someone close to you who would be glad to show you how to start. There are books, manuals, videos, and classes taught by professionals that are available to you.

I'm not sure exactly how long it took, but I had a lazy day at home and produced over 400 rounds that are ready for Friday Night Steel. How much did it cost?

Brass - Free
600 rounds of 230 grn .45 ACP - $60 (got a great deal on this)
1 container of Clays - $25 (IIRC)
Large Primers - got in a trade
The joy of shooting your own ammo - PRICELESS!

So, unless someone can correct my calculations, I can possibly load 600 rounds of .45 ACP at $.14, each. What's not to like here?! Even if I had to pay for the primers, that is still a significant savings over good store-bought ammo.

2011-10-172 :: Should I reload?! Duhhhhh! video by Ingo_Que - Photobucket

 

[G_Stines]

I do. I am. Right now.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I'm reloading 9mm for roughly $6 per 50. I spent roughly $289 on equipment to get started. I spent another $135 on 1,000 primers, 1lb. powder, and 1,000 bullets. When I go to the range it is Christmas time when it comes to brass.

 

[jblomenberg16]

By far one of the best things I've done in a long time. You will shoot a lot more (a good thing) and will learn a lot along the way. Plus a greaet hobby for the winter time and rainy weekends!

 

[JetGirl]

winter is coming and you won't have very much to do

hobby for the winter time and rainy weekends!

What?! Don't you shoot the same amount year round in all weather?
You're such girls.

 

[sgreen3]

I cant wait to start re-loading. Im asking the GF for re-loading equipment for christmas. All the more reason to start to re-loading. Thanks for the added inspiration Que

 

[Que]

What?! Don't you shoot the same amount year round in all weather?
You're such girls.

OUCH!

 

[jblomenberg16]

OUCH!

When it comes from JetGirl it is a compliment.

 

[Harry2110]

But I only shoot .22lr right now I will start reloading once I get into 9mm or .223 in fact i dont plan on buying any 9mm for range use .

 

[HDSilvrStreak]

All of my Christmas last year was reloading. I built a bench and started to reload in about March. 7 months later and I'm averaging nearly 1K rounds reloaded every month.

 

[buzzined]

Hmm I think I should go down to the basement right now and load up some 9mm.

 

[turnerdye1]

That video cracks me up. Been reloading for 3 months now and i love it!

 

[alexanjl12]

hahahaha that video was awesome

 

[CalebToNowhere]

200 more

Reloaded another 200 .45ACP last night.

Brass: Free
Boolits: $.08 each 200gr RNFP lead (Two Alpha Bullet Company) Home 2K will run $155 after shipping
Primers: $40/K
TiteGroup: Gift

Price Per Round: 12 cents!!!

I'm really new to this hobby and LOVE IT!

 

[Lancem]

You guys need to get into casting, 1000 9mm cases, free, 1000 130gr rn cast bullets, free, 1000 primers $21, 1 pound of blue dot $14, $34/1000 now that's reloading...

 

[Harry2110]

You guys need to get into casting, 1000 9mm cases, free, 1000 130gr rn cast bullets, free, 1000 primers $21, 1 pound of blue dot $14, $34/1000 now that's reloading...

where do you get you lead as I thought wheel weights were too soft?

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Casting is out for me as I live in an apartment.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

The cool thing about Que videos is that there is always so much zeal.

Que could make a video about brushing your teeth and it would be invigorating.

 

[billybob44]

Que's Video..

Loved the Vid.,Que..Heck you can make "Throw Away" 230 Ball ammo..Bill.

 

[Aszerigan]

Que... man, you crack me up.