[Hunter]

I am getting reloaded .38s and .380s for 17 cents a round from a reloader. I have been comtemplating reloading, but don't think it is worth it with the prices I am paying now.

Is it worth it to start reloading?

 

[onenut58]

Thats cheap.

 

[Sebago Son]

The old adage is you won't save any money, you'll just shoot more...

I don't know how you could cut too much from those prices, but you will get to select your own components, try different things, test your own recipes and become more self-reliant .... and that is priceless.

Drew

 

[Viss]

You won't save much, but I find reloading as much fun as shooting. I use once fired brass and figure 10 reloadings per case, cast bullets and 3.5 cent primer I'm at 12 cents per round for 45 acp. ,but I shoot more so not alot of savings.

 

[Gizamo]

Casting....

Lead is getting so expensive that casting is your best alternative to savings...
I still manage to get my wheelweights for nest to nothing, if not near free..

Past hoarding of primers gets me into the 2 cent range, and powder is about 2-3 cents. Add a penny or less for lube. So for 5-6 cents for most centerfire rounds...it was a no brainer for me. Even doubling that amount given our scarcity of material still makes it more then practical...

giz

 

[xtimberman]

I am getting reloaded .38s and .380s for 17 cents a round from a reloader. I have been comtemplating reloading, but don't think it is worth it with the prices I am paying now.

Is it worth it to start reloading?

I'd quit shooting before I would shoot someone else's commercial reloads in any of my firearms - that registers waaay too high on my Murphy's Law FUBAR meter. :shock:

It's worth it to me strictly for the sake of my eyes and the rest of my fingers. :|

xtm

 

[LeMat]

Try this "calculator" to figure out what your cost would be:
http://www.handloads.com/calc/loadingCosts.asp

I'm loading most calibers for about $4.00/50, but that's with supplies I've had on hand for a number of years.

 

[MOONDAWG]

The old adage is you won't save any money, you'll just shoot more...

That's my pat answer.

My question to you is, "How much is your time worth to you & do you want another hobby?"

$.17 around is fairly cheap when you factor in the total time involved in the reloading process (which includes travel & gathering up all the components).

 

[carl418]

I don't know if it's worth it or not, as far as money goes. Those prices are very good.

But, reloading is more than about money.

It's a great hobby by itself, and being able to tailor your loads to your guns is a huge benefit. JMHO..

 

[Gizamo]

I'm a bit weird....ya' I already know this to be true
But I enjoy reloading almost as I do shooting...and that lead to casting my own bullets.

It's a very relaxing and enjoyable hobby. One that gives you a real chance to unwind and spend some time in your personal space...(mancave)

giz

 

[Hunter]

Thanks guys, I want to start reloading, but right now time is a premium. A friend of a friend might have a lead on some used equipment and if it pans out I will probably get it and start.