Reload or Manufactured Ammo ???

Question

Do you reload your cartridges or purchase manufactured Ammo?

Answer 1

I don't reload.

Answer 2

I used to shoot every weekend and then some (went to grad school). Reloading IS CHEAPER for pistol. I got a progressive press and it paid for itself in a few months. If you have anything other than a 9 and you shoot often a press does pay for itself.

Also if you shoot anything approaching exotic you will want to reload. I shoot a 7-30 waters and a 41 mag. You can get commercial cartridges for both but it is not much of a selection.

I don't reload .223 because the ammo is still cheap (and I think the price is going to go back down soon).

Answer 3

depends on the purpose of the rifle, the desires of the shooter and the demand of the sport.
a target match shooter is going to reload : precision
a big game hunter may not : purpose
a gun fanatic or hobbyist will reload : desire
if you understand that each and every gun made by each and every manufacturer has a different sized chamber dimension as well as each particular rifle reacts differently than the next one off the production line you may understand this.
ammunition makers have to make their ammo to fit (for instance) ever gun made by every maker in 30-06 caliber
some have tight chambers, some dont
some have more free space between chamber and rifling
in order to fit all guns they have to go to the smallest dimensions possible to sell their ammo "across the board" so to speak
this is fine for a guy that wants to shoot a 2 inch group good enough to kill a deer or elk but not hardly good enough for a prarie dog buster at 400 yard or a target match shooter
reloading allows you to make ammo to the specs of the particular rifle you are using for the particular need it serves.
i also load for big game just because i like to shoot ammo i made to take an elk for instance
not that factory ammo would not do ok , but because i made it it enhances the glory of the kill
as i said, it depends on the need, the desire and the purpose.
the more discriminating, the more demanding, the more maticulous the shooter becomes the more he/she is drawn towards handloading.

Answer 4

Both. I buy military surplus .223 because I can't reload it any cheaper. I reload for my pistol ammo. I have a Dillon 550 press and can reload for .380, 9mm, .38, .357, .40. .44, .45acp, 45lc, and .454. I've been reloading for almost 20 years now. The reloader paid for itself in the first year. Last time I figured it out, I can reload 50 rounds of .45acp for about 5 bucks. The store charges almost $20.00 a box now!

Answer 5

I have always used manufactured ammo since all I have had is .22. I recently purchased an SKS firing 7.62x39 so I can reload that and I want to. It isn't necesary, fast, or cost effective but I want to have the experience.

Answer 6

Both.When I buy a new rifle with a different caliber than the others I will buy several boxes of bullets and shoot them up sighting the rifle in or just target practicing with it.I then reload a batch of different powder weight's so I can find the most accurate load for that particular bullet.I may find several different bullet styles and weights that shot good before I settle on just one to hunt with.

Answer 7

I only shoot factory and PROFESSIONALLY remanufactured ammunition. The only thing with remanufacture is that the "smokeless" propellant is not all that "smokeless". But when you want to shoot LSWC .45 and not pay $30/box for factory-this is the way to go. Crus never hurts a gun if you clean it right and don't shoot too much without stopping to clean off some gunk.

Answer 8

manufactured ammo , its just easier for me and cheaper,i aint got the money to invest in all the supplies and gadgets that are required for hand loading

Answer 9

i just buy manufactured ammo

Answer 10

my whole childhood my father made his own, he made his own tumbler to clean the shells,poured his own lead,everything,
he believed it is better to do it yourself because you know the quality of your work and the quality of the products used
if you have the patience and the passion for guns i would say make your own