2007-02-15 14:01:03 · 7 answers · asked by girardfirefighter 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
If your interest is in hunting loads you can save a bundle over store bought prices, don't have the numbers for shot shells but my guess would be about 1/3 to 1/2 the price you pay for the same load at a store. Now if you just want something to shoot or use for clays just buy the value packs (100 rnd count) at walmart
they run about 15 bucks for 100 shells. If you could save any money on those the time invested would not be worth it.
I load for handguns and rifles and depending on the type of bullet used reloading cost are generally around 1/4 to 1/3 current ammo prices.
2007-02-15 21:15:41 · answer #1 · answered by Jon 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cost To Reload 12 Gauge Shells
2016-11-06 19:57:46 · answer #2 · answered by silvi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not worth it just for saving money. The value is in being able to customize your loads to fit your personal needs. Most commercial loads seem a bit under powered to me. Reloading allows you to load a multitude of different shot and powder combinations for all of yor potential uses.
Reloading lots of shells on a weekly basis for something like trap shooting with a cheap press is a drag.
2007-02-15 15:15:24 · answer #3 · answered by cold_fearrrr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, ask yourself '" Am i going to shoot more than 200-300 shells in a years time?" If not, it may not benefit you to reload. I found it very enjoyable to reload my own ammunition, but it never did pay for itself. If you are shooting a pump or simi-auto, you will need to spend more on your equipment. Primer,shot cups, powder,shot, all cost less than manufactured ammo as long as you shoot hundreds of rounds. Your real expense will be the press,dies,powder scales,etc. Like I mentioned, if you shoot pump or simi-auto, you can expect to spend from $250.00 up for the press and extra for the other items. If you shoot a single,double,or bolt action, you can start for less. Make sure you have a safe secure place to do this. It can be dangerous if you are not serious. It is fun, but not a game. Remember, RESEARCH! RESEARCH! RESEARCH!!!
2007-02-15 15:37:41 · answer #4 · answered by good question 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in the long run, it is much cheaper to re-load, but it does require a bit of initial investment. you will need to buy a press, several dies, a bag of shot, a canister of powder, some trays of primers, a bag of wads, and you will need a quantity of shotgun shells in good condition. the larger the quantities you purchase, the more you will save in the long run. it is also worth it to go ahead and buy a good quality multi stage press, a good one that is well maintained will last you the rest of your life. the cost per shell will depend on the quantities of components you purchase, and the cost per shell will drop over time as your press begins to pay for itself.
2007-02-15 14:10:48 · answer #5 · answered by ??? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lee load all costs $40. I make mad slugs with mine. You can also get a mold and lead pot and make your own slugs if you want to save money. Get wheel weights from the tire shop for free, melt em, mold em, load em, shoot em. I think they cost about $1 a piece to buy, I load them for 27 cents each.
2016-03-18 02:24:27 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.beartoothbullets.com/rescources/calculators/php/cost.htm use this to figure out exactly how much per round or box you just have to look up a few things like cost of powder and stuff and enter it. good luck
2007-02-15 14:35:18 · answer #7 · answered by liizerk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋