Cheaper reloading?
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shakey jake
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What carp bait? AgreeYou only buy thatif you’re a mug
Rutland lad
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A man I can relate to
Not if you purchase of components near everything can be sent ( indeed all can be sent if you get them sent via RFD )
Yes. That is absolutely how much cheaper they were back in the day. 100% true. Had a trade stand at Pistol '82 or whatever and took one hundred thousand CCI primers. Something like sixty thousand small pistol and forty thousand large pistol. With the intent of selling them at £10 per thousand (TEN POUNDS PER ONE THOUSAND) and making £2 profit per thousand for a quick turnover. When I go there to set up at 8.00am some had already started setting up and their primers were posted as being £8.50 per thousand.
cheaper than hmr as had components pre covid 
london armoury cci small pistol £10 and a tub of N310 £12. cast and lube 38sp bullets and go shoot, they were the days
Heym SR20
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I can’t help feeling that the ammunition industry would much prefer us to all reload.
Shipping and stocking components is easy and not much paperwork.
With ammunition costs of shipping plus all the paperwork is a pain in arse right through the whole supply chain from the manufacturer via importer to distributor and then out to individual emporia. And as a consumer this all ends up on your expense. Volume can and will help reduce this cost, but requiring secure shipping of ammunition is always going to be expensive.
By contrast component parts are much much simpler and easier.
Shipping and stocking components is easy and not much paperwork.
With ammunition costs of shipping plus all the paperwork is a pain in arse right through the whole supply chain from the manufacturer via importer to distributor and then out to individual emporia. And as a consumer this all ends up on your expense. Volume can and will help reduce this cost, but requiring secure shipping of ammunition is always going to be expensive.
By contrast component parts are much much simpler and easier.
powder at 1.3c is far more expensive and complex to ship in to the u.k. than ammunition at 1.4s
Its really calibre specific for me
For my .303 if it was for range work now I struggle to beat S and B factory due to price hikes in primers and powder. However I cannot really get hunting bullets in factory for it so reload.
For my .270 which loves 145 grain ELDX the difference is stark as I have a tonne of once fired brass (hence zero cost) I can reload them for 28 per 20 the last box I bought (when I can get them was about £54!
the .17 hornet is also about half the cost of factory it used to be cheaper but the jump in primer and powder cost has pushed it up a bit.
The other massive advantage if you have the kit is new calibres only cost you getting new dies and shellholders mostly and you are really self sufficient on ammo as most stuff can be posted so you are not dependent on your local RFD running out of a round you rifle really likes. Plus in the case of variation you are not stuck if your certificate is away for ages.
For my .303 if it was for range work now I struggle to beat S and B factory due to price hikes in primers and powder. However I cannot really get hunting bullets in factory for it so reload.
For my .270 which loves 145 grain ELDX the difference is stark as I have a tonne of once fired brass (hence zero cost) I can reload them for 28 per 20 the last box I bought (when I can get them was about £54!
the .17 hornet is also about half the cost of factory it used to be cheaper but the jump in primer and powder cost has pushed it up a bit.
The other massive advantage if you have the kit is new calibres only cost you getting new dies and shellholders mostly and you are really self sufficient on ammo as most stuff can be posted so you are not dependent on your local RFD running out of a round you rifle really likes. Plus in the case of variation you are not stuck if your certificate is away for ages.
Norfolk Deer Search
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But half the gear people tell you to buy you don’t actually need!
Reloading is as expensive as you wanna make it!
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it can be as basic as this if only loading a few. plus cheap digital scales from ebay used for jewlery.
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Lee Lee Loader 223 Rem
Lee Loader is a complete reloading system, kit includes everything needed to reload 223 Rem, except a rubber mallet. The rubber mallet would need to be purchased separately. Please note: The Classic Lee Loader neck sizes only. This is not recommended for semi-auto, pump and lever action guns.
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It’s cheaper than buying factory loads… that’s what I tell my self… before spending more on the reloading setup . For me over the past 6-8 years of target shooting I’ve just found the price of things creeping up and untill you look at an old price tag of some factory
Ammo previously bought or even powder.
Probably already been said but the classifieds on the forum have been a great place to get bargains and build up your set up over time. Becomes a hobby in its self overtime.
. For me over the past 6-8 years of target shooting I’ve just found the price of things creeping up and untill you look at an old price tag of some factoryAmmo previously bought or even powder.
Probably already been said but the classifieds on the forum have been a great place to get bargains and build up your set up over time. Becomes a hobby in its self overtime.
With this tool I get first consistent 1/2MOA groups. Upgraded to RC4, and get the same 1/2MOA (and +4 different cartridges to reload), with less noise
it can be as basic as this if only loading a few. plus cheap digital scales from ebay used for jewlery.
Lee Lee Loader 223 Rem
Lee Loader is a complete reloading system, kit includes everything needed to reload 223 Rem, except a rubber mallet. The rubber mallet would need to be purchased separately. Please note: The Classic Lee Loader neck sizes only. This is not recommended for semi-auto, pump and lever action guns.
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