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February 7th, 2008, 12:58 PM #1
Reloading: tips/tricks to help save $$
I know reloading in general doesnt essentially save you money, but enables you to shoot more (from what ive heard)
What are some things you guys do to help save $$ for your reloading costs?
do you always pick up empty cases at the range?
a tip/trick on saving cash on bullets/primers?
Im trying to come up with something I can show to the little lady that will make sense on paper so I can get started on it.
I'll probably start with 9mm, and I plan to build an AR at some point this year too.
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February 7th, 2008, 01:07 PM #2
Re: Reloading: tips/tricks to help save $$
well, i found using grease that you lube a car\truck suspension with is just as good for resizing than using resizing lube. a tube costs about 2.00 and lasts thousands of cases. especially for the big shells.
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February 7th, 2008, 01:23 PM #3
Re: Reloading: tips/tricks to help save $$
Try to buy in bulk or quantity whenever you can. Usually saves quite a bit of money. Get a C&R License. Many suppliers will give you dealer pricing on your components.
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Re: Reloading: tips/tricks to help save $$
Ditto on bulk buying. Although expensive up front it pays over the long run.
I'm always a brass hound at the range. I shoot it I grab it.
Second don't get cheap with your press. I know several people who said I was nuts buying my Dillon 550 because of the cost. Well I bought it in 1986 and have quick change overs for every caliper I load. It takes about 5 minutes to swap from .380 to .300 WinMag. Everyone of these naysayers that bought those cheap Lee $125 presses at the time all have Dillon's today.
Even if you go with a single stage press buy the best you can afford. You will be glad in the long run.
When you find a powder and bullet combination then buy them in bulk.
Powder and primers if kept stored in a cool, and dry place will last for years.
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February 7th, 2008, 03:00 PM #5
Re: Reloading: tips/tricks to help save $$
good advice...........especially for the tips and primers\powder. with these stupid laws trying to be passed who knows how long this stuff will be around. or affordable. just a couple of years ago i bought 5000 50cal api tips for just under 375.00 today that will cost about 1000.00 or so....
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February 7th, 2008, 06:13 PM #6
Re: Reloading: tips/tricks to help save $$
best place to buy projectiles from?
Some people I talked to said to make your own lead, but Id rather lessen the chance of lead poisoning if possible.
Once I get a pile of usable brass Im going to start planning what id like to buy on paper at least.
Some say to use carbide dies to save cash on lube...is that a true statement.
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