Reasons why I reload

[woolleyworm]

There are many reasons why I reload, I've given it some thought and put together a list in order of importance to me. This may or may not motivate anyone else to reload, but I'm hoping it does.

1 - The abitlity to DO; meaning I have had a hand in it and not just throwing it in the basket at wally world. This nation is becoming a nation that no longer DOES much of what it used to; we are overwhelmingly just consumers of whatever china delivers us. I take pride in having some skills to craft and DO something tangible and hone my skills and not rely on some &^%$^&*% import junk.

2 - It's relaxing and enjoyable; reloading is a hobby that is nearly as enjoyable as going to the range and putting some rounds down range. The whole experience is enhanced when you know that you're the one driving your results at the range with your load development.

3 - Great people - There's alot of great people in the firearms world in general, but reloaders/handloaders tend to be the most friendly and easy going of the bunch. Maybe it's due to the fact that reloading takes much patience and attention to detail; this may transfer over to other things too. I don't tend to rush things in my life and try to slow things down so that I can enjoy what I have.

4 - Brain food - Reloading gives me a chance to use my brain and keep it functioning as best as possible. I think he helps me stay sharp; I hate crosswords and such, so this is a good replacement for stimulation.

5 - cost savings??? Nah, that's all a bunch of b.s., Really ! But I have got a good selection of high quality ammo, loaded to spec for my guns; at my disposal and ready anytime I am without having to run to the store. If I need more, I can have 50 rounds loaded up in less time than it would take me to run to the store and back.


Reloading is not for everyone and I certainly don't think less of anyone that doesn't. There are some people that just aren't able and that's ok. I would challenge any of us that shoot and love firearms to read at least one reloading manual though. It will give you great insight into just exactly what is happening when we pull the trigger.


Keep'em in the 10 ring,

Woolley

[todd51]

I agree with you Woolley. One additional reason for me is that I and some of the Old Guys like wimpy loads just for plinking fun and you can't buy them but you sure can make them.

[carver]

5 - cost savings??? Nah, that's all a bunch of b.s., Really ! But I have got a good selection of high quality ammo, loaded to spec for my guns; at my disposal and ready anytime I am without having to run to the store. If I need more, I can have 50 rounds loaded up in less time than it would take me to run to the store and back.
Woolley

Are you stating that there is no cost savings with reloading?

[gdmoody]

I mostly agree with what you are saying, I wouldn't put them in the same order though, my order would be:

2. It is very relaxing and enjoyable, to get away from everything for a while.

3. You are right about the greatest people.

1. My wife has plenty of things for me to DO.

5. I do think there is a pretty fair savings, it may not be huge but it is there.

4. I read a lot, I hope that keeps my brain functioning properly.

[woolleyworm]

I mostly agree with what you are saying, I wouldn't put them in the same order though, my order would be:

2. It is very relaxing and enjoyable, to get away from everything for a while.

3. You are right about the greatest people.

1. My wife has plenty of things for me to DO.

5. I do think there is a pretty fair savings, it may not be huge but it is there.

4. I read a lot, I hope that keeps my brain functioning properly.


:D:D:D I haven't had one of those for awhile, but I do have a pretty darn amazing girlfriend, so I know what ya mean. Gotta keep'em happy! Fortunate for me, I was told the other night that I NEEDED to buy another hunting rifle...... darn the luck !! She wants a 30-06, so I guess I'll have to suffer the pain and start looking.... :D

[gdmoody]

:D:D:D I haven't had one of those for awhile, but I do have a pretty darn amazing girlfriend, so I know what ya mean. Gotta keep'em happy! Fortunate for me, I was told the other night that I NEEDED to buy another hunting rifle...... darn the luck !! She wants a 30-06, so I guess I'll have to suffer the pain and start looking.... :D

I'll swap with ya!! Every time I mention gun or shooting, mine raises all manner of %&#*.

[woolleyworm]

Are you stating that there is no cost savings with reloading?

This is all theory mind you, but if I look at what I "would" have spent on ammo and what I have spent on reloading equipment/components then I have spent waaay more on reloading; but I also have equity in my supplies and ammo on hand. I would never have bought $5k or more of ammo alone, but I've spent well over that in the last few years reloading. So as far as a botttom line dollar amount, No, I am not "saving" any money, but I am getting MUCH better value for what I am spending.

;) :D

[Texxut]

"..No, I am not "saving" any money, but I am getting MUCH better value for what I am spending."

That's it exactly, when we talk about saving money with our reloading.

[Whipper]

I started reloading because I could not buy handgun ammo. Needed to be 21 I was 18. However, the guy behind the counter with great wisdom said you can buy all the stuff needed to make your own, and continued to say if I brought in empty rang brass all calibers he would take it in trade for the equipment and supplies needed to reload.

Next I knew I was at the rang and every shooting area around within 50 miles collecting brass. Been hooked ever since.

Haven’t saved much money but I do shoot a lot.:D

[JLA]

well said worm. I reload because the ammo factories cant make ammo as good as I can;)

[johnlives4christ]

while not a seasoned loader, i have begun to undertake it for several reasons.

the first and main reason is cost. while i have little invested in the equipment thus far, from what i can tell the cost of each round of ammunition will be reduced around 40% this means for a box of 50 rounds, instead of paying 15.00 i'll be paying 9.00, and thus able to buy more ammo for the same cost.

the other reason is self sufficiency. i like woolleyworm dont want to be reliant on the supermarket for everything i need. while i have no problems with store bought ammo, i do have a problem with being a slave to the marketplace.

while im not into long range rifle or precision handgun or rifle yet, i do foresee that there will be a third factor. thats quality., i'll be able to make ammo that is specific to the guns i shoot and thus, more accurately

[vulcrider]

I think you put forth in words exactly why I reload much better than I could!

[gun-nut]

I'll swap with ya!! Every time I mention gun or shooting, mine raises all manner of %&#*.

Mine left me back in september!!!:D Just me!! Think god that we have no kids together!!

[308 at my gate]

1. Accuracy
2. Relaxing activity.
3. Another mechanical process, something I happen to like.
4. The ability to create a round that you might not be able to buy.
5. Great reading, and reference material.
6. Independence.
7. Can create rounds no longer in manufacture.
8. The ability to convert brass made for one type of caliber to a different caliber.
9. Casting your own bullets.
10. There is something beautiful about a box of 50 rounds looking all brand new that you just finished reloading and all matched to the same specs. Satisfaction!

[accident]

Wolley and gdMoody said it well.I couldn't have said it better. JOE

[Doug B.]

My initial purchase of equipment was extremely affordable. I got one HECK of a deal! I bought used and basically could start reloading immediately. Over the 30 years, I continued to cautiously buy used upgrades and equipment and now I am probably saving money. I did buy one new .243 die set.

The #1 reason I reload.....

It's a hobby and keeps me out of trouble!

And remember......you don't need the biggest and best to successfully reload accurate ammo. I do stick with RCBS however.

Have fun.

[oldgunfan]

woolleyworm you forgot that feeling you get when you find that special load that makes your rifle or pistol shoot better than any factory ammo. oh yea and that federal 45acp recall is another good one.

[Insulation Tim]

I started reloading several years ago when it was nearly impossible to find
9X19 mm and 45ACP.

Once I finally understood the process I would mostly agree with the OP on the reasons I do it. Back then, a factory 45 acp was going for around $0.50/cartridge IF you could find any. I could make my own for around $ 0.12/cartridge. To me, that represents a saving as I used to shoot approximately 500 rounds a week . That is a savings of $ 190 / week.

[Sandman]

I am saving a significant amount per box. BUT, my use has gone way up. What is the point of loading all that ammo if you don't shoot it? As a result, I am probably spending more money. but I think I am becoming a better shot.

[tim.sr]

I am saving a significant amount per box. BUT, my use has gone way up. What is the point of loading all that ammo if you don't shoot it? As a result, I am probably spending more money. but I think I am becoming a better shot.

A MEN BRO

[joe45c]

some of the calibers that shoot just are not availably in stores (.307. .45colt)they can be ordered, but the heck with that! Even had trouble finding 7mm-08 this year so i just bought the die, i won't have that problem any more. I don't think i save any money loading, but i like to do it.

[Kestral]

How right you are woollyworm,there is so much satisfaction of turning dirty empty brass into live ready to go ammo. I load nearly every modern pistol/rev round plus a few obsoletes,With variations of a particular calibre,I colour the primer with different colours related to different bullet weight or powder charge.I take my time too ensure as near perfection as I can.I never liketo go to maximum though,I feel my guns will last a heck of a lot longer,especially the 44 mags etc.

[carver]

It would seem that most of the folks here reload for accuracy. I don't. I got started reloading back in the 70's so that I could afford to shoot more. I am still reloading for the same reason. Could I make better/more accurate ammo than the factory? I'm sure I could, just as you do. The accuracy of factory ammo is just fine with me. Most of it will perform better than I can. I reload, and do some bullet casting, for one reason, and one reason only, I save money. I can reload a box of pistol ammo for about half the cost of store bought. I started with the cheapest reloading equipment I could find, Lee, and I'm still using it. If I ever decide to load for accuracy I might need to step up, and spend a bunch of money for different equipment, but untill that day comes I will stick to what I know about reloading, and keep on shooting cost effective ammo.

[gdmoody]

3 - Great people - There's alot of great people in the firearms world in general, but reloaders/handloaders tend to be the most friendly and easy going of the bunch.

Woolley

I wanted to add a little something on this particular statement. Last weekend I was at a gun show and I was buying some powder, dies, and bullets and I said to the dealer: "May I ask you a really silly question? Will you take a check?" I thought it was a silly question because I have never bought anything from this dealer before and he didn't know me from Adam.

His answer was "Sure, I have found that reloaders are the most honest people I have ever met. I have taken checks from people over the whole south east part of the country and had never had one bounce."

I think that this is just another testiment to the quality of people who reload.

[woolleyworm]

I wanted to add a little something on this particular statement. Last weekend I was at a gun show and I was buying some powder, dies, and bullets and I said to the dealer: "May I ask you a really silly question? Will you take a check?" I thought it was a silly question because I have never bought anything from this dealer before and he didn't know me from Adam.

His answer was "Sure, I have found that reloaders are the most honest people I have ever met. I have taken checks from people over the whole south east part of the country and had never had one bounce."

I think that this is just another testiment to the quality of people who reload.

I agree, that's alot of the reason why I bid on the 550B from a guy with ZERO feedback on flEaBay. I won't usually bid on items from 0 f/back sellers. I still did my homework, emailed the guy and talked to him on the phone before bidding. Worked out very very well, only one other person put in a bid. ( won for $567 shipped ) A similar set-up with less equipment went for $1125 shipped less than a week later. Most people thumbed their noses at the fact that the guy was a zero f/back seller; I looked deeper and know that 99.9% of reloaders are probably the top 5% of quality individuals around. ( and yes, I'm still working on getting everything set up; darn drywall / new window / electrical / return air ducting is still kickin my butt )

[woolleyworm]

BTT - Keep adding guys !

[DGG!]

All has been said but a couple of reasons were missed.

You can do it in the nude, in private.

It is more fun than knitting!

[woolleyworm]

BTT - Keep adding guys !

All has been said but a couple of reasons were missed.

You can do it in the nude, in private.

It is more fun than knitting!


:eek::eek::eek: I regress, I regress......... :eek::eek::eek::eek:

[JLA]

I have reloaded in the buff before... Honestly. Course its always way late at night/wee hours of the morning and everyone is asleep... ;)

BTW, that leather office chair is worse than a cold toilet seat....:D

[woolleyworm]

I have reloaded in the buff before... Honestly. Course its always way late at night/wee hours of the morning and everyone is asleep... ;)

BTW, that leather office chair is worse than a cold toilet seat....:D


DGx2 - I'm holding you responsible for the nitemares..... :eek::eek::eek:

[JLA]

:D:rolleyes:

[carver]

I have reloaded in the buff before... Honestly. Course its always way late at night/wee hours of the morning and everyone is asleep... ;)

BTW, that leather office chair is worse than a cold toilet seat....:D

Next time try it on a metal folding chair!:eek:

[Caneman]

Not sure I can really explain this but it is just plain fun to work with stuff that can explode and blow up :)

[lawdawg]

I decided to start reloading around November, 2008. I figured that it would only be a matter of time before ammo prices were driven so high, or made virtually obsolete, that it would be impossible to buy. Seems a LOT of people had the same idea at the same time because it would take months to buy all the equipment and especially supplies that I needed. I remember helping my dad reload in the 70's, and how enjoyable it was, and had been kicking the idea around in my head before that fateful day in November,2008. So I went ahead and bit the bullet (no pun intended) and emptied my "mad-money" piggy bank and started slowly buying what I could, when I could. i pray that the day never comes when ammo is more precious than gold, but just in case it does, we will have a private mint in our garage/basement/spare room. Plus it is a very enjoyable hobby, but I have never done it in the nude.

[Claudius Valarium]

All has been said but a couple of reasons were missed.

You can do it in the nude, in private.

It is more fun than knitting!

OH HEY-ILL NO!

[Brisk44]

I like the part about how reloaders are the greatest, funnest, coolest, neatest, best looking, most virile, handsomest and greatest people on the face of the earth. :D;D

[American Leader]

I'm with carver, I don't know if I just pay great prices for components or what, but I load for 1/3rd or less of new ammo even when it's on sale. Now I do buy some of these things at wholesale, but not all. And as with a few others, it gives me a chance to shoot more. Other than that, I definately agree with worm and moody on all the fine points. I love and enjoy reloading as much as shooting. Find it rewarding and relaxing!

[woolleyworm]

I picked up 210 once fired 30-06 this past weekend for $15.00 !! I'm going to sort through it carefully, but it all looks like good quality brass. I love hunting down a good bargain or trading/bartering. Something that I've found many other reloaders like to do also.

estate sale buy last week:

Lee Mold - $11
250 new CCI 45ACP brass - $24
210 30-06 used/cleaned brass - $15
130 used/cleaned 380 ACP brass - $4

Total - $54

also got a set of Lee dippers, one is missing, but they are in an old old Lee boxed set. Free to the first one that PM's me their addy; I don't need'em.

[American Leader]

Nice find worm! Congrats.

[Brisk44]

I like to find brass at the range. Once fired and free. :D

[JLA]

Free is my favorite price!

[mncarpenter]

Hunted all my life ,always had guns. Never had more than a box or two of shells for any one gun at any time until I started loading. Never shot enough to be a really good shot, except for shotgun(shot skeet). Now, I feel under stocked if I dont have at least a couple hundred rounds loaded up for each gun( yeah I know someone is going to wonder why only have a couple hundred rounds loaded up), and when I head to the gun club I can't leave any of the guns at home!! I shoot a lot more, getting to be more accurate, more consistently and have a ball doing it.

[JLA]

Hunted all my life ,always had guns. Never had more than a box or two of shells for any one gun at any time until I started loading. Never shot enough to be a really good shot, except for shotgun(shot skeet). Now, I feel under stocked if I dont have at least a couple hundred rounds loaded up for each gun( yeah I know someone is going to wonder why only have a couple hundred rounds loaded up), and when I head to the gun club I can't leave any of the guns at home!! I shoot a lot more, getting to be more accurate, more consistently and have a ball doing it.

same way here mtn, I only keep between 100 and 300 rounds loaded for each rifle and somewhere between 400 and 800 loaded for the pistols, btu i keep my stocks healthy ennough that I could have thousands loaded for everything within a few days.

[ozo]

All has been said but a couple of reasons were missed.

You can do it in the nude, in private.

It is more fun than knitting!

This is the reason those two things WERE NOT mentioned....


http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?_adv_prop=image&fr=crmas&va=willie+warmer

And not to be confused with this...
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/18110/59013/?sort=serv&servT=1&start=0

[creektrails]

This is the reason those two things WERE NOT mentioned....


http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?_adv_prop=image&fr=crmas&va=willie+warmer

And not to be confused with this...
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/18110/59013/?sort=serv&servT=1&start=0

Thanks a load ozo, could have done without the real world application photo.:eek:

[Brisk44]

Warm my willie!!!!!!!!!!!

[Claudius Valarium]

http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?_adv_prop=image&fr=crmas&va=willie+warmer

OH HEY-ILL NO! My eyes!

[RustyFN]

There are many reasons why I reload, I've given it some thought and put together a list in order of importance to me. This may or may not motivate anyone else to reload, but I'm hoping it does.

1 - The abitlity to DO; meaning I have had a hand in it and not just throwing it in the basket at wally world. This nation is becoming a nation that no longer DOES much of what it used to; we are overwhelmingly just consumers of whatever china delivers us. I take pride in having some skills to craft and DO something tangible and hone my skills and not rely on some &^%$^&*% import junk.

2 - It's relaxing and enjoyable; reloading is a hobby that is nearly as enjoyable as going to the range and putting some rounds down range. The whole experience is enhanced when you know that you're the one driving your results at the range with your load development.

3 - Great people - There's alot of great people in the firearms world in general, but reloaders/handloaders tend to be the most friendly and easy going of the bunch. Maybe it's due to the fact that reloading takes much patience and attention to detail; this may transfer over to other things too. I don't tend to rush things in my life and try to slow things down so that I can enjoy what I have.

4 - Brain food - Reloading gives me a chance to use my brain and keep it functioning as best as possible. I think he helps me stay sharp; I hate crosswords and such, so this is a good replacement for stimulation.

5 - cost savings??? Nah, that's all a bunch of b.s., Really ! But I have got a good selection of high quality ammo, loaded to spec for my guns; at my disposal and ready anytime I am without having to run to the store. If I need more, I can have 50 rounds loaded up in less time than it would take me to run to the store and back.


Reloading is not for everyone and I certainly don't think less of anyone that doesn't. There are some people that just aren't able and that's ok. I would challenge any of us that shoot and love firearms to read at least one reloading manual though. It will give you great insight into just exactly what is happening when we pull the trigger.


Keep'em in the 10 ring,

Woolley

Good post Wolley. I have to agree with everything but #5 for me. I actually started reloading to save money and after a few months the savings seemed to be the least important reason, but is a bonus. I have more accurate ammo than I was buying. I always have ammo including through the Obammer shortages. It's so relaxing that I normally go out to load for a little while and end up spending hours.

I have reloaded in the buff before... Honestly.

Thanks JLA, thats a picture I really didn't need.:D

[JLA]

seriously... you guys aint ever been layin in bed, thinkin about a recipe youre working on, and then just hop outta bed and start loadn em cuz you cant sleep otherwise???

I sleep nekkid is why...

:D

[Regular Joe]

I can't find ANY factory ammo with the bullet that I prefer, loaded the way that works for me, and priced @ about 13 cents ea. for 9mm +P+ JHP. I load a whole lot more than I shoot, for the same reason why I buy a lot more long storage food and water than I need, right now. It keeps looking more and more like this stuff will come in handy. When that happens, every single loaded round will be worth more than all the gold on earth!

[bapple]

I agree with the bullet points (punny) of this thread. I started loading just recently (9mm) and since my dad had already been loading rifle rounds for years, all I needed was a die set and some case holders and I was set.

I enjoy it being relaxing and it gets addicting after a while. Searching for the best and most accurate bang is intoxicating. I find that when I plan to load about 50, I usually end up doing 100+ because I hate seeing primed, expanded, shiny cases ready to go without a piece of copper hanging out the end.

My take on money savings is that you need to shoot a lot before you start saving money. If you shoot 200-300 rounds per year, you won't save money for years. But if you're shooting a few thousand after a couple of months, you could get some pretty good cash savings. The savings is proportional to how much you actually shoot.

[woolleyworm]

Good post Wolley. I have to agree with everything but #5 for me. I actually started reloading to save money and after a few months the savings seemed to be the least important reason, but is a bonus. :D

I guess I should have stated that Yes, you will "save" money, but don't expect to see it in the bank account; that will still be empty :D:D I just have more ammo to shoot now! ;)

[scunnion]

I started reloading myself recently. my boys and I do alot off shooting and when dad braught home the gear they got realy excited.the big plus side for me also with this is I get to shoot my 30-40 alot more. When you can find ammo for it. It cost 50.00 a box.

[RichR]

Because I want to!

[Buckshot]

I've read the comments about building ammo you can't readily buy...

I remember when local gun stores had ammo in conceivable loading, in every caliber you could imagine, stacked deep on long rows of shelves running the length of the store.

Those days are a distant memory. Now you're lucky to find more than a choice or two, and only in some of the most popular calibers, unless you're lucky enough to live near a Cabela's or one of the other superstores.

Very sad indeed.:(

I'm guessing that the same economics of scale and buying power that have driven small stores out of business in all walks of life are at work here, but I wonder what else is to blame.

If we set aside the shortages of of the past few years, which have eased to some degree, the current cost of ammo means that such a display today would represent an investment in inventory not many shops could afford.

Any other ideas?

[woolleyworm]

I've read the comments about building ammo you can't readily buy...

I remember when local gun stores had ammo in conceivable loading, in every caliber you could imagine, stacked deep on long rows of shelves running the length of the store.

Those days are a distant memory. Now you're lucky to find more than a choice or two, and only in some of the most popular calibers, unless you're lucky enough to live near a Cabela's or one of the other superstores.

Very sad indeed.:(

I'm guessing that the same economics of scale and buying power that have driven small stores out of business in all walks of life are at work here, but I wonder what else is to blame.

If we set aside the shortages of of the past few years, which have eased to some degree, the current cost of ammo means that such a display today would represent an investment in inventory not many shops could afford.

Any other ideas?

Pretty much hit the nail on the head there; I try to do as much business as I can with any LGS's that are reputable. There are 2 stores locally that carry reloading supplies and they may charge a little more than Midway or other online stores, but it's worth it to have them in my own backyard.
Best advice is to take a personal inventory and stock up with what you need and have it on hand now and not count on it being available later. Even the "super stores" may not have ammo available in the future, but I won't have to worry until about 2025 or so.

[AmmoForSale.com]

+1 woolleyworm

I don't meditate but I think I get that same state of mind by reloading. I'm not thinking of anything else but the reloader and what's going on with it. Helps clear the mind. Bonus is at the end I have some custom ammo ready for me.

I'm still at the point where I'm saving money per year. I shoot about the same amount as before and I've long ago paid off my reloading equipment.

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[bluesea112]

Woolleyworm is telling a fib. The truth is that he shoots a couple of bad a$$ hand cannons that would make Donald Trump poor if he bought factory loaded ammo for them.

Chris, keep in mind that your cost per round continues to declline over time.....as long as you continue to use the same equipment.

[CampingJosh]

Chris, keep in mind that your cost per round continues to declline over time.....as long as you continue to use the same equipment.

If you're sharp when you're buying, you can get back out of it for about the same as you paid for your equipment, too. Presses and such rarely come up for sale here locally, but they always seem to sell for at least 75% of the price of new equipment (and they go quick--usually marked sold the same day as posted).
When you figure it that way, the equipment really doesn't cost much at all. If you're not "saving money" by loading, you can always get back out of it.

[woolleyworm]

Woolleyworm is telling a fib. The truth is that he shoots a couple of bad a$$ hand cannons that would make Donald Trump poor if he bought factory loaded ammo for them.

Chris, keep in mind that your cost per round continues to declline over time.....as long as you continue to use the same equipment.


I would be a poor poor soul if I had to buy factory ammo, cause I'm not stopping shooting anytime soon. I can reload the 500's for around $1.20 a pop, vice $3-$4.50 with factory prices. Everything we shot at the range was all factory loads. I'm seriously thinking about casting; specifically for the 500, cause even boolits for it aren't cheap. The cost of the moulds would be recouped in very little time. ( don't need a pot, since a friend has one that I can use anytime, so the setup costs would be minimal )

that 300RUM isn't a plinkin round either; approx .36c of powder in each case + primer and bullet; can't imagine that it's any less than $1 to reload either. Just did a check for factory ammo and it's about $3/rnd shipped.

With ammo prices on the way up, I'm glad I can still manage to shoot as much as life will allow.

[JLA]

You try those Boolits yet Chris?

[woolleyworm]

You try those Boolits yet Chris?

not yet, but I'm fixin to load some up on Mond or Tue. Will test them out in a Beretta 92 and see what happens. Been replacing windows and busy around the house still, haven't touched my presses in two months :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: Yeah, more shocking than the actual release of a birth cert ! ;)

[JLA]

I hear ya. I still aint cleaned up from the reloading frenzy I had just before TFF TEXAS 3

[bluesea112]

Its the price of the bullets that gets to me. Josh's lesson at Texas 3 motivated me to try my hand at casting. Well, his lesson along with another price increase by Nosler.
Now that I think about it, I don't even know if cast bullets would stand up to the velocity that 300 RUM is pushing. Is there a velocity limit for cast bullets.

By the way, the boolits thing is wearing me out more than the damn flea.

[JLA]

Yes, charles. Cast does bear a velocity limit generally speaking.

I have pushed gaschecked and well lubed .30 cal rifle bullets to 2700 in my .30-06 without leading, but my results are unique in that im using a homemeade lube you cant buy in stores and custom sizing my boolits to fit the bore of MY rifle. It would be possible to run a 200 gr .30 cal in the .300 rum at .30-06 velocity, but pushing them much faster than that may be asking for trouble IMO.

Generally speaking there is a 1400-1600 fps speed limit for plain based and 2000-2200 fps speed limit for gaschecked. though, as stated i have exceeded them both. It has alot more to do with bullet to bore fit and lube quality than the lead not holding up.

And boolit is a pet term for cast bullets

[woolleyworm]

Good time to bump this thead; Good info for those considering reloading. To those of you that got reloading equipment for Christmas, Congrats and hope that TFF can assist you!

[howlnmad]

Four reasons (in no particular order) :

- fun

- cost savings

- THERAPY

- accuracy

[NEILT]

Are you stating that there is no cost savings with reloading?

Pretty much, cause I shoot up what ever I save :D