NOOB question - The Firearms Forum

FatboyStew · 03-25-2009, 06:03 PM

Actually, I haven't started reloading yet, but am seriously considering it.

I'm considering getting into reloading and starting with 45 ACP. My concern is that it won't really save me too much. I couldn't believe the price of some of the components. Brass is a lot higher than I expected, but I have a bunch of that. The price of bullets is really what has me concerned.

So, does anyone know where I can get cheap bullets?

Thanks,

FatboyStew

Alpo · 03-25-2009, 07:05 PM

For a combination of a decent price and actually having any in stock, this seems to be your best bet.

https://secure3.mooseweb.com/montana.../pricelist.tpl

FatboyStew · 03-25-2009, 10:04 PM

Thanks, I appreciate the help. Even with the cost of bullets, powder, primers and other components, it looks like I can save a good deal of money.

gdmoody · 03-26-2009, 12:05 AM

Don't forget the start up costs of presses, dies, etc, etc. BUT the good thing is that is just a one time thing and then you start saving a pretty good amount per box. No matter how much you spend - it is still just plain fun to reload!

Vasily Zaytsev · 03-26-2009, 12:26 AM

We have never reloaded to save money

We reload to make a bullet better than you can buy

Alpo · 03-26-2009, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Vasily Zaytsev

We have never reloaded to save money

We reload to make a bullet better than you can buy

Interesting. I reload so I can afford to shoot.

carver · 03-26-2009, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpo

Interesting. I reload so I can afford to shoot.

Same here! I don't do any long range shooting, most of the ammo I reload is simply for plinking, and SD target shooting. I do reload some ammo for the .44 mag, in pistol and rifle that I use to hunt with, but this is still a short range round.

daboone · 03-26-2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpo

Interesting. I reload so I can afford to shoot.

I reload because it's FUN

Bruce FLinch · 03-28-2009, 08:48 AM

The advantages of reloading...
1-Cost Effective
2-Making better than factory ammo
3-Fun
4-Better than TV

Did I forget anything?

Lunicy · 03-28-2009, 05:42 PM

I reload cuz it's better. It turns out to be cheaper too.

BTW I've never saved any money reloading. I have shot a helluva lot more though.

qajaq · 03-29-2009, 09:00 AM

First you start reloading to save money, but you shoot more, so it doesn't work.

Then you start casting and reloading your own. Now you do save money!!!

gdmoody · 03-29-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by qajaq

First you start reloading to save money, but you shoot more, so it doesn't work.

Then you start casting and reloading your own. Now you do save money!!!

I agree with that sentiment! I cast for 9mm, 38/357, 44, 45ACP, 45/70 and it does save $$.

DWARREN123 · 03-30-2009, 06:53 AM

Bullets, Rainier, Berry, Magnus and for lead WWW.SNSCASTING.COM
All are good bullets and except for the lead are mostly plated.
Mid South Shooters Supply is a good source for me.

03-25-2009, 06:03 PM	#1
FatboyStew Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2	NOOB question Actually, I haven't started reloading yet, but am seriously considering it. I'm considering getting into reloading and starting with 45 ACP. My concern is that it won't really save me too much. I couldn't believe the price of some of the components. Brass is a lot higher than I expected, but I have a bunch of that. The price of bullets is really what has me concerned. So, does anyone know where I can get cheap bullets? Thanks, FatboyStew -->

03-25-2009, 07:05 PM	#2
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,772	Re: NOOB question For a combination of a decent price and actually having any in stock, this seems to be your best bet. https://secure3.mooseweb.com/montana.../pricelist.tpl

03-25-2009, 10:04 PM	#3
FatboyStew Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2	Re: NOOB question Thanks, I appreciate the help. Even with the cost of bullets, powder, primers and other components, it looks like I can save a good deal of money.

03-26-2009, 12:05 AM	#4
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,409	Re: NOOB question Don't forget the start up costs of presses, dies, etc, etc. BUT the good thing is that is just a one time thing and then you start saving a pretty good amount per box. No matter how much you spend - it is still just plain fun to reload! __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

03-26-2009, 12:26 AM	#5
Vasily Zaytsev Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 72	Re: NOOB question We have never reloaded to save money We reload to make a bullet better than you can buy

03-28-2009, 08:48 AM	#9
Bruce FLinch Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Point, Kali..aka Gun Point Posts: 5,016	Re: NOOB question The advantages of reloading... 1-Cost Effective 2-Making better than factory ammo 3-Fun 4-Better than TV Did I forget anything? __________________ A bad day @ the Range, is better than a good day @ work.

03-28-2009, 05:42 PM	#10
Lunicy Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 16	Re: NOOB question I reload cuz it's better. It turns out to be cheaper too. BTW I've never saved any money reloading. I have shot a helluva lot more though.

03-29-2009, 09:00 AM	#11
qajaq Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 49	Re: NOOB question First you start reloading to save money, but you shoot more, so it doesn't work. Then you start casting and reloading your own. Now you do save money!!!

03-30-2009, 06:53 AM	#13
DWARREN123 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: BETWEEN TN & KY Posts: 764	Re: NOOB question Bullets, Rainier, Berry, Magnus and for lead WWW.SNSCASTING.COM All are good bullets and except for the lead are mostly plated. Mid South Shooters Supply is a good source for me. __________________ Have a nice day!