Is Reloading Really Worth It?

[Twmaster]

do it, it will always be worth it and you'll have the equip. forever. its a lifetime of savings if you look at it like that.

That is exactly how I am looking at this. I'd also like to get into casting my own bullets.

 

[aeropb]

Most of the time its so much more worth it than anything else. A few times when you want to do some shooting but don't have the time to reload it really sucks.

 

[Twmaster]

A few times when you want to do some shooting but don't have the time to reload it really sucks.

And that is the perfect opportunity to replace lost or worn brass!

 

[beast1989]

Where do you guys get the lead from for casting? someone mentioned getting it out of the backstop of a range, i doubt i will have that opportunity so how does everyone else get their raw lead?

 

[Twmaster]

Car/truck wheel weights

 

[HiredHand]

Car/truck wheel weights

I've found most local tire shops won't sell their used wheel weights.

 

[beast1989]

Do any of you guys reload for 9mm or mainly just for bigger or more expensive calibers like 40s&w, .45auto etc?

 

[Twmaster]

I've reloaded ~400 9MM this week. While not saving a lot of money it is worthwhile to me.

I've found most local tire shops won't sell their used wheel weights.

You aren't looking hard enough.

 

[beast1989]

I was wondering bc I went to everetts last weekend and cleaned out their used brass buckets. I picked the .45 out and dont know what to do with the rest.

Twmaster i might have to be your reloading under study lol. you reload .45 too?

 

[GlockCop]

Reloading 9mm might not be the biggest savings out there but you do save. Its also nice to know you can reload a couple of boxes up when a match comes up and you dont have to run to the store and hand the guys your wallet. You notice a bigger savings though with .45 ACP. I load both and can shoot a lot more for the same price.