- Jun 30, 2015
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I didn't get into reloading until last year because I shot so little that it didn't make economic sense.
It still doesn't for me. I've spent more on reloading equipment and supplies than I ever will on ammo for the next ten years.
But, I've found it to be fun and personally fulfilling in that I can load up a box of plinking ammo, then a box of self-defense ammo, and then a box of hard-hitting solid lead bullet ammo for carrying in the woods. All of it custom tailored to my specific firearm and done exactly the way I want it.
My dad has been reloading for decades and is sub-contracted to a major firearms supply company to supply a large portion of their lead bullets. Last year they wanted 40k hand cast lead bullets in varying styles and weights. Dad is 73 and a tough old jarhead, but he finally asked me to help out. So I started casting bullets. It's a simple process with a lot of little nuances you need to know to produce perfect bullets; lead temp, mold temp, pour style, etc.
I found it to be actually kind of fun and relaxing...
So I bought my own lead pot, my own molds, then started casting bullets for my .45 Colt. Then I bought a cheap Lee press and eventually all of the components needed to manufacture rounds for my .45 Colt with 300gr hard-cast lead bullets and maximum powder loads for bear defense while hiking and riding horses in Idaho.
Then I thought why not start reloading for my carry pistol in .40 S&W? Spent more on the molds and components than I have spent in .40 S&W ammo in ten years, LOL. But, it's fun, and the molds and dies and other components will last a lifetime.
Who else reloads around here?
Anyone also cast their own bullets?
It still doesn't for me. I've spent more on reloading equipment and supplies than I ever will on ammo for the next ten years.
But, I've found it to be fun and personally fulfilling in that I can load up a box of plinking ammo, then a box of self-defense ammo, and then a box of hard-hitting solid lead bullet ammo for carrying in the woods. All of it custom tailored to my specific firearm and done exactly the way I want it.
My dad has been reloading for decades and is sub-contracted to a major firearms supply company to supply a large portion of their lead bullets. Last year they wanted 40k hand cast lead bullets in varying styles and weights. Dad is 73 and a tough old jarhead, but he finally asked me to help out. So I started casting bullets. It's a simple process with a lot of little nuances you need to know to produce perfect bullets; lead temp, mold temp, pour style, etc.
I found it to be actually kind of fun and relaxing...
So I bought my own lead pot, my own molds, then started casting bullets for my .45 Colt. Then I bought a cheap Lee press and eventually all of the components needed to manufacture rounds for my .45 Colt with 300gr hard-cast lead bullets and maximum powder loads for bear defense while hiking and riding horses in Idaho.
Then I thought why not start reloading for my carry pistol in .40 S&W? Spent more on the molds and components than I have spent in .40 S&W ammo in ten years, LOL. But, it's fun, and the molds and dies and other components will last a lifetime.
Who else reloads around here?
Anyone also cast their own bullets?
