Gun and Ammo prices

[roberth]

I thought about getting a dillion progressive press to roll my own LOL. Any suggestions?

Yes, I have a Dillon Square Deal B for 45ACP exclusively and I'm looking at a Dillon 550B for rifle calibers. After that another Square Deal B for 9mm exclusively.

Dillon makes an excellent product and they stand behind it.

There are other progressive presses but I have 3 friends who reload alot more than I do and they all use Dillon.

I'm pretty much a noob to reloading but I'll do my best to help you out or anyone else for that matter.

[Gcompact30]

Yes, I have a Dillon Square Deal B for 45ACP exclusively and I'm looking at a Dillon 550B for rifle calibers. After that another Square Deal B for 9mm exclusively.

Dillon makes an excellent product and they stand behind it.

There are other progressive presses but I have 3 friends who reload alot more than I do and they all use Dillon.

I'm pretty much a noob to reloading but I'll do my best to help you out or anyone else for that matter.

[sneakerd]

Just my opinion- I don't think reloading is worth it. Once you price out everything that you need, plus set-up, plus all of your time actually doing it, re-doing it, experimenting, plus the cost of whatever mistakes you make- to yours and/or your buddy's gun or guns, it just isn't worth it to me. I buy factory ammo in bulk. As long as you shop and know what you should be paying, you can get plenty of good deals.

[Gcompact30]

Just my opinion- I don't think reloading is worth it. Once you price out everything that you need, plus set-up, plus all of your time actually doing it, re-doing it, experimenting, plus the cost of whatever mistakes you make- to yours and/or your buddy's gun or guns, it just isn't worth it to me. I buy factory ammo in bulk. As long as you shop and know what you should be paying, you can get plenty of good deals.

[roberth]

Just my opinion- I don't think reloading is worth it. Once you price out everything that you need, plus set-up, plus all of your time actually doing it, re-doing it, experimenting, plus the cost of whatever mistakes you make- to yours and/or your buddy's gun or guns, it just isn't worth it to me. I buy factory ammo in bulk. As long as you shop and know what you should be paying, you can get plenty of good deals.

I gave it alot of thought before I made the jump. Reloading is time consuming and exacting, I'm fortunate to have the free time to pursue it. I find reloading to be relaxing and fun, plus testing my 'made with my own hands' ammo is fun too, any excuse to go to the range.

[roberth]

You're welcome Gcompact30.

[Gcompact30]

You're welcome Gcompact30.

[Zombie Steve]

Scrounged about 25 pounds of wheel weights today. I'll probably mix it with the roughly 70 pounds of straight lead a buddy brought over the other day and make a decent alloy.

I guess I'm somewhere around 6 cents a shot for .45's since I started casting.

[roberth]

I don't know nuttin' about 45GAP, I'd trade up to 45ACP but that's just me.

When I had pistols in 357Sig I bought my ammo at Walmart, it was the least expensive local place. 357Sig is a tremendous cartridge but it is expensive and LOUD indoors.

[sneakerd]

Trust me not trying to tread on anybody. For me it just isn't worth it. At 6 cents shot in 45- I could be wrong!! But I'll bet it's a large investment to be casting as well. Of course you have to have a safe place to do it as well.