Quote Originally Posted by Jamnanc View Post
"11 cents a bullet (based on Wideners Mil-spec 55 gr, 99 bucks per 500)
14 cents in powder (based paying 200 bucks for 8 lbs of powder and using 24 grains per round)
4 cents a primer (based on 1k of CCI purchased at Cabelas)
09 cents for brass (take your pick)"

I dont factor brass at its whole price, you'll use it at least twice and usually get some for free.
Powder charge should be .14 assuming the pound costs $40.

Looks like 38 cents a round. Cheaper than most quality ammo, but you've got time to factor in too.
Looks like based off of your prices you would be at .23 cents a round. I dont include brass either as it will be used multiple times and if you are diligent about it you can get quite a bit from the ranges where others dont/wont pick up there own.

Your calculation of powder breaks down like this;

8lb keg-7000 grains per pound X 8 = 56,000 divided by 24=2333 $200 divided by 2333 = .08

Bullet .11
Powder .08
Primer .04
Total .23