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Thats what it cost you per 1000? Using what?

Guys i was wondering how much does it cost you to reload 1000 rounds of 9mm major with a jacketed hollow point? The reason I ask is because I can get them for 480 shipped from Atlantic arms, and when I quickly crunched some numbers for reloading on my own I came out to around 360 just for the components. I was going by pricing from montana gold 124gr jhp, longshot powder and wsp primers from midway, and once fired brass from gunbroker. The amount of 360 included shipping and hasmat fees. I could go cheaper with montana gold cmj bullets but that would be comparing apples to oranges. Please correct me if I am wrong here, but I think that the time it would take to reload 1000 rounds on my own is worth more than 120 dollars. Keep in mind I do not shoot thousands of rounds a year and only have a single stage press. I would buy a dillon 650 since I already have a sl900 with a case feeder that I could use, but im just not seeing the benefit. Are my numbers way off here? Give me some insght please.

Thank all of you for your help it looks like i will get a few boxes of major ammo from Atlata arms, and a 8# spring for the factory ammo for the first time at the range so i can experience the difference. If it is like what most of you are explaining I will start reloading for this gun. I will let you guys know the outcome.

Did you get the one that went for $3K on Gunbroker? Had my eye on that but its just not in the cards this year unless I sell some toys first... Yes that is the one i got from hawektech, they are super nice. They even gave me free shipping on it, which i requested after the sale. I have always wanted a sti grandmaster, and then they came out with the dvc. I am in the same boat as you but could not pass it up, I am selling another gun that has been a problem child since day one to help cover the cost of the dvc, as soon as it gets back from the manufacturer. Second time sent to them within a year with less than 500 rounds.

Hey guys, I just picked up a 9mm dvc open for what i feel was a great price. This is my first open gun, I do not shoot competition, I bought it to be a range toy and to open carry at Walmart (joking). I would really like to shoot sellier and belloit 124gr ammo that has a velocity of 1180fps. From what I understand this would be in the middle of major and minor power factor(146). I do reload for my rifles, shotgun and magnum pistols, but only in limited quantities due to a single stage press. So i really dont want to reload unless I absolutely have to. This is also my first 2011 gun and I hear that they are finicky. What would be needed to make this gun run with this ammo? Would it be a simple recoil spring change or is there more involved? Thanks, Dave