rustybayonet Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I think the real question is: Do I reload to shoot or do I shoot to reload? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastly Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I think the real question is: Do I reload to shoot or do I shoot to reload? Why yes, of course. Although I couldn't imagine reloading with shooting unless I was in business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunBugBit Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I reload to shoot, it's all about the shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 the cycle of life. shoot reload shoot reload :-D for many years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acoop101 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I did to increase the amount of shooting I can do on my monthly shooting budget. It doesn't save me a dime but I do shoot a lot more. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frgood Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I started reloading this year to make sure of availability. Plus, I didn't have money for bulk ammo purchases all the time. By reloading I can spread the cost out. It is easier to drop a couple hundred here and there vs. having 400-800 in one shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecolyer325 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I reload because I can control what the ammo turns out like. I can adjust each load as needed. Also I like reloading stuff I'm general so reloading gives me another reason to buy more stuff. Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJGary Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Reload to shoot plain and simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perttime Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Cannot stand wasting stuff. I was starting to accumulate empties in 38 Special and 357 Mag, and needed a use for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Just like everyone else..... Reload to shoot more..... Then there is the excuse of hey I have enough brass for a different caliber / gun.... Next stop LGS for the new toy..... Then a new press for that caliber. ... Never ending cycle.... woof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohannBuys Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Started off as I thought I would be saving money but currently I turn out ammo made for my firearms and not firearms in general. You show me where I can get factory 300H&H ammo with a 130gr Monometal bullet that fits my rifles tight chamber and I might be interested if it is as accurate in my rifle as my own tailored load. I shoot a CZ Duty in PD with a load that feels as if I am cheating. Factories cannot load ammo like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD45 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 The Lee loader was my first loader for a deer rifle. The first night I had it I was priming a case and popped the primer. That sent the rod to the ceiling in my friends house. I actually started at 14 loading shot shells cause I thiought it was cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefiantMenace Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Because 16-18 dollars for a box of 50 9MM is ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firewood Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 My Dad dabbled with casting bullets and handloading ammo. My brother and me were quite involved in the casting aspect but Dad didn't have a press and would go to a friends house to load. So I never actually saw or did any handloading myself back then. When Dad passed I got all of his stuff, his molds, priming tools, uniflow PM, sizer/lubber and steel dies for 30-06. He had a pile of lead and spent brass in 30-06 which I didn't take because I had no where to put it. Really wish I had it now. I started IDPA about 4 years ago and used factory ammo, It wasn't too bad because I didn't shoot that many matches. Three years ago I got involved in a regular weekly pistol practice night that uses an indoor range in the winter. The fact that jacketed bullets are not allowed is the main reason I started handloading although I knew that it was always just a matter of time. So handloads are all I shoot anymore as I'm sure is quite common around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyliearms Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 So I could customize my loads to my gun and competition style... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPatton Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Costomize them so they are as accurate as possible and have a 100% feed rate with your competition style but I'm not sure what that means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrov Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 I was born and raised in the soviet union. In 2005 I got into it to "save money", who the f*#k am I kidding I wanted another hobby. In 2007 my long lines and shortages comrade senses tingled so I bought f*#kton of components before the election started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosh75287 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Initially, to make my Vz-24 Mauser shoot like a REAL 8x57mm Mauser, and not a .30-40 Krag (U.S. Factory Loads). After that, it was to stretch my ammo dollars when I starting shooting .45 ACP. Economy is still A factor, but not THE factor, since I sorta tune my ammo to my firearms. I definitely reload to shoot, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Horse Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I started from a financial aspect. I wanted to shoot more for the same money. In that parameter I succeeded! 458 SOCOM factory averages $3.50 a round, hand loaded $.80-1.50 a round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) My kid duties ramped up considerably after starting to reload and having kid #2 and 3 shortly after. So my time spent shooting is down considerably. Plus, "my" 650 is actually on long term loan from a good friend. I keep it tuned, stored, and up to date for him in exchange for loading as many rounds as I want in my own basement. So I actually think I have saved money on the reloading hobby. 80% or more of my investment is in stock piled components, and my only tooling outlays are dies, caliber conversion kits, and the odd tool/scale/case gage Edited March 10, 2016 by b1gcountry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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