Use a lot of ammo but don't reload. Worth saving brass?

[jimmeh]

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If you had your own brass, you'd have no brass to buy.

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For 9mm, you'd only use somewhere around 3lbs, I would guess.

And when primers return to regular prices, they're usually around $40/1k.

You can do the math. If you shoot A LOT, then for 9mm and 5.56 you could save a good chunk of change. The savings exponentially increase for the calibers I've mentioned earlier.

I went to train shooting steel on Sunday. I must've shot 300 .45acp thru my 1911. And I've shot steel consistantly for the past 4weeks straight, shooting 9, 45, 556, and 12ga.

I think you're ready to get into it.

 

[ron]

Dang guys... now I am curious about reloading. In the long term or future, I would love to load match grade 5.56 (especially because I am having a heck of a time finding it for sale)

Yes sir. Your just getting started @kylej24 77 SMK and weighed charge of VV N 140. Winchester brass. High Quality 223 Match Ammo

 

[Lasers]

That's where I'm at now too. I've been reloading a ton of plinking FMJ 223 and the real savings comes with the 66gr and heavier match grade ammo that I wouldn't even try when seeing it on the shelf for $1+ a round

 

[jimmeh]

Yes sir. Your just getting started @kylej24 77 SMK and weighed charge of VV N 140. Winchester brass. High Quality 223 Match Ammo
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Man, I remember the days of my early starts. Your bench looks so clean.

 

[HighlandLofts]

I have been selling wet tumbled 9mm and 223/5.56 brass for 4 cents a piece plus shipping. Mixed head stamps.

 

[Ops]

i got a box of misc brass just sitting by the front door. i could sell it and buy alcohol. win win

 

[kylej24]

Derailing my own thread: I am now curious about reloading. What are some good resources for me to watch so I know what equipment and material to purchase?

 

[DizzyJ]

Derailing my own thread: I am now curious about reloading. What are some good resources for me to watch so I know what equipment and material to purchase?

I think there are quite a few threads in here in the reloading forum about exactly that! Lots of extremely helpful folk in here more than willing to help you out!