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Two reasons, the first being that making my own ammo is just what's done. I'm not really a survivalist but like to be able to take care of myself. In about 1980 I bought a Ruger Blackhawk in 45LC, 100 rounds of factory ammo, a Lee Challenger press, dies and dipper set. I went to Hillsboro and bought a pound of Unique powder and 500 Liberty hardcast 255 SWC's. I was able to make better, harder hitting and more accurate ammo for much cheaper. That's the other reason, cost, back then factory ammo for the 45LC was $20.00/ 50 and I could load my pet handloads for $7.00/ hundred.
I keep reloading for the above reasons and a couple more, with the exception of the initial cost of the brass I can load most any caliber for virtually the same cost, it's all the same bullets, powder and primers whether I'm loading for say a 30-06 or the latest and greatest 300 Blamm-o. I also like shooting T/C's in non standard calibers so reforming brass is necessary. Fun stuff.
I keep reloading for the above reasons and a couple more, with the exception of the initial cost of the brass I can load most any caliber for virtually the same cost, it's all the same bullets, powder and primers whether I'm loading for say a 30-06 or the latest and greatest 300 Blamm-o. I also like shooting T/C's in non standard calibers so reforming brass is necessary. Fun stuff.
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