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say I had the brass but that was all how much would it cost to get reloads made or is it still cheaper to get ammo from the shops?
also if I gave you money to buy the projectiles I would want to use. so really it is just the powder,primers and your time.
There's a few crowds around that do it. Sorry I can't remember their names though. I remember at Hunting and Fishing once (Botany) there were a bunch of business cards at the till for a crowd that do them. I'll keep my eye out next time I'm in, otherwise Google is your friend :)
You should learn how to do it yourself Toby. I'm sure one of us would be happy to help. I don't know where you're based but I can give you some pointers.
I am planning on it, first is a job next year. a .223 then reloading gear so it will be a while and im not sure how much .308 ammo I have left but the reloads were wicked on deer and I would prefer to get more like that have no idea what powder is but I found out what the projectiles are. but if it cost too much then too bad for me just handle highland since its cheapest in town :D
You could contact Allan from Accuracy Developments in Ashurst for a quote (06 326 7077)
or Dead Eye Dicks - Deadeye Dicks - Home.
Whats that gun on the main page?
I got some done a while back pretty cheap from mark bridgeman also cliffe at the outdoorsman rotorua did me some up not long ago were faster and more accurate than the superformance ammo they replaced. Last lot cost 100 bucks for 40 rounds including load development. All i gAve him was the brass. If you supplied brass and projectiles and didnt need development would very economical
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Just buy superformance from the shops until you can afford your own gear
Yeah it seems cheaper to just buy it myself. It looks like alot of money to reload too. once set up I guess i wont be too bad.
It's a Savage or something dropped into an Evolution stock. They are available for a few common actions.Quote:
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Ray.
Don't bother getting into reloading to save money cause it just doesn't happen.Quote:
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Reload to get better options and performance. That's it.
I will wait until I have enough money to throw away then. I really want to do it for the pleasure and something to do new to learn.
It costs my mate 160 odd dollars per hundred rounds. Developed for his rifle . Quite reasonable if you ask me.
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Meh, thats alot of money for ammo. I think I will stick with factory stuff for now.
At 60-100 bucks for 20 rounds:wtfsmilie:
Look at Titan reloading in the states. Really cheap to land the gear here. They have all you need. And look at you tube reloading vids for tips and safety. That's how I learned
I think yiur mathses is as gud as ma spoellingQuote:
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Yea thats bloody reasonable!!Quote:
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oh shit, I thought it was $160 for 20 rnds, went past me, sorry bout that.
Hi Toby
Brass = free if you have it
Projectiles = You know your cost (but about $0.30 to $1.00 each)
Powder = About $70/500g (500g = 7716grain) so if loading for .223 you'll be looking at about 25gr per load, so you'll get about 308 reloads for $70 or $0.22 each
Primers are about $0.08 each
So add it all up and your looking at about $0.60 to $1.30 per round.
But if really anal you could factor in the cost of your reloading gear and the sky is the limit for how much you want to pay for this, but for $200 you could have a reliable accurate set for hunting ammo.
kj
Doesn't look cheap to land gear here. I've found that if your going after quality kits like the RCBS and Hornady gear than it's cheaper, but for a basic kit like the Lee it's not worth it.Quote:
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