Thread: To all the hardcore reloaders

Originally Posted by Kaweka_Neil

I used to reload all my own ammo, but now can't be bothered. I just buy factory ammo off the shelf. The accuracy of factory ammo is such that if I aim at an animal, I will hit it, it will go down and the job is done. I hate range shooting so don't actually fire that many rounds each year.

However, if I was target shooting and needed the accuracy and was churing through much higher numbers of rounds, then reloading is probably justified. With high volumes it is cheaper and some find there is some therapeutic value in sitting down in the garage reloading.

Kaweka_Neil

This is my main reason for reloading .... because I enjoy it.

You also get a little extra buzz when you take an animal with your own reload, similar to catching Trout on the Fly you just finished tying.

Cheers
Pete