Reloading in bulk 5.56mm question
I hand reload for my Savage heavy barrel 223 but do so for pure accuracy so cost per round is not an issue. Early this week a guy I know wanted to sell his mini-14 and I got it cheap. I already know the mini-14's are not the most accurate weapons made so I plan on just using it for pure blasting fun and carrying it on the tractor with me. It always seems when out brush hogging or stuff I always see yotes and such.
I was shocked at what surplus 5.56mm ammo is going for now days. I did look at some of the Russian cheap stuff and for what I am doing with it, it would probably do. Yes I know its junk but just for pure fun of pulling the trigger...... but I want to ask you guys that reload in bulk for the 5.56mm caliber what you think your actual cost per round is including labor. I already have the dies, presses, power, primers, and saw some cheap once shot brass but I hate trimming brass and the thought of doing a 1000 cases makes me shudder.