Originally Posted by
hometheaterman
So with Federal Fusion 30-06 ammo that my gun likes around $30 for a box of 20 now it's getting a little expensive to hunt with. I've been considering getting into reloading. On average how much would it cost to reload a box of ammo similar to the above?
Also what about other calibers? I'm just trying to figure out if I'd save enough for it to be worthwhile. Is re loading something hard to learn or is it something I can pick up fairly easily?
One other thing is that my rifle seems super picky with ammo and the Fusion ammo is the only kind I've found it seems to really like accuracy wise. Would it be hard to reload something that it likes accuracy wise or should I be able to reload something just fine?
Also can you reload ammo for pumps and semi automatic's? I've heard some say it's no problem and others tell me that you usually can't do it. So I'm wondering what the truth is.
The cost of handloading your own is as different, depending on bullet style as buying factory ammo. The price is all over the place....you have to buy the components right to get the best deal. For most standard center fire rounds between $10 and $20 a box of 20.
Getting started in handloading will cost you $150 and possibly more depending on the quality of the equipment you buy. Sets of dies cost as little as $15 but some are much more.
Your rifle may be far less picky with your handloads than factory fodder.
Don't tell the thousands of guys handloading for their ARs that you can't load for a semi auto...pumps are not a problem either. Brass generally won't last quite as long but its still not a bad deal.