Reloading

[EDITION]

Hi there;

I LOVE shooting my 9mm. Unfortunately, my wallet hates it! I posted a thread about getting cheap ammo and one member talked to me about reloading and the potential savings I can have. He gave me great advice and tips. I was wondering if anyone else out there could also help me out. Give me some pointers, best products to use, how to maximize my savings....things like that, I would really appreciate it! I also live in an apartment so space, noise and chemical fumes (like melting lead) are also factors I have to work around. I don't have a garage to work from...yet.

Thanks for any advice and pointers you can give. I really appreciate it

[TBark]

I reload a few different cal's, even colt 45.
But I have not figured out the savings, likely 50 - 65% of factory load costs.
I used to think I could load for less than half the cost, but it's working out to more than half.
Not even sure reloading is allowed in an apartment.

TBark

[elkhunter11]

I generally load cast bullets in front of Trailboss for both my 357 mag, and my 454 Casull. Using this combination, my 357rounds cost about $17 per 100, and my 454 around $24 per 100. Using these reduced loads, brass lasts a very long time.

[justsomeguy]

9mm is touch and go in terms of economical, particularly if you have limited time. If you're into hardcore IPSC or something you need a Dillon.

Check out TSE, they carry BDX commercial re-loads from the guys in Black Diamond, probably the lowest cost 9mm, a bit dirt but if you don't have cycling problems with them it just means a bit more cleaning.

[CAJC]

I wouldn't look at reloading as merely a "cost savings" project. I look at reloading as a way to get a custom load and bullet that I know how it will shoot everytime. Even factory ammo can differ greatly as it is mass produced. Any cost savings are just a bonus imo

[gitrdun]

BDX 9mm ammo is approximately $25.00 for 100 rounds. Can't reload for that price according to my calculations.