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Post by GonHuntin on Feb 11, 2004 17:10:02 GMT -5
Yes, I know it's a "reloading" topic.....but I figure those that don't reload might not read the reloading forum! ;D
Just wondering how many of our member don't reload their own ammo, and, if you don't mind saying, why not??
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Post by kellyg on Feb 11, 2004 17:33:13 GMT -5
me  Oh sure, edit the question on me  LOL! I bought a Rock Chucker and all the accessories but just couldn't get into it....  |
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Bennie
Hunter
Hico, Texas
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Post by Bennie on Feb 11, 2004 17:55:46 GMT -5
Gon, I use to reload, would load up five boxes of whatever and then not look at my reloading stuff for a few years. So I sold it. Guess what I took up pdoggin, now I wish I had it all back, made the guy I sold it to a heck of a deal. Still can buy the 223 as cheap as I can load it, the one I get left behind on is the 22-250, my savages shoot the white box winchester great, but for longer shots need a heavier bullet than the 45 grain. So I'll probably start building back up on the reloading stuff.
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okcoyote
Hunter
Comanche, Oklahoma
Posts: 148
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Post by okcoyote on Feb 11, 2004 18:53:34 GMT -5
hey gh......................i use to reload a great deal... back in the 70's and 80's.......reloading and ballistics was my hobby. i do not shoot as much as i once did. i find with all the premium loads out there i really cannot load anything that will out perform the stuff. my firearms shoot some kind of the factory stuff just as well as anything i can cook up. i do miss it , though.... okcoyote..... |
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REM223PA
Hunter
Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 116
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Post by REM223PA on Feb 11, 2004 19:22:28 GMT -5
Ihave never reloaded i always got what i needed out of factory rounds . i can see if your shooting Pdogs all day or shot at targets 3 times a week or if your just into it. but i never got in to the target thing always out shooting live ones. but if you get satisfaction knowing you build the bulled and have the time for it thats is a good thing in my book.  ??how much is it to reload a 223 round |
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Post by GonHuntin on Feb 11, 2004 19:46:38 GMT -5
Depends on the bullet you use.......if you already have the brass...
figure 4 to 20 cents per bullet
1.5 cents for the primer
4 to 7 cents for powder (cheaper if you use surplus!)
low side 10 cents.......$2/box of 20
high side 30 cents......$6/box of 20
If you have to pay for brass, add another penny or so.
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Post by ICMCumin on Feb 11, 2004 21:21:42 GMT -5
I do not reload nor do I plan on starting anytime in the future.
I can buy some durn good rounds from Hornady, Remington and Federal and see no need to try to do it better myself. Woud rather spend my time doing something else.
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Mikie
Hunter
Walnut Springs,TX
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Post by Mikie on Feb 12, 2004 2:15:36 GMT -5
::)I don't reload anymore. I reloaded from the 60's up to about 95. I reloaded 45 acp when I used to shoot about 500 to 600 rounds every weekend.I love to shoot Pdog's now. I shoot a Savage 12vfss in 22-250.I shoot the winchester white box.Super group.I also shoot the savage 12vfss in .223 same ammo at $9.99 for 40 rounds with same accur. No I do not reload at this time
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Post by jdickey on Feb 12, 2004 15:39:55 GMT -5
:(Hey GH.... :Pas long as Hornady stays in business, probably not gonna start reloading! :(Actually, just wanted to post in this thread with some of the new ::)smileys!!! |
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Post by TommyJ on Feb 12, 2004 16:29:02 GMT -5
I use the $11.83 Walmart Remington Express 55 grnrs. They have shot better than reloads outa my gun. And have proven to be the best for pelts. I have toyed with the idea of reloading in fact every time Im at Walmart I look pretty hard at the reloading kits.
This info is coming from 4 years of owning this rifle and trying approx. 10 different brands and styles threw it.
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slammy
Hunter
Slowly... Little by little, the face of the country changes because of the men we admire.
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Post by slammy on Feb 12, 2004 19:13:55 GMT -5
Hey GH,
I do not reload. I do buy reloads from some cops in Dallas that do it as a side business. They are good quality and the accuracy (consistency) is good. The price is right , I think its .14 a piece for .223 V-max, maybe a little less for soft points which I am currently using.
I don't have time to devote to reloading because like everything else I do in my life I couldn't do it half way. Soon I'd have every piece of equipment available and would have to devote additional floor space and time to do it properly.
I know it's fun developing your own loads, tweaking power, speed and consisitency and years ago I got a small taste of it with a LEE Loader set for my .357.
Life's just slingin me too fast and I can get high quality reloads from those boys here in town. Good idea about posting this topic here, I have never clicked on the reload area.
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Post by doorgunner on Feb 12, 2004 20:27:55 GMT -5
I think at one time, I owned at least one of everything RCBS makes. I ended up selling everything a few years back. As long as Hornady keeps on making 7mm, 300, and 25-06, and Winchester keeps selling me that super accurate cheapy USA in .223, I have no plans on getting back into it. Reloading is fun, but I have enough excuses to need to go shoot/hunt as it is.  |
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toecatch
Full Member
Fort Worth, Texas
Posts: 51
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Post by toecatch on Feb 12, 2004 21:02:26 GMT -5
I don't reload either. I have thought about getting into it for a hobby, but then I think the Toyota 4x4 sitting in the driveway with the head off, and the boat beside it that needs carpet, and the carbs overhauled. Then there is the bow I bought two years ago, that doesn't get shot near enough. Add all this to my bad varmint hunting habit, trapping, and my deer lease that I don't see enough of,I really don't think I need another hobby.
Come to think of it, I really need to quit my job so I can get around to getting all this stuff done ;D
Winchester supremes shoot plenty good e'nuff for me
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Post by doorgunner on Feb 12, 2004 22:24:56 GMT -5
Toecatch: Are you spying on me? You just described my life to a "T'. Wow, I'm glad that I'm not alone.
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TOMCAT
New Member
Lufkin, TX
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Post by TOMCAT on Feb 13, 2004 11:25:42 GMT -5
No I don't reload .I got enuf problems gettin the coffee in the pot right!Iuse reloads from A co. in Dallas; seem towork just fine. The last time I bought some I payed about $145.00 for 1000 rnds. in a .50 caliber ammo can.Ishoot them thru a savage 110 package gun in .223 cal. & they are very accurate.Ialso use reloads in my .357;the rest of my guns I use factory ammo.
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